September 2015 Sunriver Scene by Sunriver Scene

Sunriver’s Daniel ‘Doc’ Skotte traveled to the jungles of New Guinea to make house calls and help natives with a variety of ailments

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Nature Center ............... 8 Calendar ..................... 13 SROA Board................ 26

Public Safety ............... 34 Commentary ............... 46 Classified .................... 47

Rat Hole Brewing to open pub, brewery in the Sunriver Business Park while Sunriver Brewing completes its phase one expansion

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SEPTEMBER • 2015

VOLUME XLI • NUMBER 9

Drones are now prohibited in Sunriver without prior clearance By Sunriver Scene Staff Sunriver has a message to people who would fly drones (unmanned aerial aircraft) in the community: Don’t! Not only does the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) not allow the flying of drones within five miles of an airport, the Sunriver Owners Association recently added a new regulation prohibiting drone flights in Sunriver. On Aug. 15, the SROA Board of Directors adopted Section 5.05 to the Sunriver Rules & Regulations that states, “Except as permitted by the SROA General Manager, the flight of unmanned aircraft, including but not limited to drones, is prohibited in Sunriver.” Violation of the rule constitutes a Class A Offense, which includes a $2,500 fine. In the past few years, the prices of aerial drones designed for recreational and hobby purposes have decreased significantly and their use is increasing. Many aerial drones have built-in cameras and they are becoming increasingly popular for taking photographs and videos from a distance and from otherwise-inaccessible locations. Drone operators have used aerial drones to take photographs throughout Sunriver, both for commercial and personal purposes. This proposed rule change was prompted by concerns about noise, invasion of privacy and safety that aerial drones may pose in Sunriver. There have been reports elsewhere of complaints that some aerial drones are noisy, which could interfere with the peaceful and tranquil nature of Sunriver and could disturb wildlife. There are also concerns that aerial drones could be used to invade privacy, if drones are flown over private property or used to take photographs without permission. Of particular concern is the safety risk that aerial drones pose. There have been numerous reports in news media of SUNRIVER SCENE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN. VOLUME XLI • NUMBER 9 P.O. BOX 3278 SUNRIVER, OR 97707

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from major airports. In addition, there have been news reports of aerial drones impeding efforts to fight wildfires in southern California. Air tankers used to fight wildfires are flown at low altitudes. In some instances, the air tankers have been forced to land because of the proximity of aerial drones, thus interrupting firefighting efforts. These incidents raise concern that aerial drones flown in Sunriver could endanger those who fly planes in and out of Sunriver’s airport.

Uncorked Sunriver Style, a two-day showcase of wines, food, live music and comedy will take place Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18-19 at the Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center (SHARC), 57250 Overlook Road. More than a dozen Oregon wineries will be on hand serving samples and selling wine by the glass, bottle and case. Comedienne Laurie Forster will present her “Something to Wine About” comedy show, and Weird Science class on “Food & Wine Reactions.” Admission is $18 per person, which includes an event stemless wine glass and one tasting token, or $23 for a two-day pass. Non-drinking entry is available for $5 per day; ages three and under free. There is a $20 admission fee to Forster’s comedy show at 12:30 p.m., on Saturday, Sept. 19. Tickets are available at www.bendticket.com and at the door. Sommelier and comedienne, Forster is one of the country’s leading wine

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Changes to Sunriver’s Rules & Regulations now prohibit drones in Sunriver.

aerial drone operators flying drones over parades, sporting events, theme parks and other heavily populated venues. Earlier this year, there was an incident of a drone being flown over the outdoor pool at SHARC during spring break when many children were using the pool. In some instances, drone operators have lost control of the drone and the drone crashed into people and animals, causing injuries and deaths. Recently, there have been reports of drones flying as close as 100 feet to commercial airliners landing or taking off

