You can now “swim with da fishes” during a virtual experience offered by a new venue in the business park
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE SROA Board.................. 4 Calendar ..................... 13 SHARC/Rec News ........ 22
Public Safety ............... 27 Classified .................... 38 Letters to theEditor ..... 39
There were no injuries following a small plane crash at the Sunriver Airport in early August
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S C E N E A NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSOCIATION
SEPTEMBER • 2016
VOLUME XLII • NUMBER 9
Wildfire leaves residents on edge
COURTESY PROJECT WILDFIRE
Photo from shortly after the fire’s start.
Escrow closed on Mavericks property By Susan Berger, Scene Staff After months of silence from investors interested in purchasing the former Mavericks property, a call to the seller’s real estate agent revealed escrow officially closed on the property on Aug. 10. Christian Myers confirmed via email that he and his partner, Benjamin Clapa, purchased the 10-acre property, located at 18135 Cottonwood Road. Prior to the purchase, Myers was attempting to notify owners within the River Village Master Village and get them to agree in changing the language of the village declarations (CC&Rs) and include “assisted living facility” as allowed usage for that property. Myers has proposed turning the site into an assisted living facility. Those three little words, “assisted living facility,” are not currently included in the CC&Rs. Mavericks is located within the River Village Master Village, which includes 2,000 properties within Deer Park, Fairway Crest, Fairway Point and River Village. The River Village Master Village has its own set of declarations independent from the bylaws, rules and regulations and consolidated plan of the Sunriver Owners Association. Any change to the CC&Rs requires 75 percent of the owners within those villages to agree to any language modifications. SUNRIVER SCENE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN. VOLUME XLIl • NUMBER 9 P.O. BOX 3278 SUNRIVER, OR 97707
By Susan Berger, Scene Staff Sunriver and the surrounding communities were rattled after a fast-moving forest fire broke out around 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 17. Dubbed the “Sheridan Fire,” winds pushed the fire in a west/ southwest direction into dense forest, quickly growing from 2 acres to more than 100 acres in a few hours. There was early confusion among resident and non-resident owners as initial TV news reports stated the fire was in Sunriver — when it was actually at the junction of Roads 40 and 45 (the roads to Cascade Lakes Highway and Mt. Bachelor) — some 8 miles away. Later that evening confusion escalated further as news reports said evacuations were underway in Sunriver. The only community to receive a Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation order was the Fall River Fish Hatchery and the Fall River subdivision off South Century Drive. Evacuation orders remained in place for six days. Due to the fire’s heavily-forested location, firefighting helicopters were instrumental in battling this particular fire — utilizing the nearby Deschutes River as a water source. “This was the perfect fire for an aerial assault,” said Art Hatch, Sunriver Fire Chief. Sunriver Fire was also one of the first responders on scene. Luckily, one firefighting helicopTurn to Fire, page 21
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Sections of the Deschutes River and a pathway were closed by Sunriver Police as firefighting helicopters used the river to fill their buckets with water.
What to do if you are told to evacuate
By Project Wildfire Central Oregon is no stranger to wildland fire. Along with the beautiful mountains, lakes and rivers, we also enjoy a varied landscape that provides a rich forested setting for business and recreation and increasingly, homes. It is this interface between development and the forested landscape that increases the risk of great losses due to wildland fire. With large wildland fire events occurring nearly each summer, evacuations from neighborhoods have become com-
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A view of the fire from Sunriver.
monplace during these events. The Aug. 17 Sheridan Fire west of Sunriver is a reminder that you need to be prepared to evacuate in the event Turn to Evacuate, page 3
Get uncorked during weekend of wine, chocolate and cheese By Melanie Saunders, SROA Event Manager Wine, chocolate and cheese… who could ask for anything more? Don’t miss Uncorked, Sunriver Style, on Friday, Sept. 16 from 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 16 from noon to 6 p.m. at SHARC’s Benham Hall and John Gray Amphitheater. This two-day event will feature specialty wines, chocolates and cheeses along with music, classes and boutique vendors. All wineries, chocolates, cheeses and retail vendors will be located inside Benham Hall while the John Gray Amphitheater and patio will provide a relaxing atmosphere to host the music, food carts and dining area. Uncorked, Sunriver Style, will feature 16 Oregon wineries from five different regions. Wineries include Fullerton and
VA Piano from Columbia Gorge region, Eliana and Merrill Cellars from the Rogue River region, and Copper Belt from the Snake River region. If Willamette Valley wineries are you favorite, then you’re in luck. Featured Willamette Valley wineries include Colene Clemons, Campbell Lane, J Scott, J Wrigley, Macindoe, Methven Family Vineyards, Noble Estate, Scott Paul, Namaste, Wooden Shoe and Wine Fauve. All wineries will be offering tastes, flights, glasses, and bottles for sale. Don’t worry about lugging around bottles throughout the event. A check-in storage area will be provided so you can Turn to Uncorked, page 3 PRSRT STD. U.S. POSTAGE PAID BEND, OR PERMIT NO. 213
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SUNRIVER | Desirable Fremont Crossing townhome, beautifully maintained and located behind the gated entrance off Beaver Drive, it is the perfect place to call home. Upgrades include A/C, solid surface granite counters in kitchen, stainless appliances, ceiling fans, and blinds. One owner, never rented. Call today for your private showing. MLS# 201608240
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Nola Horton-Jones, Principal Broker, ABR, C-RIS, e-PRO, GREEN, RSPS, CCIM Candidate • (541) 420-3725 TheJonesGroup@SunriverRealty.com
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SUNRIVER | Great golf course views of the 13th Fairway! Open, great-room design, 1,736 SqFt, 3 bdrm, 2 bath. Beautiful vaulted Cedar ceilings. Newer Granite kitchen countertops & stainless appliances. Large deck. Enjoy outdoor living. Close to SHARC & Village Mall MLS# 201607666
SUNRIVER | 3 beds/2.5 baths close to Fort Rock Park. 2-story open floor plan is light and bright, w/ windows galore, wood beams/wood ceilings, maple kitchen cabinets plus a loft. Backs up to large common area. MLS# 201607428
SUNRIVER | Hard to find single level floor plan in a terrific location! Backing to an open common area, this home offers a great Sunriver feel. Great room w/ woodstove & there is a gas fireplace in the family room. Stainless steel appliances. Furnished. SHARC Paid. MLS# 201607135
Bryce Jones, Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI • (541) 420-4018 TheJonesGroup@SunriverRealty.com
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12 Rogue Lane $525,000
15 Goldfinch Lane $419,000
267 (56208) Sable Rock Loop $1,295,000
SUNRIVER | 3bd/3bth, 2582 sq. ft. SINGLE level w/ great rm + family rm, 2 masters. Solid countertops w/ breakfast bar in kitchen. Built-in cabinetry. Great common area. Mature landscaping. Furnished. SHARC Paid! MLS# 201607504
SUNRIVER | This is your chance to own a great home near the center of Sunriver & just across the street from the Deschutes River. Located only steps away from river and Nat’l Forest access at the Cardinal Landing Bridge MLS# 201607764
Michelle Powell, Broker, GRI • (541) 771-2997 mpowell@SunriverRealty.com
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CALDERA SPRINGS | Custom home includes furnishings. Views of Sable Rock Park. The great room, dining, kitchen & patio area bring everyone together. 7 bedrooms, 7.5 baths, gourmet kitchen with 2 large sinks, double ovens, double dishwashers, pantry & more. MLS# 201600268 Mike Sullivan, Principal Broker • (541) 350-8616 mike@SunriverHomes.com
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SUNRIVER
SCENE SEPTEMBER 2016 Volume XLII, No. 9 57455 Abbot Drive P.O. Box 3278 Sunriver, OR 97707
OWNER/PUBLISHER Sunriver Owners Association The SUNRIVER SCENE is the official monthly publication of the Sunriver Owners Association, a not-for-profit Oregon corporation dedicated to providing for the maintenance, protection and enhancement of property values, and the quality of life in Sunriver. 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 INTERIM EDITOR Susan Berger 541.585.2937 susanb@srowners.org
ADVERTISING MANAGER Vickie Killion 541.585.2939 vickiek@srowners.org
SROA CONTACTS 541.593.2411
888.284.6639 toll-free email: infosroa@srowners.org www.sunriverowners.org GENERAL MANAGER Hugh Palcic hughp@srowners.org
of wildfire or other emergency. Although the fire started in the forest, due to its direction of travel a Level 1 evacuation was in place for several days for approximately 70 homes in the Fall River community off South Century Drive. For those looking to stay informed of an emergency should follow multiple sources including online emergency blogs, Facebook feeds and through contact with your local emergency services (see page 6 for a list of websites and services to subscribe to or follow). “Both Sunriver Police and Fire departments have Twitter and Facebook feeds. It’s the opportune time to get ‘connected’ to these valuable resources,” said Susan Berger, Sunriver Owners Association Communications Coordinator. “Even if they aren’t directly involved with an incident, if it peripherally affects Sunriver it’s very likely our fire or police will have posted some information or at least provide where to go.”
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drop off your purchases and continue to enjoy the event. In addition to the wineries, decadent and specialty chocolates, truffles, toffee and more can be sampled from Pegasus Chocolates, Lidia’s Chocolates and Homemade Toffee. Willamette Cheese Company will be sampling and selling their gourmet cheeses. Other specialty food vendors include Sunriver Brewing, Inspired Leaf Teas, The Curry Shack and American Monster Noodle. Let’s not forget about specialty wine-related retail vendors: Let’s Wine About It, Weaver’s Wine Creations and Embroidery Expressions. Enjoy live music and complimentary wine and cheese pairing classes throughout the weekend. On Friday, The
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Evacuation levels • Level 1: Means “BE READY“ for potential evacuation. Residents should be aware of the danger that exists in their area, monitor emergency services websites and local Pearls take the stage from 5 to 7 p.m. in the outdoor amphitheater. Headlining from Portland, their music can be described as a mix of countryrock, Americana, Dixieland jazz and Western swing. Their influences include The Eagles, Everly Brothers, George Jones and Slim Whitman. Saturday musical performances include Lance Kinnaird from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and O’Sister from 3:30 to 5:30. Simply put, the music from Lance Kinnaird and his Texas blues guitarist is Ray LaMontagne meets Stevie Small company… big company results!
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Preparation is the key During a major wildland fire, despite the best efforts of fire protection and law enforcement agencies, there still may not be enough equipment and manpower to go door-to-door advising you to evacuate; you should be ready at all times to make this decision yourself.
Jack Johns
ASST. GENERAL MANAGER Keith Kessaris keithk@srowners.org
PUBLIC WORKS 541.593.2483
Across the country, injuries and deaths are increasing during wildland fire evacuations. The following information on the three evacuation levels is great reference material to help residents act responsibly and safely in the event of a fire. Fire departments are responsible for determining when the need for an evacuation exists and the Deschutes County Sheriffs department and other law enforcement agencies are responsible for carrying out any evacuation order.
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media outlets for information. This is the time for preparation and precautionary movements of persons with special needs, mobile property and (under certain circumstances) pets and livestock. If conditions worsen, emergency services personnel may contact you via an emergency notification system. • Level 2: Means “BE SET” to evacuate. You must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice. This level indicates there is significant danger to your area, and residents should either voluntarily relocate to a shelter or with family/friends outside of the affected area or, if choosing to remain, to be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Residents MAY have time to gather necessary items, but doing so is at their own risk. This may be the only notice you receive. Emergency services cannot guarantee that they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Area media services will be asked to broadcast periodic updates. • Level 3: Means “GO” evacuate now. Leave immedi-
Learning to live with fire How can we be better prepared for wildfires while living in a fire prone environment? Why do we see more extreme fire behavior when wildfires ignite? Learn about living with and managing wildfires during a panel discussion at 6 p.m. Sept. 16 at the High Desert Museum. The panel will include wildland fire experts Alison Green, Project Wildfire program director and Dr. Chris Dunn, Oregon State University research associate. The High Desert Museum is about 10 minutes north of Sunriver off Highway 97. The cost to attend the presentation is $3 for museum members; $7 for nonmembers. Reservations are required via the museum website at www.highdesertmuseum. org/rsvp.
