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INSIDE THIS ISSUE SROA News ................... 4 Calendar ..................... 13 SHARC News ............... 22
Public Safety ............... 27 Classified .................... 38 Editorial ..................... 39
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A NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSOCIATION
OCTOBER • 2017
VOLUME XLIII • NUMBER 10
Sunriver Chamber moving to the business park With the Central Oregon Visitors Association firmly planted in The Village at Sunriver and focused on promoting regional tourism, the Sunriver Chamber of Commerce will now be devoting a majority of its resources to promoting area business, residential and economic development activities. The nonprofit organization will also concentrate on networking, grants, job banks and employer/employee training on an ongoing and customized basis at a new center of operations in partnership with Ryan Culp, the new Sunriver-La Pine Economic Development director. “EDCO is thrilled with the possibility of a co-working space located in Sunriver, which proves the community wants entrepreneurs and small businesses to succeed in southern Deschutes County. We’re fortunate to have the Sunriver chamber as a passionate partner in this process,” said Culp. Relocating from Two County Mall on Beaver Drive to the Sunriver Business Park to occupy space in the Fall River Place plaza at 56825 Venture Lane, Suite 110 (formerly occupied by ATL Communications), the chamber is expanding to offer “incubation” office space to new and/or small businesses that cannot afford to rent full-sized (and retail priced) office space. The business incubation/workspace sharing concept allows businesses to start and grow their businesses with the assistance of local “angel investors” and mentors as well as small business development organizations offering training and free consultations through small business development entities. A similar incubation program in Bend, BendTech Coworking, was successfully launched and is currently self-sustaining. The shared workspace will include a centralized receptionist, conference rooms and the fastest Internet connectivity available in south county. Spaces T C, SUNRIVER SCENE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN. VOLUME XLIlI • NUMBER 10 P.O. BOX 3278 SUNRIVER, OR 97707
Abbot/Beaver traffic circle close to a launch By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene SROA NEWS – Should the stars align between now and the end of the year, owners can expect to see a ballot measure next summer to vote for the construction of a traffic circle at the Abbot and Beaver drive intersection. Anyone who has driven through that intersection on a busy summer day has experienced long waits to exit Beaver Drive or get blocked by traffic and unable to turn into the driveway at the Country Store. The intersection no lon-
ger functions properly for the amount of traffic it receives – especially in the height of summer and winter ski season. The creation of a traffic circle at Abbot/Beaver bubbled to the top of the priority list on the Infrastructure and Amenities Master Plan (IAMP) not long after the plan was first presented to owners in August 2012. Through various surveys, owner forums, listening sessions, task forces and annual meetings owners have been consistent in asking for improvements at this
intersection. The topic has also remained a priority for the Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) board and staff. Knowing the project would eventually come front and center, the board hired Century West to engineer an optimum design for the intersection. Due to various uses of the areas in and around the intersection, including access to the Village, Ponderosa Road, T T,
Sunriver Women’s Club raising eyebrows to raise awareness By Sandra Kendle Melon molder, rack pack, hooter harness, flopper stopper, over-the-shoulderboulder-holder. Call it what you like, but most women will tell you life is more uplifting with their brassiere. Some are padded to accentuate décolletage, others lacy, pointed, demure or sexy. For older women, and those more endowed, they are a line of defense against the injustice of gravity. This once pragmatic foundation, which has become a symbol of feminine beauty, can be both a delight and a necessity. For many breast cancer survivors, it is a hallmark of victory. No longer burning bras, but decorat-
No words prepare you to hear the diagnosis “You have breast cancer.” Yet millions of women (and men) hear those words. Few among of us have escaped being touched by this dreadful disease, whether it be your mother, neighbor, a friend or even yourself. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Sunriver Women’s Club is hoping to raise eyebrows in an effort to raise awareness of breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most common ing them, the Sunriver Women’s Club is cancer among women worldwide, paying homage to this intimate accessory according to the World Health Orgato raise awareness for breast cancer with nization. One in eight women will be their “Breast Dressed Bra Contest” being held this month. T A, PRSRT STD. U.S. POSTAGE PAID BEND, OR PERMIT NO. 213
LOCAL AREA EXPERT
56278-259 Sable Rock Loop $899,000
55519 Big River Drive $775,000
17550-11 Hummingbird Lane $739,900
CALDERA SPRINGS | The Timber Trail plan is perfect for gathering family and friends to enjoy the Caldera Springs lifestyle. The spacious great room has large windows. Mainfloor master suite has travertine walk-in shower, double vanity and more. All bedrooms have a private bathroom.
SUNRIVER | Amazing river front property. Wall of windows looking directly out to river and open floor plan invites outdoors in. Master Suite has indoor exercise pool and his/ her bath with spa tub. Kitchen features quality appliances.
SUNRIVER | Magnificent timber-frame residence in a tranquil setting. Located close to the Deschutes River and closer yet to Sunriver, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath, 2,846-sq. ft. home features an open-beamed great room, spacious loft, cozy den, European kitchen, large bedrooms and extensive hardwood flooring. MLS# 201708791
MLS# 201708351
Linda Dorr, Broker • (541) 593-3000 ldorr@SunriverRealty.com
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Carey Greiner, Broker • (541) 788-8887 cgreiner@SunriverRealty.com
Scott Malk, Broker • 541-593-7905 smalk@SunriverRealty.com
18009-10 Sandhill Lane $569,000
57111-2 Fremont Drive $530,000
17985-5 Tan Oak Lane $499,000
SUNRIVER | In the heart of it all. This Sunriver classic has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows, large stone fireplace, and a new wrap-around deck that backs to large, quiet common area. MLS# 201708375
SUNRIVER | Casual elegance in the heart of Sunriver. Gated community conveniently located between the Village and SHARC. Two-story townhome boasts 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, more than 2,200 sq. ft. of open living space and a double garage. 2 Fremont is ready to enjoy. MLS# 201704363
SUNRIVER | Comfortable and charming home on a fantastic corner lot near the center of Sunriver. Master bedroom and a second bedroom/family room are on the lower level. Upstairs is a very functional kitchen with counter seating and breakfast nook, family room and dining area. A third bedroom is a cozy space on the third level with a private deck. MLS# 201708544
Bryce Jones, Principal Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI (541) 420-4018 thejonesgroup@SunriverRealty.com
Jenn Schaake, Broker, RSPS, RENE, SRES, e-PRO jschaake@CreateaLegacy.estate • (541) 480-1142
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17 Klamath $385,000
18018-3 Sandhill Lane $349,000
17898-8 Muskrat Lane $329,000
SUNRIVER | Great central location near the Deschutes River. Master on the main level along with the kitchen, dining area and great room. Upstairs, you will find the second bedroom and bathroom, which are a loft open to the downstairs. MLS# 201708374
SUNRIVER | Perfect Sunriver getaway with cozy cabin feel. This home shows pride of ownership and has been well maintained. 2 bedrooms downstairs with spacious upstairs master suite featuring a private deck with a sauna. Hot tub and single-car garage. MLS# 201704637
SUNRIVER | It’ll feel like you’re living in the tress in this cozy 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with lots of decks to enjoy the views. Located near SHARC and The Village Mall. Great room with new wood-burning stove insert upstairs. Make this “cabin in the woods” your new home. MLS# 201708534
Judi Hein, Principal Broker • (541) 408-3778 judi@SunriverHomes.com
Kimberly Powell, Broker, RSPS • (541) 280-9770 kpowell@SunriverRealty.com
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SCENE OCTOBER 2017 Volume XLIII, No. 10 57455 Abbot Drive P.O. Box 3278 Sunriver, OR 97707
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The SUNRIVER SCENE is the official monthly publication of the Sunriver Owners Association, a not-for-profit Oregon corporation dedicated to: “Maintaining Sunriver as a premier residental and resort community, protecting and enhancing its quality of life, natural environment and property values.” The SCENE is mailed to Sunriver property owners anywhere in the U.S. and available at locations throughout Sunriver or through a paid subscription by mail. Publication of advertising copy or individuals’ opinions in the SCENE does not constitute endorsement by the newspaper, the Sunriver Owners Association or any of its members or board of directors. Each advertiser bears responsibility for claims made on their behalf. Scene content including stories, advertising and images are copyrighted and cannot be re-published without permission.
HOW TO REACH US EDITOR Susan Berger 541.585.2937 susanb@srowners.org ADVERTISING Vickie Killion 541.585.2939 vickiek@srowners.org
COMMUNICATIONS TECH Linda Donahue 541.585.2938 lindad@srowners.org
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888.284.6639 toll-free email: infosroa@srowners.org www.sunriverowners.org GENERAL MANAGER Hugh Palcic hughp@srowners.org ASST. GENERAL MANAGER Keith Kessaris keithk@srowners.org COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 541.593.6645
will be rented at affordable prices on a drop-in, as-needed basis. Spaces will range in price from $50 to $250. The building is owned by the O’Neill family, who were instrumental in providing the space to allow businesses to work together to share resources, budgets and wisdom to jumpstart and maintain a successful and profitable business. The Sunriver Area Chamber is seeking those who can assist in cross-promotion of each other’s services – such as marketing, web development, photography and product development along with residential and business relocation related services. Chamber mixer On Aug. 28, the chamber partnered with First Interstate Bank to host the second in a series of “Alive After Five” meet and greet mixers for chamber business members and local residents. The meeting was hosted by Cohen’s Stacked Bistro and Camp Abbot Tap House, who provided complimentary appetizers and beverages. More than 50 attendees were introduced to Ryan Culp, EDCO’s new Sunriver/La Pine area director, who updated everyone on new development plans in south Deschutes County. The mixer included a discussion on Deschutes County’s proposed plan to improve traffic flow in the business park and updated the status of the Elkibou’s Food Cart Park scheduled to open next spring. Camp Abbot Trading Company manager Kenny Crain was excited to report their first six months of operations in the business park have exceeded financial forecasts – noting they would begin changing inventory in preparation for winter and the Christmas season. Presentations were also made by two new emerging Sunriverarea businesses, David Schaefer of Cascade Wellness Technologies and Judy Cameron of Stress Relievers Now, who provided information on their products
New area businesses The Sunriver Beauty Salon located at 56685 Venture Lane, Suite 107 (across the street from Camp Abbott and next to Water Works Spas) is now open. The business is owned and operated by long term local residents Amanda Carson and Missy Shepardson who bring over 30 years of experience in beauty treatment. Joining them is Jeannie Mitts, hair stylist and Katelyn Wollenberg, nail specialist. Services include hair, nails and waxing. Walk-ins are welcome. They can be reached at 541-728-2070 United Risk & Insurance, an independent insurance agency, is now open for business. They are located at 56685 Venture Lane, Suite 109 (across the street from Camp Abbott Trading Company). The agency provides all types of insurance for businesses and residents. As a local independent insurance agency they can evaluate and tailor your insurance coverage to meet your specific needs, provide you with quotes from several insurance companies to ensure you get the coverage you need at the best price. Call 503-927-0264. Health center open house The Sunriver branch of the La Pine Community Health Center will hold an open house on Tuesday, Oct. 10 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The center will be celebrating the continual growth of their Sunriver location. Free appetizers and beverages will be served. The LCHC Sunriver is located at 56881 Enterprise Dr., across the street from Three Rivers School. For more information, visit www.lapinehealth.org Firewood for sale Volunteers have gathered more than 100 cords of seasoned firewood that is now available to residents living in 97707 Zip code. Firewood is being offered at $100 per cord for “pick up rounds” and $175 for “split and delivered.” Deliveries and pickups are scheduled for Wednesday mornings with all proceeds going to support the food donation programs at Care & Share in Sunriver and the La Pine St. Vincent de Paul. To place an order, please call John Salzer at 541-420-1931 or Carl Jansen at 541-593-2777.