All campfires banned as fire restrictions increase in Central Oregon With dry conditions expected to continue in Central Oregon and fire suppression resources limited due to numerous wildfires in Oregon and Washington, the Prineville District Bureau of Land Management, the Deschutes National Forest and the Ochoco National Forest, including the Crooked River National Grassland, implemented a total campfire restriction. Called into effect on Aug. 18, all open fires, including charcoal fires, are prohibited on all lands administered by the Deschutes National Forest, the Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National Grassland, and the Prineville District, BLM. There are no exceptions for developed or hosted

campgrounds. In addition to campfire restrictions, smoking remains restricted to an enclosed vehicle or building, in a designated campground, in boats on lakes and rivers, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is clear of all flammable material. Portable cooking stoves or lanterns using liquefied or bottled fuel may still be used in all areas. Officials also remind the public that using explosive target material, such as Tannerite, explosives and fireworks continue to be prohibited on federal lands. At this time there are no restrictions

on motorized travel on BLM or Forest Service roads in Central Oregon; however, fire officials want to remind visitors about the dangers of driving through or parking on vegetation. The hot undercarriage of a vehicle can easily ignite, not only burning the vehicle but also spreading to nearby vegetation. At this time, visitors are asked to avoid driving on two-track roads with vegetation down the center, and to park in areas clear of vegetation. Make sure vehicles carry a container of water or a fire extinguisher. Fires caused through carelessness or negligence only increase the threat to life and livelihood, and place an even greater burden on already busy firefighters. Source: Deschutes National Forest, Ochoco National Forest and Bureau of Land Management. PRSRT STD. U.S. POSTAGE PAID BEND, OR PERMIT NO. 213

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Local doc makes house calls in New Guinea By Lynne Schaefer “New Guinea natives walked barefoot two days to line up four abreast and wait their turn for medical attention at our headquarters in Goroka,” said Doc Skotte as he flipped through pictures on his laptop and told how he spent three weeks in New Guinea. Sunriver’s doctor, also known as U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel M. Skotte, was one of two American flight surgeons on a team of 40 military volunteers sponsored by the Nevada Air National Guard for project Pacific Air Command Angel in June. Others included dentists, optometrists; Australian, Filipino, Indonesian and Canadian doctors; physical therapists, med techs, and construction engineers. They assembled in Hawaii where they boarded a C-130 to Kwajalein Atoll, Guam and New Guinea, landing at Lea 14 hours later. “Lea is the site of Amelia Earhart’s final departure,” Skotte said. The group rode in a convoy of Land Rovers six and a half hours non-stop to Goroka, a A Full Service Tree Co.

Daniel ‘Doc’ Skotte, left, helped buy a wheelchair for a woman who can’t walk.

town of about 19,000 in the Eastern Highlands at 4,200 feet — the same altitude as Sunriver. “The non-stop ride was deliberate to avoid traveling at night. On the equator daylight is 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. After dark, natives throw rocks at windshields of vehicles on the road and rob them of their cargo when they stop. Truckers of 18-wheelers installed screen over their windshields but natives threw eggs and continued the holdups,” said Skotte. In Goroka, they headquartered at one of two hotels and

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were warned to eat all their meals there, drink only bottled water, and never walk outside alone. As one of the most primitive places on earth many of the natives never leave the jungle, known for its headhunters and cannibalism, although there is no record of cannibalism during the last three decades. When young Michael Rockefeller disappeared in the New Guinea jungle in the 1970s, some feared he met his

Mudmen of Goroka Province performed a mock battle dance at the closing ceremony for the volunteer group

demise in a tribal soup pot. “Everyone we met was friendly. Most had never seen a doctor or a dentist. Because children are not taught to brush their teeth, toothaches and abscesses are common. One adult had 14 teeth pulled. I pulled one patient’s tooth under the guidance of a dentist. We dispensed 2,000 toothbrushes and as many sunglasses. Dentures and eyeglasses are unknown. We saw many sun damaged eyes. Natives thought the dark glasses made them look ‘cool,’ ” said Skotte. Other common ailments are infected gashes from bush knife (machete) fights over property boundaries; large tumors and goiters; and sexually transmitted diseases. Polygamy is practiced in New Guinea, and although the government promotes A, B, C — Abstain, Be faithful, Condoms, 20 percent of the patients seen had STDs. “While I saw wife No. 1, the doctor next to me saw wife No. 2, and another doctor saw wife No. 3. The husband did not come, so we sent medicine for him home with his wives. Odds are 90 percent that church members do not have STDs,” said Skotte.

