SROA NEWS – The SROA Board of Directors has approved several increases for some fees for services in 2025 as recommended by the Admissions Model Workgroup and SROA Finance Committee.
Rising costs for almost everything is the norm these days, with the largest increases for utilities. Commercial water rates in Sunriver are going up 17% in 2025, so you can image what SROA’s water bill will look like – especially for aquatics.
“The goal is to have fees that adequately cover the staffing and organizational cost of providing service to owners and guests, along with looking at comparisons of like-minded communities and their fees for similar services,” Keith Kessaris, SROA assistant general manager, said. “SROA’s fees for services are offered to owners at a substantial discount versus the prices charged to the general public.”
The new fees will soon be posted to the SROA and SHARC websites.
Administration
• Community Development increased project submittal and review fees related to residential and commercial construction projects.
• Scene advertising rates increased approximately 5% to offset an increase in printing and postage costs. RV storage fees
Recreational vehicle storage rates increased as part of a five-year plan to get within 50% of market rates, but still remain below market value of comparable storage rates throughout Central Oregon.
Recreation
Recreation will see several increases for the following programs:
• Member Preference will be $85 per card.
• Recreation Plus Program will be $340 per card.
Area road improvement projects moving forward
The Oregon Department of Transportation and Deschutes County’s Road Department is moving forward with its five year Capital Improvement Plan for numerous road projects within south Deschutes County along South Century Drive.
South Century Drive is an arterial road connecting Highway 97 to the Sunriver and Three Rivers communities and various destinations in the Deschutes National Forest. Along its length, South Century Drive intersects Huntington Road, Spring River Road and Venture Lane. These intersections experience safety-related and operational issues as traffic levels along this corridor continue to increase.
First announced in September 2022, planned projects that immediately serve the greater Sunriver/Three Rivers areas include the installation of single-land roundabouts at the intersections of
Little Lava Fire continues to burn as region moves to fall
By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene
As the Scene went to press, the Little Lava Fire continues to burn west of Sunriver and, depending on which way the wind blows, bring smoke into the community.
The fire, burning since Sept. 8 and now more than 15,300 acres, merged with fire incident 913 near Sheridan Butte in mid-October. The fire experienced substantial growth as it pushed north into rugged terrain inaccessible to fire crews. High winds also pushed the fire across Road 45 again (the road from Sunriver to Mt. Bachelor) but fire crews managed to get a handle on it.
“We were a bit concerned when it jumped over Road 45 and the potential level of evacuation in Sunriver,” Sunriver Fire Chief Bill Boos told the Sunriver Service District Managing Board during its October meeting. “It’s now burning north toward Mt. Bachelor but (firefighters) can’t get into those areas – it’s rough in there.”
Firefighters continue to monitor predicted weather patterns. Prior to a forecasted cold front that moved into the area in mid-October, there were days when fire movement increased due to winds; however, mild temperatures and higher humidity helped moderate some activity. Incoming precipitation (with a touch of snow) helped reduce
the fire’s spread but was not expected to be enough for a season-ending event. Road 45 remains closed as mop-up operations along the fire line continue along the northeastern side where fire crossed the road. Crews and heavy equipment are working on fuel break construction to establish an even stronger eastern control line.
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Deschutes County has plans to turn the intersection entry into the Sunriver Business Park into a traffic circle in the next couple of years.
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SROA NEWS – The leaves are falling, the weather is cooling, and the holiday season will soon be upon us. Whether it is baking pumpkin pies, watching football, or shopping for that perfect gift, the traditions of the season will soon start to unfurl themselves in our day-to-day lives. And one of those traditions is decorating our homes and yards.
In Sunriver, seasonal decora tions must adhere to a specific set of criteria to ensure that displays are appropriate and meet the purpose and intent of keeping the desired aesthetic standards of our community which are set forth in the CC&Rs.
Section 4.02 of the Sunriver Rules and Regu-
lations, titled, “Maintenance and Appearance” may seem geared toward firewood storage, yard ornamentation, trash retention, outdoor recreation equipment storage, signage, flags/banners and general upkeep – which are all included – but this section also includes
important information regarding holiday decorations.
Pursuant to Section 4.02(F), holiday decorations are permitted to be displayed for the 30 days prior to, and the 30 days following the applicable holiday.
Additionally, inflatable yard décor is strictly prohibited.
Holiday lighting is permissible from Nov. 15 to Jan. 15. Additionally, this fall season will feature elections of public officials. As an important reminder, any kind of political signs, banners, flags, etc. are prohibited under Section 4.02(E) of the Sunriver Rules and Regulations.
TDS home installs continue in Sunriver; speed increasing to 1 gigabyte
By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene
SROA NEWS – Pssst… TDS has been trying to reach you about your car’s extended warranty… errr, fiber-to-the-home internet hookup.
To date, fiber drops are now available to approximately 1,000 Sunriver homes – but only around 275 have been hooked up.
Once a home is ready to be installed with fiber internet service TDS will have sent the property owner a letter or email requesting the owner contact TDS to make an appointment for fiber activation.
Fiber activation includes scheduling a date and time for TDS technicians to meet with the owner (or other representative) to enter the home, install a terminal box and set up a router. Both are provided free from TDS.
To schedule your appointment, call 855259-8577 (if you have not received any notification from TDS that your home is ready – do not contact them at this time).
Once fiber internet is activated and operational, TDS will notify SROA within
30-days and the association will begin billing that property owner the $35 monthly rate. Owners have the option of paying monthly or for the entire year by check or with a credit card through SROA’s maintenance fee payment portal on the SROA website (www.sunriverowners.org/ maintenancefeeoption).
Also, upon billing by SROA, payment for equivalent internet service will be removed from your TDS bill. Those who use an internet service provider other than TDS will need to contact that company directly for the cancellation of their internet services.
Please note: If an owner chose to opt-out of receiving the TDS fiber internet service, and currently have TDS coaxial internet, that service will be decommissioned after 2026 as the coaxial infrastructure will no longer be used. All owners of developed properties will also be subject to the $35 monthly service charge at that time –whether they use the TDS fiber service or not.
For more information about the fiber-to-
the-home project in Sunriver, visit www. sunriverowners.org/FTTHinternet
TDS increasing internet speed – for free TDS recently announced that their internet service offering is increasing to 1 gigabyte – at no additional cost to customers. TDS customers with fiber-to-the-home will see the increase automatically in the coming weeks. For those who still have coaxial internet service a new router may be required and will be provided for free. TDS will reach out to those customers with instructions for upgrading to a “gigcapable” router, if needed.
The 1 gigabyte service can easily handle high speed online activities such as streaming, complex video gaming, large file downloads and video conferencing. It is capable of handling the connection of more than 15 wireless devices at one time.
If you’re one of the Sunriver homes already receiving fiber internet service there is no need to contact TDS for activation as it also will occur automatically.
As I write this column, the weather in Sunriver has been close to my ideal.
Cool, clear crisp mornings warming to suitable walking/ bicycling/hiking weather in the early afternoon. While we have not had rain in more than 30 days, wildfire danger has subsided, and the air quality index has been mostly in the “healthy” or “moderate” ranges.
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At the same time, fall colors are near their peak around Sunriver.
While it is easy for those owners who have spent time in Sunriver during October to think “how can it get any better?” – the SROA Board of Directors has been busy discussing ways to improve the Sunriver experience for owners and their guests.
The SROA board voted to accept the SROA 2030 Strategic Plan at its September board meeting. This plan, developed over the past year by a group of 32 individuals (owners, community leaders, business
stakeholders), created a roadmap for current and future decision makers as a guide to keeping Sunriver the premier Pacific Northwest destination and resort community.
The plan includes “action items,” but it is up the to the board to provide direction to SROA management as to where to put the focus for the coming year. The SROA board met with SROA management on Oct. 4 to discuss and itemize what the board would like SROA to address in 2025.
Prior to our meeting, each board member provided a brief list of those items they considered to be the most important. From each of our lists, and after extended discussions which also included the owners’ direction as provided in the Strategic Plan and staff input, the board settled on five major areas of focus:
1) Community safety
2) Rules and regulations
enforcement
3) IT Strategic Plan update
4) Owner communication
5) Additional revenue sources
Let me briefly summarize each of these areas of focus.
Community Safety is important to all owners and is key to the Sunriver brand. It is imperative that we do everything possible to maintain Sunriver as a safe place to live and visit. During this past year, there have been both acute and chronic events that have raised concerns about residents and visitors’ safety. There have been events requiring significant public safety personnel intervention (assaults, firearm discharges, evacuation notices) as well as numerous complaints from owners about pathway safety. The board requested a task force be set up to discuss ways to mitigate these challenges going forward.
Rules and Regulations Enforcement is both a curse and a blessing. Owners are always pleased to see our rules enforced on others but not as happy when they are enforced on themselves. That being said, our rules and regulations are
due for an update. At the same time, we need to look at new ways to minimize occurrences of violations by those owners/ visitors who are not as respectful of our rules and regulations. The board requested a task force be set up to discuss these issues and provide guidance on updates to our rules and regulations and how to achieve improved enforcement.
An IT Strategic Plan was created in 2023. Since that time, SROA’s IT department has implemented many changes. This plan and SROA’s alignment to it are ready for review. It is important to note that IT impacts all areas of SROA, and when compromised can result in major disruptions to owners, visitors and staff. Maintaining IT security while providing SROA owners and employees with the tools they need to efficiently access information is critical to efficient operations. The board has requested the previous IT Strategic Plan task force be reconvened (with perhaps some new participants) to provide guidance on future
Highlights of the SROA Board of Directors monthly meeting
The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors meeting was held Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
Board members present: Gerhard Beenen, Bill Burke, Keith Mobley, Clark Pederson, Mark Murray, Linda Beard, Roni Jacknow, Randy Schneider and Brad Banta.
Staff present: James Lewis, Susan Berger, Richie Villagrana.
Owners forum (summarized)
• Lori Menalia requested the recycling depot structure be removed once the depot is closed due to its unattractive appearance.
• Greg Slater appreciates the new pathway kiosks but inquired why the information doesn’t include the prohibition of ebikes.
Board actions
• Approved minutes of the Sept. 20, 2024 SROA board work session.
• Approved minutes of the Sept. 21, 2024 SROA regular board meeting.
• Approved unaudited September 2024 SROA financials.
• Approved transfer of
$752,726.51 from the regular Reserve Fund and $38,879.40 from the SHARC Reserve Fund to the Operating Fund for 2024 third quarter acquisitions.
• Approved 2025 SROA fees for services as recommended by the Admissions Model Workgroup and Finance Committee for all departments where revenue is generated.
• Acknowledged the restated Sunriver Service District Management Agreement (Deschutes County document number 2023-395, approved July 24, 2024/effective Aug. 1, 2024) with the addition of the addendum provided by SROA and included as Deschutes County document number 2024-831 and authorized the SROA board president to sign the document.
Other business
• Continued research is being done on creating a “no shooting zone” for all of Sunriver. Initial data finds that 60% of the owners who are registered as Deschutes County voters within each Sunriver subdivision would have to sign a petition in favor of creating a new county ordinance. General
SROA Financial Report
Year to date through Sep. 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Total Operating Revenue...................................$10,756,324
Total Operating Expenses*................................$10,456,185
manager James Lewis will reach out to Deschutes County for more information.
Association operations (from September)
• Administration: Coordinated with fire/police chiefs regarding wildfire evacuation levels, closures, notifications, etc. Held board training for new directors Roni Jacknow, Brad Banta and Randy Schneider to go over the association’s governing documents. Prepared agenda and documents for board work plan/goal setting meeting. Participated in Oregon legislative subcommittee meeting regarding state transportation needs and winter maintenance of Highway 97. Met with Resort manager Tom O’Shea regarding their maintenance fee agreement. Also met with the Resort about tree and noxious weed compliance issues.
• Accounting: Continue
By Clark Pederson
Once again, it is budget time for SROA. Every year at this time, SROA staff, department heads and managers are putting together the numbers for revenue and expense projection for the coming year.
Sunriver Owners Association is a $14 million not-for-profit homeowner association. Part of the budgeting process is allocating those funds. But budgeting is more than just numbers. What should our priorities be for the coming year?
Should we tackle several needed construction projects such as building a pathway between Circles 2 and 3? How about a pathway in the Meadows area? Owners and visitors are walking and bicycling on the streets in these areas because we don’t have adjacent pathways.
Shall we expand the SHARC exercise room into adjoining meeting room space and then expand the owner’s living room to create additional meeting space? There is also the question about employee space in SHARC for operating staff and event planning staff.
How about replacing our pasture fences in the marina area with non-barbwire fencing? Should we proceed with updates in Fort Rock Park to prepare it for the coming decade?
billing process for bulk internet fiber to homes that are hooked up. Worked on 2025 operating and reserve budgets. Submitted applications for 2025 general insurance renewal.
• Communications: Continue to update SHARC/SROA websites to reflect winter vs. summer operations. Working on 2025 Owner Guide & Directory. Revised the SROA employee handbook with boardapproved changes. Continue to revise some Design Manual forms. Sent emails and posted to the SROA website about the wildfire and evacuation levels affecting Sunriver.
• Community Development: There are 109 new project applications in the works for September. There continues to be around 25 homes that have not been painted from the 2023 paint survey; citations will be issued to those
Which of the above are needs versus wants and which should be done first? The above projects come with price tags and several of them in the $800,000 to $2 million range. What can we afford with only a moderate increase in owner maintenance fees? Should we go to owners to request a special one-time assessment to fund some of the projects?
What about additional staff, full- or part-time, to help in Community Development, Human Resources, Natural Resources and Recreation? Arguments can be made for each. We are a service business, and a large portion of our budget is staffing.
Owners have expressed concerns for quick turnarounds in application approval for building projects large and small. They want rule enforcement in Community Development and Natural Resources. SROA runs a lean machine when it comes to staff. To accomplish more, we need more staff.
Can we afford it? How are these decisions made?
Gerhard Beenen
that don’t comply by the Oct. 31 deadline. The proposed rule changes for Magistrate procedures was presented to the Covenants Committee for review. The 2024 paint survey will be performed this fall as well as identify properties with tree protections to provide staff a starting point for tracking timelines and compliance with the rule.
• Natural Resources: Started annual ladder fuels reduc -
President
IT changes as needed.
Owner Communication is more than a nice thing to have, it becomes critical, particularly in times of external threats.
Simultaneously, we want to actively promote Sunriver as a great place to live and visit. SROA maintains multiple communication vehicles for getting information quickly to owners and visitors. As the world of digital communications both transforms and be-
Treasurer
The budget process starts with SROA staff, department heads and administration determining each department’s needs and arriving at cost estimates. SROA management staff: our 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.
To hear the department heads’ presentation of their needs for yourself, listen to part of the recording of the September board meeting on YouTube. Each department head spoke about their department and its needs, right after the owner input portion of the meeting.
The general manager and controller seek input from the president of the board and the chair of the Finance Committee and then take the preliminary budget to the Finance Committee. This committee includes four board members and five owners.
After a thorough review the Finance Committee sends their recommendation to the full board for review and final approval.
The Finance Committee also recommends the amount
tion inspections on private properties in the north end of Sunriver, including flagging property lines and marking trees for the 2025 LFR contract area. Prepared and mailed third LFR violations to owners with an out-of-compliance property. Performed annual cheatgrass pre-emergent spray applications on commons.
• IT: Interviewing GIS/database candidates. Scheduling new audio install at SHARC in October or November. Updating system backup procedure for multiple IT systems. Met with Tetra Tech to discuss GIS
comes the dominant means by which people get information our communication strategies may need to evolve. The board requested a workgroup be convened to address this opportunity.