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Ray Vaughn while O’Sister is a girly music project that focuses on rich, country-influenced and folksy vocals. We all know wine and cheese are two of life’s great culinary pleasures so learn how to pair them perfectly with a wine and cheese pairing class, compliments of Bank of the Cascades and presented by Whole Foods Market. Classes will begin by introducing you to the wines of the world then finish with tingling your palette with the perfect wine and cheese pairings. Classes are Friday, 4-5
p.m. and Saturday 1-2 p.m. and 4-5 p.m. Seating is limited on first come availability. Sip, savor and make it a wine weekend with Uncorked, Sunriver Style. Admission is $15 and includes entry into the event for Friday and Saturday, logo glass, 1 sample token, live music and complimentary classes. $5 admission per day is also available for under 21 years old and non-wine drinking participants. Discounted lodging is available through Cascara Vacation Rentals (www.cascara vacations.com).
2017 Sunriver Resident Directory Update • New Sunriver resident? • Mailing address change? • New phone number? • New email address? • New family member? Send us your information or any changes for the 2017 directory* PLEASE INCLUDE: ✦ Owner names ✦ Sunriver property ✦ Mailing address ✦ Email address ✦ Landline or cell number
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Email new information or changes to susanb@srowners.org *Inclusion in the directory is voluntary and NOT automatic. Owners must submit or update their information to SROA.
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We want to hear from you! One of the keys to the success consider their Sunriver property of a community association like to be their primary residence. SROA is effective comAlmost half (44%) use munication with the their Sunriver property association’s members. exclusively as a vacation And that communihome (non-rental) and cation is most effecabout 38% of Sunriver tive when it goes both properties are both ways. Not only must vacation and rental the Board of Directors homes. With this diverand administration sity, we need to know communicate effec- Pat Hensley the needs and wants of tively to our members, all of the membership but it is also crucial that we hear in order to act in the best interest from you, the members of the of owners as a whole. association we serve. Owner input guides SROA Input from owners is impor- initiatives and projects. Input tant because SROA decision- from owners was invaluable, for making must be in the best example, in the development of interest of our membership as a the SHARC and SROA’s boat whole. Thus, owner input from launch facility. Likewise, owner all segments of our members is input will be essential in deciessential to assisting the SROA sions on future infrastructure and Board to make wise decisions. amenities projects. For example, SROA’s members include a num- owners will need to get involved ber of member/stakeholders such and share their thoughts as to as the Sunriver Resort Limited how SROA should approach the Partnership and the owners of future disposition of the North The Village at Sunriver. SROA’s Pool or how the intersection at members also include more Abbot and Beaver Drives should than 4,100 individual property be addressed. In the end, these owners who have their primary and many other future projects residences in more than three- should reflect our membership’s dozen states and about a dozen wishes and desires. foreign countries. SROA provides information It is also important to hear to our members through a wide from owners because of the variety of communications tools. diversity in owners’ use of their If one tool doesn’t work for you, Sunriver properties. According to perhaps there is another that data from the 2014 SROA Own- would serve your information ers’ Survey, about 17% of owners needs. The Sunriver Scene —
the official monthly publication of SROA — is mailed to each owner and is also available online. The association maintains four websites as well as the Sunriver Navigator mobile app for providing information to visitors as well as owners. SROA’s main website — www. sunriverowners.org — contains a wealth of information about SROA governance, together with news of interest to our members. For late-breaking news and notices of upcoming events, there’s nothing better than the “email blasts” sent out by SROA’s Communications Department. This communications tool is available only to members of the association. Currently, about half of SROA’s members have signed up to receive these eblasts. What has started out as a rather simple and novel approach towards our communications, our eblasts have evolved into one of SROA’s most effective communication tools. More simply, as technology changes, so does the way that individuals obtain information and news. I strongly encourage every SROA member to sign up for this terrific source of information. SROA has been working on increasing opportunities for owners to provide feedback to the Board and staff. Within the past year, we established a direct SROA board email address —
Sign up for SROA email blasts Email blasts are generated through the SROA website – www.sunriverowners.org. You must setup a login/password on the website and provide a valid email address to receive these messages. When you first sign up you’ll see your contact information page. Near the bottom there is a “How to Keep in Touch” section. Be sure to fill in the email field. If you already have a login/password for the SROA website you should already be receiving the emails and are not required to sign up again. Should your email change, you can update your contact information from your member homepage anytime you are logged in. Also, be sure to add messenger@associationvoice.com to your email contacts to help prevent SROA emails from landing in your junk folder. If you need assistance with the sign up process, email susanb@ srowners.org or call 541-585-2937.
sroaboard@srowners.org — for members to share their thoughts and concerns directly with the Board of Directors. In 2014, we conducted the most recent comprehensive survey of SROA’s owners. This survey is not only a rich source of demographic information about our members but also an important means of tailoring Sunriver’s future to the shape and feel of our ownership. The owners survey is a valuable source of feedback: almost 60% of Sunriver property owners completed the 2014 survey. Another popular way for owners to provide feedback to the Board and staff is by attending an open house. SROA has hosted open houses both in Sunriver and in the
Portland metropolitan area, offering owners an informal opportunity to chat with board members and staff. More than 200 members have attended open houses in Sunriver and over 250 owners attended each of the open houses in Lake Oswego in 2015 and 2016. Don’t forget that the monthly meetings of the Board of Directors (both the Friday work sessions and the regular meetings on the third Saturday of the month) are open to all members of the association. An owners forum at the beginning of each work session and board meeting provides owners an opportunity to share thoughts and concerns with the board. And the monthly board work sessions, held on Turn to Message, page 11
August SROA board meeting summary The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors meeting was held Saturday, Aug 20, 2016. Board members present: Pat Hensley, David Jendro, Bob Nelson, Mark Murray, Dwayne Foley, Jim Fister, Mike Gocke, Roger Smith. Absent: Richard Wharton. Staff present: Hugh Palcic, Susan Berger. Treasurer’s report Year-to-date as of July 31, 2016 (unaudited/estimated) • Operations Revenues .............................$6,616,092 • Expenses.................................................5,628,702 • Operations Surplus....................................532,389 Owners forum –Tom Pinckard feels the board shouldn’t speak on his behalf in national political issues, and doesn’t agree with the association sending a letter endorsing the MOSIER Act, nor did he like seeing the story on the front page of the Scene. Association operations Administration: All departments completed sixmonth end of year projection, and indicate a potential surplus at year’s end. Accounting: As of the end of July, more than 190 Sunriver properties have sold/transferred ownership. Communications: Migrated advertising accounts to a current version of Quickbooks. The Sunriver Navigator mobile app surpassed 22,000 downloads. Provided design support for SROA annual meeting and registration materials for CMIA conference SROA is hosting in 2017. Working with IT researching ways to simplify channel 3 programming. Community Development: Submittal/permit activPage 4
–Approved July 2016 financial statement (estimated/unaudited). –Approved certification of 2016 SROA Board election results. New members to the board are Jim Adams, Mike Gocke and Richard Wharton. –Approved Resolution 2016-004 Appointment of Jim Fister to Position 1 of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board. –Approved Resolution 2016-005 Appointment of Bob Nelson to Position 2 of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board. –Approved Resolution 2016-006 Appointment of Greg Keller to Position 3 of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board. –Approved Resolution 2016-007 Appointment of Mark Johnson to Position 4 of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board. –Approved removing former controller Jamie Kendellen as trustee of the SROA Profit Sharing Plan and authorize Joe Healty, SROA’s current controller to act as trustee for the plan. –Approved Resolution 2016-08 authorizing board members as designated signatories for association accounts. The meeting adjourned at 10:34 a.m. The next SROA board work session will take place at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16, followed by the regular board meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 in the SROA administration building, 57455 Abbot Drive, between circles 3 and 4, next to the Sunriver Fire Board actions Department. –Approved minutes of the July 15, 2016 board work Approved minutes of the meeting are posted, as session and July 16, 2016 regular board meeting as available, on the SROA website at www.sunrivercorrected. owners.org ity continues to be strong. Homes notified in the pain survey starting to come into compliance. Natural Resources: Ladder fuels reduction and tree thinning continues on commons. Issued noxious weed courtesy letters and notices of deficiency. Continuing to map and pull noxious weeds on commons. The War on Weeds pull netted 180+ bags of noxious weeds. IT: Upgraded selected computers to Windows 10. Researched various portable audio systems for augmenting SHARC’s system to be used at remote venues (tennis courts, events, North Pool, etc.). Worked with Natural Resources on noxious weed data collected on table and imported into a form letter for mailing. Setup and support for various SHARC events, including concert and SROA annual meeting. Public Works: Completed full round of ladder fuels pickup and returning to a regular monthly schedule. Received land use approval for the Fort Rock pavilion, still need building permits. Replacing broken sight posts and evaluating fall road projects. Recreation/SHARC: Event/rental space bookings continue to grow. Attendance for Turf Tunes is growing. New lifeguards trained and hired. Lifeguard training includes “Timmy Drops” in which a dummy is placed in the water without notice to the guards on duty. Staff is then timed on how quickly they respond to the floating “Timmy.” Filled Aqua Tech position. Opened 9-hole disc golf course at SHARC, and the course is already gaining popularity.
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SROA hires new controller
Joe Healy joins the Sunriver Owners Association as the association’s new controller. Healy replaces Jamie Kendellen, who left in May to pursue other job opportunities. Healy grew up in a small farm town in western New York near Lake Ontario where he graduated from State University of New York (SUNY) at Fredonia with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Healy is also a CHAE (Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive) and has a professional designation from UCLA in human resource management. He began his career as a staff accountant for the local newspaper in Hilton Head South Carolina then moved to Los Angeles in 1998 where he worked as an accountant for the Hugh O’Brian Youth Foundation and was promoted to controller. Looking to get into the hospitality industry he became the controller of MountainGate Country Club in 2004 and remained until joining the Bel-Air Country Club in 2007 until this July when he relocated to Bend. Healy enjoys a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, camping and golfing and is already in love with all that Central Oregon has to offer. Next time you stop by the SROA office, be sure to give Healy a warm welcome.
Pat Hensley, SROA board president, addresses the crowd.
Annual meeting held at SHARC Approximately 80 SROA members attended the 2016 Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Annual Meeting held at SHARC on Aug. 20. Aside from hearing about what SROA has been working on the past year and what the future holds, meeting highlights included honoring three SROA staff members with 20 years or more of service to the association. Staff honorees in-
cluded Public Works supervisor Perry Thatcher (22 years), executive assistant Becki Sylvester and human resources manager Leslie Knight (both 20 years). At the conclusion of the meeting SROA member volunteers were treated to an afternoon lunch social accompanied by a slide presentation as a thank you for their dedicated services to the association throughout the years.
Agenda topics of the meeting include the following: • Treasurer’s report • President’s report • General manager’s report • Infrastructure & Amenities Master Plan update
Members enjoy a lunch provided as a thank you to SROA’s volunteers.
• Member outreach update • Public policy update • Sunriver Service District update You can view/download the meeting presentation at www. sunriverowners.org Go to News & Notices and click on Annual Meeting.
SUNRIVER PATHWAY RULES
• Ride at safe speeds on surfaced paths & permitted roads • Non-motorized cycle & pedestrian use only • Pedestrians and those walking cycles have right-of-way on paths and at road crossings. People riding cycles MUST YIELD to vehicles at road crossings • Walk cycles through tunnels • Helmets are required for riders/passengers under age 16 • Headlights & red reflectors are required at dusk/dark • Ride or walk on right-hand side of pathway • Pass on the left after giving audible warning • Stop without obstructing other traffic • Pets must be secured in baskets or trailers; not alongside • Smoking and littering is prohibited on paths, roads and common areas
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Hugh Palcic introduces SROA years of service honorees Becki Sylvester, Perry Thatcher and Leslie Knight.