“Catholic, Lutheran, Seventh-Day Adventist, and Protestant churches are popular. I attended a Foursquare service and estimated about 400 in attendance. Of course, I understood little of the pidgin English. There are about 850 languages in New Guinea, plus dialects. Each village speaks its own language. English is taught starting in the fourth grade in schools. “We saw hundreds of patients a day. One woman crawled a mile on her hands and knees because a childhood disease had left her crippled. Her knees bore calluses like those on bare feet, but she wanted us to fix her sore wrist (carpal tunnel). Every day she crawled on her hands and knees 40 minutes up a hill to tend her garden and 40 minutes down again. Another doctor and I located a wheelchair at the pharmacy and bought it for her. Her eyes lit up and she beamed because now she would be able to attend church.” To show her gratitude, she made a bilum for Skotte. “Everyone over the age of 12, men and women, carry Turn to Doctor, page 6

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Rat Hole Brewing Company plans Sunriver pub and brewery By Brooke Snavely Rat Hole Brewing Company plans to open a brewery and pub in the Sunriver Business Park in September. Owners Susan and Al Toepfer started the company in 2010 when they set up a brewery in Susan’s brother’s barn in Bend. Al and his brothers Les and Ken spent many hours converting the barn on McArdle Road, which they dubbed The Rat Hole, into a 2.5-barrel brewing system. Because the brewery was located in a farm use only area, they opened the Rat Hole Brew Pub in The Old Mill District in Bend in July 2013. Rat Hole beer was successful from the start, earning silver

and bronze medals at the 2013 Denver International Beer Competition. In 2014, Oregon Beer Growler Magazine voted Rat Hole’s Vanilla Porter one of the top six porters in the Northwest. Rat Hole scored a silver medal for its Fence Post Porter and a bronze medal for its Pumpkin Ale in the 2014 Best of Craft Beer Competition held in Bend.

Sunriver Brewing completes expansion, begins aging sour beer In July, Sunriver Brewing Company finalized its first expansion since the brewery began production in January 2014. New fermentation tanks, brite tanks and a custom hot liquor tank and whirlpool were added. “The whirlpool and larger hot liquor tank allows us to step up our production from brewing two batches a day to potentially four or five batches a day,” said Brett Thomas, head brewer. “We will also benefit from drawing an increased yield from our kettle which will equate to more beer.” The brewery began with the ability to brew 2,500 barrels per year. After experiencing higher than expected demand, the brewery started laying groundwork for more equip-

ment. Today the brewery has doubled production capacity to 5,000 barrels per year. Simultaneous with the expansion, Sunriver Brewing has begun a barrel age sour beer program. Pinot noir, merlot, rose, and port wine barrels were brought in from Del Rio Vineyards in Medford and Volcano Vineyards in Bend. The barrels have been filled with beer and will be packaged sometime towards the end of 2016. “Sour beer is becoming more popular in the Northwest every Turn to Sour, page 7

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It soon became obvious that the 2.5-barrel brewing system wasn’t going to provide the inventory needed to keep the public happy. In October 2014, Les Keele took complete ownership of the pub in the Old Mill District, and Susan and Al began the process of securing a larger brewing system and moving the brewery to a larger space. Susan and Al recently moved to the Sunriver area and looked all over south Deschutes County for adequate commercial space to set up the new brewery. Their search led them to the Sunriver Plaza on Venture Lane in the Sunriver Business Park where they discovered an interesting combination of warehouse and restaurant space. The Toepfers decided to open a pub in addition to an expanded 7.5-barrel brewery in the vacant restaurant space last occupied by RJB’s. The Toepfers have remodeled the 2,200 square foot warehouse and 4,400 square foot restaurant space essentially by themselves. Al Toepfer, a former General Motors mechanic, is Rathole’s “brewer, builder and mechanic.” Susan is the manager.