SROA is funded by multiple Revenue Sources . Owners are familiar with the annual maintenance fees, but these only provide ~58% of the total cost of operating and maintaining Sunriver. Additional sources of revenue include “use fees” (Member Preference Program, Recreation Plus Pro-
of 2025 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.
Owner input for priorities comes from the Owner Survey done last spring, the Parks & Recreation Masterplan, and the Infrastructure & Amenities Plan, the Pathway Master Plan, the recently completed Strategic Plan, and owner input at board meetings and emails to the board.
Portions of our budget are out of our control. We have seen increases in electricity, natural gas and water. Our pools require a large amount of water and sometimes need to be drained and refilled for repairs or public health. Another major expense which has been increasing this past year has been pool chemicals.
Being a service business to hire and keep high quality employees means salary levels will increase for cost of living and merit. What is the appropriate level?
As you can see, budgeting can be a difficult process. In the end, we have a roadmap to guide us in the coming year.
–Clark Pederson is the treasurer of the SROA Board of Directors and chair of the Finance Committee. pederson@ srowners.org
mapping and data input via an iPad. Working on items that will solidify and stabilize SROA’s database environment.
• Public Works: Conducted park safety maintenance checks. Roadwork and asphalt overlays were completed. Facility winterization in progress. Structural steel repairs on the tube slide completed. New Public Works facility work on time with crews expected to move in sometime in November. A landscape plan was approved by Deschutes County and SROA Design Committee. Driveway paving scheduled.
gram, Scene advertising, RV storage yard rental fees, etc.), design review fees, and fines. While Sunriver maintenance fees are lower than any other similar planned development community, operating expenses and infrastructure maintenance costs (tunnels, roadways, pathways, recreational facilities, etc.) are increasing. The board asked SROA management discuss different options with the SROA Finance Committee and report back with potential additional sources of revenue.
Kiosk project completed and old pathway kiosks have been removed.
• Recreation/SHARC: Outdoor aquatics closed for the season on Oct. 8. Indoor lap and recreation swim available daily through Memorial Day 2025. Pickleball and tennis will remain open until the first snowfall. The wildfire and evacuation levels prompted the cancelation of Uncorked and a pickleball tournament. Benham Hall floor replacement is underway. Steven Edwards was hired on as an aquatic supervisor. The tube and body slides
For those owners who see a topic of special interest, I encourage you to contact SROA and volunteer to be a member
underwent maintenance and structural steel repair.
The board meeting adjourned at 10:27 a.m.
The next SROA board work session will take place at 9 a.m. Nov. 15 followed by the regular board meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16.
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
of a task force/workgroup/ committee to help shape how SROA addresses these strategic items.
2025 SROA Maintenance Fee
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Re ecting on this year’s wild re season
After an intense and too close for comfort fire season Sunriver residents can finally take a deep breath as the 2024 wildfire season is coming to a close. Now is a great time to reflect on how you felt during fire season this year. Did you feel confident you did everything you could to make your home as defensible as possible? Were there a few things you were hoping you could have done? Do you not know if there was anything else you could have done?
The Natural Resources staff created some checklists for owners to perform their own assessments of their properties. The checklists help owners verify the property meets the Ladder Fuels Reduction (LFR) standards and recom-
mendations, determine if the home is well hardened from wildfire embers and flames, and be prepared in case there is an emergency evacuation.
SROA encourages all owners to perform these self-assessments with the checklists found on the SROA website, accessible via the web address below, or available as hard copies in the SROA administration building foyer.
Here’s where to find the documents on the SROA website:
• Fuels Reduction & Home Hardening checklists: www.sunriverowenrs.org/ propertypreparedness
While SROA does have the LFR compliance program in
place, please do not assume that not receiving a formal letter or notice from SROA is a sign that all ladder fuels on your property are in check. Owners only get notices from SROA when the cumulative fuel load reaches a certain threshold, but all owners are responsible for meeting all the standards outlined in the LFR Plan all the time whether they hear from SROA or not. The LFR self-assessment is the same resource that staff use when performing LFR inspections on your property.
Feel free to reach out to the Natural Resources Department for any questions regarding LFR at naturalresources@ srowners.org or the Sunriver Fire Department with any questions about home hardening at info@sunriverfire.org.
Natural Resources staff is preparing approximately 150 acres of Sunriver commons for Ladder Fuels Reduction work scheduled for 2025. Different field markings inform our contractors ofwhat work to do and where to do it.
• HOT PINK FLAGGING is tied around metal rebar property pins.
• LIGHT PINK FLAGGING is hung along approximate property boundaries between SROA commons and private property.
• BLUE FLAGGING indicates a sharp direction change in a property line.
• GREEN PAINT is applied by staff on trees that are to be removed on SROA commons.
Please do not alter or remove any field markings placed by staff. If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact the Natural Resources Department.
Sunriver Brewing Company brings home 'Brewery of the Year'
Sunriver Brewing Company just brought home the prestigious Brewery of the Year award (5,000-15,000 barrels) at the 2024 Great American Beer Festival (GABF). Along with winning the Brewery of the Year award, several Sunriver Brewing beers picked up awards at the festival.
Fuzztail won gold for a second time at GABF in the American Wheat Beer category. The ever so cool Che Figata took home a silver for its Italian Style Pilsner. In the American-
Style Strong Pale Ale category, aptly named Something Dank This Way Comes brought home the gold.
Sunriver Brewing Company first won Small Brewing Company of the Year at the Great American Beer Festival in 2017. In 2023, the brewery received Mid-size Brewery of the Year at the Best of Craft Awards and, in 2024, received Large Brewery of the Year at The Oregon Beer Awards.
“It’s a tremendous honor to be named GABF Brewery
of the Year for a second time.
Head brewer Patrick Raasch, along with our incredible brewery team, continues to produce some of the best beer in the world. Our work ethic and dedication to our culture of quality have generated another phenomenal win,” Brett Thomas, director of Sunriver Brewing operations, said.
Sunriver Brewing Company is a family owned, independent brewery located in Sunriver that specializes in award winning quality craft beer, great food
and inviting pubs. Sunriver Brewing also has pubs in Bend and Eugene. For more on Sunriver Brewing visit: www. sunriverbrewingcompany.com
Presented by the Brewers Association, GABF is the largest commercial beer competition in the world and recognizes the most outstanding beers produced in the United States. The Great American Beer Festival is America’s premier beer festival with entries from 1,869 of America’s best breweries and cideries competing.
Awards by category:
• Brewery and Brewer of the Year (5,001–15,000 barrels)
• Gold medal: American Wheat Beer - Fuzztail
• Gold medal: AmericanStyle Strong Pale Ale - Something Dank This Way Comes
• Silver medal: Italian-Style Pilsner - Che Figata
Sunriver Brewing won big at the Great American Beer Festival.
Roadwork
South Century Drive with:
• Spring River Road (road to Mt. Bachelor).
• Huntington Road (road to La Pine, Oregon Water Wonderland, Fall River communities).
• Venture Lane (entrance to the business park).
Improvements also will include bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements at each intersection.
The engineering consultant team is currently developing multiple concept plans for the South Century Drive/Spring River Road and Venture Lane roundabouts. Once completed, the county will hold a series of online and in-person open house events in the coming weeks to obtain public input on alternative concept plans and to refine the preferred concepts for each intersection to create the final design. It is anticipated construction would commence in 2026.
The Sunriver Owners Association will be involved to ensure minimal impact to owners and on SROA commons – especially near Spring River Road and Venture Lane areas.
For more information, visit www.deschutes.org/ southcenturysunriver. The webpage includes a form for comments and questions. roundabouts at the intersections of South Century Drive with:
• Spring River Road (road to Mt. Bachelor).
• Huntington Road (road to La Pine, Oregon Water Wonderland, Fall River communities).
• Venture Lane (entrance to the business park).
Improvements also will include bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements at each intersection.
The engineering consultant team is currently developing multiple concept plans for the South Century Drive/Spring River Road and Venture Lane roundabouts. Once completed, the county will hold a series of online and in-person open house events in the coming weeks to obtain public input on alternative concept plans and to refine the preferred concepts for each intersection to create the final design. It is anticipated construction would commence in 2026.
The Sunriver Owners Association will be involved to ensure minimal impact to owners and on SROA commons – especially near Spring River Road and Venture Lane areas.
For more information, visit www.deschutes.org/ southcenturysunriver. The webpage includes a form for comments and questions.
Give the gift of giving by participating in the Sunriver Community Christmas Sharing Program
Lisa Dalton smiled brightly recalling her memory of delivering food for a Christmas meal to a mother and her four young children last December in the Three Rivers area.
“The children came running to the door because they were so excited to receive the food, and they were incredibly grateful,” Dalton said. “I made eye contact with the mom and nodded my head in the direction of where my husband and I would hide the presents, so she knew where to find them later when her children were distracted. She was incredibly thankful for the food and gifts.”
Dalton and Aaron Schofield are the coordinators for the Sunriver Community Christmas Sharing Program. They both work at First Interstate
Bank’s Sunriver branch where Dalton is the teller supervisor, and Schofield is the branch manager and assistant vice president.
“We both believe in the importance of supporting our community and volunteering where we can to help out,” Schofield said. “It’s important for both of us to give back, knowing how much it makes a difference to local families and individuals.”
Dalton has distributed holiday baskets and gifts and collected donations for the last four years. She’s excited to work with Schofield this holiday season, especially knowing how many families and individuals count on the baskets for their holiday celebrations.
“Every family and person
who receives the gifts and baskets tell us how relieved they are to have them to celebrate Christmas with their families,” Dalton said. “The people who receive the items are working families who have jobs and children in school. They are working families who often cannot afford the extras in life.”
The Sunriver Community Christmas Sharing Program provides a Christmas meal for families and a Christmas present for children in the 97707 ZIP code area (Sunriver and the greater Three Rivers area). They also provide food baskets for senior citizens.
Dalton said the foundation of the program’s success are the community members from local churches, businesses and other groups who work
together to collect food, buy presents and distribute the baskets and gifts.
“The Christmas Sharing Program is important to me because I want to make sure families don’t go without during the holidays especially families with children. We are in a good community that comes together to help one another, and I am excited to be a part of this,” Dalton said. “We don’t want anyone to go without during the holiday season.”
Here’s how to help:
• Pick up and fill a grocery bag with nonperishable food. Bags are available beginning Tuesday, Nov. 14 at Community Bible Church Sunriver, Sunriver Christian Fellowship, First Interstate Bank in Sunriver, Sunriver Police station, The Door in the Sunriver Business Park, Sunriver Post Office, Sunriver Library, Sunriver Saturday Holiday Market, Sunriver Women’s Club and Sunriver Resort Human Resources Department.
• Fill the bag with the items listed. You also can donate cash or checks that will be used to purchase gifts and perishable food such as hams, turkeys or butter.
• The bags need to be returned from Wednesday, Dec.
Fees
4 to Friday, Dec. 13 to Community Bible Church, First Interstate Bank, Sunriver Police station, The Door and Sunriver Christian Fellowship.
• Be a sponsor. A business or an organized group can be a sponsor by providing a location for the public to pick up grocery bags or be a drop off point for filled grocery bags. Sponsors can also be a location for giving trees where individuals can make a monetary donation. Sponsors also can make charitable donations or offer products or services free or at reduced prices to support families in the Sunriver community.
• Volunteer to pack gift baskets, wrap presents or distribute the gifts.
How to receive food and gifts
If you would like to receive a holiday basket and gifts, please pick up an application at Three Rivers School, Community Bible Church, The Door, Sunriver Christian Fellowship, Care & Share and First Interstate Bank.
Applications must be returned by Friday, Dec. 6. The baskets will be distributed on Saturday, Dec. 21.
For information, contact Lisa Dalton at 541-593-8101 or email lisa.dalton@fib.com.
• Extended household will be $200 per card.
• Tennis/pickleball: Court rate remains at $40 but for 60 minutes of game play and includes rackets/paddles. Event rental spaces
• Rental space rates include changes related to weekends versus weekday use and time of year. There was also the creation of a “wedding package” with rates for owners and the public.
‘Know Cycle’ with Deschutes Public Library November programs
Shift gears to embrace new and evolving cycles this November with Deschutes Public Library. Hear from a tandem cyclist on an 81-country journey and plan a bicycle adventure along the Danube River. Learn to paint fall leaves using watercolors and hear about the Northern Paiute cycle of life. Attend an introductory class on the Ennegram and discover the world’s most endangered marine mammal.
All programs are free and open to the public. Programs marked with an asterisk (*) require registration.
For more information about these programs, please visit the library website at www. deschuteslibrary.org. People with disabilities needing accommodations (alternative formats or auxiliary aides) should contact Liz Goodrich at lizg@deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1032.
A Bicycle Built for Two Billion
Hear the incredible tale of an 81-country adventure on a tandem bike. Jamie Bianchini shares his moving story of an audacious optimist who tried to change the world, while hoping the world would change him, one rider at a time.
• Monday, Nov. 4, 5 p.m. East Bend Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend
Upstream Family Explorers*
Explore water cycles and the aquatic wonders of Tumalo Creek with Upper Deschutes Watershed Council. This program is intended for children ages 4–7 who must be accompanied by a caregiver. Registration required.
• Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2:30
p.m. Skyliner Lodge, 16125 Skyliners Road, Bend
e Northern Paiute Cycle of Life: Yesterday and Today Storyteller Wilson Wewa speaks on the Northern Paiute Tribe in Central Oregon. His people have lived off the land from time immemorial and have learned to thrive for centuries by their immense knowledge of the geography.
• Wednesday, Nov. 6, 5 p.m.
High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Avenue, Redmond
• Wednesday, Nov. 13, 5 p.m. Sisters Firehouse Community Hall, 301 S Elm Street, Sisters
Cycle in Germany and Austria
Plan an unforgettable bicycle trip along the Danube River.
Cycling the 200 miles between Passau and Vienna, mostly on a designated bike path, gives riders the opportunity to experience the culture of Germany and Austria.
• Thursday, Nov.7, 6 p.m.
Downtown Bend Library, 601 NW Wall Street, Bend
• Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1 p.m. Sisters Library, 110 North Cedar Street, Bend
Cycling rough Seasons of Change: Creative Writing Workshop*
Each season inspires a reflection on cycles of change and the promise of transitions. Krayna Castelbaum explores archetypes and texts to help prompt creative writing filled with connection and resilience. Registration required.
• Monday, Nov. 11, 4:30 p.m. Downtown Bend Library,
601 NW Wall Street, Bend
United States of Misinformation*
In today's fast-paced media landscape, misinformation spreads more easily than ever before. Discover essential tips for sharpening your critical thinking skills and spotting false information before it takes hold. Registration required.
• Wednesday, Nov. 13, 6 p.m. Downtown Bend Library, 601 NW Wall Street, Bend
Fall Leaves Craft*
Collect the beautiful fall leaves you’ve been admiring and join this all-levels watercolor class. Artist Lee Kellogg guides participants in capturing the rich, vibrant colors of autumn. Registration required.
• Thursday, Nov. 21, noon. Downtown Bend Library, 601 NW Wall Street, Bend
Enneagram 101
Attend an introductory class on the Enneagram, a system of
Endemic to the Upper Gulf of California (Mexico) the Vaquita is the world's smallest porpoise. Sadly, it is also the most endangered marine mammal with an estimated number of about 10 individuals left.
nine interconnected personality types. Dating as far back as 5,000 years, the Enneagram explores how and why behaviors and internal messages motivate our lives.