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Volunteers support noxious weed removal By Claire McClafferty During the months of July and August, the purple flowers of the spotted knapweed plant are visible along roadways and in landscapes throughout Deschutes County. If uncontrolled, these noxious weeds can quickly disrupt delicate native ecosystems, causing damage that can only be undone by sustained effort over decades. The noxious weed population in Sunriver is kept in check by dedicated volunteers who participate in the Sunriver Owners Association’s (SROA) annual War on Weeds (WOW) week, which began this year on July 29 and concluded Aug. 5 with a picnic in Mary McCallum Park. During WOW week, owners, visitors, representatives from the Sunriver Nature Center, fire and police departments, SROA staff and others — about 50 individuals in total — removed
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ately. Danger to your area is current or imminent, and you should evacuate immediately. If you choose to ignore this advisement, you must understand that emergency services may not be available to assist
you further. DO NOT delay leaving to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. This will be the last notice you receive. To download a copy of the Project Wildfire evacuation guide, visit www.projectwild fire.org/?page_id=29
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Claire McClafferty, SROA Natural Resources field specialist, tackles a bull thistle during War on Weeds week.
noxious weeds from traffic circles, along roadsides, and in common areas throughout Sunriver. “Our volunteers collected more than 180 bags, which were provided by our community partner SOLVE, filled with noxious weeds,” said Patti Gentiluomo, SROA director of Natural Resources. “It was a tremendous effort and Sunriver’s natural landscapes are healthier and more beautiful
as a result. We truly appreciate the volunteers who worked in common areas and the homeowners who pulled on their private properties to prevent noxious weeds from going to seed this year.” Contact SROA Natural Resources at 541-593-1522 or clairem@srowners.org if you have any questions about noxious weeds or wish to participate in the 2017 War on Weeds.
Find up-to-date information on area fires and other emergency incidents. It’s best to follow several contacts for the latest updates. Clip this out and affix it to your refrigerator or keep in your wallet for quick and easy reference. • Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Center Twitter Feed: https://twitter.com/centralorfire • Central Oregon Fire Information Blog: http:// centralorfireinfo.blogspot.com • Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency: 541-693-6911 • Sign up for Deschutes 911 Emergency Alerts: www. deschutes.org/911/page/sign-deschutes-emergencyalerts • Sunriver Police Department: Facebook and Twitter feeds • Sunriver Police email alerts: Call 541-593-1014 to be added to the list • Sunriver Fire Department: Facebook and Twitter feeds • Channel 3: SROA and Sunriver Fire/Police can post emergency notifications to BendBroadband cable channel 3 • TV/Radio: Tune to your local stations • Sunriver Navigator mobile app: Posts alerts
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Mt. Bachelor GM to talk at mens’ club luncheon After a summer hiatus, the Sunriver Men’s Club kicks off its monthly luncheons with John McLeod, president and general manager of Mt. Bachelor Inc., on Thursday, Sept. 29 at Crosswater Grille. All Sunriver area men and women are welcome to attend. The cost is $20 per person. With this year’s opening of the new high-speed lift and new terrain, it’s a great time to get an update from McLeod and
excited about the coming winter season. If you are interested in what the upcoming year will offer, bring your curiosity and your questions, and enjoy the speaker and the camaraderie of our first luncheon of the new “year.” Although McLeod (pronounced like McCloud) has been in his new position less than a year, he has a long history with Mt. Bachelor. He worked for Mt. Bachelor from
2005 to 2011 as director of business development. After a stint as CFO of Bend Research and director of operations at Hayden Homes, he returned to Mt. Bachelor Inc. in 2015. Previous to this, McLeod was educated and worked in Australia, the United Kingdom and Norway. He ran his own professional consultancy and eventually found his way to Central Oregon. For the luncheon, doors open
Virtual reality experience opens in the business park Have you ever wanted to hold a light saber from Star Wars? See a whale up close? Be the captain of a Federation Starship? Play fetch with a robotic dog? See distant lands first hand before you get there? Experience a “real” first person shooter? Be the hero? Virtual reality (VR) has tried to go mainstream and failed each time because the technology just wasn’t there, but the age of VR entertainment has finally arrived. In the past three months technology capabilities finally blasted past the technical requirements to sustain a believable VR immersion. Two releases, Oculus from Facebook and another from HTC with its Vive came out days apart in April of this year. Though both will ultimately be capable of room scale VR experiences — the Vive is the only unit that currently allows a user to stand and move about in their VR space. VR can’t be described — it must be experienced. SunriverVR opened in August in the Sunriver Business Park between Subway and Circle K. “We believe we are the first of
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its kind in Oregon and about one of three nationwide that opened in the first week of August,” said David Jameson, SunriverVR owner. SunriverVR offers two programs: game play and experiences. Game play puts you in the action, whether it’s participating in a game similar to Angry Birds, practice your archery skills or skeet shoot — all virtually, of course, but your mind really can’t tell the difference. “What turns out to be the most unplanned aspect of VR is its social aspect. It is a real multi-generational family experience,” said Jameson. “Some of the most popular games in
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September nights great for viewing By Bob Grossfeld, favorite galaxies are now availObservatory Manager able to us and viewable during Can you believe summer is the fall. One of my favorite over? This year has gone by targets, the Veil Nebula, will be so quickly. As we head into right overhead in September. September, we are looking This remnant of super novae forward to cool fall nights. It is a great object to look at. It is actually my favorite time of shows a great spider web of year in Sunriver. The weather gas within the pattern of stars. remains good, This object is the crowds are so big, that gone, and the we can only fall sky starts look at parts to appear. of it in our So, what telescopes. Be do we have sure to check planned this it out when PHOTO COUTRESY there is little fall? We will TRACY BENTON BROWN be open on or no moon, as Veil Nebula We d n e s d a y the moonlight and Saturday drowns out the from 8 to10 p.m. in September. view of this incredible nebula. September nights are usually We hope to continue to raise clear and are the best times for funds for the new expansion of locals and visitors to come view the observatory. The expansion the heavens without the crowds will allow more access to our of the summer, but remember solar program, and expand the to dress warmly. evening viewing experience. I Saturn will remain available hope you will consider helping right at the start of our program, us reach our goal, and be part and will be a great telescope ob- of something extremely special. We have plans for upgrades ject this month, but many fall constellations are starting to get and maintenance to the obserhigher in the sky. Many of our vatory, including some major
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maintenance to the telescopes, and updating equipment. The staff will also be working to update our programs and exhibits. We have a wide variety of programs coming as we wind down 2016. We are also planning satellite
programs at both Touchmark and Worthy Brewery in Bend later this year. Check out our schedule for all the upcoming programs on Facebook and on our website. I look forward to seeing you soon at the observatory.
Bird ‘mews’ under construction
There’s plenty of good “mews” at the Sunriver Nature Center as construction is well advanced on a new state-of-the-art birds of prey sanctuary. Called a “mews,” the name was a term originally used to identify the Royal Stables in London where the king’s hawks were caged for the sport of falconry. Today the word means a “home for birds.” Completion is scheduled for Sept. 15, and planning is underway for special programs to commemorate the occasion. Two large public viewing areas are key elements of the approximately 500 square foot structure. “For some time we’ve wanted to improve space for the birds in our care,” said Harry Hamilton, SNCO board president. “We’re delighted that funding is now in place to allow us to begin to upgrade our facilities. This is the first step in our plans for significant future expansion.” Additional mews will be added in the future, and all will border a newly designed botanical garden. General contractor for the project is Exact Construction, a La Turn to Mews, page 9 A Full Service Tree Co.
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By Lauren Christy, Sunriver Nature Center Naturalist If you enjoy a variety of vegetables and fruits on your table you should “bee” thankful. Bees provide farmers with the tools to propagate crops successfully, which mean a larger variety of fruits and veggies at a lower cost to those who purchase them. Bees facilitate the pollination of flowers, all flowers, including those that eventually turn into the products we eat. Without them, hand pollination must take place, or other methods that are equally tedious. In recent years, the decline in bee numbers has farmers and scientists worried. Farmers may suffer less crop output and scientists are concerned over the health of the environment, particularly with plant species that depend on insects as pollinators. The decline of bees, ecologically and agriculturally, results in a monoculture of plants. That is, without pollinators, only plants that depend on other means of pollination will survive. This leads to a small handful of plants that could soon dominate. Why are bees in decline? Let’s take a look. Bees are especially susceptible to pesticides, which are used to kill insect “pests” on crops. More pesticides mean fewer bees. By supporting a farmer that eliminates the use of or uses bee-friendly pesticides can make a huge impact on conserving these bees. Climate change has also had an impact. Due to climate change, some flowering plants are blooming out of sync with
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Ponderosa seedling sale Project Ponderosa is hosting its annual fall seedling sale Sept. 30 through Oct. 8 at the Sunriver Nature Center. Prices for established ponderosa seedlings in 2–4 gallon pots range from $8 to $30, depending upon size and stature. This is half of what nurseries charge, if you can find them. Fall is a great time to plant because the roots will be established and begin growing in the early spring. Detailed planting instructions with special tips to optimize success are included. Revenue from the sale will be used to buy more seedlings
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Pine firm with considerable experience building Habitat for Humanity homes. Project manager Steve Krebs has asked his crew to be especially careful while working among the botanical garden’s sensitive plants and trees. Plans for the mews were approved earlier in the year by the SNCO board, but work was delayed until a variety of permits were obtained from the SROA Design Review Committee and Deschutes County. Included in the process was the need to obtain approvals from the Federal Aviation Administration and the Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation. SNCO has been a vital component of the Sunriver community for more than 40 years and receives no funding from federal, state or local governments. Additional information is available at www.sunrivernature center.org
for Project Ponderosa, the local educational/environmental program, benefitting local schools as well as the Sunriver Nature Center. These hardy seedlings are from seeds of specially selected, local ponderosa pine. The seedlings were potted 1-3 years ago, and cared for by local students. The trees are acclimated to our environment… another bonus. Planting ponderosa not only can enhance your property value, it helps diversify and strengthen our valuable forest ecosystem, since ponderosa pines are fire resistant and drought tolerant once they get established. For more information, call 541-593-4394.
Transplanting wild seedlings
A clinic and field trip will be held in October (date TBA) to instruct you how to collect and transplant forest seedlings. Held at the Sunriver Nature Center, this half day class will show you how to successfully dig and where to go in the Deschutes National Forest to “adopt” local native plants for your yard... for free. Lee Stevenson, a specialist in native landscaping, will share where species can be found, as well as strategies and suggestions to optimize survival. Call the Sunriver Nature Center, 541-593-4394 to register.
Treasures from around the world A pair of globetrotting water pitchers recently arrived at Sunriver’s Second Tern Thrift Store, and it’s a mystery how they managed to get from Czechoslovakia to Spain to the USA and Oregon. “We got a surprise when we looked at the bottoms of these pitchers,” said Jan Tuckerman, longtime Tern volunteer. “First we made out the word Czechoslovakia, which indicates where the pitchers were made, and then we saw Spana stamped there as well. Apparently, they were shipped to a
retailer in Spain, and eventually found their way across the Atlantic to finally reach our store.” After turning to the Internet for research, it was discovered that Czech pottery falls into several categories including art deco, peasant art, amphora and majolica. The two ”mystery”
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their pollinators. Additionally, habitats for bees are also becoming smaller and smaller as urban areas reach outward. Combined these issues create a sinister environment for our bee friends. On a lighter side, there are many things you can do as a concerned environmentalist (or just as someone who enjoys eating) such as planting pollinator-supporting flowers, buying food from local and organic farms, letting the clover and dandelions flower in your lawn and filling birdbaths with water (be sure to put stones or other platforms in the water for easy and safe access). Don’t forget to share this information with friends and family who can also implement these actions. More environmental protectors equal more bees. It’s important to point out that many of these solutions are cost effective and easy. For the extreme bee enthusiast, check out master beekeeper programs where you live and even consider putting up a hive in your yard or agricultural
fields. Community gardens are also a great place for beehives. They provide educational opportunities plus an added benefit of helping your gardens grow and produce food. Please check with your homeowners association or neighborhood to make sure that beehives are allowed in your community (no matter where you live). There is exciting news at the Sunriver Nature Center regarding bee conservation. Kody Osborne, lead naturalist and Jennifer Curtis, nature center manager, will be going to school to become master beekeepers. Staff will utilize this knowledge, under the mentorship of local master beekeeper Cathy Platin, to manage an observation hive to be installed inside the nature center this fall. As always, staff is here to answer questions, provide resources and more. We encourage everyone to attend our Coffee with a Naturalist on Monday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the nature center. Free coffee and great conversation, donations are warmly welcomed. For more information on this program and others, call 541-593-4394.