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a bilum (shoulder bag as we would call it), longer straps for men, who average five feet tall, and shorter straps for women, seldom over four feet tall. “I received eight bilums, each a different color combination and design; one from a translator she made entirely from bird feathers, and another with my name woven on it from Sarah, a school teacher. Sarah spent two days making the black, orange, and red bilum in gratitude for putting her in touch with our IT people who taught her how to use her cell phone.” One might cringe at being admitted to the local hospital after seeing Skotte’s pictures. Men and women roomed together in a building about the size of a military barrack. Hanging sheets between the beds offered privacy but more heat so sheets were seldom used. Peeling paint and dirty

hand smudges on the walls looked unsanitary. Instruments were sterilized outside in pressure cookers. “Every day on the equator, it rained or looked like rain,” he continued. “In the southern hemisphere, water swirls down the drain in the opposite direction that it does in the northern hemisphere. Satellite dishes on the equator face straight up. “Most of us went jogging in a group every morning for exercise. One villager grabbed an iPhone strapped to a female med tech’s arm. A crowd caught the thief and began beating him so severely that we had to rescue the thief. Stealing is the major crime. Everyone tends a garden, including eight firemen who each owned one-eighth of a garden next to the firehouse. Natives rent space under the covered pavilion, spread tarps on the ground, and sell their pesticidefree fruits and vegetables at the daily open-air market. Produce

Skotte shooting the chieftain’s bow and arrow.

is picked ripe and sold to eat the same day. “Fresh pineapple, sweet bananas, avocados the size of a small melon melted in my mouth, and sugarfruit. Cut open, the inside of sugarfruit looks like snot with black seeds, but once you get past the appearance, it tastes sweet. Everyone eats plenty of fruits and vegetables, but their diets are low in protein,” said Skotte.

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A vendor presented Skotte is about 57 years,” said Skotte. with a handcrafted spear, but “Mudmen are found only in it was too long to take home, Goroka Province, New Guinea, so he gave him his suitcase and nowhere else in the world. dimensions and he redesigned They cover their entire head the spear to fold and fit inside. with a handmade, white mud “Coffee is a cash crop. I mask and wear a short, sparse became friendly with Otu, grass skirt that barely covers who gathered coffee beans and their frontal area and behind invited me into his house (hut) over a white mud-covered bare to see his machine and how he body.” hand-cranked the cherry off the They look eerie and ghostly bean. I felt honored that I was in Skotte’s pictures. “Imagine the only one in our group in- you’re camping and you see vited into a hut. Otu explained them coming at you out of the how he wove the grass and woods. You won’t have to worry bamboo roof in a cone shape about being killed — you’d die over a 15-foot diameter room of fright!” Skotte said. with a firepit in the center of A chieftain shot his bow and the dirt floor. He replaces his arrow, hand crafted from local roof every 10 years. vines, at a target tree 30 yards “Most of the public buildings and government built away then offered the Doc to schools are open sided because try. “I hit the tree next to it five of the heat and covered with corrugated metal or grass and feet away,” Skotte laughed. The mudmen performed �� a bamboo. Our engineers built �� mock battle dance at the clos�� outhouses for�� the schools. �� ing ceremony for�� the volunteer After they�� had seen all the �� attendance were patients who�� walked to town, group. Also in �� the first woman governor of the �� the volunteers were taken�� on �� province and the U.S. Ambasan hour’s ride�� to remote jungle �� to New Guinea. �� villages with�� no electricity, no sador �� Would Skotte return to New running water, no phones, and �� Guinea? no newspapers or magazines. �� “I would,” he said. “The Meals had to�� be trucked in. �� people are very humble and full “We were�� the first white�� men, and uniforms, they had of gratitude. About 50 families �� live nearby in the New Tribes �� ever seen. If any had seen Japa�� Missionary Village with two nese soldiers �� during World War �� doctors. I’d II, they were�� not alive to tell full-time American �� because their life expectancy spell them for their vacations.”