2018 Sunriver Owner Directory Update • • • • •
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and services. The mixer wrapped with a presentation of NextDoor.com. This free online program ties in with the chamber’s vision to connect 27 south county residential neighborhoods through this electronic communication tool. Chamber members will be adopting neighborhoods and businesses so they can welcome new or aspiring residents and business desiring to move, start and grow in the Sunriver area. With the assistance of assigned neighborhood ambassadors, NextDoor.com can highlight along helpful and interesting info such as garage sales, finding lost pets, providing contractor referrals, neighborhood events or concerns. Interested parties can contact the chamber for more information. The Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce plans to host these mixers on a quarterly basis. Contact the chamber if you or your company would like to participate in a future mixer. Regular meetings of the Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Sunriver Library from 8 to 10 a.m. The public is welcome to attend. For more information about the incubator program or other chamber-related events, call 541-593-8149 or visit www. sunriverchamber.com
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Going around in circles at Abbot & Beaver Next up in the queue The engineers have for Sunriver infrastructure concluded that installprojects: the Abbot/Beaver ing two circles will intersection. Addressing the provide the optimum traffic challenges at that intraffic flow, alleviattersection has been a longing congestion and standing goal of SROA improving vehicular boards of directors and and pedestrian safety owners. Implementing a soin the immediate area. lution for this intersection SROA’s staff has conhas been identified as a high Pat Hensley sulted with two major priority for SROA by the property owners in Infrastructure & Amenities Task Force that area – The Village at Sunriver and in 2013, by the 2014 survey of SROA Sunriver Resort – because this optimal owners, and by owners who attended solution will require the use of land the listening sessions with owners held owned by those two property owners in the Willamette Valley and in Sunriver (who, by the way, are members of the last fall and winter. In recent years, the Sunriver Owners Association). Incidenassociation has built large scale projects tally, a portion of the current roadway and managed to replace association that connects Ponderosa Road and Beaassets on time, while simultaneously ver Drive is actually on Sunriver Resort growing our funds in reserves to provide property. As a bonus to the proposed the wherewithal to tackle this important project, SROA and the Sunriver Resort project. Your current board of directors will formally acknowledge the use of has concluded that the time is right for this land in the form of a perpetual a project addressing the challenges at easement. As the conceptual plan calls Abbot and Beaver to move to the front for the use of land by both the Sunriver Resort and The Village at Sunriver, of the queue. SROA is currently working to finalize Where does the project stand? SROA has consulted with expert en- land use agreements with these two gineers and traffic consultants to iden- property owners that will, in turn, allow tify the problem at the Abbot/Beaver the project to move forward. intersection and recommend solutions. Will owners have an opportunity to Based on that expert analysis, a concep- weigh in? Absolutely. There will be several optual plan has been developed that will involve two traffic circles in the Abbot/ portunities for owners to learn more Beaver area. This plan was presented to about this project and share comments. owners who attended the 2016/2017 The Board and staff are planning to hold listening sessions and at the 2016 and workshops specific to this project in late 2017 Annual Meetings. 2017 and early 2018. Workshops will
be held in the Willamette Valley and in Sunriver. For those members that are not able to attend one of those workshops, have no fear. SROA staff along with the project engineers are working on hosting a number of workshop webinars as well. The dates for these workshops haven’t been set as of yet. In addition to the workshops, SROA will be posting the plans and information regarding the proposed project on the association’s website – www.sunriver owners.org – and asking for your input via email. Staff and the engineers are developing a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to also post on the website. And while the engineers, through their analysis, have narrowed down the basic conceptual plans, eliminating possible alternative means to solving this intersection along the way, there is still much that requires owner involvement. Items such as: how SROA should address the overall aesthetics and entry experience of the circles and the surrounding areas, bicycle and pedestrian circulation needs, directional/wayfinding signage, as well as landscaping, all will require owner input and suggestions for the engineers to complete their plan work. Owners will also be asked to approve expenditure of funds from SROA’s reserve account to pay for this project. Most simply, it is your community, so the decision on this project should ultimately and rightfully rest with each owner in deciding whether or not to proceed with this initiative. To save the cost of holding a special election, this ballot measure will be included on the regular ballot for election of board
members in 2018. How much will this project cost the association? Determining the cost of the project is one of the “next steps.” Once the land use agreements with the adjacent property owners are finalized, SROA can then turn to preparing the final engineering plans for the project. That, in turn, will enable SROA to obtain concrete cost estimates from potential contractors for the project. In order to ensure the cost estimates for this ballot measure, SROA is taking the added step of obtaining “not to exceed” cost estimates from those contractors who are committed to participating within the eventual bidding process. In doing so, SROA will be able to assure all voters within the ballot information of a capped, final construction cost for the project. Will there be a special assessment? At this time, the Board and staff do not anticipate the need for a special assessment. A final answer to this question will depend on two major items of information we will be receiving this fall and winter. One piece of information is the actual cost estimates based on final engineering plans mentioned above. The other piece of information is the final report from SROA’s reserve specialist, which we expect to receive in time for the October board meeting. The reserve study is an important financial factor for SROA, as it calculates the remaining useful life of each item and T M,
Monthly meeting highlights, actions of the SROA Board of Directors The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors meeting was held Saturday, Sept. 15, 2017. Board members present: Pat Hensley, David Jendro, Bob Nelson, Richard Wharton, Dwayne Foley, Jim Fister, Mike Gocke, Jim Adams. Absent: Gary Bigham. Staff present: Hugh Palcic, Susan Berger. Treasurer’s report Year-to-date through Aug. 31, 2017 (unaudited/estimated) • Operations Revenues $7,631,027 • Expenses sub-total $6,868,545 • Operations Surplus (deficit) $762,481 Owners forum – Craig and Suzy Carver shared concerns regarding the proposed Caldera annexation. They noted a number of adverse impacts that this proposed development would cause on Sunriver’s critical infrastructure (more specifically, SROA’s roads and pathways as well as water and sewer capacity needs). They also urged the board to work Page 4
with legal counsel to ensure that critical infrastructure and quality of life are not further degraded by future developments. Mr. Carver also raised concerns over strong odors emanating from the sewer plant located off of West Cascade and suggested that SROA initiate air quality testing. They also recommended that the board not pursue enhancing the “gateway experience” at the Cottonwood Road entrance to the Sunriver community. Association operations Administration: The electronic owner survey was launched. The paper survey was being prepped for mailing in October. Working on closure of the current water rate case before the Oregon Public Utilities Commission. Received more than 20 applications for the Recreation Director position, and interviews were being conducted. Staff from every department participated in the War on Weeds. Accounting: Worked with department managers on their
year-end 2017 budget projections. Began work on 2018 operating and reserve budgets and schedule. Worked with consultant on updated reserve study. Trained new accounting clerk on SROA policies and procedures. Communications: Making contact with publishing consultants to assist with reviewing the Scene for possible format changes. The Sunriver Navigator reached a new milestone with 37,000 downloads. Last edits and proofing underway on new SHARC website before launch. Community Development: Submittal activity continues to be strong. Reviewed proposed Sunriver Rules & Regulations changes. Natural Resources: War on Weeds volunteers collected more than 325 bags of noxious weeds. Staff also continued to pull weeds on commons and provided weed identification on private properties. Ladder fuels reduction and tree thinning continues on commons. Staff www.sunriverowners.org
performed site visits regarding tree removal requests. IT: Implemented new security cameras at the boat launch. Worked on BendBroadband four-year technology contract and systems upgrades. Public Works: Research continues for design options for sections of Fort Rock playground that are scheduled for replacement. Crews continue ladder fuels chipping. Repaired venting on chemical and pump room at SHARC. Released bid for fall road projects and selected a contractor. Replaced roadside markers in preparation for winter. Removed tree roots that were damaging pathways. Work continues on plans for the Beaver/Abbot intersection. Recreation/SHARC: Outdoor pool hours were adjusted in late August and early September due to unhealthy air quality from regional wildfires. Quarterly maintenance was performed on all fitness equipment. Due to having no camp counselor, Guppy Camp was not operational for the sum-
mer (campers were absorbed into Adventure Camp). Hosted three owner events, two club events and eight general public events in August. Board actions –Approved minutes of the Aug. 18 board work session as corrected. –Approved minutes of the Aug. 19 board regular meeting as corrected. –Approved minutes of the Aug. 19 SROA annual meeting as corrected. –Approved the August 2017 financial statement (unaudited). – Recognized the resignations or end of committee terms specific to the following members and further extended the Board’s appreciation for the respective volunteer contributions to the association: Jayne Meister and Kathleen Pfeifer, Election Committee; Margaret Angell and Scott Hall, Nominating Committee; Eileen Katz, Finance Committee (resignation). T M,
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determines how much money SROA should be saving to have the money on hand when the eventual replacement occurs. As soon as SROA has this updated reserve study report back from the specialist, we will have a much clearer picture on the association’s available funding for this project. When will construction begin on this project? Should the owners approve the expenditure of reserve funds for this project in the August 2018 election, the Board and staff anticipate that we will break ground on this project after Labor Day in September 2018, with completion of the project in late May 2019 in time for the summer tourist season in Sunriver.
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–Appointed/Reappointed the following members to SROA committees: Mike Brannan and Patti Smith to the Covenants Committee; Sandra Kendle to the Finance Committee; Curt Wolf and Ann Byers to the Design Committee. –Approved reappointment of Mike Gocke to the Sunriver Charitable Fund Board of Directors as a Class III Director. –Approved 3 percent discount to owners who pay their 2018 regular maintenance fees (excluding special assessments) in full by Jan. 26, 2018. –Authorized the write-off of delinquent account owned SROA for a Fairway Village Condo for the amount of $10,419.36. The past due amount relates to a bank foreclosure action that precludes SROA from recovery. –Approved revisions to the Nominating Committee charter. –Held a second reading and approved the revised Sunriver Rules & Regulations as edited and reviewed by SROA’s legal counsel, SROA magistrate and Covenants Committee along with owner input. All changes go into effect Jan. 1, 2018. –Authorized board president Pat Hensley to finalize and
This timeline has been designed to satisfy two constraints. One is the goal of minimizing the impact on traffic during the busy summer months when as many as 20,000 people are in Sunriver each day. The other constraint is the weather. The optimum construction season in Sunriver typically runs concurrently to the busy tourist season. This indeed makes for challenges when contemplating the redevelopment of Sunriver’s busiest intersections. The engineers and SROA staff are acutely aware of these challenges and are working on how best to complete this project with the minimum disruption to owners, visitors and businesses as well as emergency first responders. Again, owner input and suggestions as to how to best handle such a project will
be needed along the way. As an interested owner, what should I be doing now? As I mentioned earlier in this message, it is your community and therefore ultimately your decision. I would urge anyone interested in this proposed project to get involved. Visit the association’s website and look at the conceptual plan that the engineers have developed to date and attend one of the workshops or webinars. The dates, locations and times will be coming out soon and SROA staff will be posting the listing on the website and in the Scene as well as sending out an e-blast as soon as those events are firmed up. As this item will eventually become a ballot measure, learn as much as you can beforehand and please do vote when the time comes. Again, it is your community – it is your decision.
execute a settlement agreement among SROA, Sunriver Water and the Oregon Public Utilities Commission relative to the water rate case. –Authorized SROA’s general manager to use his judgement in selecting the most appropriate roofing material for replacement of the SROA administration building – factoring cost, longevity, impacts on staff and fire resistance in determining the best material. In addition, the general manager is permitted to use already dedicated funds set aside for the existing reserve fund, or contingency, or a portion thereof, to supplement the insurance claim amount necessary to complete the replacement project. Board discussion –The solar eclipse was a nonevent in Sunriver except for late
afternoon traffic that routed through the community from Highway 97 looking for a short route around traffic congestion or a restroom stop. An eclipse reveler fell asleep and crashed into another car on Abbot Drive, which closed the road for several hours – adding to the traffic issues. The meeting adjourned at 11:26 a.m. The next SROA board work session will take place at 9 a.m. Sept. 15, 2016 followed by the regular board meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 in the SROA administration building, 57455 Abbot Drive, between circles 3 and 4, next to the Sunriver Fire Department. Approved minutes of the meeting are posted, as available, on the SROA website at www. sunriverowners.org
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traffic flow and pedestrian use, engineers came up with a two-circle concept. The larger circle acts as the main thoroughfare while a smaller circle on Beaver Drive facilitates better traffic flow into the village and onto Ponderosa Road. So, what are the next steps? Ultimately, the plan and not to exceed costs, will need to be presented to the membership for the vote next summer. SROA will be hosting meetings about the circle project this winter in Sunriver and the Portland area – not only to inform and educate owners about the project, but to acquire much needed owner input in refining the conceptual plan. Items such as landscaping and entry experience aesthetics, pedestrian/ bicyclist circulation and desired signage for the area all need to be answered. SROA staff is also planning an online webinar for owners who can’t A Full Service Tree Co.
attend one of the workshop meetings. SROA staff and the board is currently working on an easement agreement with the Resort, as a portion of the land needed for the circle will be on Resort-owned property. SROA has already received a conceptual plan green light from The Village at Sunriver, the other stakeholder in this project. The best part of this particular venture? Thanks to sound financial stewardship of association funds by the SROA board and finance committee, it doesn’t look like there will be the need for an owner assessment to pay for the cost of construction. If the ballot measure passes (a 60 percent owner yes vote, of those who voted, is required) ground can be broken in September 2018 with a completion date in May 2019. Read more about the traffic circle process in the SROA President’s Message on page 4.
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Sunriver Books & Music Author Events Free author events • Light refreshments served Drawings for prizes • RSVP appreciated
JANE KIRKPATRICK • Oct. 14 at 5 p.m. Jane Kirkpatrick returns for her latest historical fiction, All She Left Behind, about Jennie Picket and her dream of becoming a doctor in 1870’s Oregon. Jane’s stories feature strong women who made contributions to their era.
Sunriver Books & Music Book Club Discussions Book Club Discussions • 6:00 p.m. Free and open to all • Light refreshments served
OCT. 2, Mystery: The Secret Place by Tana French
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SROA NEWS – At the Sept. 16 meeting of the SROA Board of Directors, the board approved to allow a 3 percent discount on maintenance fees when an owner prepays their annual amount in full. Owners may also choose their payment option. Use the form on this page (lower right) or online at www.sunriverowners.org. Go to Member Services > Maintenance Fee Option Request. The form will open in a new window. You must submit the form — via USPS mail or online — by Nov. 17. When you fill out your 2018 option request, you can choose to make your option permanent by checking yes or no. SROA will automatically bill you for your choice in 2018 and beyond unless you tell us otherwise. PLEASE NOTE: If you previ-
ously chose the permanent payment option, you do not need to fill out the request again. 1. Annual prepayment (receive 3 percent discount) Prepay your 2018 maintenance fee and receive a 3 percent discount. When annualized, the discount is equivalent to a 6.9 percent return. It also saves your association the expense of printing and mailing the entire invoice book. You will receive your invoice in late December/ early January. Your one-time payment must be received by SROA no later than Jan. 26, 2018. PLEASE NOTE: The 3 percent discount applies to the regular maintenance fee assessment only. Special assessment payments (such as SHARC) are not subject to the 3 percent discount.