• Tuesday, Nov. 19, 4 p.m. Downtown Bend Library, 601 NW Wall Street, Bend
Repair Café
Join us at the Repair Café to give new life to broken or worn-out items. Bring your small appliances, clothing, electronics, or household items and skilled volunteers will help you repair them – free of charge.
Menopause is a transition most women will live through yet many cannot define it.
In this discussion, Dr. Erin LeGrand and Dr. Sarah Hellmann provide scientific, evidence-based information about menopause as well as how women can safely manage the ways it affects their quality of life.
• Wednesday, Nov. 20, 6 p.m. Sisters Library, 110 North Cedar Street, Bend
Save the Vaquita
Discover the story of the world's most endangered marine mammal, the vaquita. Join Rebecca Myers from Vaquita SAFE as she explores the vaquita’s life cycle, the reasons behind their endangered status, and conservation efforts.
• Saturday, Nov. 23, 1:30 p.m. La Pine Library, 16425 1st Street, La Pine
• Sunday, Nov. 24, 11 a.m. East Bend Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend
owner enrichment activities
Sunriver You presents November lineup of educational classes
The ever-popular Travel Forum series resumes in November with Lesser-Known Adventures in Oregon, so bring your travel notebook or pad of paper. Speaking of a notebook or pad of paper, you’ll need one or the other for November’s writing class which will keep you busy during the upcoming winter season. Do you find yourself feeling hopeless, depressed or anxious? Ease your mind by registering for November’s Warding Off Future Catastrophes class. Would you like to learn how to help your dog feel comfortable and confident during upcoming children’s visits? Register for the Holiday Harmony: Preparing Your Dog for Family Visits workshop.
Read below for class descriptions and presenter information. All classes require registration through www.sunriveryou. com prior to 24 hours to start times except for SROA forums,
All Sunriver You classes require registration, which closes 24 hours before the class start time. Please visit sunriveryou.com to register.
for which registration doesn’t close until well after the forum has begun.
The Sunriver You website now includes the ability to view select past classes and forums that were recorded on YouTube. Check out what you may have missed at https:// www.sunriveryou.com/videos.
Travel Forum: Lesser-Known Adventures in Oregon Wednesday, Nov. 6, 4 p.m. at SHARC. Presenters: John Vogel, Lucy and Dan Hilburn,
Dick Kennish, and Kris Besson.
Join us for a travel forum that celebrates fun things to do and beautiful places to go in Oregon that are less well known and less crowded. If you wish, bring a beverage of your choice and share your own favorite lesser-known Oregon adventures during the social time that will follow four presentations about camping, kayaking, hiking and cycling opportunities.
• Do unusual lodgings pique your interest? Come find out about U.S. Forest Service cabin stays, including a cabin not too far from Sunriver, and other unusual lodging options.
• Did you know that the upper Willamette River is a designated national water trail with maps, campsites, and abundant wildlife? Learn about Paddle Oregon, an annual supported group paddle trip that offers naturalist guides, excel-
lent food, live music, and gear transport.
• The Oregon Coast Trail is a roughly 400-mile walking route from the Columbia River to the California border, the majority of which is on Oregon’s publicly owned and accessible beaches and headlands. Whether you choose a few day hikes during a weekend visit, are interested in hiking the trail border to border, or something in between, learn tips and tricks for planning a truly unique trek.
• During Ride the Rim, an annual event at Crater Lake National Park, the East Rim Drive is closed to motor vehicles, allowing cyclists and pedestrians to experience the stunning scenery uninterrupted. Learn about this chance to enjoy the lake’s beauty up close and personal, without the noise or congestion of cars.
John and Kathy Vogel enjoy visiting out-of-the-way destinations and lodgings – including those in Oregon. Lucy and Dan Hilburn have explored three segments of the upper Willamette River with Paddle Oregon, and always marvel anew at the birds, islands, wineries, and other sights along its banks. Kris Besson celebrated her 70th birthday by hiking 70 miles of the Oregon Coast Trail over seven days. Accompanied by her husband, kids and grandkids, they enjoyed
the gorgeous Oregon coastline, lush forests, charming coastal towns, multi-million-dollar cliffside homes and lots of wildlife along the way. Dick Kennish has been participating in a variety of outdoor adventures for several decades in Oregon and elsewhere; he and his wife rode with Ride the Rim in September 2024.
How to Write Your Story and Why it Matters
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 3 p.m. at SHARC. Presenter: Kristine Thomas.
This class is designed to help people record special memories or life stories to share with their children, grandchildren and friends. Whether you want to jot down a few notes or write your memoir, Thomas will help guide participants in the right direction. Bring a notebook, your phone, a pencil, pen or laptop and be ready to have some fun writing your story. Kristine Thomas has more than 30 years of experience working as a newspaper reporter and editor. Recently, she learned a good family friend played basketball against Wilt Chamberlain, a friend was a certified deep-sea diver who explored sunken ships and swam with sharks, and a relative met Franklin D. Roosevelt. Hearing these three stories made her
Prepare your dog to be social this holiday season
The SROA Owner Enrichment Committee is sponsoring dog training classes. Get your dog prepared for increased stimulation from other pets and human contact throughout the holiday season.
Trainer Jane Devlin will provide professional instruction to pet owners and their pets. There is no charge to participants.
The class will be held Friday, Nov. 15 at the Sunriver Dog Park on Cottonwood Road across from the Sunriver Marketplace at the following times and based on the age/size of your dog:
• Pups under 1 year and 30 pounds or less: 3 p.m.
• Pups under 1 year and more than 30 pounds: 3:30 p.m.
• Adults dogs: 4-5 p.m.
Sign up via email at wilddogsjd@gmail.com. You will be contacted if weather necessitates a change of venue. Be sure to contact your vet regarding puppy vaccination concerns.
You
wonder what prevents people from sharing their own stories and how they can be encouraged to do so.
Warding Off
Future
Catastrophes
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 3 p.m. at SHARC. Presenter: Roberta Stopler.
Catastrophes are events causing great and sudden danger, despair or feelings of desperation. Catastrophizing involves believing that you are or will
be in worse situations than you really are, exaggerating your difficulties. Catastrophizing is a common cognitive disturbance that may be a symptom of depression or anxiety. Understanding how your personal thinking regulates your emotional feelings, positive or negative, can assist you to better manage yourself in your own life. This class will introduce you to materials you can learn to use to identify your own confused thinking, make more rational thinking possible, and assist you in experiencing a more satisfying life.
Roberta Stopler is a cognitive
Second annual Sunriver Ski Show
The second annual Sunriver Ski Show is noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 at SHARC’s Benham Hall.
Guests can visit with representatives from Village Bike & Ski, 4 Seasons Recreational Outfitters, Central Oregon Nordic Club, Chix on Sticks and Sunriver Ski Club.
Sponsored by the SROA Owner Enrichment Committee, guests can also sign up to become a ski club member and receive a free Sunriver identifier helmet sticker.
The event will include a raffle for ski prizes, with the proceeds going to support Mt. Bachelor’s rescue dog program. Refreshments will be served.
behavioral therapist with over 40 years of experience, specializing in Rational Emotive Therapy. RET is a problemsolving psychology that affirms the ability of human beings to learn new attitudes and skills. She has been a Sunriver resident for 13 years.
Holiday Harmony: Preparing Your Dog for Family Visits
Monday, Nov.18, 3 p.m. at SHARC. Presenter: Michelle Stern In this workshop, you'll learn essential tips to help your dog feel comfortable and confident
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around children during holiday visits. We'll explore strategies for introducing dogs to grandchildren, setting up safe environments, and managing interactions to ensure that everyone, human and canine, enjoys the festive season together. Michelle Stern, founder of Pooch Parenting, is a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA), dog behavior consultant, family dog mediator, mom and credentialed teacher. She specializes in helping families to balance the needs of their
By Kelli Neumann, Community Education & Conservation Manager
The elk, or Cervus canadensis, is a magnificent and imposing creature, with adult males weighing more than 1,000 pounds and standing more than 9 feet tall, including their antlers.
As members of the ungulate family, these animals rely on a specialized digestive system designed to extract nutrients from fibrous plant material.
Their diet comprises of grasses, leaves, twigs and other vegetation, with seasonal migrations following the availability of food.
In the summer, when the snow melts, elk move to higher elevations to graze on fresh, emerging vegetation.
As winter sets in, they descend to lower elevations where some plant life remains accessible. Even then, vegetation is often less nutritious due to dormancy, prompting elk to shift their diet to woody plants, dried grasses, riparian foliage
and evergreens like juniper and Douglas fir.
In Sunriver, the blend of forests, rivers and golf courses creates a favorable winter habitat for these majestic animals.
Elk, like other cloven-hoofed mammals, have a four-chambered stomach to aid in the digestion of fibrous plant matter. The process begins in the rumen, the first and largest chamber, where a mixture of microbes ferments the plant material, breaking down the cellulose. The partially digested food then passes to the reticulum, where it is formed into small clumps known as cud.
The cud is regurgitated and chewed again, a process called rumination, which helps further break down the plant fibers, making them more
digestible for the microbes in the rumen.
After the cud is swallowed again, it moves into the omasum, where folds in the stomach wall absorb water and soluble nutrients from the now well-chewed material. Finally, the cud reaches the abomasum, the true stomach, where digestive enzymes and acids break the food into its most digestible form.
Throughout this multi-step process, billions of microbes assist in converting cellulose into usable carbohydrates and fatty acids for energy. Additionally,
as these microbes multiply and eventually die, they become a valuable source of protein and other nutrients, which are absorbed in the intestines. This intricate microbial ecosystem is essential for the survival of large herbivores like elk.
During winter, the nutritional value of available food significantly declines. While grasses and shrubs might contain only 5-8% crude protein during this season, they typically offer 15-20% during the growing months.
Shrubs that retain their
STEPHEN HANS NUETZEL, ARCHITECT
Elk herds make their yearly rounds in Sunriver this time of year as vegetation becomes sparse at higher elevations.
By Erika Cooke, SNCO staff
If you’re interested in seeing one of the most beautiful elements in the night sky, find a remote, dark area to see the stunning Milky Way galaxy. No equipment is needed to view this celestial beauty, and it is around all year for us to enjoy. Some nights you can even see dark patches spread throughout the band. This band is known as the Great Rift, and it can give the illusion of empty space when it is actually dust clouds blocking the starlight from our view.
Our galaxy name comes from the myth of the Greek goddess Hera spraying milk across the sky. It is about 13.6 billion years old and contains between 100 and 500 billion stars. All
For more than 50 years, Sunriver Resort has been a treasured outpost for family and friends to celebrate the holiday season together.
There’s nothing more magical than experiencing the holiday season at the Resort. Start off with a bang on Nov. 23 with the Resort’s day of festivities starting at noon and topped off with the “Grand Illumination” event.
the stars you can see with the unaided eye, with the exception of the Andromeda Galaxy, are located in the Milky Way. There are several categories of galaxies: spiral, irregular, elliptical, and lenticular (a cross between an elliptical and spiral galaxy). We live in a barred s piral galaxy, where a large central bar exists in the center. This creates two main arms (Scutum-Centaurus and Perseus) which sweep off the ends of the bar. Smaller, partial arms extend off the main arms creating the spiral look. We live in the Orion arm nestled ~27,000 light years from the galactic center.
At the center of our galaxy exists Sagittarius A*, a supermassive black hole massing
more than 4 million times that of the sun. With its extreme gravitational pull, this dense black hole feeds on material that reaches the event horizon.
In 2022, scientists used the Event Horizon Telescope to capture the first image of our galactic core. Because we cannot see the black hole itself, the EHT focuses on the gas and dust around the event horizon
producing a spectacular image of Sgr A*. Moving at speeds more than 500,000 mph, our sun orbits the galaxy. But unlike Earth’s brief 365 days to orbit the sun, the solar system takes 225 million years to orbit our galactic center. So as you watch the moon orbit Earth, and as we orbit the sun, remember that the sun and planets also are orbiting the galaxy.
Join us for a nighttime program this fall to see the bright band of our Milky Way before we slowly transition to the winter sky. Book your reservations at snco.org.
Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory is located at 57245 River Road, off Circle 3, on the way to the airport and marina. Check www.snco.org for current hours and programs.
leaves, such as bitterbrush, sage and mountain mahogany, are particularly important food sources for elk during the colder months. To adapt to the harsh conditions, elk reduce their energy expenditure by shedding antlers to conserve resources and slowing their metabolism. They also adjust their feeding behavior, grazing more during daylight hours to
Spark up the holiday season with family and friends at the Grand Illumination tree-lighting ceremony and fireworks show around 5:45 p.m.
This year’s celebration includes a visit from Santa, live music and entertainment, train rides, telescope viewings, hot cocoa, putt-putt, huggable holiday characters, shopping and more.
Enjoy a meal from one of our
maximize energy intake when temperatures are warmer. As winter approaches, elk herds will begin returning to the Sunriver region. With the excitement of the rut behind them, the herds will grow larger and consist of mixed groups of males and females, sometimes numbering in the hundreds. Elk become more visible during the winter months, foraging throughout the day and basking in the sunlight that stretches across the open landscape.
restaurants or treats from local vendors.
Available through New Year’s, the Resort’s holiday Traditions events provide provide memorable holiday experiences such as horse-drawn sleigh rides through a snowy meadow or strolling through thousands of twinkling lights.
Learn more about the Resort’s holiday activities at www. sunriver resort.com/traditions
When observing elk in Sunriver, it's important to respect their space, allowing them to graze undisturbed. Disturbing them can cause the animals to waste precious energy, which is critical for their survival during the winter.
Additionally, feeding elk foods they are not adapted to, such as alfalfa or corn, can disrupt their digestive systems and harm their health.
Wintering elk provide a remarkable glimpse into the
natural rhythms of wildlife.
By respecting their needs and observing from a distance, community members can coexist peacefully and help ensure these magnificent creatures thrive in the challenging winter landscape.
For information on a variety
of nature related topics, visit the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Road, off Circle 3, on the way to the airport and marina. For volunteer opportunities, current hours, other programs or questions call 541-593-4394 or visit www.snco.org
PHOTO COURTESY F. ESPENAK
By Deni Porter
November is such a great lazy month.
Time for thought, introspection and naps.
The agenda should include brunch, window shopping, followed by enjoying chilled wine and art at the Artists’ Gallery in the afternoon.
To checkoff one item on the list, be sure to mark your calendar for 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 to attend a lazy afternoon sipping wine, viewing art and engaging conversations at the Artists’ Gallery in The Village at Sunriver. Feel free to take a nap when you get home.
Featured this month is a relatively new (to the gallery) ceramic artist, David Lloyd Warren. Warren’s pieces are influenced by the artist’s long and successful career as an architectural designer and illustrator. The artist’s intent is to investigate the complexities of form and surface while creating pieces that engage the mind and heart.
The result are beautifully
whimsical and delightfully colored art pieces. Each piece is hand built from slabs of clay and is often more geometrical than organic. Warren said he loves the tactile aspect of making the pieces. You can sense a small boy who once loved cutting out pieces of paper and taping them together to make 3-D forms and objects. He is fun to talk with, so stop by and share some wine with him.
Also featured is wood artist Jim Fister, a well-known lo-
cal in Sunriver. Fister creates unique natural wood furniture and home accessories. Each piece of art is designed to be touched and used. The beauty of nature is incorporated into each piece by not overly processing the wood he uses. Natural is the key word for Fister’s work. He is also a conversation worthy artist that would like to share some beer with you during a Saturday afternoon gallery event.