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The serpents of Sunriver sunriver nature center & oregon observatory By Chris Emmet, Naturalist Fear of snakes, clinically known as ophiophobia (o-feeo-pho-bee-a, Greek for “snake fear”), is one of the most common phobias among people. Unlike other phobias, it isn’t entirely irrational. There are some species of snake, such as the Pacific rattlesnake, coral snake and cottonmouth, that certainly warrant a healthy respect and a safe distance. The snakes that live in Sunriver aren’t nearly so dangerous. While rattlesnakes definitely live in Central Oregon, they prefer open scrubland over the dense forests of Sunriver. In fact, there are only three species of snakes found within Sunriver, all three of which are harmless and even beneficial to humans. The most common snake in Sunriver is the common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis). A familiar creature in many childhoods, these snakes are very common and easy to catch. While harmless to humans, they actually do produce a mild, paralytic venom. But, unlike the dangerously venomous snakes, they lack the ability to inject the venom via hypodermic fangs. Instead, the venom seeps from pores in the rear of their mouth as they chew on their prey. Even if you managed to get a garter snake to gnaw on you, the venom is targeted towards the small frogs and rodents the snake prefers to dine on. The most a person can suffer is a mild reaction, almost like a

Garter snakes are the most frequently seen snake in Sunriver.

bee sting. The largest snake that could be found in Sunriver is the gopher snake (Pituophis catenifer). Much rarer than the smaller garter snake, gopher snakes can grow up to six feet long. These snakes take their name from one of their favorite prey. Though they may be famous for their taste in gophers, gopher snakes will eat nearly any small rodent, and are very valuable as a natural pest control. Despite their usefulness, people often are frightened of gopher snakes and kill them out of fear. Gopher snakes, while fearsome predators of voles, mice or squirrels, are nearly harmless to a human or other large animals. To compensate for this, they imitate the deadly Pacific rattlesnake. They flatten their heads into a triangle, hiss loudly, and shake their tail in dried grass. Their hiss really is worse than their bite! The most rare and smallest

snake in Sunriver is the rubber boa (Charina bottae). A small snake, rarely reaching over two

By Jennifer Curtis, Nature Center Manager In July 2015, the Sunriver Nature Center (SRNC) teamed up with the United States Forest Service, Volunteer Connect and the Central Oregon Master Gardener’s Association to found Monarch Advocates of Central Oregon (MACO). The goal of this group is to collaborate with local schools, agencies, community gardens and property owners to establish monarch way stations throughout Central Oregon. A monarch way station simply consists of a designated area where native milkweed (a monarch’s only food source) and other pollinator species are planted to provide breeding and foraging sites for the butterflies.

The Sunriver Nature Center is tracking monarch butterflies migrating through our area If you see one, please take a photo, the date and get GPS coordinates (or very detailed location notes) and send to Jennifer@sunrivernaturecenter.org Is the monarch you’re looking at male or female? Male monarchs usually have a black dot on the lower wings!

Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) have an interesting life history and two distinct populations with little to no genetic variation between them. Each year the eastern population migrates from Canada

down through the central plains HaveEast youCoast fly ways. The and seen me? western population of monarchs moves from Canada to California finding breeding The Sunriver Nature Center is sites along their journey. tracking monarch butterflies Since 1997, migrating throughthe our western area population has declined by 50 If you see one, please take a photo, percent, eastern poputhe date while and get the GPS coordinates (or very detailed location notes) and send lation has taken a huge hit with to Jennifer@sunrivernaturecenter.org a decline of Is90 percent since the monarch you’re looking at male consideror female? 1995. This is scary Male monarchs usually ing that thesehavepollinators a black dot on the — as lower wings! with the honeybees — provide the resources our crops need to continue to produce food. There are many reasons for their decline, however the largest contributor has been habitat loss and eradication of milkweed due to the use of Turn to Monarch, page 10