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pitchers appear to be of the majolica design which often portrays colorful, hand painted images of plants and animals. These particular pitchers have intricate detailing suggesting foliage, as well as a puppy at play. Further research revealed Czechoslovakia is known worldwide for excellence in pottery, art glass and crystal. Many items are coveted by collectors, and the Czechoslovakian Collectors Association
hosts an annual national convention attracting hundreds of participants In 1993 Czechoslovakia peacefully split into two countries: the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Prior to that it endured a tumultuous history beginning with its creation as a nation in 1918. Nazi Germany
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Would you have the patience to count every puzzle piece in a jigsaw puzzle? Carol Malcom does. “Adults won’t be that upset if one piece of a 1000 piece puzzle is missing,” explains Malcom. “But kids are very disappointed if a piece of the blue sky just isn’t filled in.” Of course, children’s puzzles tend to have much fewer pieces. Born in Portland, Malcom attended Franklin High School, worked for the Portland branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco in wiring and checking processing, and then Intel as an inventory specialist in the product and testing department. She married Larry soon after high school and they raised two boys. Immediately following her last day at Intel in 2003, she and Larry moved to Central Oregon. Malcom has been the recreation director at Thousand Trails Campground for 13 years, which, incidentally, has been named as one of the “Coolest Campground for Families” nationwide, because of it recreational activities, which, not so coincidentally, Malcom spearheads. Living down the road, she would pass the Second Tern many times and soon thereafter became a volunteer specializing in children’s toys and games. She takes pride in sorting, cleaning, and putting together items for the many children that come into the Tern with their families. “We all enjoy having Carol here at the Tern,” said fellow volunteer Kathy Glading. “She is never grumpy or mad, has a beautiful smile and is a true people person.” Get to know Carol, Kathy and all the other wonderful volunteers at the Second Tern by becoming a volunteer yourself. Support the surrounding community by helping recycle high quality used goods, making items available at an affordable price and raise funds for the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. To volunteer, contact Kirsten Force, Second Tern volunteer coordinator, at volunteer@secondtern.com or 541-719-8376. The Second Tern, 17377 Spring River Road, is open Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Your donations are welcome, both of goods and time.
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Sunriver library book sale The annual Friends of the Sunriver Library book sale takes place Friday and Saturday of Labor Day weekend. Sale hours will be 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 2 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 3. After 3 p.m. on Saturday, you can purchase an entire box of books for $5. The Sunriver Area Public Library is in the Sunriver Business Park at 56855 Venture Lane. For more information, call 541-312-1080.
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Starting Oct. 15, Mary McCallum Park will be closed while crews perform ladder fuels reduction (LFR) throughout the park. The work will continue through November. Crews will be performing brush cleanup, tree thinning and removal. For more information, contact SROA Natural Resources at 541-593-1522.
the Friday before the regular monthly board meeting, provide owners with an opportunity to hear the board discussing issues being considered by the Board. SROA has a number of initiatives on the planning board for additional owner outreach. These include: • listening sessions both in Sunriver and along the I-5 corridor • webinar listening sessions for our ownership living outside of the region • improvements to the main SROA website to make it easier for owners to use and provide
feedback • mini-surveys on current event topics for more focused and immediate feedback from owners • educational materials (such as SROA’s Annual Report) and videos for owners to learn more about our association. In my President’s Message at the 2016 Annual Meeting, I highlighted some of the changes the Board made in the past year to improve owners’ access to and enjoyment of our amenities. Every one of those changes came in response to suggestions from our members. Owner comments matter and the Board and staff are listening. So let us hear from you.
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This world is but a canvas to our imagination Entering the Artists’ Gallery in Sunriver transports visitors into the imagination of each artist represented at the gallery. This month the gallery is featuring work of some really special artists. The gallery is open daily, but a really great time to visit and meet the artists is the regularly scheduled Second Saturday celebration Saturday, Sept. 10, 4-7 p.m. Share beverages, food and discussions about artistic imagination. Watercolor artist Deni Porter clearly demonstrates a very colorful imagination. Regardless
of the subject, each of her pieces captures the excitement and energy of color. “I could paint with muted colors, but where is the fun in that?” she said. And fun is certainly a good way to describe the artist’s work. Animals are the subjects of many pieces, as well as local Central Oregon landmarks. “Sunriver is such a happy place that it is perfect for my work,” said Porter. The artist captures that special brand of happiness when painting the sunshine and bicycles that dot the local landscape. Vacationers are
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“VR experiences” let you walk on the bottom of the ocean in the middle of a jelly fish migration, have an up close encounter with a whale, help Han Solo repair the Millennium Falcon, defend your castle, play fetch with a robot dog, visit far away lands, admire sweeping vistas, stand in the middle of the solar system — the list is almost endless and growing every day. You have the ability to move yourself around through space that is a completely different space than the one you’re actually in... and it looks just like you are there, in real time. So whether it’s for some family fun, girl’s night out, vacation activity, a date, family reunion, birthday party or company get together — the next generation of entertainment has arrived. For a limited time SunriverVR.com is offering the chance to try out the full room scale VR experience for free. Visit www.SunriverVR.com to make a reservation. Our world just changed. Again. Come take a look.
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visitors with her palette of glaze colors. Much of her useful pottery is glazed with Miyauchi’s signature cool blues and greens. The artist provides a range of items from coffee cups to serving platters. All pieces are dishwasher, microwave and oven safe. Miyauchi is equally comfortable producing her imaginative raku art vessels. Unlike her more practical items, these art pieces are for display and admiration. The process of making these pieces is almost as interesting as the finished product. Painter Marjorie Cossairt uses her imagination to create special painting techniques that beautifully capture the flora and fauna of Central Oregon. One of this featured artists recent pieces, “Wild Irises,” is a perfect example. Cossairt utilizes a very wet and loose painting approach. She sprinkles water and salt to create representations of blossoms and foliage. After those portions of the painting dry, the artist uses a dry brush technique to add
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Thursday Sunriver Yoga Club 8:45 a.m. All levels welcome Crescent room, SHARC. $5 sugg. donation. 541-585-5000 Sunriver Pickleball Club 7:30-10:30 a.m. Fort Rock Park through September. Info: 541-593-2171 Duplicate Bridge 6 p.m., First, second, fourth & fifth Thursday, Crescent room at SHARC. Info: 541-556-6408
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Sunriver chamber to hold annual business meeting The Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce will be holding their annual business meeting on Thursday Sept. 22 at SHARC. “The mission of the Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote and enhance the economic vitality of the Sunriver area. For the Sunriver area, economic vitality is not just promoting tourists to businesses, but includes the economic health of the entire community as well as the residents who live here on a full or part time basis,” said Kent Elliott, chamber executive director. Some of the community issues that the chamber will be discussing are finding an alternative to public river access at Harper Bridge, making the Sunriver Business Park more pedestrian and bike friendly and the operation of the community potlucks. Member services to be discussed include the publication of the chamber’s Sunriver Magazine, weekly e-news services and a presentation of the chamber’s new website. In addition, in July the chamber met with the Deschutes County Commissioners and provided them with a request for funding. The chamber will share the presentation to the county and the response from the commissioners. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. with the meeting starting at 8 a.m. The meeting is open to all chamber members as well as to anyone interested in the chamber’s activities. The meeting is free and a continental breakfast will be served.
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Fly Tying Corner: The humpy By Phil Fischer This month’s pattern features an old classic, the humpy. It is a pattern developed by Jack Horner, and was originally called the Horner deer hair. Later it was renamed the goofus bug, and even later still, became the humpy. Over time is has become a very versatile pattern for fishing a wide variety of situations. Whatever you call it, this pattern catches fish! It is not designed to imitate any specific insect. But what makes it unique, and effective is that it imitates many different types of insects on the water, from caddisflies to stoneflies and even terrestrials. It can be tied in many colors. In yellow, it might represent a hopper, in cinnamon the trout might confuse this fly for a caddis, and tied in hot orange, as I have demonstrated in the example pattern, it might be a salmon fly or October caddis. It floats high on the water and can be fished right in the middle of heavy river current. But it also fishes well on lakes when skated to resemble a traveling sedge. I tie this pattern in a nontraditional style. In the original, the pattern is tied by folding the hump, or deer hair over the abdomen of the fly back and forth eventually winding up with the tips facing forward to become the wing. I create the hump on this fly using the deer hair tied in for the tail. This style makes getting correct proportions much easier, and I think it is an overall easier way to tie the pattern that the original. Experiment with different sizes and color variations for this pattern. I will tie this pattern as large as a size 8 hook to imitate stoneflies and October caddis and will tie it down to a size 18 for small caddis. Colors Turn to Humpy, page 15
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I use routinely include: red, yellow, hot orange, olive, black, cinnamon and brown. I also vary the hackle from brown to dun, to ginger and grizzly. Come up with your own color variations and give this a try on your favorite Central Oregon stream or lake.
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No injuries after small plane flips at Sunriver Airport By Susan Berger, Scene Staff No one was injured after a small plane crashed during a landing attempt at the Sunriver Airport around 2:20 p.m. on Aug. 5, closing the airport for about an hour. Christopher Cole, 45, of Bothell, Washington, was uninjured and managed to extricate himself from the aircraft before Sunriver fire and police personnel arrived. Cole was checked out by Sunriver paramedics, but did not require medical attention.
It is believed a crosswind forced the aircraft to veer off the eastside of the runway and into the soft shoulder dirt, causing it to nose into the dirt and flipping the plane onto its roof. The plane is a fixed-wing 1947 Stinson, a model known to pilots as a “tail dragger.” There was no damage to the runway or fuel leaks from the aircraft. The National Transportation Safety Board was contacted and will continue the investigation.
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Resort’s exhibit series presents ‘Fall in the High Desert’ By Billye Turner The Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery continues the quarterly art exhibitions series with the fall quarter art exhibition opening Sept. 6. The exhibit features JM Brodrick, Joanne Donaca, Mary Rollins and Gary Vincent through Nov. 12. “Fall in the High Desert” artists include JM Brodrick, a romantic painter, who utilizes the landscape as background or subject in her skillful acrylic paintings. Featuring subdued natural light in the colorful and expressionistic background imagery and realistic imagery such as horses or nature in the foreground, she creates an idealized environment of peaceful solitude. The artist received numerous awards including “Outstand-
ing Acrylic” in the 2016 Bold Brush Painting Contest and Southwest Art magazine’s selection as “Artist to Watch” in 2015. Brian Sherwin, art critic for FineArtViews.com, noted, “I love the way she utilizes a mix of expressionism and realism — visually striking work.” Brodrick’s work appears in collections including Atlantic Richfield, the Russian Federation Embassy in Washington, D.C. and the Global National Health Hospital in Tokyo. Gary Vincent’s expressionistic acrylic paintings reveal his admiration of nature and its brilliant color. In “Autumn Joy,” his chosen subject of aspens begins to emerge from a strong and formless cerulean blue sky grounded by a muted coral background. The sparse, bold yellow and orange
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Joanne Donaca with oil paintings of colorful fall cottonwoods along riverbanks and Mary Rollins’s brightly colored, realistic watercolor scenes of rivers and streams.
Billye Turner, art consultant, organizes the art exhibits for Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery. Contact Turner at billyeturner@bendnet.com or 503-780-2828.
Construction: Crater Lake closes parking lot access The Cleetwood parking lot at Crater Lake is closed during a major construction project that includes expanding the parking lot by more than 70 percent, installing two permanent vault toilets, and improving trailhead access. Through Sept. 5, the only way to access the lake for boat tours, hiking, swimming, or fishing will be to take a paid shuttle from Rim Village.