2. Electronic funds transfers (no discount for monthly payments) The second alternative is to authorize SROA to automatically withdraw monthly payments from your bank account. Check the appropriate box on the form on this page or in the online form. You’ll receive an enrollment form instead of an invoice book, saving everyone time and money. 3. Pay online (3 percent discount only if paid in full) You can also pay any amount, anytime, online with a credit or debit card through SROA’s secure online processor. Once you receive the invoice, log on to the SROA website and select “Pay Maintenance Fees Online” under Member Services in the menu bar. This will take you to the payment site where you can pay the amount shown on your invoice. You can also make monthly payments online with your card. All online payments are subject to a 2.5 percent convenience fee. Members who do not choose a payment option will automatically receive the 12-month invoice book in the mail in late December/early January. The SROA Board of Directors determines the amount of the 2018 maintenance fee at the November board meeting. That amount will be announced in the December Scene and on the SROA website. If you have questions, call the accounting office at 541-5932411 or toll-free 888-284-6639, or email Joe Healy at joeh@ srowners.org
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SROA NEWS – The Sunriver Owners Association is creating a 2018 Sunriver calendar and is looking for images of the community. Send us your sunsets, frolicking on the river, fun Sunriver events, wildlife or youngsters building a snow fort — whatever the subject — just make sure it is within Sunriver. Sunriver residency is not required. We will be selecting 12 images to showcase each month as well as images for the front and back covers. Photographers whose images are chosen will be entered in the drawing for a chance to win a $100 gift card to a Sunriver restaurant or business of their choice. Additional images will also be chosen to sprinkle throughout the calendar. The submission deadline is Oct. 31. Submit entries to susanb@ srowners.org. For more information, call 541-585-2937. Contest requirements: • Photos must be taken in Sunriver • Entrants may submit up to four images • Must be high resolution (300dpi) digital image (no prints) • Photo should be of good exposure and in focus • Send un-cropped and, preferably, unedited files. Any required editing/cropping will be done during the calendar layout process • Only horizontal images will be considered for each month or for the covers • Subject matter must be family-friendly • If images are large, you may need to send each one in a separate email or put the files on a thumb drive and bring it to the Scene office at the SROA admin building (57455 Abbot Drive) • SROA reserves the right to use submitted photographs in future publications or for branding purposes • SROA reserves the right to reject an image(s) • Submission deadline is Oct. 31 Please include the following with your submission: • Your name • Where you live • Contact phone number • Title or explanation of the subject matter in each image
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Oct. 31 Trick or Treat events Village Spooktacular The Village at Sunriver presents spooktacular festivities on Halloween night, Tuesday, Oct. 31. Kids of all ages are welcome to enjoy trick or treating with village merchants. A costume contest will provide an opportunity to win some frightfully fun prizes. There will also be a cupcake walk and ghoulish games. Festivities take place from 4 to 6 p.m. and are free. In conjunction with the village event, the Sunriver Owners Association will host a pet Howl’oween costume contest at 5:30 p.m. Dress up your pooch, pussycat, parakeet or other pet and enter to win “Best Overall Pet” or “Best Pet/ Owner Combo” costumes. For the safety of all animals and humans, all pets must be leashed or in an appropriate pet carrier. For the fun and enjoyment of everyone, please leave aggressive animals (and humans) at home, and don’t force any pet to wear or do anything they are not comfortable with. For questions or information please visit www. villageatsunriver.com
Sunriver Library October Events Family Fun (ages 0–5)
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Interactive story time with songs, rhymes, crafts.
Music, Movement & Stories (ages 3–5 years). Tuesday, Oct. 10, 10:30 a.m.
Movement and stories to develop skills.
Animal Adventures (3+ years)
Tuesday, Oct. 10, 24, 12 p.m.
Harvest Festival Community Bible Church Sunriver is offering free family fun including games, puppet shows, food, costumes and more from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Located at the corner of Theater and Beaver Drives, for more information call 541-593-8341 or visit www.cbchurchsr.org. Trunk or Treat Trick or treat from trunk to trunk at The Door church (56885 Enterprise Drive) in the Sunriver Business Park. Held 6 to 8 p.m., the festivities are free and open to all and will include hot cider, hot dogs and candy. Costumes are welcome.
Live animals, stories and crafts with staff from the High Desert Museum.
Pumpkin Party
Saturday, Oct. 14, 3 p.m.
Stories, games, pumpkin decorating.
Death in the Short Story
Saturday, Oct. 21, 1 p.m.
Explore how authors have used death to shape the American short story. The Sunriver Area Public Library is located in the Sunriver Business Park on Venture Lane. For more information, call 541-312-1080.
Bullfrog eradication for Lake Aspen and Sun River SROA NEWS – The Sun River and Lake Aspen has seen a lot of activity this summer relating to frog activity and the protection of the Oregon spotted frog while lessening the numbers of invasive bullfrogs. The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) has worked closely with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for many years regarding the Oregon spotted frog, which is listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. As SROA progresses toward a Safe Harbor agreement with the USFWS, bullfrog eradication within Lake Aspen continues.
Bullfrogs are not native in Oregon and eat Oregon spotted frogs. Over the summer the bullfrogs faced an all-out assault lead by SROA’s consultant Campbell Environmental, LLC. The hand capture and netting of adults, juveniles and tadpoles took place on warm summer evenings and, to date, has yielded close to 5,000 bullfrogs. This intense effort is meant to reduce the bullfrog population in Lake Aspen and Sun River to prevent future breeding as a mature female bullfrog can lay more than 20,000 eggs each season. The goal is to eventually
eradicate bullfrogs from the Sun River system using active management, which could take several years to complete, followed by vigilant monitoring to avoid future population explosions.
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Inspiring present and future generations to cherish and understand our natural world
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Sunriver Nature Center October highlighted events Amanda Accamando, new manager of the Sunriver Nature Center, has announced events for the month of October. “We have an exciting variety of topics and events being featured in October,” said Accamando. “These are ideal opportunities for families and individuals to learn more about many diverse aspects of our natural environment in Oregon.”
Center for a fascinating introduction to the origins and travels of three Pacific Flyway Sandhill Crane subspecies that breed and migrate through Oregon. For over 20 years, Dr. Gary Ivey, currently of the International Crane Foundation, has been actively involved in ecological research, habitat management, and conservation efforts aimed at Sandhill Cranes. Dr. Ivey will provide an intimate look at the unique Sandhill Cranes of the Pacific natural history of this bird Flyway and its status throughout OrThursday, Oct. 12, 6–7:30 egon. Cost: $8/SNCO memp.m. Join Sunriver Nature ber; $10/non-member; SROA
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members free with member code GRUS. Register online at bit.ly/OregonSandhillCrane Fall ponderosa seedling sale Oct. 13-15 and Oct. 18-22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fall is the ideal time for planting ponderosa pine. Stop by the Sunriver Nature Center for the annual ponderosa seedling sale. Seedlings will be available in various sizes and prices ranging from $8 to $30. Detailed planting instructions and special tips will be provided with all seedling purchases. Proceeds from the sale support local schools participating in Project Ponderosa and the Sunriver Nature Center. For more information about Project Ponderosa, visit: bit.ly/PonderosaPines Mushroom foraging field trip Friday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Central Oregon Mushroom Club will lead a field trip in search for wild and edible mushrooms in the local area. On this field trip, participants will receive an introduction to fungi diversity and identifying different types of mushrooms in the forest. Instruction will also be provided on how to “hunt” and collect mushrooms and identify mushrooms that are safe for eating. Field trip is limited to 20 people (adults only, no pets please) and pre-registration is required. Please meet at the nature center parking lot by 9:30 a.m. Individuals are responsible for their own trans-
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portation. Individuals planning to collect mushrooms must first obtain a Forest Products Free Use Permit from the U.S. Forest Service office in Bend. Each participant should bring this permit to the field trip. In addition, each individual should bring a wide-bottomed container (bucket, basket) and a sturdy knife or small garden trowel for mushroom collection. For more details or to register for an event, visit www.sunri vernaturecenter.org. FUNgi Day and Mushroom Show Saturday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunriver Nature Center and the Central Oregon Mushroom Club will be hosting a full day of activities dedicated to appreciating and understanding fungi. Activities include: mushroom displays, guided mushroom walks (11 a.m. and 1 p.m., weather permitting), fungi identification station, children’s activities and more. For more information go to www.sunrivernaturecenter.org The Wonderful World of Fungi lecture Saturday, Oct. 21, 6–7:30 p.m. Linda Gilpin of the Central Oregon Mushroom Club will present a mushroom lecture for beginners. She’ll provide an introduction to mushroom diversity and explain what to look for in a mushroom. Registration: $8/ member; $10/non-member. Register online at www.sun
rivernaturecenter.org Transplant workshop and field trip Sunday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lee Stevenson, founder of Project Ponderosa, will lead a hands-on workshop at the Sunriver Nature Center. Participants will learn how to identify and transplant a variety of native forest seedlings, including grand fir, white fir, mountain hemlock, snowbush, manzanita, mahala mat, kinnikinnnick, Indian paintbrush and more. Information will also be shared about where to find these native species locally and how to successfully collect and transplant them into your own yard. The first half of the program will be held at the Sunriver Nature Center and then the group will travel to one or more locations within 10 miles of Sunriver for plant collection. Please bring your own pots/containers and a shovel if you have one. Participants need to obtain a Forest Products Free Use Permit from the U.S. Forest Service office (63095 Deschutes Market Road, Bend) if they want to collect transplants during the field trip. This program is limited to 12 participants and early registration is recommended. Cost is $32/SNCO member; $40/ non-member. Register online: bit.ly/TransplantingWorkshop More information about programs is available at www. SunriverNatureCenter.org and www.oregonobservatory.org
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Hand-woven carpet from Iran arrives at Second Tern Floor coverings available at Sunriver’s Second Tern Thrift Store have reached a new peak of color and design with the arrival of a dazzling, hand-woven runner from Iran. At 10 feet long, 40-inches wide and woven of wool, it falls in the design category frequently called “Oriental” or “Persian.” The elaborate design boasts vivid hues of red, orange, gray, green and black. It was imported from Iran, which is the country’s native name, although it was referred to as “Persia” well into the 20th century. Now, politically at odds with the U.S., it has a history dating back some 2,500 years. The craftspeople of Iran/
Persia are internationally recognized for the creation of textiles with bright and exotic colors and specific traditional patterns. According to Wikipedia, the large amount of manual labor associated with the making of these carpets, rugs and runners has essentially not changed since ancient times, and they have long been highly regarded as objects of high artistic and utilitarian value. Architectural Digest magazine states, “A beautifully crafted ‘Oriental’ rug never goes out of style, and can be surprisingly versatile in all kinds of homes.” Because of the unusual nature of the donation, Second Tern Manager Colly Rosenberg asked a local rug authority, Ku-
pelian’s Oriental Rugs, to look at the runner. Kupelian, who has been in business since 1920, confirmed that it was made in Iran, and that it probably was made in the 1950s. He noted a few blemishes, which probably were caused by moths. “We continue to receive merchandise like this that is surprising and eye-popping,” said Rosenberg. “That is why I encourage people to visit us frequently so as not to miss out on discovering that extra special item.” The Second Tern has become known as “The Best Little Thrift Store in Oregon” thanks to a wide variety of unique and sought-after items to be found within.
Oregon Observatory announces fall programs Bob Grossfeld, manager for the Oregon Observatory in Sunriver, has announced special viewing opportunities for the month of October as well as an opportunity to learn about Pluto and beyond from a NASA astronomer. “Fall is a fantastic time for viewing the night sky in Central Oregon,” said Grossfeld. “We will keep visitors updated about any impact from smoke on clearness of the skies via our website, www.OregonObserva tory.com, and on our Facebook page.” Fall night sky viewing at The Old Mill in Bend Thursdays in October 8-9 p.m.: Enjoy Star Gazing at The Old Mill in Bend where you’ll learn about the night sky through telescope viewing and a constellation tour presented by The Oregon Observatory. Meet the staff from the Observatory on the footbridge in Center Plaza near Anthony’s at 475 SW Powerhouse Drive in Bend. For more information visit: bit.ly/BendStarGazing. New Horizons: Pluto and Beyond Oct. 26 at Central Oregon Community College (see OregonObservatory.org for time and details): Join NASA astronomer Mark Buie as he shares the latest information about New Horizons, the first
space mission to Pluto and beyond. The New Horizons mission is helping us understand worlds at the edge of our solar system by making the first reconnaissance of the dwarf planet Pluto and by venturing deeper into the distant, mysterious Kuiper Belt – a relic of solar system formation. Daytime solar viewing Wednesday through Saturday until the end of October, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the observatory Night sky viewing Wednesday and Saturday
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until the end of October, 8–11 p.m. at the observatory Since its founding in 1968, the nonprofit Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory has provided a wide array of environmental and astronomy programs, events and exhibits for residents and visitors. The Oregon Observatory offers the largest number of telescopes for public viewing in the United States. More information is available at www.Sunriver NatureCenter.org and www. OregonObservatory.org.
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“We have lots of fantastic inventory,” said Rosenberg. “We have received some great donations – especially in women’s clothing, home décor and tools. The clothes still had store sale tags on them, the home décor items were on the unusual side, which really trips our triggers, and the tools were clean and still had plenty of life left in them.” The Second Tern also has a selection of all types of sporting goods, including golf clubs, bicycle helmets and water toys. In
addition, many fine antiques have arrived at the store and are now available. Located just west of Harper Bridge on Spring River Road, the Second Tern is open Friday and Saturday with winter hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All the nonprofit’s sales benefit the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. Additional information about the store and about volunteering is available at 541-593-3367 and www.sec ondtern.com
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Lodge gallery presents ‘Autumn in the High Desert’ By Billye Turner Autumn in the High Desert continues at Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery featuring paintings by Patricia (Pat) Oertley and Daniel Florea through Nov. 13. The artists will attend the reception in their honor on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Pat Oertley’s colorful, abstract paintings show layered, geometric shapes and other forms. Applying thinned acrylic paints, she lays both bold and subtle color one over the other, blotting areas to reduce the intensity of the hues or adding elsewhere for emphasis. Amorphous and serendipitous shapes emerge in the work through the process. The Bend artist then overlays boldly hued, thin strips of paper, cut from her older prints at opposing angles over the more subtle geometric shapes. These notably angular and intensely hued strips/lines urge movement through the painting and create a sense of depth in these current
artworks. The artist notes the joy of this “making marks and finding layers.” In a career spanning several decades, Oertley’s previous images varied: some paintings suggested the colorful kilims of Asia; others, photographs, were abstracted compositions of bold color and form, created from close-up shots in auto wrecking yards; yet another, from her Jazz Series, featured a tone on tone palette with neutral hues of gray, beige, white and black. This series paid homage to jazz greats such as Dave Brubeck, Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane whose music can often be heard in Oertley’s studio as she paints. Oertley’s art reflects the diversity of the artist’s education in the southern U.S., to her bachelor’s degree in fine art from St. Mary’s College of Notre Dame and her master’s degree in fine art from Columbia University. Her years teaching in Peru and later Saudi Arabia, where she lived for many years, similarly
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influence the artist as did her later travels in Malta and India. Throughout these experiences, the artist immersed herself in the respective cultures, all of which combined to influence her art. Paramount in all the artworks, however, is Oertley’s considerable talent and unfettered imagination. Also featured in the exhibit are paintings by Daniel Florea. Works in the show include his “Westgate, Brooks Scanlon
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Mill” piece reflecting sundown light on that entrance to the mill and his fauvist style of the 1970s. The artist notes that his images of Central Oregon reflect many hours spent painting on a ranch in the area, facilitated by friends Jeannie and Mitchell Mund to whom he offers gratitude. Additional information regarding Florea’s paintings in
the exhibit appeared in the September Scene. Sunriver Resort invites the public to the Oct. 7 reception, 4:30 to 6 p.m., honoring the artists. The exhibition is open all hours through Nov. 13. Billye Turner organizes the Sunriver Resort Lodge art exhibits with info at 503-780-2828 or billyeturner@bendnet.com
Artists Gallery Sunriver call for artists Artists Gallery Sunriver announces they still have a couple of openings for artists looking to display their work. This is a rare opportunity as the gallery doesn’t have openings very often. The gallery is seeking 2D (mixed media, encaustic, oil, watercolor, photography) and 3D artists (metal, wood turning, jewelry, wearable art, unique pottery or sculpture). Artists must be local to the Central Oregon area. Requirements include the ability to work two days a month in the gallery, a sixmonth contract commitment and be able to serve on one of
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the gallery’s internal committees. All participating artists pay a monthly fee to cover the gallery’s daily business expenses. In return, artists receive space to showcase their work as well as a generous commission percentage paid out twice a month. Opened in 2010 and located in building 19 in The Village at Sunriver, the gallery is currently home to more than two dozen area artists. Many have been part of the gallery since its opening. Contact Dori Kite via email at agsrjurycommittee@gmail. com to learn more about the gallery’s jury process. Deadline for applying is Nov. 1.