Jewelry artist Amy Pfeiffer’s aesthetic is best described as earthy, organic, and grounded in nature. She hand forges all of the metal in her pieces and uses recycled metals whenever
possible.
Pfeiffer is an avid naturalist and is fascinated by the earth’s geology, flora and fauna. In fact, the artist credits her foray into jewelry making to spotlight her lapidary. Pfeiffer collects rocks and minerals throughout the western U.S. and Canada that she later cuts, shapes and polishes into cabochons that become the centerpieces of her beautiful jewelry. Pfeiffer loves to “talk rocks” with gallery guests.
Also relatively new to the gallery is photographer Sonja Runar.
Runar’s work demonstrates her ability to capture a moment in time and share it with the viewer as more than just a pretty photo. The artist’s goal is to make a visceral impression with the viewer. She is sharing the pure joy of observing the wonders of the natural world.
It doesn’t matter if the photography subject is an aerial view of local mountains or the light catching on a rusty old truck or drops of water on a
piece of fruit, the viewer “feels” it. Runar loves to explain to viewers the techniques that she uses to produce her pieces. Stop by to chat.
The Artists’ Gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in building 19 in the Sunriver Village. Visit www.artistsgallerysunriver. com or call 541-593-4382 for information.
Amy Pfeiffer
Sonja Runar
David Warren
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
Tony De Alicante covenants@srowners.org
Design
Charlie Meyer, chair designinfo@srowners.org
Election
Chair open election@srowners.org
Finance
Clark Pederson, chair finance@srowners.org
Nominating
Debbie Baker, chair nominating@srowners.org
Owner Enrichment
Mark Fisler, chair ownerenrichment@srowners.org
NOVEMBER MEETINGS & GATHERINGS
ALL subject to change. Visit online calendars for more details 2 Owner Happy Hour-----------------------------4pm SHARC
The Door at Three Rivers 10am Sunday 86885 Enterprise Drive (Bus. Park) 541-550-3088 www.thedoor3r.org Pastor: Brent Maxwell
Second Tern Thrift Store: The Décor Department highlights distinctive finds
The Tern is moving from featuring the kitchen department last month to the décor department by starting with a definition of décor and answering the question why the word has an accent over the “e.”
DÉCOR: de·cor [dā'kôr]: decor (noun) · decors (plural noun); style or mode of decoration, as of a room, building, or the like. Origin: late 19th century: from French décor, from the verb décorer, from Latin decorare (see decorate).
A décor team volunteer, Norma was restocking the décor shelves on a cold Saturday, when she overheard a woman gently crying. It turns out the woman was nostalgic when seeing a player piano that had been donated to the Tern.
“The customer was emotional because her family had the exact same piano when she was growing up,” Norma shared.
“The player roles were the exact songs she remembered, too.”
After deliberation and more tears, the woman and her husband decided to purchase the player piano for their home. They couldn’t wait to share it with their kids and grandkids.
Happy stories like this happen every weekend at the Second Tern when customers find
precious items out of the blue. An item that stirs memories or brings joy for families and future generations. Or an item can just be the perfect fit for a home or gift.
Mary Legg, Norma Sellers, Rose Williams and Meena Wagner are the members of the décor team. In the décor department, a prospective shopper can find distinct, unique, and often times, peculiar items. The phrase “someone will love this,” is spoken with reverence
every week. Some donors just want to let go of their incredible collections such as wood statues from Indonesia, fragile cups and saucers passed down from a grandmother’s collection, 100 camels in many different materials, a beautiful mask from Mexico made of gems and stones, or family heirlooms such as crystal vases, sterling silver tea sets, vintage skis, glass baubles or collector items from world travels.
Many donors shared they’ve
offered these family treasures to their kids or grandkids, but there isn’t much interest in the family collections. That’s sad for the collector, but happy news for everyone in the décor department.
Most of the time, the décor volunteers can pick up an item and know it’s worth and value without research.
Norma has been working at the Tern for more than two years. She can discern if something is silver plated or the real
deal and can spot a collector’s item in a flash. She has been shopping thrift stores, flea markets and garage sales since she was 16 years old. She is known as the Tern’s “fixer.”
When an item needs repair, volunteers turn to Norma and her home workshop.
The Tern’s goal is to sell items that are in pristine condition, and Norma knows how to give new life to something that
Adventure Lives Here
From snowy adventures to sunlit trails, Caldera Springs offers year-round magic.
Homes & Homesites Now Selling
From left to right; Meena Wagner, Rose Williams, Norma Sellers and Mary Legg
President’s Message
It is hard to believe that plans for the Holiday Party, “Candy Cane Lane,” are well under way and winter will soon be here. Winter Fun events will soon start up with outdoor activities. The Sunriver Women’s Club is active all year round, and there are various opportunities for members to make friends and have some fun.
After a successful Art Fair in August, the proceeds now support nonprofits serving south Deschutes County. Grants are distributed twice a year and the fall batch will soon hit the streets. The club is committed to each other and to the community.
Not a Women’s Club member? Coffee breaks and happy hours are open to both members and nonmembers. They are a great way to learn what we are about. Visit sunriverwomensclub. org or email president@ sunriverwomensclub.org for more information.
–Brigitte Bourret, SRWC President
Giving Tuesday
Have you heard of Giv -
ingTuesday, the global generosity movement? On Tuesday, Dec. 3, you can join hundreds of millions of people around the world who are looking to make a positive change in the lives of others.
If you want to volunteer your time, Sunriver Women’s Club’s Hands to Hearts is a great way to express your generosity. Volunteers give time whenever they can to projects as diverse as cleaning litter with the road crew, to volunteering at Boys and Girls Club fundraisers, to organizing a closet at MountainStar Family Relief Nursery. There are so many ways to help others in and around our community – send a message to communityprojects@ sunriverwomensclub.org to see how you can join in. Another important way to help is to donate to the Community Grant Program. This essential Sunriver Women’s Club philanthropy program supports and strengthens south Deschutes County community across several critical areas: child safety, hunger, shelter, education, youth development, and health/mental health. Each
Aurora Borealis captured over Caldera Springs
The Northern Lights made another Central Oregon appearance on the evening of Oct. 10. This image, taken from Caldera Springs, captured the rarer reddish hues, which are caused by charged particles from the sun as it interacts with oxygen atoms at higher altitudes (120-180 miles above the Earth’s surface). This several seconds exposure was taken with an iPhone (and a steady hand).
organization seeking a grant is carefully evaluated to ensure funds directly benefit those in most need. Anyone can donate to this fund. Join us on GivingTuesday by sharing your generosity at https:// sunriverwomensclub.org/ Donate.
2024 Holiday Party – Candy Cane Lane
Are you ready to stroll down candy cane lane and kick off the holiday season? Come to the SRWC Annual Holiday Party and be transformed to the sweetness of Candy Cane Lane at The Great Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Revel in a delicious
plated dinner, no host bar, engage in games and raffles – and, of course, dance the night away to the Heller Highwater band. Don’t miss the festivities. Be sure to register for your holiday party tickets no later than Nov. 24 at https:// sunriverwomensclub.org/ event-5432109.
ank you sponsors
As Thanksgiving approaches, we want to express our deep gratitude to each of our 2024 sponsors who made this year of generosity possible: AlbertsonsSafeway Foundation, Alpine Entertainment, Artists’ Gallery Sunriver, Bennington Proper-
ties, Brasada Ranch, Brewed Awakenings, Deschutes County, First Interstate Bank, Green Barn Events, Jenn Schaake - Schaake Capital Group, Lazy Daisy, Les Schwab, Marcello's Italian Cuisine, Midstate Electric, Mike's Tire & Auto Center, Northwest Quality Roofing, Savory Spice, Sun Forest Construction, Sunriver Brewing Company, Sunriver Country Store, TDS, The Village at Sunriver, VACASA, Village Bar & Grill, Village Properties at Sunriver, Village Threads, Wanderlust Tours and Webfoot Home Improvements.
PHOTO COURTESY SUSAN BERGER
Caddis Skater Materials List
Hook: Firehole 718, size 10
Thread: Flat waxed 70 Denier, orange
Rib: Pearlescent flat tinsel
Underwing: Trout Hunter CDC, dark pardo
Abdomen: Pale orange dubbing
Collar: Whiting hen saddle, natural dyed brown
Overwing and head: Deer hair dyed orange
Tying instructions and steps are
found on the Sunriver Anglers Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SunriverAnglers/, or at the following YouTube https://youtu.be/L9jZhV4JMO0
Fly Tying Corner: October caddis skater
By Phil Fischer
Have you noticed those big lumbering mothy-like bugs flying over the Deschutes or Fall river lately?
Chances are you were seeing the adult October caddis.
This caddis emerges in September and October throughout many rivers in Oregon and Northern California.
I’ve heard this fly called “the Great Pumpkin of Western Rivers.”
It is a big bug and, for a few short weeks in the fall, can be important to imitate, as these insects make a tasty treat for rising trout. A steelhead will occasionally take this pattern on the surface as well, skated at the tail out of your favorite steelhead run.
It is an honest size 8-10 hook, which makes it a pattern that is easy to see on the water. And one doesn’t have to cast delicately with this fly. During egg laying flights the October caddis taps the water’s surface to deposit its eggs. It is often this behavior that we are trying to imitate as fly fishermen. A little “splat cast” on the water
is a good thing with this pattern. You generally won’t see lots of these bugs about, but the trout know they are there and will take them eagerly if afforded the opportunity. Look for the egg laying flight in the afternoon and evening. Even if you don’t see the naturals about, this fly can be a good searching pattern and will often raise a wary trout looking for a
large meal.
The CDC October caddis pattern is an adaptation from a fly shared with me some years ago by Thomas Duncan. The
By Rynie Miyashiro
The Sunriver Anglers will welcome Jerry George for its annual update on the state of Central Oregon’s local waters. Members and the public are welcome to attend the meeting at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 at SHARC. Doors open at 4:15 p.m. to provide time for sharing fish stories.
As the district fish biologist for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, George manages the Upper Deschutes Watershed District, which includes the Deschutes River above the Pelton-Round Butte Hydroelectric Project, the Crooked River, Metolius River and Odell and Davis lakes system. His primary roles include
underwing is CDC, which is a natural floatant to enable this fly to settle down in the film, and its shiny body fibers, soft hackle and CDC wing will give a convincing impression of a caddis. I have made a couple of changes to Duncan’s original pattern by using a darker CDC and adding just a bit of flash to the abdomen of the fly to shimmer on the water’s surface. Next time you are out fishing, look for that big mothylooking October caddis in the evening as the natural bug returns to the stream to lay its eggs, and be ready to cast this fly searching for rising trout. If you have questions or would like additional information about this pattern, please don’t hesitate to email me. Or, if you have suggestions on future patterns to feature in this column, I welcome your input. I can be reached at philfischer@ sbcglobal.net.
fish population monitoring, fish management and stocking, fish conservation, consultation on fish passage and habitat improvement projects, public outreach, and employee management. George also serves Jerry George
on numerous local planning and conservation committees, and he represents ODFW's interests in those spaces.
Of special interest to the anglers are the current fish numbers at the Crooked River after the low flow year, the tui chub situation at East and Paulina lakes and the copepod problem at the Twin Lakes. The anglers have a special interest in the tui chub situation as they typically donate funds for the seasonal interns that work the traps during the summer, and they have also donated some of the nets that are used.
For information, visit SunriverAnglers.org
Political signage in Sunriver
With the upcoming presidential election, this is a friendly reminder to residents that signage, banners, flags, etc. tied to any sort of political campaign are not permitted under Sunriver Rules & Regulations Section 4.02 Maintenance & Appearance.
Visions of Sugar Plums
Food/Bake Sale Extravaganza is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 at SHARC, 57250 Overlook Road in Sunriver.
Over the last eight years, Visions of Sugar Plums has raised more than $156,000. All proceeds go to local charities in south Deschutes County. With the community’s help,
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needs minor repair. Norma can speak excellent Spanish and has translated for some of our Spanish speaking clients. She also is a person who loves to laugh. It’s not unusual to find Norma dressed up in a wig or putting silly faces on plates. She is our “Earth Mother” and is a brand new grandmother, too.
Mary is the décor lead and has been volunteering at the Tern more than seven years. She works amazing magic when it comes to arranging donated items. It’s the best part of her week, and she is incredibly proud of her displays. Her creativity is limitless, often receiving considerable comments from customers about her style
Sunriver Christian Fellowship and Friends can again this year help several charitable organizations in Deschutes County before the holidays.
This event is a great way to stock your freezer for the holidays with all kinds of delicious desserts, appetizers, and main courses. The sale will have every kind of baked good imaginable,
and panache. When Mary is not working at the Tern, she is involved in other community groups, and she enjoys her walking group the most. Raised by a botanist, it's no surprise that many of the live plants the Tern sells are offspring of Mary's houseplants.
When it comes to longevity, no one beats Rose, who has been working at the Second Tern for about 30 years. She has done almost every job, including cashiering. Her memory is exceptional and she remembers customer’s names, old and new. The entire staff is honored to have Rose working tirelessly on Saturdays. She is the department’s best salesperson. Rose also sews aprons for adults and children using material that would otherwise be thrown away. You can find her apron
including gluten free options. Also, some amazing holiday gifts for holiday entertaining are available for purchase.
There will be a children’s activity table to keep the little ones entertained while adults are shopping.
To see pictures of the many amazing items follow the Visions Facebook page, Facebook.com/ groups/VisionsofSugarPlums or email us at vspsunriver@ gmail.com with any questions or comments.
creations in the linens department.
For the past four years, Meena has been volunteering in the décor and kitchen departments. Before joining the Second Tern, she volunteered at the Sunriver Nature Center along with her husband to help with bird maintenance.
She doesn’t have a background in design, kitchenware or an eye for décor.
However, Meena said, "After four years at the Tern, the team has done a great job educating me on the advanced basics of kitchen and décor. My strengths are coordinating, organizing, managing and scheduling. And keeping things running smoothly on the weekends.”
You can find Meena wearing sparkly bracelets, climbing
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a ladder, boxing up dish sets or setting out newly donated items with help from all the other decor team volunteers.
But the real magic happens on Tuesdays and Wednesdays when the decor and kitchen team members work together to beautifully arrange donations to attract the eye, look professional and much of the time, tie into a theme such as placing wood items together, cowboy themes, glassware with blue tones, copper pieces mixed with silver pieces. All presented and accented with flowers or lamps or crazy items to catch the eye.
Stop by the Second Tern any Friday or Saturday to find that item from any department that you didn’t know you were looking for. Or to walk around what
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Bake Sale is the gift that keeps on giving. Make plans to bring your friends and family members to this wonderful event.
has been described as “Adult Disneyland,” a fun place for customers and volunteers alike.
The Second Tern is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday year-round and donations are accepted 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Located at 17377 Spring River Road, just west of Harper Bridge, The Second Tern benefits Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory.
Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory is located at 57245 River Road, off Circle 3, on the way to the airport and marina. Check www.snco. org for current hours and programs. For volunteering, more information, or questions: 541-593-3367 (Tern), 541593-4394 (Nature Center & Observatory), or www.snco.org
new lakeside dining destination
Open Wednesday-Saturday | 5pm-8:30pm
Discover the Lake House at Caldera Springs. Open to the public, guests are invited to dine with the whole family against the backdrop of beautiful Mt. Bachelor. Warm up by the fireplace in the bar or roast s’mores under the starlit sky — here, every meal and moment become a story.