Shuttles will be available to boat tour passengers and to a limited number of independent hikers. The Cleetwood Cove Trail is the only trail that leads to the shore of Crater Lake. After Sept. 5, shuttle services will end and the trail will close to the public for the remainder of the 2016 season while crews work on the parking lot and trailhead, and make critical
repairs to the Cleetwood Cove Trail. The newly expanded parking lot and the trail will reopen in the summer of 2017. “It is difficult to close roads and facilities or limit access during our peak summer season, but due to the snow and temperatures that make construction impossible in the fall, Turn to Access, page 17
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www.sunriverwomensclub.com September is here with the best of summer’s weather, the return of peaceful quiet and an opportunity to sit back and to take a breath. Autumn is also a time of harvest and of gathering together. For the Sunriver Women’s Club (SRWC) life starts all over again. Tuesday, Sept. 20 is our annual welcome back social from 2-4 p.m. at SHARC. This event celebrates our members, activities, and opportunities; it begins our annual membership drive for 2016-17. It is an old-fashioned “easy as pie social” open to all women in the greater Sunriver area. Tables will be set up to highlight and introduce the SRWC’s various committees and activities and serve an appropriate pie for each. Renew friendships and make new ones while sampling pie and sipping refreshments. Come get your “piece of the pie.” –Stephanie Nelson and Corinne Andrews, co-presidents
Lunch with friends Sept. 12: Bring your lunch and beverage and join other club members at the Crescent Room at SHARC from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Contact: Valerie Wood or Barbara Wymetalek. Loose Cannons Labor Day weekend: Dixieland Party Band and Friends at the La Pine Moose Lodge, 52510 Drafter Drive. Dancing, food and free admission Friday 1-10 p.m., Saturday 12-10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday 1-4 p.m. Sept. 4: Paulina Lake Lodge, barbecue and a live band, begins around 11 a.m. Sept. 30, Oct. 1-2: The Sunriver Stars hosts their first performance of the season. See SRWC newsletter for details. Dinner Club SRWC members, spouses or guests are invited to an organizational get together Sunday, Sept. 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Sunriver home of Debbie
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Hearty Soles hiking Hikes meet at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Bring water, sunscreen, hiking poles, soap for Care and Share, snack or lunch and $5 for your driver. Sept. 16: Sunset/full moon hike on Lava Butte. Join us on a 4 mile hike up Lava Butte to watch the sunset and the full harvest moon rise. There is 500 feet of elevation gain. Open to all. Meet at 6 p.m. Bring a headlamp or flashlight and something to drink. Contact: Ginny Adams or Carolyn Spaniol. Sept. 28: Three Sisters Mirror Lake/Lancelot Lake, between Devils and Elk Lake, approximately 8 mile moderate hike with spectacular scenery. Bring a sack lunch. Meet at 9 a.m. Contact: Marty Fobes or Carolyn Spaniol. Oct. 4: Dry River Gorge. Easy/moderate 2 miles one way in an extinct waterway that emptied the Ice Age Lake Millican. Meet at 9 a.m. Lunch at Worthy Brewing. Contact: Bonnie Campbell. Dance lessons Get ready for the SRWC winter gala with dance lessons from Ginny and Jim Adams. Lessons are Wednesday, Sept. 14 through Nov. 16 at SHARC, for a donation of $50 per couple. Contact: Ginny Adams.
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Sunriver wildlife: Save a deer – be a honker By Susan Berger, Scene Staff Sunriver shares its roads and pathways with a plethora of wildlife, from deer and coyotes to squirrels and porcupine. But sharing the road with these critters also means they often get hit by cars — resulting in serious injury or death. SROA’s Public Works Department picks up several dozen dead deer, squirrels and various other critters off Sunriver’s 65-plus miles of roads annually. Sunriver’s deer have become so accustomed to vehicles they’ll walk right in front of one without even batting an eye. Over the years I’ve had several close calls while driving to the SROA office. There’s nothing like a close call to get your adrenaline going (and you won’t need that cup of coffee to start the day). We all love our wildlife, but
a deer that has become numb to the dangers of a vehicle puts themself and the driver in danger. Imagine how bad you’d feel if you hit one, and all the time and energy needed to fix the damage to your vehicle. This is one vacation memory you don’t want. I love seeing our deer up close and personal, but when I’m in my car I’ve become a honker. When a deer saunters into the road in front of me I have no problem laying on the horn. Yeah, I’ve gotten shouted at for being “mean” or shot a nasty look, but in reality I may be saving that animal’s life. It is especially important that the fawns learn to be afraid of cars. The Oregon Department of Transportation has created a handout that highlights seven things to be aware of or do when driving in wildlife areas.
1. Watch for the rest of the gang: Deer are pack animals, and rarely travel alone. If a deer crosses in front of you, chances are there are more nearby. Slow down and keep an eye out for more deer darting across the road. 2. Slow down and stay alert: Timing is everything. Deer are most active at dusk and dawn; periods when your vision is most compromised. To add to their terrible timing, deer are on the move during mating season (October to January) when you’re more likely to travel after the sun sets. Be watchful, especially after dark. 3. Wear your seat belt: It may not prevent a collision, but if the inevitable happens a seat belt can reduce injuries. This is especially true if you Turn to Deer, page 21
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ter had been stationed at the Sunriver Airport since early August, and was readily available at the time the fire started. The brightly-colored yellow, orange and brown CH46E ex-military helicopter is from Sky Aviation in Worland, Wyoming. Equipped with a 900-gallon bucket on a long line, the helicopter dipped into the river near SkyPark to fill up and then dropped water on the fire. The helicopter also fought the Paulina Fire near La Pine on Aug. 2. As a public safety precaution, Sunriver Police and Citizens Patrol periodically closed the Deschutes River to recreational floaters between Harper Bridge and the Sunriver Marina/ SROA boat launch over several days. A section of pathway was also closed due to helicopter activity. More than 250 ground personnel engaged in firefighting efforts, which included support from the Sunriver Fire and Police departments, Deschutes County Sheriff ’s Office, Oregon Department of Forestry, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and other agencies. By Aug. 23, the fire was at 243 acres and 100 percent
contained. Some road closures Deer in and around the fire’s location remained in effect at presstime. continued from page 20 Several main roads, including lose control and collide with Roads 40 and 45, reopened on something bigger, and more Aug. 22. stationary, than a deer. Area residents can expect to 4. Take a moment to reflect: periodically see smoke over the First, look for the road signs. next few weeks as remaining The yellow signs with the deer fuels within the fire’s perimeter on it are placed in high-traffic continue to burn. areas for deer. You may also The cause of the fire remains spot a deer because their eyes under investigation. will brightly reflect a car’s A Red Flag Warning was headlights, making them easier ������ ��������������������������������������������� issued for Central Oregon at to spot. ������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������� �������� the end of August due to low ���������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������ 5. Stay the course: If you�������� see humidity and��������������������������������� potential for high a deer, brake firmly and calmly, ������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������� �������� ������������������������������������������������ ��������������������������������� �������� winds. Continued hot and dry and stay in your lane. Swerving ����������������� ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ �������� weather increases the potential could make����������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������� �������� you lose control ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� �������� for a fire start��������������������� to spread quickly. of your vehicle and turn a �������� bad ��������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������������� �������� Fire officials are asking ev- situation much worse.������������ Not to ������������������������������������ ����������������������������������������������������� �������� eryone to use caution when mention, deer are unpredict���������������� ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� �������� ������������������������������ �������� recreating in����������������������������������������������� the woods and able, and�������������������������������������������� you could swerve�������� di������������������������������������������ ��������������������������������������������������������������� �������� rangelands ���������������������������������� by making sure rectly into their changed path. �������� campfires are���������������������� out when some-������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 6. Honk!: ����������������������������������� Some experts �������� rec����������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������������������� �������� one isn’t there to watch them, ommend that one long blast ������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� �������� properly disposing of cigarettes, �������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� of the horn will scare deer �������� out ������������������������������������������ ��������������������������������� �������� and avoid parking over vegetaof the road. Do not rely on ��������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������ �������� tion. hood whistles���������������������������������� or other devices
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Indoor Open Swim & Outdoor Adult Hot Tub Sept. 1-5, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sept. 6-30, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday; 10 a.m.5:30 p.m. Sunday
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Swim Lessons Sept. 12-28: Six, 30 minute classes Monday & Wednesday Level 1: 3:45-4:15 p.m. Level 2: 4:30-5 p.m. Level 3 & 4: 5:15-5:45 p.m.
SROA members w/ current ID $40, general public $45 Adult River Time Level 1A: Ages 2-5 yrs. This is an This is a time exclusively for adults to enjoy the lazy river. The river will introductory level class concentrating on water comfort, supported be closed to everyone under 18 years old. Water slides will remain floating, bobbing with bubbles and flutter kicks. open to all guests 48” and taller during this time. This program Level 1B: Ages 6-12 yrs. This is is subject to change based on an introductory level class, for demand. older students who have not had Sept. 1-18, Sept. 24-25 1-1:30 p.m. lessons, but want to learn to swim. Students will be concentrating on water comfort, supported floating, Adult & Tot River Time bobbing with bubbles and flutter A special time for adults with young kicks. children to enjoy the river together. This time will be limited to children Level 2A: Ages 2-5 yrs. Participants will progress from floating to under six years old or under 48 inches tall. Parent or guardian over forward motion in the water. Both 18 must accompany all children in front and back arm strokes will be introduced and breath control will the lazy. Water slides will remain progress to side breathing. open to all guests 48” and taller Level 2B: Ages 6-12 yrs. This class during this time. This program is a progression from floating to is subject to change based on forward motion in the water. Both demand. front and back arm strokes will be Sept. 1-18, 1:30-2 p.m.; Sept. 24introduced and breath control will 25. 1:30-2 p.m. progress to side breathing. Level 3: Rhythmic breath control is Splashy Hour required for this level. Participants Sept. 1-5 4:30-8:30 p.m. $13 per concentrate on elementary back person. A great value rate that is
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Summer tennis winding down By Jake Davis, Sunriver Tennis September means we are in the final days of our tennis program. This has been another great season and I can’t thank everyone enough for all the support we have received over the years. We’ve still got a couple of weeks left, and I hope to see both familiar and new players at our
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remaining sessions. Starting Sept. 5, we will have a new clinic schedule. The adult clinics will remain at the same time but our Big Shots and Lil’ Shots will be 3:30-4:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Teen Tennis will be 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, and Academy Coaching will be from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. If our clinic times do not work with your family’s schedule, you can reserve one of our pros for a time that works best for you. Our staff is available daily for private and group lessons. Our last clinic of the season, Saturday Morning Smash, will be Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Meadows Village Courts. On behalf of myself and the tennis staff, I want to thank the SROA, their staff and all of our tennis participants for another great summer. For a complete listing of our tennis offerings, please visit us at sunrivertennis.com or email me directly at sunriver tennis@gmail.com. To reserve a court for social play, contact the tennis hut at 541-593-5707. September Tennis Hut hours Sept. 5: 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Sept. 6-7: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sept. 8: 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Sept. 9-10: 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Sept. 11: 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sept. 12-18: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sept. 24-25: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sunriver library events • Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Family Fun: Songs, stories, crafts and fun to build early learning skills for ages 0-5 with their care provider. • Friday, Sept. 2, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 3, 10 a.m.–5.p.m.: Friends of the Sunriver Library Labor Day book sale. • Saturday, Sept. 17, 3 p.m. LEGO Block Party: Read! Build! Play! Join other builders and a gazillion LEGOs. • Thursday, Sept. 22, 12 p.m. Chop Suey for All: Lecture about Chinese cooks in Oregon in the late 1800s. • Tuesday, Sept. 27, 10:30 a.m. Music, Movement & Stories: Movement and stories to develop skills. 3-5 years. • Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2 p.m. Sunriver Friends of the Library board meeting: Open to the public.
Rebound Physical Therapy has expanded their clinic to a new location in the Sunriver Business Park across from the Sunriver Area Public Library. The new location will offer patients increased space and additional privacy for treatment. “Response in the community has been great and we need to grow to accommodate demand for our services,” said Eric Walberg, PT and clinic manager. Rebound will continue to offer some physical therapy services at SHARC on a limited basis. This will primarily be for aquatic therapy and, on occa-
sion, if work is needed with an SROA member / patient in the fitness center. Rebound will continue to offer personal training services with Austin Roberts at SHARC, and there is a plan to add massage therapy services at the SHARC office later in September. Rebound will host an open house Sept 22, 5-7 p.m. at their new location at 56870 Venture Lane, Suite 103 in the Sunriver Business Park. Rebound will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday or by appointment. For more information, call 541-585-3148.
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versity (OHSU) in Portland, and Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine North West (COMP-NW), a new medical school which opened in Lebanon, Ore., a few years ago. The number of medical students seeking rotations in Central Oregon will continue to rise, as new medical schools like the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine break ground early next year. Medical students already compete with nurse practitioner and physician assistant students for preceptors and training slots, increasing the difficulty of landing a spot at a coveted location such as Central Oregon. St. Charles serves as the coordinating office for preceptors in Central Oregon. In fact, many of the participating preceptors
helping to recruit these young professionals back to the region to meet the growing demand for physicians. “Participating in this program benefits all of Central Oregon,” Madhani-Lovely said. “It is imperative for the health of our community. We all need to pay it forward.” The number of medical students completing clinical rotations at St. Charles Health System’s hospitals has steadily risen over the past 10 years, growing from fewer than 20 in 2004 to 125 in 2015. The majority of medical students come from Oregon Health & Science Uni-
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Time to enjoy a murder mystery Tired of all the endless political news on TV and social media? Here’s a great way to escape for an evening, and support the La Pine Community Kitchen, too. Don your cowboy boots and best Western garb and attend an evening of fun and food at Thousand Trails Oct. 6 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. South Deschutes County history is rich with intrigue, and a La Pine author has written a murder mystery based on actual events for you to solve. While gathering information as to
“who dunnit,” you will enjoy samples of local cuisine provided by La Pine and Sunriver restaurants. This event, hopefully to become an annual one, is called the Newberry Nibble. Tickets are $15 per person, and there will be a no-host bar. Donations for the La Pine Community Kitchen will cheerfully be accepted as well. For reservations, call the kitchen’s executive director and Sunriver Rotarian Kim at 541536-1312.