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Sunriver area community potluck returns to SHARC
SROA Natural Resources field specialist Claire McCafferty talks about tree health with Catie Devine, a Girl Scout Cadette working on her tree badge.
Girl Scout Cadette earns her tree badge They say Girl Scouts are resourceful and Catie Devine fits that description to a T. The 12-year-old Girl Scout Cadette found a way to earn one of her required Girl Scout badges while spending the summer in Sunriver. To earn her “tree badge” Devine had tackle a project beneficial to the forest. “I got a call from Catie in early September asking if there was something she could do,” said Claire McCafferty, SROA Natural Resources field specialist. “We talked and came up with something that met her interests and needs.”
Devine accompanied McCafferty on property inspections to learn about ladder fuels reduction, which required not only assessing Devine’s property, but included other properties on her lane. The information was then officially recorded with the Sunriver Owners Association. Devine also conducted her own tree thinning, using a bow saw, and stacked the materials for later ladder fuels pickup by SROA. “Catie knew the criteria stone cold by the time we were done,” said McCafferty.
The Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the Sunriver area community potlucks will be returning to SHARC in October. According to executive director Kent Elliott, “the potluck season runs from October to May and occurs on the second Wednesday of each month. However, because of a scheduling conflict at SHARC the first potluck of the season will take on Wednesday, Oct. 18 which is actually the third Wednesday in October. Entertainment for the evening will include music from the “American Songbook” and performed by vocalists Russ Seaton and Gina Rosbrook who will be accomplished by
Meagan Iverson on piano. You will recognize these Sunriver and La Pine residents not only as fantastic performers but also as local volunteers involved in community civic activities, teaching and river guiding. Participants should bring an entrée or salad to serve 10-12 people, plus their own place settings. Desserts are provided by the volunteers of the potluck committee. Coffee, tea and water will also be available. The cost to attend is $5 per person and $15 per family (up to a maximum of six people). To attend, sign up at the SROA office, SHARC, the North Store Marketplace, call 541-593-8149 or email to areapotluck@gmail.com. Be
sure to include your decision to bring a salad or entrée. Take home centerpieces will be furnished by Flowers at Sunriver and decaf coffee is donated by Brewed Awakenings.
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Come to Artists’ Gallery for a touch of sunshine Perhaps you have been missing the sun’s smiling face because there has been so much smoke in the air, but at the Artists’ Gallery in Sunriver you will find jolly old Sol smiling in many of the art pieces on display. A great time to have fun and meet the artists is at the gallery’s Second Saturday celebration on Oct. 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. Food, beverages, fun, and beautiful art will be waiting for your enjoyment. Have fun at the party while picking up some Christmas gifts for those special someones who may be a chal-
lenge for gift giving. This month featured artists include potter Dori Kite and fabric artist Nancy Cotton. Kite always provides a beautiful selection of functional art such as cups, serving dishes and the like. Each piece demonstrates the artist’s talented use of glazes and her unique and whimsical style. The bright blue and yellow swirls of Kite’s Van Gogh inspired teapot provide their own sunny atmosphere. Some of her newest pieces utilize ideas that were part of a dream that the artist had. The series, entitled “Beach, Bike
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and Bones,” features sculptural wall pieces that not only include ceramic components, but drift wood from the beach, bleached animal bones and various bike parts. (Kite’s other job is at a bike shop.) Also featured this month is fabric artist, Nancy Cotton. Cotton also seems to have captured the warmth of the sun in
Pottery by Dori Kite
many of her pieces. Her technical execution of fabric pieces is only matched by the creative nature of the pieces themselves. You may drape a quilt around your shoulders for warmth and comfort or you may display it on the wall for all to admire.
Cotton’s talents are not limited to quilts by any stretchyou’ll be delighted by table runners, napkins, smaller hanging pieces, hats and much more. Artists’ Gallery Sunriver is located in building 19 in The Village at Sunriver. For more information, call 541-593-4382.
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On Oct. 19, the Sunriver Anglers Club has the privilege of hosting the husband and wife team of Dave and Mary Ann Dozer. The club’s monthly meeting and presentation by the Dozers starts at 7 p.m. at SHARC. The topic for the evening will be “The Experience of Building Your First Bamboo Fly Rod.” Everyone is welcome, members as well as nonmembers. Anyone with questions or bamboo rods they have questions about are
welcome to come at 6:30 for a little social time before the main presentation. Also at 6:30 p.m., Sunriver Brewery will host a beer tasting. Come early, have a brew and share some fishing stories with your fellow anglers. Dave Dozer began fishing at an early age, and had his first fly rod at age eight. In his early 20s, he started building graphite rods. Using his own handmade rods added to his enjoyment of fly fishing. And then, many years ago, he was handed an 8 foot
Leonard Duracane and he was hooked on bamboo. He began crafting his own bamboo rods and has moved on to selling them commercially, as well as teaching students one-on-one how to make their own bamboo rods. Quoted from his website, Dave states, “Finely crafted bamboo fly rods evoke a feeling of artistry, quality craftsmanship and tradition. A well-built rod has a soul; a feeling to it that is often difficult to describe, but you know it’s there. Casting one takes you to a whole new experience level. My goal in building bamboo rods is to create the highest quality and finest casting rods I can. I also want to provide you with a fine fly fishing instrument that is crafted from the highest quality materials and components available.” Mary Ann Dozer, a long time engineer for Hewlett Packard, did not grow up as a fisherman. Married to Dave, she thought that his fly fishing was a stupid pastime. During a trip to Yellowstone National Park, Mary Ann was convinced to give it a try. She fell in love with the sport. The technical and analytical parts of fly fishing intrigued her engineering background. Mary Ann jumped into the sport, worked on her casting technique, and has been certified by the Federation of Fly Fishers as a Master Casting Instructor. Only 150 people in the United States hold this rating. This high energy, passionate fly fishing woman has worked hard bringing her love of fishing to women throughout the United States. She is active with Casting for Recovery. This nonprofit organization’s mission is “to enhance the quality of life of women with breast cancer through a unique program that T A,
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Interested in joining a committee or participating in a future task force or special project? Contact the chair person for a particular committee or to be on a task force/special project contact Becki Sylvester at SROA by calling 541-593-2411.
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Design Committee Work Session----------- 8am SROA Admin Sunriver Women’s Club Luncheon---------11:30am Crosswater Grille Safety Committee---------------------------------1:45pm SROA Admin Finance Committee----------------------------- 9am SROA Admin Men’s Club Luncheon-------------------------- 11:30am Crosswater Grille SSD Meeting----------------------------------------- 3pm Fire Station Anglers’ Club---------------------------------------- 7pm SHARC SROA Board Work Session -------------------- 9am SROA Admin SROA Board Meeting--------------------------- 9am SROA Admin Design Committee Work Session----------- 8am SROA Admin Design Committee-------------------------------10am SROA Admin Village Spooktacular---------------------------- 6pm The Village
Former FBI ‘legat’ to speak at men’s club luncheon Sunriver owner Bill Kinane will address the Sunriver Men’s Club about his FBI career, including five years in charge of the FBI legat in Moscow during the Boris Yeltsin years. The luncheon will be held on Thursday, Oct. 19 at the Crosswater Grille. The cost is $20 per person. Men and women in the Sunriver area are welcome to attend. The foundation of the FBI’s international program is the Office of International Operations and the legal attaché or “legat,” each of whom is the FBI director’s personal representative in that country. Kinane will describe the situation in Russia and his experiences during the later Yeltsin years – between 1994 and 2000. During this period, Kinane worked with the Russian Police (MBD-Ministry of Internal Affairs) and the Russia FBI (FSB - Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation) on investigative matters with an American and Russian
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nexus: organized crime, money laundering, kidnapping, extortion, terrorism, movement of nuclear materials and trafficking. It should be a fascinating talk and perhaps provide a unique insight into this aspect of Russian-American relations. A native of Brooklyn, New York, Kinane has an advanced degree in Soviet area studies and language training in Russian and Serbo-Croatian from the Defense Language Institute at the Presidio of Monterey, California. After serving in the Marine Corps and teaching high school in New York, he joined the FBI,
Holiday bake sale around the corner Mark your calendar for Visions of Sugar Plums Bake Sale on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at SHARC. Sponsored by Sunriver Christian Fellowship, a large variety of holiday food items including cakes, cookies, fudge, breads, pies, frozen appetizers and more will be offered. New this year is the unique boutique with gifts relating to entertaining and food, such as placemats, table runners, aprons, napkins, potholders and more. Make this your one-stop shopping for Christmas gifts and delicious holiday foods.
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There will also be tickets for sale for various raffle items. All proceeds will benefit local charities. SHARC is located at 57250 Overlook Road (off Circle 2) in Sunriver.
with assignments in Ukraine, Belarus (INF Nuclear Treaty inspector), Russia (legat) and Albania (organized crime). After the FBI, Kinane joined Guardsmark Corp. as a senior vice president. He now splits his time between Novato, California and Sunriver. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., lunch will be served at noon, followed by the program at 12:30 p.m. The menu will be a choice of the following: • meatloaf with mashed potatoes • smoked salmon Caesar salad • macaroni and cheese Dessert will be New York cheese cake. Coffee and tea are included in the price. Beer and wine are extra. Reserve a place by signing up at the Marketplace on Cottonwood Road or send an email to sunriver.mensclub@gmail.com with your menu choice. If you send an email, please be sure you get a confirmation. Deadline for signing up is Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 5 p.m. Be assured of your home security with
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Tuesday Mountain Meadow Quilters 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. second Tuesday of the month. Crescent room at SHARC Couples Bridge 6 p.m. Crescent room, SHARC Sign up at the Marketplace Info: 541-556-6408
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Thursday Sunriver Yoga Club 8:45 a.m. All levels welcome Crescent room, SHARC. $5 sugg. donation. 541-585-5000 Duplicate Bridge 6 p.m., First, second, fourth & fifth Thursday, Crescent room at SHARC. Info: 541556-6408
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combines breast-cancer education and peer support with the therapeutic sport of fly fishing.” Mary Ann instructs women in the art of casting at free retreats throughout the country. Mary Ann added guiding to her repertoire in 2009. She spent most of her early time leading trips on the Salmon River out of Stanley, Idaho. Recently, she and her husband have relocated
to Sisters, and she now guides for Fly Fisher’s Place. Spending most of her time on the Crooked River, she also fishes other Central Oregon rivers. She is enthusiastic about her job, and loves to pass on her passion to her clients. This couple lives for fly fishing. Starting at the construction of the rods they use, teaching the proper technique in casting, to landing the fish in the net. They have a lot of experience to share, and their presentation should not be missed.
SALEM — Nearly 500 people lost their lives on Oregon roads in 2016 – erasing a decade’s worth of gains. Crash data analysis points towards a contributing cause: distracted driving. Every three hours someone is injured by distracted driving in Oregon. More than 75 percent of Oregonians admit to doing it, but almost the same number don’t like it when others drive distracted. It’s reached epidemic proportions. Recent research suggests we simply can’t stop looking at our phones, even while driving. In short, we’re addicted. The Oregon Department of Transportation has teamed up with LifeSaver to help reduce distracted driving by making healthy driving a game. Beginning in September, the department and its partners: AAA of Oregon/Idaho and the Oregon State Police, invite those who drive in Oregon to join the movement towards healthy driving at drivehealthy.org. The concept is simple. Groups of Oregonians band
together to compete with others to see who can keep their phones locked while driving. School against school, Rotary club against the Kiwanis, one church challenges another across town. The free app shows the top scorers in each category, plus your organization’s monthly score. “As a culture, I think we’re ready for a change,” said Tom Fuller, ODOT communications manager. “The stories of deaths and injuries from distracted driving are as horrific as they are preventable.” The campaign comes as the result of the recommendations from a statewide task force convened by ODOT director Matthew Garrett in 2016. The task force recommended a positive approach to the problem. “Healthy driving is our way of changing the conversation from shaming a negative behavior, to encouraging a positive one,” says Fuller. Organizations can register at www.drivehealthy.org, download the free app and the com-
petition begins. Each month is a new opportunity to compete. Will it be effective? A recent similar campaign in Boston reduced distracted driving by 47 percent. The campaign already has many partners. In addition to AAA Oregon/Idaho, ODOT and the Oregon State Police, they include: the Oregon Association of Broadcasters, the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association and LifeSaver. More partners are coming on board each week. The campaign also encourages local advocates to help reduce distracted driving in their communities. Visit www.driv healthy.org/resources/ to links to toolkits where advocates can do their own observational studies of distracted driving in their community and petition local jurisdictions to pass proclamations and policies to encourage healthy driving. The resources page also has stories on distracted driving as well as links to research studies and background.