A fun nale to the Sunriver Mens Golf Club’s 50 years
By Paul J. Grieco
Sunriver Mens Golf Club club president Don Larson kicked off the grand finale awards banquet with panache and humor at the newly remodeled Lake House at Caldera Springs, which provided an excellent meal.
Due to the Sunriver Resort’s change to semi-private status, the 50th year of the SRMGC is its last.
Awards were presented to this year’s winners of various golf competitions: Club champion (gross) for the third time was Lyndon Blackwell; net champion Mike Kelley; Match Play champs Peter Alexander (Flight 1), Joe DeStefano (Flight 2), Ross Rieke (Flight 3) and Tom Woodruff (Flight 4). Overall most improved in the club and Flight 2 was John Shoemaker (12.6 to 10.1), Flight 1 was Devin Sconyers, Flight 3 was John Volkober.
Ringer board champs in Flight 1 were Jeff Corey (gross) and Don Gillett (net); Flight 2 was Mike Stamler (gross) and Bob Kufeld (net).
Don Wright and Paul Grieco were presented with prestigious Woodie Awards, named for its first recipient in 2008. The Woodie Award is given at the discretion of the SRMGC board to any member who has given exceptional service to the club for a significant number of years.
Wright and Grieco join the five previous recipients – the eponymous Woodie Thomas, Dave Hennessy, Don Larson, Greg Cotton and Scott Brown, all of whom were recognized for their unique contributions to the club.
Crosswater Golf Club head pro Mark Meyer gave a presentation on the Woodlands and Meadows golf courses followed by answering the members’ questions.
Meyer’s highlights included a discussion of the types of competitions to be played in 2025, including keeping the three current tournaments: the member-guest, the member-member and the Club Championship, and even allowing the Resort Cup rivalry to continue, a welcome concession on the part of Sunriver Resort.
Similar to the Resort Cup, the Resort Club will continue to engage in a competition with other private and semi-private clubs in Central Oregon, known as the Deschutes Cup.
Official once-weekly games as have been run by the SRMGC and will likely be open to all Resort Club full golf members are planned to be run now by
Player to Caddie after a round: “What do I owe you?’’ Caddie: “Sir, you owe me an apology.”
an unofficial ad hoc group of former SRMGC members who will liaise with Sunriver Resort. There will be a handicap committee of perhaps four or five members with representatives from the current men’s and women’s golf clubs.
Special thanks to our generous contributors
The SRMGC wants to especially thank the local organizations who contributed so generously to provide extraordinary door prizes: Sunriver Brewing for several vouchers to its restaurant; The Village Bar & Grill for several vouchers to its restaurant; Marcello’s Italian Restaurant for an exceptional wine-pairing dinner for two; Lazy Daisy for a lovely mixed bag of gifts; Parscription Golf of Bend for two vouchers for HD golf simulator time; and the Sunriver Resort for two great foursomes of golf, one at Crosswater and one at Brasada Ranch.
Sunriver finishes at third Sunriver made an excellent final showing scoring the most points (300) of any of the four teams in the last Resort Cup event of the season held at the Woodlands, gaining nine points on second place Black Butte, but that still left the home team three points behind second and a distant 47 points behind winning team Widgi Creek. Eagle Crest finished last 12 points behind Sunriver. Playing especially well for Sunriver were A Flight’s Kevin
Baker whose 38 points tied for second most of any competitor in either flight; B Flight’s Dean Wright and Geoff Wood finished tied for third in the flight with 34 points each, while Don
Larson had 33. Considering that 36 points is the equivalent of even par, these were indeed fine showings.
Last and certainly not least, our own pro, Dalton Cham-
bers, finished first among the four club pros at 36 points. Thanks to our Resort Cup manager Tom Woodruff for running such a tight ship year in and year out. SRMGC does itself proud as the only club of the four who asks players to qualify for a team spot, rather than hand-picking its own team.
Left: Lyndon Blackwell is the club champion in the gross category for the third time. Right: Don Wright and Paul Grieco were presented the prestigious Woodie Award, given to any member who has given exceptional service to the club for significant years.
Don’t miss Craig Johnson’s presentation of his newest mystery novel
By Deon Stonehouse
Craig Johnson presents “Tooth and Claw” Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 5:30 p.m.
Pre-purchase “Tooth and Claw” from Sunriver Books by calling 541-593-2525 or emailing sunriverbooks@sunriverbooks.com for a ticket to attend. There will be refreshments and drawings for prizes.
“Tooth and Claw” will keep you on the edge of your seat as Walt Longmire and Henry Standing Bear battle the elements while a dangerous predator is on the loose. An enormous polar bear, 14 feet of lethal ferocity, takes a deadly personal interest in Walt.
Longmire returns from Vietnam with his future up in the air. He isn’t ready to go home to Wyoming, and he isn’t sure what he will do with the rest of his life.
A lot of young men in 1970 found employment working for an oil company in Alaska. It was remote and ferociously cold, but the pay was good.
At this point in his life, Walt likes remote, cold could be a
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pleasant change from jungle heat, and good pay is welcome too, so he takes a job as security chief on an oil rig.
Henry Standing Bear is concerned about his friend, and he flies to Alaska for a quick three day trip. Or so he thinks!
Henry would like to see something of Alaska beyond the confines of the oil rig.
Their chance for a little artic style sightseeing comes when Walt has to take over security for a U.S. Geological Survey
doing a quick bit of research out on the ice. They will be miles and miles away from anywhere, just ice, snow, seals and polar bear. Their plan is to fly in a C119 Boxcar, taking along an Artic Cat.
The pilot and a few others will stay by the plane (their ride back to the rig) along with an armed spotter to keep any wandering polar bears from making a lunch of them.
A driver, a researcher, Walt and Henry Standing Bear will drive in the Artic Cat about 10 miles farther where the
researcher will quickly take a core sample with Walt to watch for errant polar bears and then away they go back to the oil rig with Henry having seen a part of Alaska most never discover.
Should be a fast, easy trip. Lots of distance between should be and will be.
Polar bears are the only bear that actually stalk humans. They are the largest of the bear species with a stronger bite than a great white shark, according to Biologicaldiversity. org. White is the main color out on the ice, just lots of white ice and snow, polar bear blend in perfectly. The terrain, snow and ice, mask their footfalls, making their approach soundless. Did I mention that they are enormous? Out on the ice the balance of power shifts, the apex predator is the polar bear. It doesn’t take long for things to start going wrong. They begin with a humongous, 14 feet long polar bear taking an interest in Walt’s group. This bear is smart, crafty, determined, and lethal. He isn’t a bear to be trifled with or dismissed. He is
a bear that will stalk his prey, striking silently and deadly. In a landscape of white, it is easy for a clever bear to be practically invisible. In a place that he knows well and is unfamiliar to his human prey, he has an advantage.
But the polar bear will not be the only predator, there are others who are spurred by greed and opportunity to seize the day no matter the damage to others.
This little outing on the ice quickly becomes dangerous, then deadly. It is a real page turner!
Henry Standing Bear is absolutely one of my all-time favorite characters and proves himself even more so in this fast-paced story (read it and you will know why). Longmire shows his determination to do his best for his crew. Johnson just gave us another great story, a perfect treat for the holiday season!
Call 541-593-2525 or visit www.sunriverbooks.com to reserve your tickets for Johnson’s presentation.
Tickets available for Huck Finn play
By Janet Grant
Sunriver Stars Community Theater will take guests on a journey down the Mississippi for its fall production, “Huckleberry Finn,” a musical version of Mark Twain’s classic story.
The multiage adaptation will show at 7 p.m. Nov. 14-15 and 2 p.m. Nov. 16 at The Door Three Rivers, 56885 Enterprise Drive in the Sunriver Business Park.
“I’m excited to be part of a production that gives me a chance to explore a mix of comedy, drama and music,” said Calen Fenwick, 14, who will play Huck. “It’s a unique opportunity to showcase different sides of my performance.”
Fenwick and several other cast members return to the stage after performing together in last year’s fall production of “Anne of Green Gables,” also directed by this show’s mother-daughter team, Michele Hans and Rae White.
Adding to the family affair is a cast and crew comprised of several mother-daughter combos and other family members participating together, both on stage and behind the scenes.
Based on the book by Joseph George Caruso, with music and lyrics from Edward C. Redding, the story depicts the
adventures of Huck and Tom with a light-hearted focus on the original tale, minus the controversial themes. Huck is joined by his beloved friend and partner in crime Tom Sawyer as the two wrestle with the moral dilemma of deceit for personal gain, versus doing what’s right to rescue the innocent.
The play will run about two hours with a 15-minute intermission. Cash bar and refreshments will be available for purchase.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. To purchase tickets, visit www. sunriverstars.org.
Volunteers needed
SSCT is finalizing its 2025 season and invites anyone with a love for theater to get involved.
As a community-based, volunteer organization, the group continues to provide providing quality, family-friendly entertainment and free performing arts educational opportunities such as kids camps, playwriting contests and acting workshops. Information may be found at sunriverstars.org. Follow SSCT at facebook.com/sunriverstars communitytheater and @sunri verstarscommunitytheater.
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November’s mystery and ction book club selections at Sunriver Books & Music
By Deon Stonehouse
Friendly people, interesting books and convivial discussions equate to book clubs being great fun.
Email sunriverbooks@sunriverbooks.com to register to attend a book club meeting and to receive the discussion notes the weekend prior to the discussion.
Book Clubs meet on Monday via Zoom at 6 p.m. and in-person at 4:30 p.m.
Mystery Book Club: ‘Crook Manifesto’
The Mystery Book Club will discuss “Crook Manifesto” by Colson Whitehead at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4 via Zoom and at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11 at the bookstore in The Village at Sunriver.
“Crook Manifesto” continues with Ray and Pepper, the characters from “Harlem Shuffle.”
Only this time, Ray and Pepper get involved in even trickier business.
The Jackson 5 are coming to town and Ray’s daughter May is obsessed with them.
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She wants tickets to the show more than anything.
Ray wants to light up his daughter’s face with smile as big as all outdoors by presenting her with tickets. But tickets are not available anywhere. Or at least not anywhere legit.
Ray shutdown the shady side hustle of his business, gone totally above board.
In order to secure tickets to the show, Ray reaches out to his old contact, Munson, a dirty cop.
It turns out to be a much worse choice than Ray could have imagined. Munson has his own agenda, and he figures Ray
Carney could be quite useful in his scheme.
Pepper gets a gig as security for a motion picture being shot in Harlem.
Ray’s cousin Freddy was pals with the director back in their youth. Ray connects to the two and adventure ensues.
Torching buildings in Harlem has become common, sirens shriek with regularity as flames climb high.
When a child Ray knows is
hurt in one of the fires, Ray asks Pepper to find out who torched the buildings.
This time, they just might have to play by Pepper’s rules.
Colson Whitehead is a brilliant novelist writing with verve and a sense of fun.
Fiction Book Club: ‘ e Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece’
The Fiction Book will discuss “The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece” by Tom Hanks at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18 and 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25 in-person at the bookstore in The Village at Sunriver.
Making a movie is employed as the skeleton in telling a story about people.
A graphic novel inspired by the events affecting a smalltown family catches the notice of a Hollywood producer looking for his next project.
That leads to writers, actors,
and all the people involved in turning the story into a motion picture.
Hanks knows a thing or two about making movies. Turns out he knows how to write a good book too.
As the story progresses, Hanks takes the reader into the lives of the people involved. From that small town family to the person delivering food to the set, to the actors bringing the story to life.
Everyone involved has a backstory, and everyone involved is at one point or another pivotally important to the success of the movie.
Ultimately, this is a story about kindness and respect, how everyone should be treated with kindness and respect.
Hanks definitely knows how to tell a story, because as he delves into the lives of the characters, it is hard to say goodbye to any of them, he leaves us wanting even more.
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New members
In October, the chamber welcomed two new members. Here are their profiles.
Robert Stopler
Roberta Stopler is a cognitive behavioral therapist with more than 40 years of experience, specializing in Rational Emotive Therapy or RET. RET is a problem-solving psychology that affirms the ability of human beings to learn new attitudes and skills.
A licensed clinical psychotherapist in a private practice in Central Oregon, she works with individuals, couples, families and groups addressing issues of depression, anxiety, self-acceptance, interpersonal relationships, stress, anger and loneliness.
She earned her master’s degree from the University of Oregon and a postgraduate certification in organizational counseling from John Hopkins University.
A Sunriver resident for 13 years, Stopler will be teaching the upcoming class “Warding off Future Catastrophes” from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13 at SHARC. The class is hosted by Sunriver You. Registration to attend is required at www.sunriveryou.com
To learn more or make an appointment, Stopler can be
contacted at 541-318-4277 or rstopler@aol.com.
Legend Cider
Legend Cider Company is a family-owned cidery located in the heart of La Pine. A move in 2023 to a larger facility resulted in an inviting spot to snag a pint and meet with friends.
The new taproom boasts 28 taps, a craft cocktail and mocktail menu all from scratch, and a cold case full of great canned options.
With special attention given to nonalcoholic options as well, this hard cidery is also the best place to find a nonalcoholic beverage in town.
The wide open space is large enough to accommodate big groups while the front room offers cozy sofa seating in front of big screen televisions. An inhouse Cider Barrel Boutique offers a great selection of gifts or maybe something special for yourself.
The space is sophisticated yet family friendly and designed with a nod to the culture of the great outdoors that south Deschutes county is famous for. Parents will love the engaging kid’s area built to keep the kiddos busy so you can enjoy a cider in (relative) peace.
Two food carts on-site are women owned businesses, and both make amazing food
from scratch.
Legend Cider is open daily at 16481 Bluewood Place in La Pine. Be sure to follow Legend Cider on Facebook or Instagram to learn about upcoming events or visit www. legendcider.com
Summit Food Drive Challenge results
A tremendous thank you to businesses and their customers who generously donated 1,550 pounds of nonperishable food items to Care & Share, a nonprofit food pantry in Sunriver. Every food item donated makes a difference in serving community members who visit Care & Share on the last Friday of the month.
Thanks to everyone’s effort, Don’s Truck at the Artists’ Gallery in The Village at Sunriver was filled with food items.
in SHARC’s Benham Hall. Hosted by the Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce, there will be more than 45 vendors selling holiday décor, gifts, food and beverages.
Head Creations, The Crow’s Croft, The Loving Fungi, The Soapy Dough, Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee, Unraveled Handknits, Wit & Thyme and Wyld Terra.
According to a reliable source, Santa Claus will be visiting from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to hear children’s holiday wishes.
Bags also will be available to pick up for donations for the annual Christmas Sharing Program.
There will be coffee for purchase from Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee and food from Slurp Soup Co., Curmuffins and Hello Darling Sweets.
The following businesses participated in the Sunriver Summit Food Drive Challenge, held in October: Artists’ Gallery, Brewed Awakenings, First Interstate Bank, Happen, Landmarks Unlimited, Live Laugh Love Sunriver, Sunriver Brew Pub, Sunriver Books, Sunriver Country Store, Sunriver Pet Boutique, Village Bar & Grill, Village Bike & Ski, Windermere Real Estate, Big Belly Burgers & Brews, Century Common Taps & Trucks, Clear River Studio, Mike’s Tires & Auto, Muddy Hut, Postal Connections, Rebound Physical Therapy, Sunriver Veterinary Clinic and Wild Poppy Florist.
Food and cash donations are accepted yearly at First Interstate Bank in The Village at Sunriver.
Let’s continue to work together to make a difference in the Sunriver community.