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tors. If you are interested in teaching medical students, St. Charles invites you attend a wine-and-cheese recruiting reception on Monday, Sept. 12, from 5 to 7 p.m., at its Bend location at 2500 NE Neff Road in Bend. To RSVP or to request more information, please contact Sheila Jordan, St. Charles’ clerkship program manager, at 541-706-6780 or ssjordan@ stcharleshealthcare.org. Madhani-Lovely, medical director, can be reached at fklovely@ stcharleshealthcare.org.
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student lecture series, which takes place on Wednesday and Friday. Volunteer preceptors may earn a clinical professorship and unlimited access to the medical libraries at either OHSU, COMP-NW or both, depending upon the amount of time a doctor dedicates to teaching. Lecture material, including PowerPoint presentations, will be provided by St. Charles for the convenience of the precep-
Upper Deschutes River Coalition to celebrate 12th anniversary The Upper Deschutes River Coalition (UDRC) will be celebrating its 12th anniversary at the Thousand Trails Conference Center on Saturday, Sept. 17. The UDRC, who mission is “to protect Upper Deschutes River communities by restoring and sustaining healthy fire-resistant forests, pure and abundant river flows and wildlife habitat,” represents more than 69,000 acres that comprise the numerous communities in south Deschutes County. Residents and coalition partners are invited to socialize and learn about UDRC’s present and future projects to improve the environment in south Deschutes County. Several guest speakers will be on hand to update the audience on federal forest practices and
water flow issues while the key planning team members will provide an overview of the UDRC’s future private lot ladder fuel reduction efforts. In addition, the recipients of the Jake Keller 2016 Volunteer and Partner of the Year awards will be announced. URDC partners will also be on hand with information tables for
residents and to provide assistance to the 25 plus neighboring UDRC communities. Doors will open at 11 a.m. with delicious catered buffet lunch to be served at noon. The cost is $10 per person and includes five raffle tickets to be used to win items of your choice. Additional raffle tickets will be available for purchase. To attend, please RSVP to Carl Jansen at carj@searchna. com or Bill Filsinger at bfilsing er53@gamil.com. Businesses and residents can also participate by donating items for the fundraiser. If you would like to help sponsor the event or donate auction items please contact John Moore at jjemoore@msn.com or Jim Larsen at jimglarsen@icloud.com
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Sunriver Service District August meeting summary public safety The Sunriver Service District Managing Board held its regular meeting on Aug. 18, 2016. Board members present: Mark Murray, Jim Wilson, Mike Gocke, and Ron Angell. Absent: Greg Keller SSD staff present: Debbie Baker, Andrea Bendetto, Marc Mills, Art Hatch, and Evan Kennedy.
July 14, 2016 SSD regular meeting. –Deferred approving the July 2016 financial statement (estimated/unaudited) until next board meeting due to clerical error. –Approved SROA monthly invoice in the amount of $15,726.93. –Approved invoice for unemployment benefits in the amount of $13,676.19. –Accepted the SSD email policy –Approved appointment of Jim Wilson and Debbie Baker to the Labor Negotiating team for formal fire negotiations. Other appointments deferred until new board members arrive in September. –Approved amendments to the SSD employee handbook. –Approved Resolution 2016-010 for appointment of Lloyd Swenson as Civil Service Commissioner.
Board discussion: –The board thanked outgoing directors Ron Angell and Mark Murray for their service to the district. Chief Mills presented both with a Sunriver Police Department challenge coin. –The next Emergency Operations Plan meeting will take place Sept. 7. Both SROA Public input: and Resort personnel will -None. attend. Financial report: –Heard an update on perAs of June, 2016: formance measures for fire Resources………. 7,472,269 and police. Both chiefs approved and accepted their Police: goals moving forward for their Wages & Benefits.. 1,431,915 respective departments. Materials &Services...178,374 –A work session will be Bike Patrol..................83,430 set to train new SSD board Fire: members. Wages & Benefits...1,976,013 –Working on a thank you Materials &Services..341,933 response to the county for Non-departmental......26,545 $200,000 in transient room Board actions: tax monies. The SSD will be –Approved minutes of the sending a project proposal and estimated cost for the officer has required assistance. fire-training tower, which the With eight additional Bike money is earmarked for. Q. Sunriver bike patrol bi- Patrol officers on the radio cycles are now equipped with starting in June, we knew we Chief reports: iPads. How are those needed to figure a way Fire: –In July, there were 88 iPads being utilized? to keep some of our A. Many of you radio traffic to a min- calls for the Sunriver Fire know that all of our imum (Sunriver’s Bike public safety perPatrol are very active sonnel, including between Memorial both police and fire, Day and Labor Day). are dispatched out With increased acof the Deschutes tivity and traffic on the County 911 Center Chief Marc Mills main radio channel, in Bend. the dispatch center As part of their continuing and I looked to technology effort to enhance and stream- for help. Our bicycle officers line dispatch services, the are dispatched, and can even Sunriver Police Department self-dispatch themselves, to joined the Deschutes County calls via a bicycle mounted Sheriff ’s Office main dispatch iPad mini. channel. The iPad mini provides inAlthough this added to the formation directly to dispatch radio traffic on one channel, it on the patrol officer’s activity, has helped both departments, and helps keep the main radio as well as 911 Dispatch, when channel clear for priority trafit comes to looking for sus- fic. Our officers can also take pects, officer safety issues and care of their regular patrol duall-around law enforcement ties with this new technology. services. As a benefit the iPad also has Our officers can easily hear GPS capabilities, which enwhat the sheriff ’s office is do- ables dispatch to see where each ing, or dispatched to, and the officer is located in Sunriver, sheriff’s deputies can hear what increasing response times bewe are doing. Before this, one cause dispatch knows exactly dispatcher had three different where they are. police agencies, on two differYou may witness bicycle ent channels, in three separate officers using the iPad as they areas of the county. Now, ride by, or when responding to sheriff deputies, Black Butte, a call. The iPad allows officers and Sunriver officers are on to take down names and other the same dispatch channel. We information during a call. We all believe this provides better have noticed how effective they law enforcement response by are, and have been looking into all agencies we serve. This has the possibility of enhancing helped in situations when a other police services as well in deputy, Black Butte or Sunriver the near future.
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Department, which included 57 EMS calls, 2 hazardous conditions, 3 medical assists, 5 fire and 10 public service assistance calls. –Crews participated in War on Weeds. –Hosted a tour for summer camp kids. –Auctioned off a firefighter work group at the Sunriver Music Festival’s annual Festival Faire dinner and brought in around $750. –Helped install smoke alarms for residents. –Responded to the Sheridan Fire west of Sunriver. –New Engine 221 is now in service. –Held water rescue training with Sunriver Police. –Crews helped a damsel in distress at Sage Springs. She had a flat tire. Police: –In July, the Sunriver Police Department received 1,576 calls for service, 72 of which were emergencies. Offices investigated 111 cases, 42 suspicious persons or prowlers, 49 lost/found properties, made 337 traffic stops, provided 375 community-policing
responses, there were 348 violations of SROA Rules & Regulations and 3,337 pathway violations. –Mark Ereth was sworn in as a new office and started Aug. 1. –The department is losing many of its Bike Patrol officers as they head back to school. Six will remain through the end of the year. –The department auctioned off two firing range training sessions for the music festival’s Festival Faire dinner and auction, bringing in almost $2,000. –Chief Mills reported the Turn to Summary, page 32
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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
7/1 - Officer dispatched to a report of a loud party on Red Wind Lane. Numerous cars were parked on the side of the road and loud music was coming from the home. We talked to a female who told us she is an intern from Serbia. She was advised to keep the noise down. Officer then stood outside the home and observed that the noise continued so he knocked on the door again and spoke to a resident at the house. The lodge was also called about contact information for the party responsible for the interns. 7/1 - Report that an animal had possibly been buried in a yard. The area appeared to look like a child was playing in the dirt with a hoe. RP also reported damage to four pathway lights along his driveway. 7/1 - Officers dispatched to Sunriver Brewhouse for an unwanted subject. A black adult male had been cut off and was threatening employees. We contacted the male who was extremely agitated and belligerent, loud and vulgar and refusing to leave. He refused to provide identification, stating only that his name was “Mr. Black Man.” He was finally convinced to leave and warned that if he returned, he would be arrested. 7/2 - MVA at business in the village. A bread truck had been left in gear, causing it to roll into a parked car. There was minor damage to both vehicles. The bread was OK. 7/2 - Report of subjects prowling around inside a supposedly vacant home on Hart Mtn. A member of the Citizens Patrol occupied the home. 7/3 - RP on Irish Mtn. reported that someone at a neighboring residence was preparing to camp in a trailer in the driveway. The subject was contacted and advised us that he had just returned from a camping trip, was cleaning out the trailer, and would be moving it within 48 hours. 7/4 - A boat and trailer have been parked at a home on Mt. Rainier in spite of repeated warnings for the past three days, exceeding the 48 hours allowed by SROA. The homeowner claimed that he did not remember being warned in the past for the same infraction. In order to improve his memory, he was issued a citation. 7/4 - Report of a child playing with sparklers. Officer contacted the child’s grandfather, a retired firefighter, who told me that the child wanted to recite the Pledge of Allegiance while holding a sparkler. They were informed of the amount of the fine if they continued and they quickly agreed to stop. 7/5 - Responded to a 911 call on a highly intoxicated female who had vomited and passed out. A MIP party had been in progress at the time. The young lady was transported to SCMC because of possible alcohol poisoning. 7/6 - Bike accident at Cardinal Landing. Rider got distracted, went off the path and into a tree hitting her head. Medics responded. 7/6 - Another bike accident on South Imnaha. Rider went over the handlebars. Medics responded. 7/7 - Theft of over four cords of wood from home on Dutchman Lane reported.
Citizens Patrol keeps our events safer By Bob Hann For the last 20 years the Citizens Patrol has provided traffic control for some of the major events here in Sunriver. The three-day Pacific Crest race is always the largest and most complicated event, but other events include the Fourth of July parade from Sunriver Resort to the village, the Resort’s Grand Illumination ceremony in November, the Kid’s Fishing Day held at Caldera, and Marathon for a Cause on Labor Day weekend. Pacific Crest alone had more than 3,000 participants. The Citizens Patrol (CP) works in coordination with and in support of the Sunriver Police Department. CPers at every major road crossing have a radio to stay in contact with the on-duty police officers, and also maintains radio contact with the race organizers, WHY Racing. Each CP member must complete First Aid/CPR training, crossing flagger training, and radio procedure training. In addition, this year prior to the Pacific Crest, every person received instruction in heat-related issues from Capt. Jared Jeffcott at the Sunriver Fire
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Department. While heat wasn’t much of an issue this year, last year’s Pacific Crest weather pointed out the need for CP and bike patrol personnel to be prepared to watch for the signs of heat-related symptoms among race participants and bystanders. During Pacific Crest we had 35 members on crossing duty as well as members of the bike patrol leading races within Sunriver. Prior to the race, signs and cones are distributed
to the locations anywhere the race path crosses the street. Members attend a race briefing for last-minute instructions, and then man their stations for 12 different race events. CP also directed traffic at Lake Penhollow for parking of race participants and volunteers. Two vehicles were also used to provide the various crossing stations with water, snacks and relieve personnel for bathroom breaks. Our lunches were donated by Blondie’s Pizza.
Waze citizen-generated traffic reports join TripCheck. ODOT is expanding the capabilities of the TripCheck.com traffic tool to include Waze, the free traffic and navigation app powered by drivers. Waze reports, generated by anonymous users known as “Wazers,” will show up on ODOT’s TripCheck.com, allowing travelers around Oregon to view information such as traffic jams and incidents. By adding certain data to TripCheck from the Waze Connected Citizens Program, a free, two-way data share of publicly available traffic information, ODOT hopes to help users of the transportation system get where they are going more efficiently. “We want to take advantage of new ideas and innovative technology that improve safety and reliability for everyone traveling around the state,” said Matt Garrett, ODOT director. “TripCheck.com has been a valuable resource for Orego-
7/8 - RP reported an open window on McKenzie Lane. Officer was able to squeeze through it and cleared the house. The carpets had just been cleaned but no bad guys were found. Officer secured the window. 7/8 - RP reported several horses running loose down River Road near the airport. Observant officer determined that they were actually behind the fence.