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cer Society will speak on early detection and poke a little fun at mammograms. Breast Cancer survivor, Tracie Hannick, will be sharing her personal story and her commitment to “Project Hope.” To add a little levity and “uplifting support” to the program, a bra-decorating contest is being organized for club members, similar to one the SRWC conducted in the spring of 2010. But this year’s contest will have a little twist – local area businesses will be able to enter their own category to be selected by you. Entries will be on display at Sunriver’s Sage Springs Club and Spa on Center Drive for one weekend only – Saturday, Oct. 14 (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.), Sunday (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Monday, Oct. 16 (10 a.m. to
5 p.m.). Balloting closes at 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16. Participating local businesses will be offered the opportunity to display their entries in their own establishments. Prizes will be awarded to “People’s Choice” award winners in both club members and business categories at the regularly scheduled SRWC luncheon to be held on Oct. 17. In conjunction with this project, some of our local area businesses will coordinate special breast cancer awareness products, sales and promotions during the weekend of Oct. 13-15 and/or the entire month of October. This is an awareness-raiser, not a fundraiser. Contest rules will require that entries be a padded bra in a specific size range, but they need not be wearable. The entry can be dedicated to a specific breast cancer survivor; all entries must have a title. The Second Tern Thrift Shop is donating a bundle of bras to be used for the contest; they are available while supplies last. For additional information please visit www.sunriverwom ensclub.com. Come vote for your favorite “breast dressed bra” and support “the girls.”
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BUSINESS PARK Contacting Services 3 Northwest Custom Log Homes 11 Stan’s Carpet Cleaning 14 KC White Painting, LLC 14 Pineriver Homes 14 Sunriver Iron & Wood 14 House of Floors Food & Beverages 1 The Mountain Jug 2 Big Belly Burger and Brew 5 Sunriver Brewing Co. 9 Elkibou’s Food Cart Park (Spring 2018) 14 Camp Abbot Tap House 14 Cohen’s Stacked Bistro 16 Circle K Convenience Store 16 Subway 16 T&S Expresso Awakening Health & Fitness 2 Sunriver Dance Academy 3 Nobility Fitness 11 Circle of Life Surrogacy 14 Cascade Wellness Technologies, Inc. 14 David Schweitzer - DMD 14 Downward Dog Yoga & Wellness 14 Earth Touch Massage 14 Rebound Physical Therapy 14 Sunriver Crossfit
18 La Pine Community Health Center 18 Sunriver Physical Therapy Personal Services 3 Sunriver Veterinary Clinic 6 Spacemaker Storage 8 The Compound 11 Vacasa Housekeeping 14 Salon Sunriver 16 Scrubs Laundromat 19 Sunriver Storage Systems Public Services 9 Sunriver Post Office 13 Sunriver Library 14 Newberry Habitat for Humanity 17 The Door 20 Three Rivers School Real Estate/Business Services 3 Gibson Realty 10 Bennington Properties 11 Accountable Tax Services 11 Aperion Management 11 Sunriver Office Services 11 Village Properties at Sunriver 14 Eagle Commercial Real Estate 14 Sunriver Computer Services 14 The iPhone Doctor 21 Sunset Lodging
Recreation & Rental 1 Sunriver Fly Shop 1 Tumalo Creek Canoe & Kayak 2 Pop Worldwide 4 Camp Abbot Trading Co. 7 Powder Village Condominiums 11 Sunriver Bike Service 16 Sunriver Virtual Reality 18 Stillwater Fly Shop Spa & Hot Tub Sales & Services 2 H2O Specialties 3 Waterworks Spas 11 Hot Tubs at Sunriver Vehicle Maintenance & Engine Repair 2 Cooper Racing & Small Engine Repair 12 Mike’s Tire & Auto Center 16 Crossroads Car Wash 16 Crossroads Shell
Coming in the Spring of 2018, located behind the Sunriver Post Office, ELKIBOU’S Food Cart Park will host 7 food carts, 2 micro restaurants, a playground for the kids and an Oregon Trail “Old Western” beer and wine saloon. Come off the river, the mountain or golf course and enjoy great food, outdoors under the Central Oregon sky. Ride your bike, bring your dog and come ready to enjoy a brand new Sunriver experience! Does it get any better?
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The need for connection and community is primal, as fundamental as the need for air, water and food. —Dean Ornish
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www.sunriverwomensclub.com President’s message In prior months, I’ve written about our club’s commitment to philanthropy, encouraging women to “jump on in!” as volunteers. While our charitable work is what encouraged me to get more involved, I initially joined because I simply wanted to meet people in our community. As Dean Ornish said, we need connection and community, but how does one find connection or meet new people? I realized I had to step out of my comfort zone and start attending events. It’s easy to go through the day to day within our own homes, venturing out to the grocery store, bank, or post office, but we rarely meet people that way. We meet people by getting involved, by “jumping in.” Our monthly luncheons begin this month, Dinner Club will start up, and once the snow arrives, the Winter Fun group will become active. Take a chance. Let your need for community take you out of your comfort zone. Check out the list of social ac-
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Birthday luncheon October birthdays will be contacted for this month’s celebration. Dinner Club We are gearing up for another year of meal sharing and socializing. We meet three or four times for a themed potluck dinner. Contact srwcdinnerclub@ gmail.com. Loose Cannons Activities are open to club members only. Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m.: Cascade Theatre play, “Lost in Yonkers” with dinner before. Oct. 13: TGIF cocktail party, limited to first 13 who sign up to be held at a member’s home from 5 to 7 p.m. Bring an appetizer to share and what you want to drink. Oct. 29, 2 p.m.: Join us for the Sunriver Stars’ next production. Watch our newsletter for information. Soft Soles Hiking trails rated easy at 3-6 miles. We accommodate for the pace of the slower hikers. Meet at Holy Trinity Catholic Church at 9 a.m. to carpool. Bring water, hat, sunscreen, bug repellent, poles, binoculars, camera, snack, forest pass. Bring soap Care & Share. No dogs permitted. Info: srwcsoftsoles@ gmail.com Oct. 2: Dry River Gorge, 6-mile hike with lunch at Worthy Brewing. Oct. 10: Sheep Bridge, a nonhike outing to view bald eagles, osprey, warblers and flycatchers as they fish for spawning kokanee. Bring a folding chair, lunch and binoculars.
Oct. 18: Smith Rock, a 3.2mile hike with lunch at Thai Orchid. Oct. 26: Badlands, a 5.6-mile hike with lunch TBD. Hearty Soles Oct. 3: Join us for a Sunriver bike ride. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Woodlands golf course parking lot. Return to McDivot’s Cafe for lunch. Bring bike, helmet, water and soap for Care and Share. Leaders are Patty Klascius and Carolyn Spaniol. Oct. 5: Lava Butte hike rescheduled. Leaders are Marti Fobes and Debbie Dunham. Winter Gala “The Reindeer Romp” will be held on Dec. 11 at the Sunriver Resort Great Hall. Fine dining, dancing, silent auction and raffle prizes. Have a great evening and contribute to the SRWC philanthropy fund to benefit area nonprofits. RSVP to SRWCwintergala@gmail. com. Sunriver Lodge is offering a special rate of $109 on Dec. 11; just say you are attending the Winter Gala when making your reservation. Coats for Kids We will start collecting outerwear for children in need during the October luncheon. You can also make a monetary contribution so we can buy specific items. Bring winter wear or checks payable to SRWC noting “Coats for Kids” or mail your check to SRWC at P.O. Box 3334, Sunriver, OR 97707. Contact Patty Pitera for information. Back to school support School is in full swing with
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a little help from the SRWC. The Assistance League of Bend took over 250 children from Sunriver and La Pine shopping at Walmart for school clothes. A grant from the SRWC to the program funded clothes for 40 of those children. For the second year, La Pine Parks and Recreation is running the after-school program at Three Rivers School. Over 30 students participate in arts, crafts, science projects, cultural activities and games. The program is expanding to middle schoolers with the help of a SRWC grant that provides basic supplies. Another south Deschutes County high school graduate will continue their education thanks to a scholarship from the Sunriver Christian Fellowship Partners in Education Program. The SRWC provided a portion of the funds for the scholarship. Sunriver Women’s Club supports these programs through their annual philanthropy program. For information, visit the SRWC website at www. sunriverwomensclub.com/ph ilanthropy.
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Fly Tying Corner: Caddis soft hackle By Phil Fischer The soft hackle October caddis is a fly I learned many years ago during a very late-night fly tying jam with Andy Puyans, my fly tying mentor. I first used this pattern for the notoriously finicky trout in California’s Hat Creek. I was on a steep fly fishing learning curve in those days and this pattern helped me solve the mystery to catch several nice trout that day. The natural October caddis is an honest size 8-10. It hatches during its namesake month, but is available as larvae throughout the season. It is a caddis that builds a case and spends most of its life on the bottom of rivers inside its case. However, it is also prone to behavioral drifts when it leaves its case and drifts with the current until it builds a new and larger case. It is especially susceptible to feeding trout during these times, which occur usually later afternoon during June and July. But I have found a drifted soft hackle pattern can work well at any time of year; it is a large meal for the trout. The original pattern used slightly different materials, as I have made updates using a variety of materials not available back then. But the main concept is still the same. I have used a dubbing for the abdomen that has elements of flash and pearlescent flash ribbing that can give an impression of air bubbles in the natural. Also, I have added CDC to the underwing of this pattern to capture air bubbles, much like the natural. In the example, I tie this with a tungsten bead and a few wraps of lead wire to get the pattern down quickly. But I also fish it lightly weighted, depending on the depth of water I am fishing.
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Sunriver owners nab spots in Midstate’s 2018 calendar Photographs by three Sunriver owners have been chosen to grace Midstate Electric’s 2018 calendar. The photographers have winning images taking up almost half of the calendar. The photograph “Spring at Hosmer Lake,” shot by Carolyn Waissman, will grace the cover of the calendar. “Photography melds my love of nature and art,” said Waissman. “Central Oregon offers a feast for the photographer and as a longtime local wildlife naturalist and interpreter, I love being outside year-round. I always have my camera handy to take advantage of all the great photographic opportunities.” Lee Schaefer will have two images in the calendar – both winter scenes taken in Sunriver – for the months of January and December. One photo is a chilly view of the Deschutes River with Mt. Bachelor and the other is a tree-lined peek at Cardinal Landing Bridge after a snowfall. Harvey Barragar was also lucky enough to have two of his photos win. The first is an old truck at East Lake Resort and the other is a striking image of Mt. Bachelor taken from Sparks Lake. Congratulations to everyone.
Spring at Hosmer Lake by Carolyn Waissman
Winter on the Deschutes by Lee Schaefer
Early Snow on Mt Bachelor by Harvey Barragar
Resort Truck by Harvey Barragar
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Caddis CONTINUED FROM PAGE
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Natural October caddis adult I like this pattern for both trout and steelhead. I’ve fished it on many trout rivers, such as the McCloud and Upper Sacramento in Northern California, but also for steelhead on the Trinity and Lower Deschutes. I use two primary techniques: Tight-line nymphing, or casting and drifting the fly dead drifted under an indicator. Both methods work. But I also pick up quite a few fish by swinging the fly at the tail end of the drift. I have always remembered those lessons the trout on Hat Creek taught me and still go back to this pattern every fall as October caddis time approaches.
Materials list: • Hook: Daiichi 1260, size 8-10 • Thread: Veevus 14/0 black • Bead: Canadian llama 7/64 black tungsten • Additional weight: .025” lead wire • Abdomen: Spirit River brite blend polar orange • Rib: Pearlescent flat flash small • Wing Pads: Natural turkey • CDC: TroutHunter dark pardo • Hackle: Whiting Farms Brahma hen – natural brown • Horns: Ringneck pheasant tail barbs • Thorax: Peacock herl
Tying instructions and steps are being published in video form, and can be found on the Sunriver Anglers web page at www.sunriveranglers.org/ fly-tying-corner, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sunriv eranglers/ or at the following
YouTube URL: https://youtu. be/kmh4W-ELoXg Learn to tie this fly pattern and fish it in rivers which feature October caddis, such as the Lower Deschutes. If you have questions or would like additional information
about the October caddis soft hackle, 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 phil fischer@sbcglobal.net.
Marathon for a Cause rescheduled Sunriver Resort has rescheduled the 7th Annual Sunriver Half Marathon for a Cause and all running events, including the Half Marathon, 5K Run/ Walk and Kids Dash, for Oct. 14. Originally scheduled for Sept. 2, the event was postponed due to unsafe air quality caused by area forest fires. Participants who are already registered can pick up their race packets on Friday, Oct. 13 from 4 to 7 p.m. or prior to the run start on Oct. 14 at the Sunriver Resort main lodge. Anyone who was not signed
up for the original date but would like to participate can visit www.regtorace.com/ event/232 to register. The 7th Annual Sunriver Half Marathon for a Cause benefits St. Charles Cancer Services. St. Charles Cancer Center provides state-of-theart cancer treatment in Central Oregon. Runners with further questions can call our dedicated line at 541-593-7975, email ra ceinfo@destinationhotels.com or visit www.sunrivermarathon. com for more information.
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Events & Programs @ SHAR Visit sunriversharc.com for admission & program details
Indoor Aquatics Through Dec. 31: 10am - 7:30pm Mon - Th, 10am - 8:30pm Fri - Sat,10 am - 5:30pm Sun Check website for holiday dates and times
Disc Golf: Free to owners with Member Preference ID, Recreation Plus and included with SHARC daily admission. Disc golf only $5, includes discs, course map and score card. Open 10 am - 6pm • CHECK IN AT SHARC
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dehydration may increase body temperature and heart rate. Severe dehydration can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Age and activity level play an important role in hydration. For older adults, the body’s fluid reserve is smaller. Therefore, the body’s ability to conserve water is reduced and the sense of thirst is less acute. Using certain medications and chronic illnesses, such as dementia or diabetes, can also compound these problems. With age, some adults may have mobility problems that limit their ability to obtain water for themselves. Dehydration risk increases when it’s hot, there is an increase of activity level, excessive sweating or at high altitudes. How much water should I drink? You’ve probably heard the advice, “Drink eight, 8-ounce glasses of water a day.” This is easy to remember and a reasonable goal. Most healthy people can stay hydrated by drinking water and other fluids whenever they feel
Save the date! CENTRAL OREGON SUNDAYS Through December 31 Residents of Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson Counties receive discounted admission at $9 per person. Proof of residency required.