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Beekeeping experts to host class at SRNC The Central Oregon Beekeeping Association will be holding its fall Beekeeping School at the Sunriver Nature Center Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. The course will be taught by two prestigious apiculturists, Dr. Dewey Caron and Tom Chester. Caron has a PhD in entomology from Cornell University and has spent the last 40 years teaching and doing research around the world about honeybees. He is currently an affiliate professor with the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University. He has written numerous articles and books in the field of beekeeping, the most famous of which is “Honey Bee Biology and Beekeeping,” which he co-authored with Lawrence Connor. It is the premier textbook used in the field. He is currently training trainers in Bolivia and doing lateral transfer of beekeeping technology among coffee cooperatives in Mexico and Central America. Chester has been a beekeeper for two decades and is an active member of the Portland Metro Beekeeping Association. He is a board member of the Western Apicultural Society and has been a mentor for the Oregon Master Beekeeping Program since its inception. Before retiring he served as director of the Oregon Renewable Energy Center at the Oregon Institute of Technology. Topics for the workshop will include the basics for getting bee colonies ready for the overwintering period, including feeding of bees, inspecting colonies in the fall and keys to successful overwintering. This is an advanced beekeeping course. If you have any questions or are interested in attending, please call Cathy Platin at 541-410-9519.

By Bob Grossfeld, Observatory Manager Can you believe summer is over? This year has gone by so quickly. I am looking forward to the nice fall nights. It is actually my favorite time of year in Sunriver. The weather remains good, the crowds are gone, and the fall sky starts to Pluto appear. Labor Day weekend we are planning a “Pluto & Pizza” party, which will include the most recent information from the New Horizons probe fly by of Pluto, and pizza from Panini’s Pizzeria. It should be a fun night. The observatory is open

Wednesday and Saturday nights from 8 to 10 in September. September nights are usually clear and cool and are the best times for locals and visitors to come by to view the heavens, but remember to dress warm! Saturn is a great telescope object this month. Other summer favorite viewing objects are getting low in the sky, but they will be back next year. One of my favorite targets, the Veil Nebula, will be directly overhead during September. This remnant of super novae is a great object to look at. It

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After Labor Day, the nature center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. After Labor Day, the observatory is open Wednesday and Sunday, 8–10 p.m. Solar viewing is offered Saturday, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12: Fall Beekeeping School, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the nature center. Information and reservations by calling Cathy Platin, 541410-9519. Oct. 9-17: Ponderosa seedling sale (more details coming in the October Scene).

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shows a great spider web of gas within the pattern of stars. This object is so big that we only look at parts of it in our telescopes. Be sure to check the Veil Nebula out when there is little or no moon; moonlight drowns out this incredible object. This past year, with the help of many volunteers, we were able to attend all sorts of events, make contacts with a bunch of new people, and maintain the public observatory programs. Reviews posted on Trip Advisor assure me that we are on the right course. I can’t say enough about the staff and volunteers

that help at the observatory. Their dedication to our organization continues to amaze me. This fall we are planning some upgrades and maintenance at the observatory. We will do some major mainte-

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great things to provide families with access to health care services. The obstacles were not as difficult as they are now.” Six years ago, everything changed for Patty and Danny Day, who left their careers when their son took his life at age 31. Patty said for 10 years, helping their son had been their focus. “That was it. He was our mission and our purpose. You set out thinking ‘if you do this, then that will be your outcome.’ Then life teaches you how little control you really have. Things can take their course in very tragic ways. Our son was the light of our life. He

was a dear and wonderful boy; that’s what led us to seek help. “People get behind causes they are profoundly touched by. Through the horror of this painful path, I have met extraordinary people who are shining spirits: people out there who have shown the brightness of humanity with what they do for others.” The path for Patty involves working with suicide prevention efforts in the local community, statewide, and worldwide. She is the coordinator for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) survivor outreach program. “I meet in person or by phone with survivors of suicide loss and provide support to them. Throughout the state of Oregon I coordinate meetings between trained AFSP volunteers and survivors. They come together so survivors have oneon-one connections with the