Bill Philbrook directs traffic at the intersection of Beaver Drive and Cottonwood Road during Pacific Crest
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Authors Craig Johnson and Jane Kirkpatrick return to Sunriver By Deon Stonehouse Saturday, Sept. 3 at 5 p.m. at Sunriver Books & Music, author Jane Kirkpatrick will give a presentation on her latest historical novel, “This Road We Traveled.” This is the story of Tabitha Moffat Brown, known affectionately as Tabby, and how she was named by the Oregon legislature “the Mother of Oregon.” It is also the story of three generations of women who crossed from Missouri to Oregon on the Oregon Trail, along with a passel of other family: sons, husbands, brothers, daughters, and so forth. Tabby kept an unusual pet, I admit it had me intrigued and kept me turning pages to learn how it was faring. Tabby was in her 60s and lame in the 1840s when her eldest son, Orus Brown, persuaded the family to head west to the rich farmland of the Willamette Valley. Not to be left out, Tabby joined forces with her brother-in-law, John Brown, a sea captain 18 years her senior, to outfit their own wagon and head west too. The crossing would be grueling, they were in the mountains at the same time as the Donner party, and hardship would test their mettle. A full account of life
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on the trail is given. After arriving in Oregon Tabby faced many challenges, including what she would do next. Quite a lot as it turns out. The whole family is involved in the story, including a link to a famous painting made even more so by a recent Pulitzer Prize winning work of fiction. Kirkpatrick did her usual painstaking research bringing a wealth of historical detail to the story of this intrepid woman and her family. Sunday, Sept. 25 at 5 p.m. at the SHARC Craig Johnson will give a presentation on the latest in his New York Times Bestselling
Walt Longmire series, “An Obvious Craig Johnson Fact.” Johnson’s award winning books inspired the highly rated “Longmire” TV series starring Robert Taylor, Lou Diamond Phillips, and Katee Sackoff, now shown on Netflix. If you have been watching the series, read the books and get to know the characters in a more intimate manner. Johnson’s loyalty in returning to Sunriver Books & Music is hugely appreciated. He is always entertaining. “An Obvious Fact” uses the
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every year thereafter while Walt looks into a hit and run accident as a favor to a young policeman, Deputy Corbin Dougherty (also known as Deputy Dog), stationed there. The accident took place near the Devil’s Tower National Monument and left the driver in critical condition, unable to answer questions or aid in the investigation. Walt and Henry Standing Bear traveled in Henry’s 68 Thunderbird, Lola, named for a mysterious woman from Henry’s past. Lola the original, a dangerous beauty, shows up looking for Henry. There is plenty of tension and action involving various law enforcement agencies (including the feds) and a diverse group of wrong doers of various velocities. Hidden secrets will be discovered and lives will be put in jeopardy. First we have a demonstration of Vic’s speed demon driving and Henry’s motorcycle racing, both edges of your seat endeavors. This story also has many humorous moments. Henry Standing Bear is reading Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories; he quotes them often, possibly more than Walt would appreciate. One of the quotes is particularly apt, “There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact.” Please sign up to attend these free events by calling 541-5932525, emailing sunriverbooks@ sunriverbooks.com or stopping by Sunriver Books & Music. Space may be limited.
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September Book Clubs acknowledge banned books week By Deon Stonehouse We stand against the banning of books. Exposure to a variety of ideas is a good way to understand others and be informed about the world. Regardless if the views espoused are ideologies compatible to your own, it is still dangerous to censor them. It is by understanding that dialogues open. Books allow us to experience different cultures, landscapes, and beliefs. No one should tell you what you are or are not allowed to read. Join us in reading Banned Books. Book Clubs meet Monday at 6:30. In 1989 Salman Rushdie wrote a novel that captured worldwide attention and sent the author into hiding. “The Satanic Verses” is our Fiction and Classics Book Club’s banned book selection to be discussed Sept. 12. Rushdie’s life was changed by the publication of “The Satanic Verses,” no longer would he, or his family be safe. Ayatollah Kho-
meini issued a fatwa calling the faithful to the task of murdering Rushdie. It was not an idle threat. Book stores in London and New York were bombed for carrying the book. Rushdie’s Japanese translator Hitoshi Igarashi was murdered, and his Italian translator, Ettore Capriolo was attacked. People died for this book, including a man bent on carrying out the Ayatollah’s fatwa who instead of murdering Rushdie inadvertently blew himself to kingdom. Rushdie’s books are brilliantly written, often showing the author’s mischievous, wit, and are meant to challenge their reader, to both entertain and make us think. “The Satanic Verses” opens with the destruction of a jet, the passengers falling from the London sky in a rain of debris. Two men, both actors,
will defy the normal order of things and survive. One will develop hooves and horns, the other a halo. The story is set in London and Bombay where the men wrestle with their faith and many strange things occur. Ironically, one of the story’s main themes is the rigidity of thought control
in religion and the benefits of freeing people to think, to question, to decide. Sept. 26 the Mystery Book Club discusses “The Gift of Darkness” by V.M. Giambanco, combining fascinating characters with an intricate plot that will keep you guessing. Seattle and the rain shrouded Hoh River Valley in the Olympics, are the perfect setting. Detective Alice Madison, a rookie on the murder squad, and detective Sgt. Brown are called out to the scene of a horrific murder of a family, two young boys and their parents, in a quiet
upscale neighborhood, a place more likely to be the scene of a family barbeque than a brutal crime. Detective Madison lives just a few short blocks away, in the home she inherited from her grandparents. Soon a link will be discovered to the kidnapping of three young boys 25 years ago in the Hoh River Valley, two survived and one vanished. Suspicion quickly centers on a man known to police. Yet something seems wrong to Detective Madison. The killer left a message at the crime scene, 13 days, the detectives are on a tight time frame. They want to solve the crime before they face whatever he has in store on the thirteenth day. All of the characters in this story are fascinating, often marked by adversity but rising in unique and interesting ways.
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Highway 97 paving underway Paving crews from Knife River, under contract to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), are paving Highway 97 from Romaine Village to Lava Butte as part of the median safety project. This phase of paving will take place on the new The Sunriver Stars Commu- to save the day in true Broadway southbound outside lane nity Theater is in rehearsals for style. Comedy, love, and mys- and shoulder that have their fall performance of “Give tery set to the toe-tapping tunes been constructed. The pavMy Regards to Broadway.” of George M. Cohan make for a ing will take place from Directed by Cheri Redgrave magical night of musical theater. north to south and the of Bend, it boasts the first live There may be an added at- southbound lane restriction orchestra in a Stars production. traction at this show, in that will be shortened as paving Come see a Broadway musical there is a possibility that dinner takes place, reducing the on the SHARC stage Sept. 30, will be available for both Friday southbound congestion Oct. 1-2. Tickets will be avail- and Saturday night performanc- and travel time through the construction zone, espeable online in early September. es for an additional charge. The Sunday matinee will also cially during times of high Redgrave has selected a venerable cast of local talent to tell feature a dessert option during traffic volume. “As with all of our conthe tale of a once famed stage intermission. See information about tick- struction projects, ODOT company’s last show. Cast members of this Broadway theater ets, show times, and dinner strives to manage the safety from years past, along with new reservations at www.sunriver of the travelling public and our construction staff, younger talent, come together stars.org
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while still trying to complete projects on schedule and on budget. ODOT is very appreciative of motorist’s patience during the construction of this much needed project which has obviously caused temporary added congestion and delays to motorists,” said Bob Townsend, ODOT construction manager. “We are pleased with Knife River’s progress and are excited about reaching this milestone in the project. Once the shoulder paving is complete we will have many more options available to us to manage peak traffic volumes during the afternoon/evening commute hopefully easing the burden on the traveling public.” After this initial paving takes place, crews will begin paving the entire width of the southbound lanes, ahead of placing the median barrier between directional traffic on that stretch of Highway 97. This final paving will take place during overnight hours, controlled by flaggers, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. beginning Aug. 29 and is expected to wrap up about two weeks later. Once that work is
complete, crews will install the median barrier and repaint the highway. This $6 million, 4.6 mile long, project will complete the median barrier from about Romaine Village Way to the area on Lava Butte where the current median barrier ends, making for safer travel from locations south of Bend to the southern city limits.
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department received numerous letters of appreciation in July in response to all the recent police-related tragedies across the U.S. –Parking violations are down in response to proactive patrolling by Bike Patrol. –Assisted in the Sheridan Fire by shutting down the river and pathway as a safety precaution due to helicopter firefighting activities. The meeting adjourned at 4:19 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 18, 3 p.m. at the Sunriver Fire Station Training Room, 57475 Abbot Drive in Sunriver. Approved meeting minutes are posted to www. sunriversd.org as available.
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Sunriver Rotary sets grant application By Mark Dennett In this column we share what local Rotarians, your Sunriver friends and neighbors, are doing to help South Deschutes County.
Left to right: Joe Forget, ReStore manager, Melissa Huck, manager La Pine US Bank, Ryan Trout, US Business Banking Team, Sherry Jones US district manager and Dwane Krumme, executive director of Newberry Habitat receive $5K for the affiliate for use in the homewner’s program.
Habitat receives $5K Newberry Habitat La Pine/Sunriver received a check for $5,000 from US Bank for use in their homeowners program. Each year the local habitat for humanity office organizes the building of several homes for qualified buyers in the Homeowner’s Program. This year there are three homes under construction and the many volunteers, board members and new families that will occupy these homes are working to complete the homes. The grant comes at the perfect time for the Newberry affiliate. The grant program has generously supported the habitat work in the La Pine area for several years. Thanks to US Bank and volunteers who are helping to build La Pine one home at a time. For information about how you can donate cash, gently used items for resale at the La Pine ReStore or volunteer to help out with the build sites or at the retail store, please call Dan Varcoe, volunteer coordinator 541-771-9177. You can also call the Sunriver main office at 541-593-5005. The process of reconstructing the websites is going on right now. The new sites — www.newberry habitat.org or www.lapinerestor.org — will be revealed any day.
Introducing a foundation for good The Sunriver Rotary Club Foundation is a 501(C)(3) charitable corporation, which was formed “…to make donations to, dispense charitable contributions through, and otherwise aid and support those organizations organized exclusively for charitable, educational, literary or scientific purposes.” The trustees of the foundation have further stipulated that all donations, contributions, aid and support be limited to the youth, the aged and the disadvantaged within the Sunriver, Three Rivers and La Pine communities. Since it’s founding 20 years ago, the Rotary Club of Sunriver and later, the club’s newly formed foundation, have raised more than $500,000 to support nonprofits in south Deschutes County.