BIG SCREEN FOOTBALL AT SHARC Saturday, November 25 WASHINGTON APPLE CUP Huskies vs Cougars • Time TBA OREGON CIVIL WAR Ducks vs Beavers • Time TBA
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BLACK LIGHT BLAST Saturday, November 25 • 6 - 8 p.m. $15 Public, $12 SROA 2017 Member ID Card RSVP Required
For reservations and information (541) 585-3147 www.SunriverSHARC.com thirsty. For some people, fewer than eight glasses a day might be enough. But other people might need more. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine determined that an adequate daily fluid intake is: • About 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids for men
• About 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids a day for women These recommendations cover fluids from water, other beverages and food. About 20 percent of daily fluid intake usually comes from food and the rest from liquids. What is important to remember is that living in the high desert and increased activity can lead to a higher risk of dehydration. Drinking water often and early to stay hydrated is the best way to reduce serious health risks. Pamela Freres, MSC , CPT, is a personal trainer for Rebound Physical Therapy, and offers a program to Sunriver owners at SHARC on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 to 9:30 a.m. She can be reached via email at pfreres@ reboundoregon.com or call/text at 415-810-7674.
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Tickets on sale for ‘The Secret Garden’ You will love the upcoming production of “The Secret Garden” to be presented by the Sunriver Stars Community Theater at The Door church in the Sunriver Business Park. Directed by Victoria Kristy, with Gail Gibson as assistant director, the musical is a charming, upbeat adaptation of the literary classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Mary Lennox is sent to live with an uncle in Victorian England after her parents die in India of cholera. Misselthwaite Manor turns out
to be a gloomy fortress. The uncle is rarely home and his young son, Colin, never leaves his room, convinced he’s an incurable invalid. Mary discovers a strange walled garden that has been locked up for years. With the gardener’s apprentice, Dickon, a lad who can talk to the animals, Mary coaxes the garden back to life. The garden seems to have a wonderful, magical effect on all who come into it, allowing Mary to help restore Colin’s health and reunite with his father.
Auditions announced for Radio STAR Auditions will be held on Monday, Oct. 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Village Properties in the Sunriver Business Park in room 208. All those auditioning should come at 6 p.m. Show dates for Radio STAR (Sunriver Thespians as Readers) will take place Dec. 1-3. This will be a semi-staged reading (no memorization) of our own Bend playwright Cricket Daniel’s hilarious hit comedy, “The Night Before the Night Before Christmas.” We need three women and three men for the scripted play, several singers for the old time radio commercials, one radio announcer, one narrator (who describes the scene), and a foley art-
ist (sound effects) and, of course, we are always looking for stagehands and lighting and sound technicians too. Rehearsals will usually be on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information contact the director, Susan Evans Inman, by email at SusansPacas@yahoo.com
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This is a real “feel good” show filled with characters young and old, grumpy and snooty, forlorn, curious, loving and wise… and all delightful. Under the musical direction of Sharon Sackett and choreography by Rich Mundy the score is bright and whimsical and will have the actors singing and dancing their way into your heart. Showtime is 7 p.m. Oct. 26, Oct. 27 and Oct. 28 and a 3 p.m. Sunday matinee on Oct. 29. The Oct. 28 show has an optional dinner available at 6 p.m. Tickets for this highly entertaining production are on sale now. Prices are $15 adults, $10 for students 18 and younger. The dinner show is $40 per person. Visit the SSCT website, www.sunriverstars.org, for information and to print your tickets.
Sunriver Women’s Women’sClub Club Sunriver Presents WINTER Winter Gala PRESENTS GALA2017 2017
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MONDAY 0 DECEMBER 11 6-7 pm Cocktail Hour • 7-10 pm Dinner & Dancing
A class for seekers, skeptics & those investigating faith. Begins Oct. 4th • 6:15 pm
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String quartet to give free performance at La Pine Library By Candace Gray LA PINE – In the spirit of “chamber music” – once played by a small group of musicians in a palace chamber or large room – the Dove String Quartet will present two beautiful pieces at the La Pine Library on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. more. Grab a bite from local The free performance is vendors or at one of the Re- part of the Central Oregon sort’s restaurants. Symphony’s “Music in PubLive entertainment will take lic Places” (MIPP) outreach place outdoors on the main program, which aims to bring stage from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. some of the world’s renowned The lighting ceremony starts classical music to various at 5:30 p.m., and pictures communities’ senior centers, with Santa from 6 to 7:30 museums, hospitals, schools, p.m. Enjoy pony rides and a and other public gatherpetting zoo from DD Ranch ing places. Last month, six from 4 to 7:30 p.m. and sleigh members of the Bend Cello rides from 4 to 6 p.m. (weather Collective, also part of the permitting). 80-piece symphony, delight-
Set the date for Resort’s Grand Illumination Join Sunriver Resort on Nov. 18 for holiday fun for the entire family at their annual Grand Illumination lighting ceremony. Held from 3 to 8 p.m., this year’s festivities will include a visit from Santa, live music, children’s craft projects, train rides, Oregon Observatory telescope viewing, face painting, sleigh rides, works from select local artisan, huggable characters, fireworks and
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ed several dozen appreciative audience members at the library. “We will perform Borodin’s String Quartet No. 2,” said Leslie Knight, the quartet’s viola player. “Alexander Borodin was a Russian composer during the 19th century. The other selection is also from a Russian composer, Dmitri Shostakovich who wrote the String Quartet No. 8 in 1960.” Joining Knight (day job: director of human resources for the Sunriver Owners Association) is Sarah Ruzicka-Rice on first violin (High Lakes elementary school music teacher), Abigail Buckingham, second violin, (legal office staff ) and cellist Travis Allen, who is a professor of music at Central Oregon Community College (COCC). “A quartet performance is special because four people can really feel the music together. There’s a certain connection with each other and with the audience,” said Knight. “We enjoy playing in an informal, relaxed setting. An hour provides a wonderful in-person taste for newcomers and music lovers alike.” Children are especially welcome at the free MIPP programs.
“Members of the Central Oregon Symphony (COS) are all volunteers with a passion for making music,” said Wendy Bloom, who has been played bassoon and oboe with the group for several years. She is committee chair for the MIPP effort and a COS board member. “Though the musicians are of thoroughly professional caliber, there are no stipends. The many hours of rehearsal and performances come freely from members who love working together and performing for the public.” Bloom is an enterprise network engineer for the High Desert Education Service District. The Central Oregon Symphony is celebrating its 50th anniversary, under continuing leadership of conductor Michael Gesme. In partnership with COCC, the orchestra performs nine concerts (three programs presented Saturday, Sunday and Monday in October, February and May) for their 2017-2018 season. Through donor support, complimentary tickets are available to the community on a first-come basis an hour before each performance. Community members who are able to support the orchestra become donors and receive priority seating tickets. All concerts occur at Bend High School Auditorium, which is known for its excellent acoustics. More information about upcoming MIPP performances, special concerts, and the full symphony schedule is available at www.cosym phony.com or by calling the office at 541-317-3941.
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Lecture series focuses on natural resource issues BEND – The Deschutes National Forest, Discover Your Forest and OSU-Cascades are partnering to offer educational opportunities for OSU-Cascades Students and the public. A lecture series called “The Greatest Good” will feature presentations from land managers and specialists from the Deschutes National Forest on a variety of topics in natural resources. The lecture Series begins in October and will be held the second Thursday of each month
through March of next year. Each lecture will take place at 4 p.m. in OSU-Cascade’s Tykeson Hall Room 207. All lectures are free and open to the public. Oct. 12: Bend-Fort Rock District Ranger Kevin Larkin will discuss the ever-changing meanings we attribute to nature and wilderness and wilderness planning efforts underway on the Deschutes and Willamette national forests. Nov. 9: Wildlife biologist
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Lauri Turner will talk about “How Human Disturbance Impacts Wildlife” from communication barriers to fragmentation and at times even death. Dec. 14: Geologist Bart Wills will give a presentation briefly discussing the geology of Newberry, the 40-year geothermal history, the formation of the Newberry National Volcanic Monument, some of the difficulties producing geothermal power, and the most recent geothermal projects. Jan. 11: Fisheries biologist, Jason Wilcox, will provide an
overview of current and future aquatic invasive species management considerations on and around the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and the Crooked River National Grassland. Feb. 8: Lisa Machnik, Recreation, Partnerships, Lands and Archaeology staff officer, will discuss the past, present and future of our Wild and Scenic Rivers as we celebrate 50 years since the signing of the original legislation. March 8: Archaeologist Penni Borghi will present on early In-
habitants of Central Oregon and discoveries at Newberry Caldera and the complexities of archaeological sites in Central Oregon. “The Greatest Good” is part of a quotation from the first Chief of the Forest Service, Gifford Pinchot, who believed in a utilitarian philosophy of forest management that included managing forests for “greatest good for the greatest number in the long run.” For more information on the lecture series, contact Rika Ayotte at 541-383-5572.
Deschutes National Forest changing fee, pass requirements Due to continuing year-round use of many recreation sites and visitors’ desires to have sites maintained outside of the summer season, the Deschutes National Forest is making a change to its recreation site fee and pass requirements. Starting Oct. 1, sites that require a fee payment or pass for use of Deschutes National Forest facilities will now require fee payment or pass year-round while the facility is open and accessible to users. This is a change from the previous required fee or pass from May through September. This will allow the Deschutes National Forest to continue providing services, such as toilet cleaning and trash collection, as long as the weather allows access
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to facilities for their planned season of use. Across the forest, fee revenue is used for projects that improve the visitor experience such as restrooms and their upgrades, trash bins, trail maintenance and development, campground and visitor center improvements, historic structure enhancements, education and interpretation programs, site accessibility improvements as well as maintenance of the safety and security of sites and visitors. The Deschutes National Forest offers 61 recreation fee sites, including trailheads, day use sites, boat launches, and other recreational opportunities. In addition, the forest offers 104 free (non-fee) sites, more than 80 concessionaire operated sites (such
as campgrounds) and a wide variety of dispersed recreation opportunities. Please visit www. fs.usda.gov/deschutes for more information about recreation on the National Forest. Passes are available at the Sisters, Bend-Ft. Rock and Crescent Ranger Stations as well as the Cascade Lakes Welcome Station and Redmond Air Center. Passes are also available online (goo.gl/7EpQQk ) and at many retail locations (goo. gl/haVXzL). The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (PL 108447) authorizes the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to establish, modify, charge and collect recreation fees at federal recreation lands and waters as provided for in the Act.
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Sunriver Service District September meeting summary public safety The Sunriver Service District Managing Board held its regular meeting Sept. 14, 2017. Board members present: Jim Fister, Bob Nelson, Mark Johnson, Ron Schmid. Absent: Greg Keller. SSD staff present: Marc Mills, Tammie Waters, Debbie Baker, Candice Wright. Public input -None. Financial report Year-to-date as of August 31, 2017: Resources……… 4,112,506 Police Wages & Benefits....246,976 Materials & Services........30,658 Bike Patrol................. 41,428 Fire Wages & Benefits......416,582 Materials & Services.....41,505 Non-departmental.......8,405
ly invoice in the amount of $15,231.17. –Approved purchase order to Physio Control in the amount of $7,876.70 (budgeted capital purchase). –Approved Coles & Code invoice in the amount of $11,966.11 (budgeted item). –Approved SSD meeting schedule for 2018.
Old business –Fire training facility: Plans are moving forward as quickly as they can with the site plan about 90 percent complete. –Jim Fister, Greg Keller and Debbie Baker are on the selection committee for a replacement for Sunriver Fire Chief. –A review of the Accounting and Administrative Agreement between SROA and SSD has been reviewed by the legal team for each organization but is Board actions waiting review by SROA. Any –Ron Schmid was sworn in further action was deferred as board officer of the Sunriver until the next board meeting. Service District. –Approved Aug. 17, 2017 New business SSD regular board meeting –Voted on SSD board offiminutes as written. cers for the coming year: Jim –Approved SROA month- Fister, chair; Ron Schmid, vice
chair; Mark Johnson, treasurer; Jim Fister, police liaison and Greg Keller, fire liaison. –Voted to appoint Bob Nelson to the budget committee for a three-year term. –Approved Resolution 2017006 establishing signature authority for all SSD managing board members. –Approved August 2017 unaudited financials. Other business –Voted Chief reports Fire (report given by SRFD admin assistant Tammie Watters) –In August, there were 92 calls for the Sunriver Fire Department, which included 31 EMS calls, 2 medical assists, 6 fire and 6 public service assistance calls. –Work is underway to repaint the fire station. –Sunriver Fire sent several personnel to assist with the fires near Lava River Caves, the Nash and Desolation fires as well as the Eagle Creek conflagration in the Columbia
Arrest made in August arson fires On Aug. 29, an investigation began into four wildland fires that occurred along the Highway 97 between the area of Lava River Cave east of Sunriver and Mile Post 180 south of La Pine. Three of the fires were contained at less than two acres and the fourth fire, which was later called the McKay Fire near La Pine, grew to approximately 1,219 acres. Through a collaborative law enforcement effort and information obtained from the public, a suspect was developed. The suspect was located by OSP Troopers on Sept. 3 as he entered Oregon on Interstate 84 near Ontario driving a stolen 2016 Hyundai Sonata. Christopher Glen Wilson, age 37, of Salt Lake City, Utah, was arrested and booked into the Malheur County Jail for unauthorized use of a vehicle. On Sept. 8, Wilson was indicted by a Deschutes County Grand Jury for three counts of arson in the first degree and reckless endangerment. He will be facing arraignment in the near future in Deschutes County Circuit Court. It is possible Wilson may be responsible for other fires in the northwest. OSP is seeking the public’s assistance if they have
Gorge. Sunriver Fire does receive payment/compensation for some of these responses. The department continued to maintain a full crew and coverage for Sunriver. –Station tours remained popular for visitors through Labor Day weekend. –Assisted with changing out smoke detector batteries. –Assisted a resident with a cat stuck in a tree. The cat extricated himself when the aerial ladder approached and positioned for rescue.
–Bike Patrol officers are done for the season. –Officer Beaty attended a Glock Armorer’s Course; Dana Whitehurst attended a CJIS conference and Chief Mills gave a presentation about the eclipse to the Rotary Club. Mills also attended several multi-agency joint-information center intelligence gatherings regarding the solar eclipse. –Citizens Patrol donated 283 hours in August.