Sunriver Saturday Holiday Market
The first Sunriver Saturday Holiday Market is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30
The vendors are 1 Life, 5 Four 1 Metal Art and Design, Almanilly Soaps, Broadus Bees, BRL Micro Gardening, Chalked Creative, Compassion Kombucha, Crimson & Clover Permanent Jewelry, Curmuffins, El Yunque Creations, Ellie + Bee Jewelry, Feather Mija, Fixa Foods, Gnefknacks, Hello Darling Sweets, J. Biggs Designs, Jax Hat, Lil Mama Megs Candles, Limoncello & Co., Manuka Mana, Matzke Designs, Monstera Boutique, Mystic Roots Creations, Noble Pine Designs, Oh Sheesh, Peaceful Pet Supplements, Slurp Soup Co., Squatch & Snail, Tangled Roots, Terra-
Follow the Sunriver Saturday Market on Instagram and Facebook to learn more about the market and the vendors.
Sunriver Ornament Quest
The Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its third annual Ornament Quest from Wednesday, Dec. 4 to Sunday, Dec. 8.
Each day, ornaments will be hidden at chamber members’ businesses in the Sunriver Business Park, The Village at Sunriver and La Pine with the clues where to find the ornaments posted on the chamber’s Instagram and Facebook pages. Whoever finds the ornament gets to keep it and will receive a $25 gift card from the business.
To keep things fun and in the spirit of the holidays, only one ornament per household.
The ornaments were crafted by Houser House Creations in Sunriver and Meandering Maker in La Pine.
Winners are encouraged to share a photo of themselves on social media and tag the chamber and the participating business. Email exec@sunriver chamber.com for information.
Mark your calendars for the third annual Sunriver Ornament Quest from Dec. 4 to Dec. 8. Clues can be found on the chamber’s social media, Facebook and Instragram.
Giving thanks this holiday season for ne art opportunities in Sunriver
By Jim Fister
It’s always amazing to see how fast Sunriver turns from summer to the holidays.
As you read this, we’ve treated the local kids to a variety of treats, and now we’re starting to plan for Thanksgiving and the rush to December.
The Betty Gray Gallery of Art at the Sunriver Resort’s Lodge is keeping it steady with the continuation of two shows in November, with an eye toward a holiday celebration.
The upstairs gallery features three photographers who call Central Oregon home.
Michelle Adams is a land-
scape photographer who grew up in Connecticut shooting photos as a hobby. She eventually adapted to digital imaging and realized how much it could enhance her presentation of what she sees in the world.
Her interest is in the true art of capturing an image and presenting it for everyone to interpret. Her landscapes and night scenes show the variety of views that Central Oregon offers.
Dan Price grew up in the Midwest and took up photography while recovering from a serious illness.
He uses the camera to present
what he sees, capturing a quick glimpse and presenting it for the viewer to form their own opinions over time.
Price’s work takes a simple view and turns it into a story of what it’s like to live in our great locale.
The show also features some work from local photographer Barb Gonzalez, who captures microcosms of the area in unique ways.
The downstairs gallery features local artist Vivian Olsen. Olsen paints wildlife using a variety of oils, pastels, and watercolors. She has painted professionally since college
when she pursued joint careers as an artist and art teacher in New Mexico. Since moving to Central Oregon several years ago, Olsen has joined many of the art communities to grow her skills with her peers.
As an artist her goal is to capture the beauty of animals, to present animals as nature’s gifts, and to show others how they benefit our lives. Her work will show through early December.
December will showcase the winners of the Youth Art Challenge and will have a reception at the gallery on Friday, Nov. 7 to celebrate the young artists and the upstairs photography
display. Please mark your calendars.
We give thanks for the variety of art that shows in the area: The Nancy Green gallery at Sunriver Christian Fellowship, the Artists’ Gallery in The Village at Sunriver, and the Betty Gray Gallery at Sunriver Resort combine to offer excellent viewing opportunities.
We hope that you all have a great start to hour season and look forward to providing art appreciation opportunities to enhance the season.The gallery is available for viewing daily during Sunriver Resort’s regular business hours.
Help make the music happen; rock the holidays at SHARC with Aaron Meyer
Sunriver Music Festival’s annual memberships are vital to this community’s sustainability.
Members, called “Friends of the Festival,” receive benefits including early access tickets for best seat selection, invitations to exclusive events, and more.
“Concert ticket sales account for 30 percent of Festival revenue,” Executive Director Meagan Iverson said. “Financial gifts from Friends of the Festival support the world-class summer concert series, yearround concerts and events, music education and scholarships.
For the past 47 years, memberships have been integral in shaping the thriving musical experience.
Donors and volunteers are truly helping make the music happen.”
Each August, the landmark Sunriver Music Festival Orchestra delights audiences with
Art show & sale
The UUFCO Art Resources Team invites community members to the fifth annual art show and sale on Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Pete Seeger Gathering Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road in Bend. Admission is free.
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two weeks of premier classical and pops concerts.
Artistic Director & Conductor Brett Mitchell’s creative concert programs, featuring acclaimed soloists and an all-professional orchestra, attract Central Oregon residents as well as visitors who plan their summer vacations around the Festival.
Throughout the rest of the year, Sunriver Music Festival offers intimate concert experiences in both Sunriver and Bend featuring classical, jazz, and classical crossover music. The Festival’s twofold mission includes a commitment to music education, with school concerts, workshops, artist-in-residence programs and musical instrument grants plus the extremely popular “Mindful Music Moments” in several Bend-La Pine public schools.
The Young Artists Scholarship program awards more than
‘Circle Star’ composite image by John Stewart
$25,000 annually to aspiring classical music students aged 11-24 throughout Central Oregon to assist with college tuition or private music lessons.
To date, more than $700,000 in scholarships have been awarded.
For more information on becoming a Friend of the Festival member to be part of making the music happen and nurturing the next generation of musicians, visit sunriver
music.org, email information@ sunrivermusic.org or call 541593-1084.
Next up with the festival
Concert rock violinist Aaron Meyer will Rock The Holidays with original material and hits of the season, combining contemporary and classical styles with his dynamic rock band.
An accomplished entertainer with a loyal Central Oregon following, Meyer delivers engaging versions of Christmas carols, Vivaldi, Mozart, Rossini, Queen, Aerosmith and others.
Tickets are $49 per person or reserve your own full party table.
Presented in collaboration with the Tower Theatre Foundation, this concert is sure to sell out. Tickets on sale now at www.sunrivermusic.org.
Tickets are available for Rock The Holidays, featuring concert rock violinist Aaron Meyer.
Celebrate fall with programs at the High Desert Museum
With fall’s official arrival, you really “autumn” know about the High Desert Museum’s treat-filled fall daily schedule. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., starting Nov. 1. The museum is located minutes north of Sunriver off Highway 97. Find more information at www.highdesertmuseum.org
The following programs are free with museum admission:
• Meet Central Oregonians of the past at the 1904 High Desert Ranch and Sawmill
Take a step back in time with the museum’s living history interpreters. Explore how people lived and supported themselves in the High Desert more than a century ago. Help with chores, learn a new skill or play games. Limited hours, check website for details.
• Explore museum grounds with a naturalist during Nature Walk
Join a naturalist for a short walk around museum grounds to learn about the diverse habitats that support an abundance of plants and animals in the High Desert region. Daily at 10:30 am.
• Get nose to beak with real raptors in at the Bird of Prey Encounter
Meet a non-releasable raptor in the museum’s care as you discover their roles in the environment and how to ensure their
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• Identify High Desert predatory mammals during the Carnivore Talk
Wolves, cougars and bobcats... oh my! Learn about the predatory mammals that call the High Desert home and understand their roles in the ecosystem. Daily at noon.
• Discover the secret lives of river otters at the Otter Encounter
Head to the Autzen Otter Exhibit to learn about the roles these charismatic animals play in riparian ecosystems. Daily at 1 p.m.
• Unlock some of the region’s most iconic species in High Desert Hooves
Mammals with hooves, such as mule deer and pronghorn, are some of the most iconic species in the High Desert. Find out how scientists study their migrations and manage challenging issues facing these populations. Daily at 2 p.m.
• Meet one of the marvelous mammals in the museum’s care during the Mammal Encounter
There are many mammals that call the High Desert home. Meet one of the ambassador mammals in our care, like the beaver or porcupine, and learn about the adaptations that enable them to thrive in High Desert habitats. Daily at 3 p.m.
La Pine Library graced with glass art piece
By Andrea Hine
Known for his innovative art in public spaces – in cities that include California’s Sacramento, Truckee, Stockton, Davis, Berkeley and Capitola – and further afield in Des Moines, Cleveland and Denver – Troy Corliss also has experience working with libraries in San Jose and Solano County, to name a few of his indoor and outdoor project sites.
The latest notch in Corliss’ creative belt is the La Pine Library, thanks to a twoyear effort undertaken by the Deschutes Public Art Committee, whose members were drawn from all over Deschutes
County.
Cate O’Hagan said the art committee solicited and reviewed submissions “from out there in the atmosphere.”
“We hope to eventually commission art for all our library branches with Sunriver slated as next in line,” O’Hagan said.
Corliss, whose artwork is focused on environmentally-based themes, personally oversaw the La Pine installation.
“The components are reminiscent of a huge variety of puzzle pieces,” he said, “with their positioning, arrangement and color patterns customized for this specific library space.
It took us two days to lay everything out, and to create the desired visual flow.”
“I love the colors, cheerfulness and whimsy of the installation,” Deschutes Public Art Committee member Kathy DeBone said. “In these divisive times, we can all use a little inspiration.”
Frisky river otters are some of the animals in the museum’s care.
Lessons learned from nearby wild res and how to be better prepared
By Jill Stephens
This seasåon’s wildfires were too close for comfort.
What they did offer was a chance for people throughout Deschutes County, and in Sunriver especially, to understand how prepared they were to stay informed of fire status and to be prepared to evacuate.
Many people took the proactive step of leaving fire zones ahead of Level 3 evacuation notices.
The Sunriver Police & Fire Foundation had a chance to speak with Fire Chief Bill Boos and Police Chief Steve Lopez to see what their departments learned from the Bachelor Complex and Little Lava fires.
Successful planning key to fighting fires
Both chiefs pointed to successful planning and cross-agency interactions with Deschutes County Emergency Management, U.S. Forest Service and allied departments throughout the area.
Rapid, effective communications ensured all agencies and personnel were kept up
to date on fire movement, incoming and deployed resources and next steps toward evacuations.
Chief Lopez highlighted the successful discussions and collaboration with essential Sunriver businesses such as property management companies, Sunriver Resort and The Village at Sunriver, as well as Sunriver Owners Association to ensure residents and visitors were kept informed.
Tabletop exercises
Both Sunriver Police and Fire chiefs are taking all of their teams’ expertise and experience with this past fire season into upcoming “tabletop exercises” – putting all of the agencies and key players in the same room to evaluate scenarios and determine best outcomes.
What if the Little Lava Fire had moved just three miles closer and crossed the Deschutes River into Sunriver?
What steps you can take now
1. Sign up for emergency
alerts. Chief Boos said that fewer than 30% of Deschutes County residents have done so.
Sunriver residents should sign up for two alerts:
i. Sunriver-specific emergency text messages: type 888777 in “To” field of a new text message, then type SRALERTS in “message” field, and hit “send”
ii. Deschutes County emergency messages / reverse 911: go to www.Deschutes.org/911 to sign up for alerts via landline phone, cell phone, text or email.
2. Access other sources of timely information. Follow Sunriver Police on Facebook or Instagram for latest updates. Download the free WatchDuty app for fire news and notifications.
3. Own your zone. Chief Boos said that keeping the 5 feet closest to your home clear of all combustible materials is an essential step that every homeowner should take now.
4. Do your own “tabletop” planning exercise.
What did you learn in this last fire season that helps you
prepare for a disaster?
Have you hardened your home against fires?
What do you need to take in an evacuation?
What arrangements have you made for family members and pets?
Create a 72-hour kit you can take with you with food, water, medications and more.
Visit www.ready.gov/kit for a full list of critical items.
Faith and Blue Sunriver Police partnered with the Sunriver Police & Fire Foundation to bring Faith and Blue to the community in October.
Leadership teams from several area churches joined police and residents in an open discussion of how both police and faith-based organizations can serve people who may need assistance.
Chief Lopez described his team's “community-first” approach, saying “call us to let us know about any potential concerns before the 911 call comes in.”
Cpl. Elizabeth Lawrence
drew on her experience and discussed some of the county resources available for mental or behavioral health.
All of the officers present had an opportunity to introduce themselves, describe their backgrounds and become “real people” to the attendees.
Food donations were collected and Kristine Thomas, executive director of the Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce, added them to those gathered throughout the community for the Sunriver Summit Food Drive Challenge.
Learn about the Sunriver Police & Fire Foundation
Are you looking for more foundation news?
Email us at events@SRPoliceFireFoundation.org and let us know you’d like to receive our newsletter for the latest news and events.
The foundation also is seeking people with a passion for serving those who serve for a board of directors role.
Please contact us at admin@ SRPoliceFireFoundation.org if this sounds like you.
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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. 17, 2024. Board members present: Jim Fister, John Shoemaker, Bill Hepburn, John Ralston, Denney Kelley and Randy Schneider (SROA board representative/ex-officio).
SSD staff present: Police Capt. Tori Kornblum, Fire Chief Bill Boos, administrator Mindy Holliday.
Public input
–None
–Introduced new Sunriver Police Cpl. Jason Van Meter.
–Approved SROA monthly invoice in the amount of $8,899.45.
–Approved Chris Mahr + Associates CPA invoice in the amount of $6,535.
SSD Board Monthly Meetings
SSD board meetings are held the third Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. Meetings are currently held in the SROA administration board room.
–Approved Moss Adams invoice in the amount of $5,000.
Old business
–Public safety building update: The end is in sight with interior rehab and finishing taking place over the next five weeks.
• Approved September 2024 building funding requests in the total amount of $813,172.28.
• Approved fire/police workout room equipment purchase in the amount of $58,543.31.
• Approved purchase of a dining room table, conference room table and seven benches in the amount of $12,000. The
furniture is being hand-crafted from the pine trees removed on the property.
• Approved purchase of fire department bedroom furniture in the amount of $9,178.02.
• Reviewed the construction project monthly memo to the Deschutes County Commissioners.
–The SSD Strategic Plan is in the works to move forward in the coming weeks.
–SSD post incident procedures: Nothing new to report at this time but research and feedback from the police/fire chiefs is ongoing.
–Still waiting on the final SSD FY 2023-2024 audit. It
was expected that a draft of the audit will be presented to the board at the November meeting.
New business
–Acknowledged receipt of SROA’s supplemental letter to submit with the SSD/ Deschutes County Management Agreement.
–SSD board officer elections are as follows: Jim Fister, chair; John Shoemaker vice chair; Denney Kelley treasurer.
–A board work session has been postponed until the new facility is completed.
In the meantime, board members will be required to watch available video training to be compliant with SDAO requirements.
–Discussed the creation of SSD Nominating Committee to vet SSD board candidates.
A charter will need to be created, and the committee will require at least three district residents.
–Received a report on 2023 U.S. Supreme County case Tyler v. Hennepin County and the potential impact to SSD property tax collections related to foreclosure sales.
–Approved CompuNet contract for Office 365 email and website redesign/upgrade in the amount of $13,720 to start up and an annual cost of $13,818.
This mirrors what Deschutes County is doing and will provide the greatest level of security, especially for the police department.
The website will transition to combine the district, police and fire under one .gov website.
–Approved September 2024 unaudited financials.