Grant requests being accepted If you know of an organization that meets the above-mentioned purpose and stipulation of the Foundation, the club
would welcome their application for funding. “Any organization can go to our club website to learn more and to find an application,” said Dennis Smeage, Sunriver Rotarian foundation distribution chairperson. “The club’s website
is www.sunriverrotary.org The deadline for submission is no later than Oct. 31, and all applications are reviewed for completeness upon receipt.” Smeage adds that the financial information requested at the bottom of the application needs to be completed or you need to explain the absence thereof. A follow-up interview may be required as part of the Apapplication process. Ap plicants will be informed of the foundation’s decideci sion in early December. If you have questions regarding the application process or wish to obtain additional information, please contact Dennis Smeage at desmeage43@gmail.com or 541-593-7612. Have a story to share? The Rotary club is always looking for great programs to share with our members at our weekly Wednesday 7:35 a.m. meetings. If you would like to be a speaker, email Mark Dennett at Mark@ dennettgroup.com
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Sunriver Mens’ Golf: Winners and losers, tournament results The Brian Holmes Me- green, created by local artmorial Trophy, named for a ist Mark Crnich, with a beloved SRMGC member base specially created by our who passed away in Feb- own artist-in-residence and ruary of 2014, is annual- competition director, Greg Cotton. Brown and ly awarded to the Johnson will share winning twosome possession of the in the now annutrophy until next al pick-your-ownyear’s event. partner Memorial Tournament. At the awards preClub, net champions sentation during a New SRMGC luncheon after the Paul J. Grieco member Dan Heatround, SRMGC er won a dramatic president Don Larson hon- sudden-death playoff versus
Golf is like solitaire – when you cheat, you are only cheating yourself. ~ “Champagne” Tony Lema, winner of the 1964 British Open ored former members who recently passed away. The honorees, who both passed away this year, were Rob Phillips and Jim Kreiss, last members in 2010 and 2011, respectively. This year’s match was closely contested with five twosomes within two strokes of the winners, Scott Brown and Doug Johnson (scoring a net 57), winning in a scorecard playoff with Brett Mckay and Mike Hughes. The winners’ names are engraved on a beautiful bronze trophy of a fir-tree-backed
Memorial event winners Scott Brown, left, and Doug Johnson, scoring a net 57.
age scores in both the gross two rounds, one each on the Mike Davis sinking a 12- and net divisions vied over Meadows and Woodlands foot birdie putt on the first extra hole (Woodlands par Serving Central Oregon for more five No. 1) to cop the overall club championship. In a year that saw higher-than-aver-
courses, Heater and Davis tied for first place (158, or 15 over par) with Mike Hughes and Louis Movitz just one and two strokes behind, respectively. In flight one, Movitz placed first with a net score of 139 (net four under), prevailing by two strokes over Dan Frantz and Don Wright. Movitz also won the overall Net Championship in a scorecard playoff with flight two net champ Doug Johnson (net 139), with Greg Cotton finishing three strokes behind Johnson. The flight three net winner was Gary Brooks (net two under par 140), with Howard Potts trailing by four strokes. Sunriver Resort trailing in Resort Cup The Resort Cup is an annuTurn to Golf, page 36
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ally contested four-team, four match event with one match on each team’s course (Eagle Crest, Black Butte, Widgi Creek and Sunriver). The point system is “Stableford” scoring awarding two points for a par (all scores are “net,” including handicap strokes), one for bogey, zero for anything over bogey, three for birdie and four for an eagle. A very good score is 36 points (net par for 18 holes). Each team is comprised of five “A” team players (handicaps under 14.0) and five “B” team players, plus one pro from each course. The lowest A and B scores are eliminated, counting the eight best scores plus the pro score in the final tally. After three of four rounds of the Resort Cup, Sunriver Resort finds itself in last place, 11 points out of third
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Above: Left to right: Louis Movitz, flight one net champ and overall net champ, with Gary Brooks flight three champ and Doug Johnson, flight two champ. Left: Dan Heater hoists championship trophy after suddendeath playoff win over Mike Davis.
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Police Log continued from page 28 by on the bike path near Conifer Lane. The renters were contacted and the perps were found to be their kids, who were then reprimanded by their parents. 7/9 - Assorted drug paraphernalia found in the gravel turnout on Cottonwood Road near Hwy 97. This area appears to be getting regular use as a transient campground. Patrol checks recommended. 7/10 - Report of a male flying a drone on the golf course. The RP advised the man of Sunriver’s Rules and Regulations, adding that he was within the distance limit from the airport. The drone operator replied that he was sure he could fly it anyway. SRPD searched the area and were UTL. We later learned that the man had crashed his drone and was no longer able to fly it. Serves him right.
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7/11 - Report of a 2-year-old playing at a location on East Cascade without any adult supervision. While looking for the parents, we were contacted by his sister who explained that he had escaped from the house. The runaway was given a ride back to the rental. 7/13 - Assisted DCSO with handling a hazard near Cottonwood Road and Highway 97. A U-Haul was stuck on the south side of the roadway, blocking eastbound traffic for over two hours. 7/13 - RP on Rocky Mtn. Lane reported his house got egged last night. Extra patrol requested. 7/13 - Noise complaint on Belknap Lane. The homeowner was contacted but didn’t agree with the complaint even though officers had been at the same location the previous night. He was advised that he would receive a citation if we were called out again. He didn’t agree with that either. He didn’t think playing cards justified a citation. He was advised that shutting the doors and windows should remedy the problem. 7/14 - Report of juveniles fishing in the reclaimed water pond and not leaving when asked. Upon contact, they stated they hadn’t caught anything yet. Officer advised them that it was best that they go home and
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7/15 - A man unlawfully pepper sprayed a victim on Lowland Lane.
7/21 - Report of a missing juvenile on Doral who was later found in the nextdoor neighbor’s house. The neighbor later called to express her concern about the juvenile having been in her house, eaten their food and staring at one of the occupants. 7/21 - RP reported that an offensive letter had been left on his car.
7/15 - Report of a male walking eastbound on Spring River Road, standing in the middle of the road and acting suspiciously. We contacted him and found that he had two warrants out. He was taken into custody. 7/19 - Reports of multiple thefts form stores in the village. A suspect was contacted, admitted to the thefts and was cited for having sticky fingers. 7/19 - RP on Dutchman Lane reported that his house had been egged sometime in the last few days. 7/19 - While we were searching for the arrestee for a theft yesterday, we received a report of another theft involving the same subject. He was located and taken into custody, having admitted to the thefts. He was lodged at DCJ on the previous warrant and the fresh charges. 7/20 - Two juvenile girls reported that a middle-aged female had pointed an object at them that they thought might be a rifle while they were riding their bikes. Because of the delay in reporting, poor suspect description and unclear incident location, officer wasn’t able to
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Letters from readers
Chorus of One: Sunriver rules need to be communicated more
By Patty and Dan Day, Sunriver I returned home from my run shaken by an encounter with several cyclists who raced by me. I had to jump off the path for my safety. I came home fed up with the disregard and reckless behavior of many people who visit Sunriver. An obvious cultural shift has occurred in recent years. I told my husband I was thinking of writing a letter to the Scene. A few hours later, he showed me the article: “Rules are (NOT) Meant to be Broken” (August Scene). I appreciate the awareness brought to this problem. I would add the following issues and observations: 1) Cyclists rarely announce themselves with “passing on your left” anymore. It is unnerving that we walkers/ runners must constantly look behind us. What happened to the cycling etiquette that used to exist on our paths? 2) The path is not a racetrack and yet speed has become an issue. What is the speed limit on the paths and where is that posted?
3) Children and adults texting while cycling, oblivious to those around them. People typically follow by example. When you regularly hear “passing on your left,” that becomes the expectation for personal responsibility. The absence of it results in a lack of acknowledgement and attention to others who share common space. The Scene is a venue for communication, but education can’t be limited to a one-time article that will be missed by the majority of visitors. I wonder what the process is for informing Sunriver guests of our rules, and how effective the systems/entities are for those charged with enforcing the rules on the paths. We are on the paths almost every day. It is getting worse, not better. I believe most people generally want to comply with rules as long as they know about them. A list of rules should be provided to every guest through property mangers and owners in their interactions with renters. Perhaps that list should also be posted in strategic Sunriver locations as a reminder. In addition, given the increased visitor population, we think it would be prudent for the SROA Board to consider hiring a traffic engi-
neer to evaluate and recommend safety enhancements. There needs to be a balance between preserving livability for residents and efforts to advertise/ recruit visitors though consistent education and enforcement of the rules. We need to ensure safety for everyone. There is mutual responsibility. There is positive energy when people gather together in the spirit of fun times. We are always good ambassadors for Sunriver but that will become increasingly difficult as we continue to encounter rude and careless behavior. It is reasonable to expect that our neighborhoods are respected just as our visitors
I oppose letter of support
Tom Pinckard, Sunriver I read with dismay the front page article in the August 2016 Sunriver Scene describing the letter of the SROA board supporting the Mosier Act. The SROA board does not have the mandate of the Sunriver Owners to enter into national politics. Shipment of oil is going to occur by rail or pipeline. Wyden and Merkley (both Democrats) voted against the Keystone pipeline, which would have reduced the quantity of oil
Scene Opinion Policy To support a free and open exchange of information and ideas, the Sunriver Scene welcomes letters to the editor up to 250 words, and Chorus of One submissions up to 450 words, on topics of relevance to Sunriver. All letters are subject to editing for brevity, grammar, clarity, civility and legal concerns. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the Sunriver Owners Association. Letters to the editor must be signed and include contact information which we may use to verify authorship or clarify questions. Letters will run as space allows. shipped by rail. Warren Buffett (a Democrat) lobbied and gave huge sums of money to the Democrat Party to defeat the Keystone pipeline bill. The BNSF railroad, which Buffett owns, would therefore continue to ship oil by rail in huge quantities by eliminating the competition of a pipeline. Shipping oil by pipeline has been shown to be a far safer method
Letters of a personal nature or attacks on individuals will not be published.Letters perceived as advertising for a company, product or a candidate will not be published. How to submit: Email to: infosroa@srowners. org. Write the letter in the body of the email, or attach it as a Word document. Mail typewritten letters to Sunriver Scene, P.O. Box 3278, Sunriver, OR 97707. Deadline: The 15th of the month (e.g. June 15 for July issue). We accept one letter per person per month. by longterm studies. Therefore Wyden and Merkley are covering up their tracks in making this issue a serious problem by the defeat of the pipeline bill. If Hensley and the Sunriver owners board feel the need to get into a debate on national political issues, opposing points of view need to be heard in an open form and voted on by secret ballot.
By Susan Berger
From the Editor’s Desk: Reports of Scene death greatly exaggerated The above headline takes liberty with one of Mark Twain’s infamous quotes. While researching to find the exact wording I discovered how this iconic remark came to be. In May 1897, rumors were rampant that Twain was on his deathbed (one newspaper even printed his obituary). A newspaper reporter was assigned to look into the state of Twain’s health. In a letter to the reporter, Twain was quick to respond stating: “The report of my death was an exaggeration.” The rest is history. Twain wasn’t dead. He wasn’t even sick. It was Twain’s cousin who had been seriously ill, but this shows how quickly rumor and conjecture can skew the truth. Sunriver has a thriving coffee klatch/cocktail circuit rumor mill. It’s a close-knit community, people talk. SROA staff often field questions from folks who heard “this” or “that” from “so and so.” About 95 percent of the time, the information has been grossly distorted or altogether false. Where am I going with this? Shortly after former editor Brooke Snavely announced he was leaving, rumors started that the Scene was in trouble. Well, the sky is not falling, the Scene is not dead, nor is it going away. We lost an employee. Such is life… employees come and employees go. I met with general manager Hugh Palcic and we made the decision to manage with one less person SUNRIVER SCENE •
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for a spell. We didn’t want to make an impulsive hire just to fill a vacant seat. As Hugh put it, “you should always try to fire fast and hire slow.” We also decided to stick with a 40-page paper rather than jump to 48 to lessen the burden and focus maintaining the Scene as a quality publication. The
Have any specific ideas on what you’d like to see in the Scene? Shoot me an email at susanb@ srowners.org
Scene is 40 pages most of the year anyway, so this isn’t anything new. Things may be a little tighter (more ads vs. articles), but this is due to higher advertising demand in the summer months. Things will loosen up a bit as we move into the fall. We asked our contributing writers to keep their stories shorter and no more than 700 words. Thankfully, they have. There were two reasons for the change: We had less space, and some articles were getting too long and repetitive. Today’s on-the-go consumers prefer their news short and sweet and don’t have the time to wade through wordy articles. As the official publication of the Sunriver Owners www.sunriverowners.org
Association, we are bound by the Bylaws of the Sunriver Owners Association to print certain notices in a “newspaper” available to our owners. The Sunriver Scene fulfills this requirement. Unless the board changes the bylaws, the Scene is not going away. As a hybrid SROA publication/community newspaper, our first and foremost obligation is to inform owners of SROA-related news. In response, we moved the SROA President’s Message to the front of the paper along with other association business information. That being said, we are also keen as to what a vacationing visitor might need, such as what there is to see and do while they are here. Since our owners and visitors love to travel our July Scene featured a special piece on floating Sparks Lake written by an outdoor adventure writer for the Statesman Journal. We hope to run more regional travel stories in the future that inspire us all to explore and celebrate what our region has to offer. Are we thinking about other changes to the Scene? Sure! While some may believe any change is bad, the Scene has had the same look and feel for 25 years. With all the improvements in Sunriver in recent years it’s time for the Scene to undergo a facelift, too. What this will entail has yet to be determined. With the busy summer season winding down we’ll have the time to sit down and figure out what those changes might be. If I may steal another quote, this one from Benjamin Franklin: “When you’re finished changing, you’re finished.”
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