The meeting adjourned at 3:46 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Sunriver Service Police –In August, the Sunriver District Managing Board is Police Department received scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 1,498 calls for service, 68 of 19, 3 p.m. at the Sunriver Fire which were emergencies. Of- Station Training Room, 57475 ficers investigated 76 cases, 24 Abbot Drive in Sunriver. Apsuspicious persons or prowl- proved meeting minutes are ers, 49 lost/found properties, posted to www.sunriversd.org conducted 325 traffic stops, as available. provided 217 community-policing responses, there were 139 violations of SROA Rules & Regulations and 1,385 pathway violations. AUGUST 2017 –The solar eclipse was basiBike Patrol: 39 cally a non-event in Sunriver. Events: 99 There were traffic issues later Training: 31 in the day due to folks believAdmin projects: 35 ing Sunriver was a shortcut Patrol Hours: 46 to avoid congestion on the Other: 33 highway – not. An accident also closed Abbot Drive for sevTotal: 283 eral hours – adding additional House Checks: 10 traffic congestion through the Public Assistance: 111 community.
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OSP is seeking the public’s assistance if they have any information on Wilson or saw the vehicle he was driving (distinct sticker in the back window) in any areas known to have wildland fires.
any information on Wilson or saw the vehicle he was driving (distinct sticker in the back window) in any areas known to have wildland fires to call OSP at 503-375-3555. Detectives from the OSP Arson Unit were assisted by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, United States Forest Service, and other law enforcement agencies.
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Buckle up correctly every time, every trip It went into effect in late May, but you may not have heard yet: child passengers under age two must use a child seat with harness in a rear-facing position, unless the child turned one year of age prior to May 26, 2017. Previously, the age requirement for rear-facing was up to age one, but safety advocates have known for years that rear-facing is a best practice. Now, in Oregon, it’s law. Over the past few weeks, law enforcement agencies around the state have been looking for opportunities to educate motorists about this new law, along with Oregon’s other occupant safety law for child passengers, which says a child over age two (or who turned one year of age prior to May 26, 2017) must ride in a car seat with harness or in a booster until they reach age eight or 4’ 9” in height and the adult belt fits them correctly.
“Motor vehicle crashes are the leading nationwide cause of death for children ages one through twelve years old,” said Carla Levinski, Occupant Protection Program Manager. “Too often it’s because the child was riding in the wrong type or incorrectly installed child restraint.” In 2015, 20 percent of the 981 children aged eight and under that were injured in Oregon traffic crashes were using adult belts instead of child restraints as required by law. Nineteen of the injured children were using no restraint at all. “Parental modeling can significantly affect a child’s behav-
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SUNRIVER POLICE LOG Selected log entries from the Sunriver Police SCMC = St. Charles Medical Center R&Rs = Rules & Regulations RP = Reporting Person GOA = Gone On Arrival UTL = Unable To Locate DUII = Driving Under Influence of Intoxicants SBC = Settled By Contact DOA = Dead On Arrival BAC = Blood Alcohol Content
DCJ = Deschutes County Jail SFST = Standardized Field Sobriety Test DCSO = Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office SFD = Sunriver Fire Department OSP = Oregon State Police MVA = Motor Vehicle Accident DWS = Driving While Suspended BOLO = Be On the Look Out RO = Registered Owner
Volunteer writer Kathie Thatcher puts her humorous spin on the monthly logs provided by the Sunriver Police Department. This is only a sampling of the month’s total call log. 8/1 - Report of loud noises at 10:30 p.m. at a house on Lupine Lane. SRPD located a group of children and adults celebrating a birthday. The parents were advised about the noise regulations and they assured officers that the kids were going to bed and the merriment would cease. 8/2 - Report of loud construction at 2:30 a.m. at Sage Springs Spa. The crew told SRPD that the only time the lodge would allow them to work on the project is at night. SRPD contacted lodge employees who will forward the complaint to a manager. The lodge is aware that this is a violation of the R&Rs. 8/4 - Officer responded to a call from SHARC. A chihuahua had walked in without a pass. Its collar had a phone number, so we called the owner who picked up the miscreant at the station. 8/5 - An able-bodied subject had parked in handicapped parking without a permit and was blocking the side door of a ramp accessible vehicle. The van owner was unable to get into her vehicle and called us. There was an attempt to call the registered owner, but he didn’t respond. A citation was issued and left on his windshield. He later came into the station, claiming he wasn’t parked in handicapped parking. A photograph SRPD took shows otherwise. Take that! 8/9 - A group of young girls left a sarong on the counter of a clothing store in the Village and left. An employee realized that the article had been stolen from another nearby store and returned it and called us. Could this be a somewhat honest thief? 8/11 - Responded to a loud party at East Butte. The occupants were having a lively game of beer pong. They agreed to quiet down and close the garage door. 8/13 - Report from Sunriver Village for a juvenile using an airsoft pistol. SRPD contacted him and advised of the regulations against use of such guns within Sunriver. 8/13 - RP reported that the renters at house on Tamarack Lane were shooting a BB gun at a target. We contacted the subject who was unaware of the rules in Sunriver. Officers “awared” him. 8/15 - RP reported his 81-year-old wife who suffers from dementia was missing from their rental. All on duty officers responded and within 15 minutes she was found and returned home. 8/16 - RP informed us about a cat in a tree on Pathfinder Lane. SRPD asked if the cat seemed to be in distress. She said no, but that it had been sitting in the tree for several hours. She had placed water and milk below the tree in an effort to entice it down. Whenever it darn well feels like it. 8/20 - RP stated she wanted to file assault charges on a juvenile who allegedly beat up her son. After speaking to the “victim,” it came out that he had agreed to the fight but ended up losing and decided to call the police. Sore loser? 8/21 - Officer observed a subject riding through the tunnel between Beaver and Theater drive at a high rate of speed with a Burley bike seat attached behind. When approached the officer stated, “Hi sir, did you know you are supposed to walk your bike through the tunnels?” He answered, “yep” and proceeded to walk away before the officer could interact with him. A second later seven or eight more people came riding through behind him. The officer asked them the same question and they told the officer they were just following the leader. The officer then told him he would be receiving a citation for riding in the tunnel. He got very upset, stating, “Are you kidding me? Is this what resources are being used for?” The officer explained to him that he had already admitted being aware of the rules and had chosen to disobey. He then said “Hurry up and give me the (expletive) ticket. Some of us have things to do today.” With that, one of the ladies in the group yelled at him for being rude. He grabbed the ticket and rode off. 8/25 - RP called to report his missing black and white dog, Merle. An hour later SRPD received a call from the stables saying they had a dog there with a description that matched the missing pup. The stables employees said that they found him earlier that morning gamboling in the pasture with the horses. The owners were called and Merle was taken home. 8/25 Report on Lark Lane of a dog choking itself on a tether which had wrapped around a tree. The dog was foaming profuseT P,
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Club member Oscar Williams shows off an impressive stringer of trout in this 1977 photo.
Origin of the Sunriver Anglers Club This year the Sunriver Anglers Club is celebrating its 40th anniversary as a part of the Sunriver community. The following is an excerpt from the club’s scrapbook, “History – The Sunriver Anglers, Volume One 1976 to 1978” which describes the
Police ly at the mouth. Officer was able to unwind the tether and secure the dog in a crate with water and then place it in the house. They were unable to reach the owner. SRPD later contacted the owner and issued her two citations for leaving the dog outside unattended and leaving it tethered
origin of the club. It is present- “founders” of the Sunriver Aned exactly as it was originally glers Club got off their rumps written. and got the idea moving. After the 1976 season had ended, five The Spawning local fishermen got serious, had Although they had started a couple of informal meetings, talking about an anglers’ club and by November 22, had in late 1975, it was not until the winter of 1976 that the
mailed an invitation to all of the brothers they knew from Crescent to Redmond. They had contacted “Trout Unlimited” and the “Federation of Fly Fishermen,” the two national clubs, and both were eager to have a member club started in Sunriver. Although most of the dyedin-the-wool anglers in the area were already members of Trout Unlimited in Bend, there was enough interest to justify going on with the idea, so more data was collected from the national clubs, Chuck Rafferty outlined a set of by-laws, and the first meeting was held on March 17, 1977. Twenty prospective members showed up. The meeting was all business, as by-laws were adopted with a few changes and a name for the club was chosen. There was considerable dis-
cussion given to the matter of affiliation. It was finally decided that as there was already an active chapter of Trout Unlimited in Bend, and since the Federation of Fly Fishermen was much cheaper to join, as well as having an excellent free film library, we would “join up.” This was done with the definite understanding that despite the name, all kinds of trout fishermen (short of dynamiters) would be welcome as members. Hence the name, “Sunriver Anglers” which is all inclusive, and the club treasures as members spin fishermen, fly anglers, trollers and bait fishermen, all with equal standing in the club’s pecking order.” The Sunriver Anglers began with 24 regular members and 2 associate members on the roster. The officers who were elected at T A,
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Kirkpatrick returns to Sunriver for latest novel ‘All She Left Behind’ By Deon Stonehouse On Saturday, Oct. 14 at 5 p.m. Jane Kirkpatrick will give a presentation on her latest historical novel, “All She Left Behind.” Kirkpatrick has many books telling of strong women who contributed to history in meaningful ways, stories that would otherwise be lost. She carefully re-
searches and blends historical events using real people in a fictional account that leads to an interesting story while also saving remarkable women from obscurity. “All She Left Behind” begins with Jennie Pickett as a young wife and mother in the 1870s who harbors an intense interest in the natural
world. She collects herbs, putting them to good use in treating the ailments of family, friends, and neighbors. There is a lovely passage about Jennie and her toddler son observing a fox along a tributary of the Willamette River. Her dream is to become a doctor, but she realizes other responsibilities have claimed her and the dream is put aside. Like many, Jennie’s family travelled the Oregon Trail from Illinois seeking new lives and prosperity in the west. She was only 10, but remembers the journey. Not all is happy in this young mother’s life. Her family lives in the home of her sister; her brother-in-law is her husband’s supervisor at the Oregon State Prison. That is a lot of closeness for two families in a small house with young children. Add her brother-in-law’s penchant for booze and unsavory pursuits and the pressure mounts. Her husband, Charles Pickett, also has desires and the weakness to be easily seduced by his boss’s habits. Charles wants to be a big man; he will never achieve that status. Instead he loses his job and goes in debt to a
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Explore Ireland during October book club By Deon Stonehouse Books can take you to new lands, let you experience different cultures and expand horizons. Join us to read books set in Ireland this month. Held at Sunriver Books and Music, Book Club discussions take place on Monday at 6 p.m., everyone is welcome. On Oct. 2, Mystery Book Club discusses “The Secret Place” by Tana French. Holly, the daughter of Detective Frank
Mackey, was just a little mite in French’s previous book “Faithful Place.” Holly has grown into a fine lass, a teenage boarder at toney St. Kilda school. Detective Stephen Moran hasn’t seen her in years when she shows up unexpectedly. Says she has something to give him, something she found on “The Secret Place,”
a bulletin board at the school where the teens post their secrets. A year back Christopher Harper, a handsome and popular boarder at the adjacent boy’s school, was found dead in a flower bed at St. Kilda. The case has gone unsolved. Holly discovered a card with a picture of Christopher on the board, hinting that someone knows what happened. Detective Moran works cold cases, but would love a shot at getting on the murder squad. Holly goes to him with her information. Maybe knowing her will be just the wedge detectives need to get the teens to open up about what they know. Detective Antoinette Conway, not beloved by her colleagues, is in charge of the case. Taking Moran along to investigate this new lead makes sense as perhaps he can relate to the kids in a new way and open up a path to the truth. French’s writing is absolutely vivid. Oct. 16 the Classics Book Club discusses “Troubles” by J.G. Farrell. Home on leave for a few days from World War I, Maj. Brendan Archer may have become betrothed to Angela Spencer whose family owns a hotel on the Irish coast. With the war over, Brendan heads to Ireland to sort the matter out, discover if he is to be wed, or clear up the misunderstanding. His arrival
disabuses him of any notion this might be a normal hotel. At one time it must have been quite grand, but the eccentric Spencers have let it go to wrack and ruin. The hotel is mostly empty, except for the occasional guest and the cadre of elderly widows of slender means who make the place home. Brendan is oddly ignored by Angela, the woman who is possibly his fiancée. The rest of her family, as well as the guests, have no confusion on the issue, Brendan is Angela’s fiancée. He soon is swept up in the affairs of the Spencers; Anglo-Irish, protestant, upper crust (albeit quirky). As Ireland bridles at British rule, violence erupts between Irish Catholics wanting freedom from Britain and Irish Protestants loyal to the crown. The brilliantly written story veers from comedy to tragedy
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right out of school and refuses to be browbeaten, starts to realize it is okay if she uses some of her meager resources for a new frock to please herself, discovers she still loves music in deep and
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‘Service above self’ drives local Rotarians to volunteer “Service above self” is Rotary’s motto. But for Sunriver-La Pine Rotary members it is more of a call to action, than a catch phrase. Here are just a few of the projects that your local club is involved in around the world. Rotarian volunteers at Burning Man Burning Man is an annual event that attracts 70,000 people to Nevada’s Black Rock Desert to create Black Rock City, a temporary community dedicated to art, self-expression, self-reliance, and no trace living. Local Rotarian and president elect Cheri Martinen has attended the event for the past nine years, but this year something was different. She decided to bring her ‘service above self’ spirit with her and volunteer at this world-renowned event. “I spent 12 hours working the gate and another six helping participants exit the city,” said Martinen. “I was in charge of scanning tickets, vehicle passes, and enforcing the rules on banned items, such as, smuggled people, pets, plants, drones, fireworks, firearms, and anything that would be MOOP (Matter Out of Place). The work was long and hard. The wind and dust are part of the job, but this year the temperature was well over 110 degrees, and there is little to no shade. At the end of each shift I was tired and dirty, but had a smile on my face. All of the work was worth it.” Martinen would like to give a shout out to all the people
who volunteer their time sometimes for over a month to help build and run this amazing event. Highway 97 cleanup Closer to home, under the direction of the club’s service project director, Janice Jost, a team of Rotarians cleaned up trash along Highway 97 between the Cottonwood and Sunriver exits on Sept. 30. This has been an ongoing service project since the club joined Oregon’s Adopt a Highway program in 2015. Raising funds for local nonprofits Since its founding 20 years ago, the club has raised more than $545,000 to support local nonprofits. Rotary is now accepting grant requests for 2017 from nonprofits that serve South Deschutes County. The deadline is Oct. 31. Please contact Rotarian Dennis Smeage at desmeage43@ gmail.com or 541-593-7612 for more information and an application. Eliminating polio… so close This year marks the 31st anniversary of Rotary’s PolioPlus program. With support of Sunriver-La Pine Rotarians and others around the world, Rotary has reduced polio cases by 99.9 percent worldwide since 1979. It is anticipated that the world will be polio free next year.