CITIZEN PATROL
September 2024
Number of Services
Public Assistance
75 Public Contact 87
Map Boxes 21 House Checks 7 Patrol 44 Bike Patrol Miles 277
Chief reports Fire
–In September, there were 48 calls for the Sunriver Fire Department, which included 22 EMS calls, 10 mutual aid calls, 3 fire calls and 21 public service assistance calls.
–Deputy chief Rod Bjorvik is currently deployed on the Rail Ridge Fire.
–Capt. O’Keefe received a grant for $4,260 for the purchase of ballistic helmets.
–Lt. Gaede will be coordinating the resurrected reserve program and integrating with Citizen Patrol.
–Heather McGuire is the new fire department administrator and taken over responsibilities from Dana Whitehurst, who has retired.
–Held a debrief on the Little Lava Fire. There was some concern when the fire jumped Road 45 again due to high winds in mid-October, but fire crews managed to get it suppressed. The fire continues to burn north due to rugged terrain that prohibits fighting the fire with ground crews.
Safety tips as winter, holidays approach
By Jim Bennett
Well, here we are… on the cusp of winter.
Are we ready to start the long journey to spring?
While it is hard to predict what will be happening a few weeks after this article is written, it’s my hope that the threat of wildfires are behind us, and our focus is switching to winter safety.
As mentioned last month, be sure to have those chimneys professionally cleaned and inspected to avoid fireplace flue fires or worse.
Also, check those fireplace enclosures to make sure that the screens or glass doors are in working order and used every time you light up that fireplace.
Reminder: Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2 a.m. is the ultimate feeling of seasonal change when we turn our clocks back and it’s dark even before some of us get home from work. The time change is also our seasonal reminder of smoke alarms.
With the time change, check those smoke alarms. Be sure to test them and if they have replaceable batteries, swap them out with some new ones.
If you have 10-year alarms, test them and also take them down and look at the expiration date. If the expiration is getting close, it’s time to purchase new ones.
There are still many homes without carbon monoxide alarms.
Why do I need one of these? Carbon monoxide (CO) comes from the burning of various carbon fuels like natural gas and gasoline.
It is hazardous and an alarm activation should be an alert to immediately evacuate your home.
The CO alarm is different than the smoke alarms and is equally important. Do your test and replace batteries on these as well. There are combination (smoke and CO) alarms available so your alarms may be this style.
Turkey frying safety November is the ultimate month for food and family with the Thanksgiving holiday.
As you plan for a feast, there are a couple of safety reminders to keep at the top of the list.
If you have ever had a fried turkey, you probably thought it was fairly tasty, at least that’s the word out there.
However, the word is also that it can be incredibly dangerous to fry a turkey if you are not familiar with the risks.
You’ve probably seen the videos online of the turkey being dropped into the fryer and it splashes over and bursts into a cascade of fire – igniting the deck and cause serious damage.
If you haven’t seen the video check one out at the National Fire Protection Association www.nfpa.org/education-and-
research/home-fire-safety/ thanksgiving.
The quick keys to turkey fryer safety begins with not frying over flammable surfaces or on uneven surfaces.
Do not overfill the fryer, keeping in mind the weight of the turkey will push that oil to the top of the pot and fire happens when it overflows. A frozen or wet turkey will also cause the oil to splatter. Thaw and thoroughly dry off the turkey before frying.
Kitchen safety
Watch little hands around the stove and keep those pot
9-3 Responded to a DUII complaint at Pinnacle 365 mini mart in the Sunriver Business Park. Dispatch informed responding units that the suspect vehicle had crashed into a berm near the store. Upon arrival, o cers initiated a tra c stop and investigated the driver for DUII. Subsequently, the driver was arrested for DUII and lodged at the Deschutes County Jail without incident.
9-5 Sunriver Police responded to a weapons o ense on Augusta Lane.
9-6 A guest staying at a Pole House reported losing a wedding ring.
9-7 A female reported a jewelry box containing approximately $5,000 worth of jewelry was taken from her room at the River Lodge condominiums between Aug. 12-13. She also stated a back door had been left unlocked during their stay.
9-9 Received a report about a stolen bike on Beaver Drive.
9-19 Sunriver resident reported the theft of his bicycle after leaving it unattended for several days in The Village at Sunriver.
9-20 Police responded to a reported theft of an Amazon package at a Cluster Cabin. As of this report there are no suspect leads.
9-21 Between Sept. 18 and Sept. 21, unknown suspect(s) forced open a man door on an unattached garage at a home on Lava Top and stole tools and camping equipment.
9-22 O cers were dispatched to a dispute on Lake Aspen Court. Subsequent to the investigation, one person was cited in lieu of custody for criminal mischief II. Another subject was arrested for assault IV and lodged at Deschutes County Adult Jail.
9-22 Agency assist with a boom truck crash on Highway 97 near
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Follow all the safety precautions before deep frying a turkey.
–Attended the SDAO class on board member relations, expectations and ethics.
–Conducted swift water rescue and attended joint training with La Pine Fire.
–Attended the Central Oregon Chaplains barbecue.
Police
–In September, the Sunriver Police Department received 561 calls for service, 50 of which were emergencies. Officers investigated 33 cases, conducted 191 traffic stops, provided 55 community-policing responses, conducted 57 security checks, responded to 23 parking, 9 animal and 4 noise complaints. There were 10 DUII and 8 other criminal traffic offenses.
–Officer Mann has completed and signed off on training.
–Cpl. Jason Van Meter has been hired.
–A lateral officer candidate is in background check.
SAFETY
handles turned in as little ones may be excited to “help” and could easily get burned with all the distractions of family and friends.
Make sure that the “leftovers” are not tainted with illness causing bacteria by leaving
–The last two license plate readers have been installed and operational. The system has already been utilized for several smaller incidents.
–Officer trainings included leadership and skid car.
–Attended the Three Rivers School Otter Walk and Faith
them out for hours after the big meal. Wrap them up and put them in the refrigerator.
Winter travel safety
If not already, soon enough, the roadways will be turning white and becoming slick with ice.
Now is the time to prepare our vehicles for this change of season so that we can be
and Blue event at the Resort. Administration
–Attended meeting with Deschutes County legal to discuss land sales tax.
–Met with Oregon Social Security administrator regarding the district’s payroll and employee Social Security ben-
safe while driving, even under difficult wintery conditions.
Check your tires for tread depth and use in snow and ice.
Tires not designed for these applications or in the absence of chains, can significantly increase the dangers of driving during the winter.
Regardless of the type of tires on your vehicle, the use of chains or four-wheel-drive,
vided the employee pamphlet of benefits.
–Working on draft employee handbook to account for various updates.
–Gathered information and data for the CompuNet contract/migration.
–Hosted retirement party for Dana Whitehurst, who will work part-time until a district administrator assistant position can be filled.
–Participated in the after-action meeting for the Lava Lake Fires.
Other business
efits after learning only parttime staff were eligible for the benefits.
–Met with PERS administrators to review overtime caps for all district employees.
–Hosted the SSD employee virtual benefits fair and sent recording to all staff. Also pro-
snowy and icy roadways necessitate an increase in stopping distances.
Keep a much greater space between your car and the one in front of you and keep your speed down.
The feeling of a car being out of control as you slide into someone else is not a good start to winter.
Make sure your windshield
–The next regular meeting of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board is scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. Due to the late meeting date, there will be no board highlights of the November meeting included in the December Scene.
The meeting adjourned at 2:57 p.m.
Approved meeting minutes are posted, as available, at www. sunriversd.org.
wipers and defrost both work. By taking the time now to check off things you need to do to be safe, will help make enjoying the holiday season and the winter months. Be safe, have a great Thanksgiving and welcome to winter.
–Jim Bennett is the public information officer for the Sunriver Fire Department.
milepost 161.
9-22 Responded to a found property call at the ice rink in the Village. 9-22 O cers were dispatched to a hit and run in the Village parking lot. The reporting party witnessed a large van back into their parked vehicle and drive away. The driver of the suspect vehicle was contacted by phone and agreed to exchange information with the reporting party.
9-29 Assisted DCSO and OSP with an injury rollover tra c crash located on southbound Highway 97 at Vandevert Road.
9-29 O cers contacted a vehicle parked on the shoulder of southbound Hwy 97 near milepost 151. Subsequently, the driver was arrested for DUII and lodged at the Deschutes County Adult Jail.
9-30 RP contacted regarding a female walking along Cottonwood yelling and ipping people o . O cer contacted the female who wanted a meal and asked if she could be taken to the Light House Navigation Center in Bend. The o cer provided a courtesy transport and walked her into the center.
Sunriver Police Log
A retirement party was held to congratulate Dana Whitehurst for her years of service to the Sunriver Service District.
SSD public safety building update
Autumn is in full swing and Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company, and its trade partners, continue to make significant progress on the public safety building.
Roofing, siding, painting and stonework on the exterior of the building is complete, and the concrete stairs have been added.
The building has been switched to permanent power and the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) trades have tested their lighting and equipment. Taping, painting, ceilings and MEP of the east apparatus bay rooms have been completed.
Drywall, taping and painting of the first and second floors of the fire station remodel is ongoing and will be completed in October.
Metal lockers in the police station have been installed.
By the end of November, painting will be completed on the second floor of the fire station with elevators, casework and MEP topout to follow. Drywall, taping and painting continues in the east apparatus bay.
Overhead doors and concrete floor polishing will be completed the beginning of next month.
A 24/7 construction camera is posted to show live images of the construction project, which is accessible on the SSD website at www.sunriversd. org.
During construction, the fire department and Sunriver Service District administration offices are in the Sunriver Police Department. If the offices are closed, be sure to pick up the red phone for assistance.
For any questions or concerns, please email ssdadmin@sunriversd.org.
Thankful for Sunriver-La Pine Rotary Club and its ‘Service Above Self’ motto
By Lee Haroun
At a recent Wednesday breakfast meeting, we were visited by the district governor of our area, Nelson Maler, who asked us about our challenges and what help he could offer our club.
The first member who offered a comment did not name a challenge.
Rather, what he said was very
positive – that what he liked about his many years in Rotary was the many friends he has made, and the service Rotary provides to our community and the world.
He referred to those of us in the room as his extended family. What he said reminded me of how grateful I am to have joined our local Rotary Club.
At this time of year when we give thanks and express our gratitude for what life has given us, the opportunity to serve those in need is at the top of the list for Rotarians.
Whether we help people in our community or halfway across the globe, we are grateful that we can make a difference by applying our motto, “Service
If you are interested in knowing more about Rotary, please check out our website at sunriver-lapinerotary.org or email me at Lcharoun@gmail.com
Donations Club members have begun planning for their annual dinner and auction for next year
at Sunriver Resorts’ Great Hall. All proceeds from the event are used for scholarships for local high school students and for grants for nonprofit organizations. If you would like to donate an item for the silent or oral auction, please email exec@sunriverchamber. com. Donations accepted can be wine to summer equipment.
PUBLIC NOTICE
SUNRIVER’S RECYCLING CENTER IS NOW PERMANENTLY CLOSED
Anyone caught leaving recyclables or trash will be considered illegal littering/dumping and subject to citation & fines. If you see anyone, call the non-emergency dispatch at 541-693-6911.
The Village, Resort and other Sunriver businesses also ask that owners and visitors to not use their businesses’ trash dumpsters –some of which are monitored by video cameras. SOUTHWEST TRANSFER STATION
For Sunriver owners who do not use side-yard service, or live outside Sunriver, can use the following locations:
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Above Self.”
Metal lockers for the police station have been installed.
South Deschutes County has many families who require monthly food assistance. Many community members are dedicated to assisting families by making sure their needs are met and that children don't go hungry.
Care and Share, the south Deschutes County Food Bank, distributed 136 food boxes (from small to extra-large) and served 331 adults and 140 children in September.
To make this all happen it takes a village – a village you can be a part of. There are two main components where volunteers make a huge contribution to this effort.
The cans and bottles collection point at the Marketplace store in Sunriver provides be-
tween $8,000 to $10,000 each year to purchase fresh produce and meat for distribution. Located outside on the east side of the stores, the bin is emptied daily by volunteers.
Each volunteer has a day of the week, and some volunteers share a day so they are responsible only once every other week.
When someone is gone, another volunteer covers or trades days to keep it all going. It takes an average of one and half hours per week for this task.
Recently two members of the “can brigade” have moved out of the area. We are in need of more volunteers to take their place. It is an easy way to help our community, and volunteers are trained before starting.
If you could help with this
project, contact Mark and Cindy McConnell at mcconn@ bendbroadband.com.
The food distribution committee needs some assistance. The actual food distribution is the last Friday of the month and takes about two hours.
The last week of the month before distribution, there is a need for volunteers to help organize the food. If you are interested in helping, please contact Madeline Bednarek at madelbed22@gmail.com. Most volunteers give about two hours a month.
A rising tide lifts all boats. Hopefully you will consider helping with one or both of these critical efforts to serve our neighbors in south Deschutes County.
If you’re thinking of remodeling and not sure where to start, now is a great time to schedule a complimentary consultation with a Neil Kelly designer. We’ll discuss your inspiration, vision, and goals for your project, answer all your questions, share ideas, and discuss schedule and budget ranges. Whether you’re in the early planning stage or ready to remodel, this is a great way to get started!
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Sunriver Resort management is asking Sunriver visitors and owners to be respectful during winter usage of the Woodlands and Meadows golf courses.
The building of snow forts, snowmen, sledding and cross country skiing in the winter months has caused significant damage to the fairways and greens the past few years.
This is a regular occurrence despite the greens being clearly cordoned off with stakes and rope to keep people out.
Snow forts, igloos and snowmen have to be removed by staff to avoid damage to the course.
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Snowmen and fort building should be conducted off the course in the area between the home and the fairways.
Cross country skiers are also asked to use the cart paths only – not the fairways.
There has also been a growing problem with people not cleaning up after their dogs and leaving poop bags on the paths and around the restroom buildings.
Common courtesy and respect goes a long way by simply staying off the fairways and greens and properly disposing of dog waste in a trash receptacle.
While the snow itself acts as insulator, when that snow is compacted it turns to ice which, in turn, doesn’t melt quickly and smothers the grass – ultimately killing it.
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Golf course winter etiquette
Mark McConnell empties the can/bottle donation bin on the east side parking area of the Marketplace north store.
Improvements slated for Smith Rock State Park in 2025-2026
Smith Rock State Park is slated to break ground on a new welcome center, restroom, trail connections and improved day-use parking in late 2025 or early 2026.
Last year, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department updated Smith Rock State Park’s master plan, a guiding document for future improvements.
The current work represents the highest priorities for enhancing visitor experience, managing congestion and improving accessibility.
The work at Smith Rock was made possible by GO Bond funds approved by the Oregon Legislature in 2021 and a Land and Water Conservation grant from the National Park Service.
The work includes: • A welcome center • Improvements to the dayuse parking
• Adding one to two trail connections and a new restroom
Staff will work on the design development, planning, coordination and permitting through spring 2025 with the final design and project bidding slated for fall 2025.
Park staff hope to break ground in late 2025 or early 2026 on the year-long project.
During construction, the day-use parking area may be substantially reduced.
The park will know more about the impacts to visitors as construction gets closer.
The park will keep visitors and the community informed about the project and visitor impacts on the park website at https://stateparks.oregon. gov and search for Smith Rock State Park.
A new welcome center, top, and trail connections are planned for Smith Rock State Park.
First salmon since 1912 seen in Klamath Basin after dam removals
On Oct. 16, a fall-run Chinook salmon was identified by ODFW’s fish biologists in a tributary to the Klamath River above the former J.C. Boyle Dam, becoming the first anadromous fish to return to the Klamath Basin in Oregon since 1912 when the first of four hydroelectric dams was constructed, blocking migration.