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Calhoun, Meyer shine in Sunriver Men’s Golf Club championship; Sunriver finishes third in Resort Cup By Paul Grieco Sunriver Men’s Golf Club members competed for the club championship in four flights over two rounds, the first at the Meadows course and the final at the Woodlands, with the combined score determining the winners. Flight 1 was vied from the member tees, while
the three remaining flights competed from the white tees. The overall club champ (using gross score) from flight 1, was Mike Calhoun shooting 151 (8 over par) handily prevailing over the eight-man flight by four strokes over second place finisher Mike Hughes. The overall net cham-
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pion was John Meyer in flight 3, with a net score of 132, a remarkable 11 under par. His nearest competitor was Doug Johnson, at 137 (-6), who finished first place in flight 2. Other first place net winners were Mike Davis (+4) in flight 1 and Jerry Aaron (-4) in flight 4. Other money winners by flight: Flight 1 - 2nd place Don Olson, (+7). Flight 2 - 2nd place, Brian Guilfoyle (-4), 3rd place Frank Schultz (-4), James Montroy in 4th place (-3). Flight 3 - 2nd place Tim Swezey (even) winning in a card playoff over 3rd place finisher, Tom Woodruff, and in 4th place was Steve Phares (+2). Flight 4 - 2nd place John Volkober (+2), 3rd place Mike Stamler (+12). The total number of players in each flight determined the number of winners per flight. Sunriver finishes third place for Resort Cup season The Resort Cup is a fourteam match annually contested with one match on each team’s home course during the golf season, with the Resort Cup and local bragging rights going to the team which accumulates the most points over the fourmatch season. The final was match played at Sunriver in September, where the Sunriver team scored a total of 325 points (an average of 36 points per player – counting the nine best of 11 scores), but
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John Meyer, left, is overall net champion and Mike Calhoun, right, is gross club champion.
“For this game you need, ab ove all things, to be in a tranquil frame of mind.” -Harry Vardon (1870 – 1937), 6-time Open Winner it wasn’t enough to overcome the lead Black Butte had established. Black Butte finished in first place with a total of 1,287 points, Widgi Creek was 25 points behind them, and Sunriver was 68 points behind Black Butte. Eagle Crest brought up the rear with a total of 1,209 points. Bearing in mind that 36 points is a “good score” for a player (essentially even par using Stableford scoring), several Sunriver players distinguished themselves in particular. In round three at Widgi Creek, always a tough course for our players, no one in our A or B flights scored 36 points. A flight
players Don Olson and Louis Movitz managed to score a very decent 34 points each while Gary Brooks scored 33 points in Sunriver’s B flight. As was expected, Sunriver fared much better during the final round at home, with several players topping 36 points. Peter Alexander scored 41 point for the A flight finishing tied for second in overall scoring; also in the A flight Mike Dooley scored 37 points, and Dan Frantz scored 35 points. In the B flight John Meyer scored 38 points, Jerry Aaron 36 points, and both Tim Swezey and John Volkober scored 35 points each. Sunriver T G,
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several local golf courses. Four premium tickets to the annual rivalry between the Oregon head professional Chris Points Ducks and the Oregon State finished second among the four Beavers “Civil War” football game on Nov. 25 were donated pros with 36 points. Yearly averages may be telling by SRMGC member Jim Zant. in the final result: Eagle Crest Thank you, Jim. finished in fourth place and averaged 33.6 points per man SRMGC membership New members are welcome. (scoring best 4 of 5 in both the A and B flights and adding in Sunriver residency is not a rethe pro score) for the entire quirement. Find the SRMGC season. Sunriver in third place online at www.srmensgolf.com. averaged 34 points per man, Apply for membership using Widgi Creek had an impressive the Annual Membership Reg35 points per man, and finally, istration tab in the menu (on Black Butte scored 35.8 points the lower left side of the home page). For more information per player. email SRMGC president Don Wright at dnrwright22@gmail. Season ending banquet The annual Sunriver Men’s com or me at the address below. Paul J. Grieco is secretary of Club banquet was held Sept. 28 at the Crosswater Grille. Raffle the Sunriver Men’s Golf Club items and several auctioned and may be reached at pjg3sr@ SRMGC benefactor Jim Zant in his typical Oregon Duck regalia. ������ prizes included foursomes to gmail.com ��������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������ ��������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������ ��������������������������������� ����������������� ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ �������������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������� ��������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������������� ������������ ������������������������������������ ����������������������������������������������������� ���������������� ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������������� ������������������������������ ������������������������������������������ �������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ����������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������� ������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������������������� ������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� �������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������ ��������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������ ����������������������������������
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The Sunriver Pickleball Club held its third annual club tournament on Aug. 22 and 24 with 42 members participating in women’s/men’s doubles or mixed doubles (upper and lower brackets). The champions in women’s doubles were Karen Yoder and Donna Kennish. In men’s doubles, the champions were Steve Mallatt and Marcus Schwing. In mixed doubles upper bracket, the champions were: Nora and Dave Saxe. Mixed doubles winners in the lower bracket were Scott and Clare Milhous.
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Old McKenzie Highway to remain closed MCKENZIE PASS – The old McKenzie Highway (Oregon 242), which was closed in response to the Milli Fire and Separation fires, will remain closed from Sisters to the Junction with Highway 126 near McKenzie Bridge to cars and bicycles until all dead and dying trees (danger trees) with the potential to fall onto the roadway can be removed and repair work on
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highway within 3 to 5 years. Those trees are being removed. Once the trees are removed, repairs to the road will be done. The Separation Fire on the Willamette National Forest presents the same issues as the Milli Fire for safe public travel on the route and for the Forest Service to respond to ODOT’s request to remove danger trees. Danger trees will be cut and removed to a loca- public safety. Depending tion accessible to the public upon the Forest Service’s for firewood. ability to remove the danThe goal of both ODOT ger trees before inclement normal temperatures and near and the Forest Service is to weather, the route may open normal precipitation. Normal open the route as soon as in time for over snow travel highs for Sunriver fall from 77.0 possible while providing for this winter. degrees at the start of September to 70.0 degrees at the end of September. Normal lows fall from 38.0 degrees to 28.0 S.E. Pihl ConStruCtion degrees. The 30-year normal SINCE 1976 precipitation is 0.72 inches. REMODEL SPECIALISTS ◆ ADDITIONS ◆ 2ND FLOOR This was the warmest August KITCHEN & BATH ◆ DECKS ◆ RESTORATION on record. The previous warmest was 63.4 degrees in 2003 –Source: NOAA National PIHLBILT.COM • PIHLBILT@GMAIL.COM Weather Service in Pendleton 17334 BEAVER PLACE, SUNRIVER OR 97707 • OREGON LICENSE CCB#110370
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Letters from readers Thank you, Sunriver Scene
activity and memories. All of us are proud to say “Created in Sunriver” on our game box. By Deanna Knox, Nancy We would also like to thank Rosendahl, Linda Katzberg the Sunriver Books and Music and Shelley Bruney store for continuing to sell The KnukNFutz girls would our product. All of us love the like to thank the Sunriver Sunriver community and we Scene for the excellent article will be returning, once again, published in the August 2017 in May to work on our next issue. We are so excited to get creation! our story out to the public and no better way than through the Sunriver Scene. Since your article, our sales have been tremendously successful and we have since been invited to sell our product at the Las Vegas Toyfest in March! It encourages us to know that our game is bringing families and friends together to share more laughter, interaction, fun By Susan Berger
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magine being chained to a campfire with no escape. That’s what it was like for much of August and September as smoke from area fires blanketed the Central Oregon region. Watery eyes, headache and dry throat was the common complaint by almost anyone you talked to after the stifling smoke settled in (where’s the wind when you need it?). Those fortunate enough to have air conditioning found some Smoke at Pine Martin ski lift on Mt. Bachelor relief as opening doors and windows for snow (yes, snow!) to the area. “fresh” air was no longer an option. Although helpful for firefighting efforts, The Department of Environmental Quallet’s be hopeful there are still some warmer ity began sending out health alerts as air days ahead. I don’t know about you, but I’m quality diminished and was considered not ready for winter – just yet. “hazardous” – even for healthy people. SROA made the decision (for the health and Did You Know? safety of employees and visitors) to close the Sunriver owners are welcome to call in outdoor pools and even sent Public Works and listen to the monthly work sessions and crews home early. meetings of the SROA board of directors. Sunriver Resort canceled its annual Labor Regular board meetings are held the third Day Marathon for a Cause, which has been Saturday of each month starting at 9 a.m. rescheduled for Oct. 14. SROA moved its These are preceded on Friday with a work Sept. 1 owner event at the North Pool inside session, which also starts at 9 a.m. Meetings to Benham Hall at SHARC. generally run 3 to 4 hours Across the region programs were either This is a great option for owners who live moved indoors, when possible, or canceled elsewhere and can’t make the meeting in altogether. The longstanding Sisters Folk person. It also provides an opportunity for Festival, set for Sept. 8-10, was canceled just you to present your questions or concerns to days before the event. the board during the owner forum portion Smoke was so thick that visibility was at of the meeting (held at 9 a.m.). less than a mile. Even in air conditioned ofThe agenda for each meeting is generally fices the smell of smoke started to permeate. posted 3 to 4 days prior to the meeting date The lack of visibility also put a halt on aerial in the online calendar at www.sunriverown firefighting activity. ers.org. SROA fielded numerous calls from non-resNotification of your intent to call in is ident owners inquiring about the smoke and required at least 48 hours in advance of the whether or not they should change their meeting so we know to expect you and can travel plans to visit Sunriver. provide instruction for calling in. Please Thankfully, as the Scene was going to press, email your phone number to infosroa@ a cold front moved in – bringing with it srowners.org. If you wish to address the much-needed cooler temperatures, rain and SUNRIVER SCENE • OCTOBER 2017
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board during the owner forum please include a brief description of what you wish to talk about. Did you know? • The Sunriver Navigator mobile app has an alert functionality that SROA can enable in the event of an emergency or major weather event. It was recently used to publicize the closure of SHARC’s outdoor aquatics due to unhealthy air quality from area wildfires. The alert shows up in its own window when you first open the app. Once read, the alert remains accessible from the home page menu until the alert is no longer applicable. • There is a news option for non-emergency items of interest. • You can save your favorite restaurants, shops and activities by clicking the star on (or off to deselect) in the upper right corner. From the app home screen click on the star to view your entire list of favorites. • To date, the mobile app has been downloaded 34,000 times since its launch four years ago. It is free in your Android or Apple stores under Sunriver Navigator. SHARC website makeover The SROA Communications Department will soon launch a revamped website for SunriverSHARC.com. Built on a Wix platform, the site will have a much cleaner appearance and better coordination of information for what most users are generally looking for – admission rates and hours of operation. The site will also have better functionality when viewed on a mobile device. It was learned through our website usage data that more than 85 percent of users look at the SHARC website via a smartphone. Since SHARC and recreation go hand-inhand, we have also incorporated other recreational offerings including tennis, pickleball and summer camps. Page 39
IT'S EASY TO PERFECT THE ART OF LIVING, WHEN YOU LIVE WITHIN A WORK OF ART
MLS # 201709275
F R E M O N T C R O S S I N G T OW N H O M E 3 BD | 3.5 BA | Hot Tub
$498,000
MLS #201703566
1 5 1 4 0 Y E L L OW P I N E L O O P 3 BD | 2 BA | 1,512 SF
$485,000
Oputstanding Sunriver Town Home with an ideal location close to SHARC and Village. Upscale finishes, hot tub and garage.
Beautiful riverfront home on Fall River. Terrific proximity to lakes, rivers and mountains. 25 minutes to Bend.
MARY CONDY, BROKER 541.390.9504
KEN RENNER, PRINCIPAL BROKER 541.280.5352 MLS #201705057
6 TA N O A K L A N E 3 BD | 3.5 BA | 2,970 SF
MLS #201605557
1 SQUIRREL LANE $719,000
3 BD | 2.5 BA | 3,180 SF
$635,000
Lovely reverse living home, centrally located in a beautiful setting with easy access to all Sunriver amenities.
Beautiful single level home located in the heart of Sunriver, close to the Lodge and The Village.
DANNY & RHONDA ADAMS, PRINCIPAL BROKERS 541.788.3267
RHONDA & DANNY ADAMS, PRINCIPAL BROKERS 541.788.3268
MLS #201706410
HANGAR & 3-MASTER SUITES 4 BD | 5 BA | 4,580 SF
$1,650,000
CASCADE SOTHEBY'S WELCOMES BRENDA MENZEL Cascade Sotheby's International Realty is proud to welcome Brenda Menzel, creator of the local blog Living the Bend Life to the Sotheby’s team. Living the Bend Life has been voted Best Local Blog in Central Oregon in both 2016 & 2017. Brenda comes to us with 18 years of real estate experience. Her award winning blog has been helping families moving to the area for two years and now she can help you find your perfect Sunriver getaway .
MLS #201610231
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$715,000
MLS #201706951
V I E WS I N C R O S S WAT E R 5 BD | 5.5 BA | 5,375 SF
$2,795,000
Great room with sunken wet bar, wine cellar, spacious deck, large hangar, views and close to all Sunriver amenities
Quiet north end of Sunriver. Features: new carpeting, log accents & a great room with river rock fireplace.
Incredible views in Crosswater, fully furnished, wood finishes, deck with views, office, master suite with fireplace.
DEB TEBBS, OWNER/BROKER BETSEY LITTLE, BROKER | 541.323.4823
DEB TEBBS, OWNER/BROKER BETSEY LITTLE, BROKER | 541.323.4823
DEB TEBBS, OWNER/BROKER BETSEY LITTLE, BROKER | 541.323.4823 Each office is independently owned and operated.
SUNRIVER VILLAGE BLDG 5, SUNRIVER, OR | 541.593.2122
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CELEBRATING
30 YEARS
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