The salmon and others likely traveled about 230 miles from the Pacific ocean to reach the tributary only months after four Klamath River dams were removed to ensure fish passage from California to Oregon.
“This is an exciting and historic development in the Klamath Basin that demonstrates the resiliency of salmon and steelhead,” said ODFW Director Debbie Colbert. “It also inspires us to continue restoration work in the upper basin. I want to thank everyone that has contributed to this effort over the
last two decades.”
“The return of our relatives the c’iyaal’s is overwhelming for our tribe. This is what our members worked for and believed in for so many decades,” said Roberta Frost, Klamath Tribes Secretary. “I want to honor that work and thank them for their persistence in the face of what felt like an unmovable obstacle. The salmon are just like our tribal people, and they know where home is and returned as soon as they were able,” added Frost.
“c’iyaal’s are culture carriers,” said Natalie Ball, Klamath Tribes Council Woman. “I’m excited for their return home and for us to be in relation with them again.”
Fish biologists have been surveying the Klamath River and tributaries since dam removal as part of the agency’s responsibility to monitor the repopulation of anadromous fish species to
the basin in collaboration with The Klamath Tribes.
Mark Hereford, ODFW’s Klamath Fisheries Reintroduction Project Leader, was part of the survey team that identified the fall-run Chinook. His team was ecstatic when they saw the first salmon.
“We saw a large fish the day before rise to surface in the Klamath River, but we only saw a dorsal fin,” said Hereford. “I thought, was that a salmon or maybe it was a very large rainbow trout?”
Once the team returned on Oct. 16 and 17, they were able to confirm that salmon were in the tributary.
ODFW, The Klamath Tribes and other partners have been working together on this historic restoration project to monitor Chinook salmon, coho salmon, steelhead and Pacific lamprey once they are able to repopulate habitat above the dams.
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A fall run Chinook Salmon seen on Oct. 16, 2024, in a tributary of the Klamath River after removal of the dams marking the first fish to return since 1916.
PHOTO COURTESY MARK HEREFORD, ODFW
New geothermal demonstratration project begins at
Mazama Energy, Inc. announced the start of work on a new demonstration project at the Newbery Geothermal site outside La Pine to test the feasibility of creating a “Super-Hot Rock” enhanced geothermal system (EGS) at the site.
Super-Hot Rock (SHR) refers to rocks that have a temperature of 375 Celsius or greater and when extracted can provide several times the power density than lower temperature rock.
The heat recovery needs to be engineered by EGS because the rocks are naturally impermeable.
Initial work at Newberry started in August and was centered on an existing 10,000 foot deep well.
This work was concluded at the end of October.
It allowed Mazama Engergy to test several technologies that will then be deployed in two new deep wells planned to be drilled in super-hot rocks in 2025 and 2026.
Project’s goals
The goal is to demonstrate for the first time in the world that a commercially viable geothermal reservoir can be created in super-hot rocks.
“Geothermal energy has the smallest environmental footprint of any renewable power source we now have and can provide 24/7 baseload power without any emission of CO2,” said Alain Bonneville, chief geoscientist for Mazama Energy.
“The purpose of the Newberry SHR demonstration project is to show that the new technology developed by Mazama Energy will enable the economic extraction of heat from the earth in locations where it was considered not possible so far. This demonstration project will benefit from an important support of the U.S. Department of Energy and conducted in close collaboration with Oregon State University and several national research institutions,” Bonneville said.
Enhanced Geothermal Systems are geothermal reservoirs created in hot, low permeability rock by injecting cold water to create permeability in solid rock.
This means an EGS can be sited in areas without naturally occurring hydrothermal resources with surface manifestations such as hot springs and fumaroles.
As such, an EGS could theoretically be sited anywhere there is geothermal heat that is economically recoverable.
Studies by MIT, the Department of Energy, the US Geological Survey and Google have concluded that EGS technology would unleash hundreds of gigawatts of recoverable geothermal energy in the Western U.S. alone – and potentially more than 3,000 gigawatts across the United States.
Potential of geothermal energy
EGS has the potential to provide a significant portion of the country’s electric power supply, which is currently about 1,000 gigawatts.
Until now, a major challenge facing EGS projects has been the cost.
Since geothermal wells can cost several million dollars to construct, increasing the generation capacity of each well is critically important for making it more competitive on the open market for electricity, because it lowers the cost of the produced power by reducing the number of wells that need to be drilled.
Systems with single stimulated zones simply don’t yield enough power per well to make the electricity produced cost competitive.
Having the ability to create multiple stimulated zones from a single well increases the amount of power produced by the well, and thus decreases the overall cost of the power produced.
Information about this project can be found at www.maza maenergy.com.
PARK I NG
ALL vehicles must park in the driveway or in a designated parking area only. Parking is not allowed along roadsways or in common areas
The process of extracting steam from hot rock.
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Clyde Walter Browning March 21, 1928- October 10, 2024
Clyde, died peacefully on October 10, 2024. He was 96 years old. Clyde lived with “no regrets” and followed his heart. He loved his Cadillac, but his greatest passion in life was ying and he enjoyed 40 years of being a pilot. He especially liked the opportunity to y with friends and family in his small plane, and enjoyed trips all over the country. His fondest memories were the births of his two children, and his rst vacation to Sunriver in 1971. Clyde loved living in the High Desert. He cared deeply about Sunriver. He truly valued the friendships and relationships that grew over his 53 year love a air with that special place.
Clyde will be remembered for his love of animals (especially dogs and horses), his integrity, great sense of humor, strong drive, work ethic, and for his contributions to his family and his community.
Clyde is preceded in death by his parents; Donald and Helen, siblings; Ted, Donna, and Paul, and his daughter; Joni (Dregseth).
Clyde is survived by his wife of 32 years, Susan; brothers, Jerry and Glen; son, Larry and daughter in law, Lori; grandchildren, Erin and Dustin; as well as several nieces and nephews. His legacy also lives on through the many dear friends he considered family.
HARRY HAMILTON
Harry Hamilton If you are one of the few people in the Sunriver area that didn’t know Harry, you missed know ing a remarkable man. true Renaissance man with an inquisitive mind, passionate about nature, a lifetime student of the atmosphere, a tennis player, gifted leader, a man of love, surrounded by music, a man of routine, forever the professor.
The basics Born in Charleston, South Carolina, into an educated family who moved early on to Madison, Wis consin with three children, Harry excelled in academics, athletics, and the drum and bugle corps in high school, earned a degree in physics from Beloit College, a PhD in Atmospheric Physics from University of Wisconsin-Madi son on a Sloan Fellowship, and was a professor at State University of New York-Albany. While there during the 1960’s Civil Rights struggles, Harry created the Education al Opportunity Program for minority students which is still going strong and has successfully graduated over 6,000 students. Harry and his wife raised their two children, David and Lisa, in Albany.
In 1990, Harry became the Vice President at Chap man University in California, continuing as an administrator and professor for 16 more years. During his professional years, he served on many national advisory panels, includ ing the National Science Foundation, and was a member of the Beloit College Board of Trustees for 50 years.
Harry: A man of community commitments and routines:
When he retired to Sunriver in 2006, he quickly be came involved in the Sunriver Nature Center and Observa tory. He was president of the board for nine years and filled in when there was no executive director. He became an active Rotarian in honor of his father. His involvement with Sunriver Christian Fellowship included the choir, the hand bell choir (the Bells of Sunriver) the scholarship committee, being a liturgist, ushering and greeting. The library, com munity college, and public safety building also benefited from his skills and time. He gathered a group of men with divergent political views who met monthly for twelve years learning from each other as they discussed “Big Issues” of the country and world. Harry was awed by their tenacity and respect for one another. He married Oralee Stiles in 2014, after a friendship that started in 1951 at Pilgrim Camp in Wisconsin and was rekindled in 2009 in Oregon.
People counted on him for his routines: the volunteers at the Second Tern Thrift Store for the summer ice cream bars and the winter hot chocolate with flavoring; his tennis foursome every Tuesday and Friday and his rigor in getting subs; his friends who were asked every year to buy raffle tickets for the Rotary fund raising dinners; the customers of the Deschutes River Recreational Homes pancake break fasts for his big pot of grits; the ladies at Wild Poppy for his
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“Harry and bonded over bells. When started direct ing handbells at SCF in 2016, Harry was playing those big bass bells. He would not be moved from that spot. Those bells were his! What developed between us was a lovely relationship filled with laughter and music. I was honored to be at his bedside when the end was near. told him was sure there was a glorious handbell choir in heaven and that he better join. also told him hoped he would look at the director more often than he ever looked at me.”
“Harry had such a kind, gentle soul. He always greet ed us with a handshake and a smile. When we look at the beautiful, starry nights of Sunriver, we’ll think of Harry and his twinkling eyes.”
“Harry was simply a Rock Star, musically, profession ally and as a volunteer. He was generous and kind beyond measure. His charismatic personality made him a friend to all.”
“Harry was a wonderful gentleman who brought peo ple with different views together to find a better path for ward.”
Harry himself: from the talk he gave at his 86th Birthday Celebration, May 26, 2024, at the Nature Center
kibbitzing when he bought flowers for Oralee every week; Sunriver Music Festival staff, bank tellers, Country Store cashiers, Sintra wait staff for feeling “fabulous” and for his engaging humor during his routine visits. At home he put out the American flag every morning “because the flag be longs to EVERYONE!”
Harry as seen through the eyes of others:
“It was a joyful day when Harry made his entrance to Sunriver, and will never forget him. Besides being charm ing and a gifted academician, Harry had a delightful sense of humor which caught me off guard many times, so de cided his behavior was “on probation” early on, and that remained our little joke.”
“Harry and Terry (Thomas) were such great debaters! How they loved to get under each other’s skin. suspect they are both still at it up there in heaven.”
“As we think about Harry, we have so many fun mem ories including playing bells, bringing ice cream bars to the Second Tern workers. Other memories include him teach ing our grandson to play tennis, and his teaching all of us more about the weather.”
“Harry Hamilton….what a special human being. My son and were driving to a Rotary get together and the sky was pink. He asked me why that happens. said let’s ask Harry. He did and of course got a well-informed answer. From then on, he was very impressed with Dr. Hamilton.”
“When came to Sunriver 17 years ago had two goals in mind. I was going to fish because I heard that’s what you did when you came to Sunriver, you fish. Or you play golf. So, decided, okay, those are the two things am going to do when retire in Sunriver.
have not put one line in the water. have not hit one ball for golf. So, am a total failure for retiring to Sunriver. But just couldn’t stay away from all the things that seem ingly needed to be done. And was having a good time. Sunriver is a magic place and all of us are so blessed by being in Sunriver.
We have the sun, we have the trees, we have the wa ter, and we have lots of friends. And this is what makes for the good life. All of us have had setbacks in life, all of us have had hurtful things happen to us, but we come out on the right side after these events.
We are blessed here in Sunriver with all the things we have going for us. salute you all for coming out and sharing some of that love with me. am blessed, absolutely blessed, by the showing that you all are putting out here, of saying that you find something worthwhile that I have done. didn’t try to do any of this stuff, it just happened. This has gone so well…I think we will do this again next year. want to use this as the model, because this is not the time for speechifying, but think all of us have a reason to say, ‘It is enough.’ We have enough sun, we have enough trees, we have enough friends, we have enough of every thing we truly need and so we can go through life enjoying enough. So my motto is: Sunriver has enough.”
VACATION RENTAL CLEANING
I have owned a cleaning business on Maui from 2006 to 9/21. After living on Maui for 16yrs we are relocating full time to our home in La Pine. I am taking new clients for vacation rentals and family & friends homes. I am licensed/bonded and have excellent references!
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CLEANING SERVICES
K2 Business Services, LLC has been cleaning inside Sunriver and the outlying areas since 1989. We specialize in cleaning of residential private homes for year-round residents and in privately owned family vacation homes that are used by family and extended family. Licensed and insured. Email KKBendOregon@yahoo.com or text/call Kathy at 541-419-9248
SNOW REMOVAL
Driveway snow plowing and snow blowing. No contracts; on call work only. General contracting, licensed, bonded, insured since 1992. CCB# 97643, Tubs Alive, Inc. 541-593-5163
WAREHOUSE RENTALS
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Donna James 541-410-1770
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JILL OF ALL TRADES HOUSE CLEANING
We clean private and rental homes. Also vacation and RVs in Sunriver and La Pine area. We’re celebrating our 39th year! Better business accredited and insured. 541-815-1701
NEED DECK WORK?
Deck refinishing, Deck rebuilding, Enclosures, General contracting, licensed, bonded, insured since 1992 Tubs Alive, Inc. CCB #97643, 541-593-5163
PAINT, STAIN & PRESSURE WASH
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SR BLIND LADY
Bend Window Works/Bend Blinds has a special just for Sunriver area homeowners for new or replacement window treatments! Free laser measure, free take down/disposal of old blinds, free installation! And remember, fresh new blinds help rental homes rent faster! BendWindowWorks.com
541-593-8372
FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS
Stop in Wild Poppy Florist for custom arrangements. We also carry locally-made gifts. Delivery available to Sunriver, Three Rivers, Bend and La Pine. Call 541-593-2027 or online at www.bendoregonflorist.com
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NEED A RELIABLE PERSON FOR:
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• Take care of mail and plants
• Sewing projects
Serving the Sunriver area for over 45 years. Call me, Grace Phillips. It’s a matter of trust!
541-788-0199
PET SITTING
In your home while you are away, or will walk/feed daily, etc. For information, call Bonnie Rogers at 541-419-4647
Sunriver references available.
CLASSIFIED AD RATES
$17/month for 25 words
.50 cents/word after 25
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BRIDGEPORT CONSTRUCTION
Honest, reliable small remodeling contractor. 40 years experience. Call Will at 503-309-0790
Many references available. Licensed/Bonded/Insured. ccb#76152
HOUSEKEEPING
Alison’s Resort Housekeeping is now accepting new clients. Specializing in VRBO, Air B&B, and family vacation rentals. Over 10-years experience, references. Call for free quote 541-213-5288
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REMODEL & ADDITIONS
Decks, windows, tile, miscellaneous carpentry and roof repair. Ryan Carroll 541-420-0675 ryancarrollconstruction.com
Kitchen, bath and living space. Custom railings, gates and metalwork. Affordable, custom craftsmanship. Call Ken Olson Building and Design, LLC. Licensed/Insured CCB #205419 541-213-8861
Hot tub, deck repair and refinishing, sales, installation, inspections and maintenance in Sunriver since1992! 541-593-5163 www.tubsalive.com
License #97643, bonded, insured.
PROJECT ORGANIZATION
In business in SR since 1989, offering professional organizing for pantries, closets, garages and more. Licensed and insured. $45/hr with a 4 hour minimum. Call Kathy at 541-419-9248
Top quality construction specialists in remodels, additions and new homes. Offering consultation, design, kitchens, bathrooms, finish-work, foundations, excavation, decks and more. (541) 419-7309
New client slots recently came available. Residential and Commercial. Bonded and Insured. Call for a free onsite estimate. M. K. Haines Services 541-977-3051 2024 Haines
LOLO TREE WORKS
Tree Services: Tree Removal, Tree Pruning, Stump Grinding, Fire Fuel Reduction, & Emergency Tree Services. ISA-Certified Arborist Owner / Operator: Erin Carpenter lolotreeworks.com Call / Text: 503-367-5638 Email: erin@ lolotreeworks.com CCB # 240912 Carpenter-April
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