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More than 50 volunteers gathered at Mary McCallum Park on Aug. 7 for a picnic celebrating their contributions to SROA’s 15th Annual War on Weeds (WOW) week, which began on July 31 and concluded that afternoon. “While the War on Weeds continues, many important battles were won this week,” SROA Natural Resources committee chairman Rae Seely told the crowd. “Thanks to you, Sunriver’s natural landscapes are more beautiful and healthier than ever before.” Sunriver owners, visitors, community groups, representatives from Sunriver Resort, Turn to War, page 13

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Sunriver Lodge hosts ‘Rhythm in Vision’ art exhibit By Billye Turner The Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery continues Rhythm in Vision by members of the High Desert Art League (HDAL) through Sept. 25 in the upper and lower galleries. Exhibiting HDAL members include Cindy Briggs, Helen Brown, Cameron Kaseberg, David Kinker, Jacqueline Newbold, Vivian Olsen, Janice Rhodes, Barbara Slater, and Joren Traveller. Visit www. highdesertartleague.com for additional information. Watercolor is the chosen medium for four members. Cindy Briggs, award winner featured in “Watercolor Magazine,” “America’s Best of Watercolorists” and recognized by “Daniel Smith Watercolors” as a “Master of Color,” presents vibrant paintings of sunflowers. Helen Brown uses batik on rice paper in her painting Curb Appeal, chosen in 2014 for publication in “Splash 16, the Best of Watercolor.” The batik technique involves brushing molten wax on areas of the paper to prevent watercolor from adhering, later removing the wax to apply

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Environmental Rae Seely, chair katrae@q.com

Finance Mike Gocke, chair mike-g123@msn.com

Nominating Katie Hall, co-chair katieh604@gmail.com

Barbara Wade, co-chair barbara@gewade.com

Recreation No chair at this time Interested in joining a committee or participating in future task forces? Contact the chair person for more details or SROA at 541593-2411.

Citizens Patrol ----------------------------------------- 3:30 pm SROA Board Room Magistrate --------------------------------------------- 10 am SROA Board Room Design Committee --------------------------------- 10 am SROA Board Room Sunriver Women’s Club Garden Party ------ 2 pm SHARC Finance Committee-------------------------------- 9 am SROA Board Room Men’s Club Luncheon----------------------------- 11:30 am Crosswater Grille Service District Board Meeting ----------------- 3 pm Fire Station SROA Board Work Session ------------------------ 9 am SROA Board Room Uncorked Wine Event ----------------------------- 3 pm SHARC Sunriver Anglers Club ------------------------------ 6:45 pm SHARC SROA Board Meeting ------------------------------ 9 am SROA Board Room Fly Fishing Festival------------------------------------ 10 am The Village at Sunriver Uncorked Wine Event ----------------------------- 12 pm SHARC Fly Fishing Festival------------------------------------ 10 am The Village at Sunriver Design Committee --------------------------------- 10 am SROA Board Room

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On Aug. 19 the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners was scheduled to review a non-binding letter of intent between Deschutes County and Oregon State University – Cascades that provides a framework for exploring the viability of reclaiming a former demolition landfill. The 76-acre landfill sits adjacent to OSU-Cascades’ 10acre campus site. The letter of intent allows university officials to explore expansion options beyond the 10-acre site it owns and that is now under construction, in order to plan and develop a 3,000 to 5,000-student campus that would feature student and community gathering areas, research facilities and student housing. Expansion options also under consideration include a 46-acre former pumice mine adjacent to the 10-acre campus, as well

Sunriver Nature Center, Fire and Police departments, SROA staff, and others – more than 80 individuals – participated in this annual program to pull noxious weeds from Sunriver common areas. Their efforts are visible in traffic circles, along roadsides, in common areas, and in the mountain of bags (provided by SOLVE, a nonprofit organization that supports noxious weed removal projects state-wide) that were filled and delivered to the SROA administrative building. “Our volunteers collected nearly 400 bags of noxious

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weeds – primarily knapweed – during War on Weeds week,” noted Patti Gentiloumo, SROA director of Natural Resources. “When you think that spotted knapweed generates between 400 and 25,000 seeds per plant, you realize how significant the work of our volunteers has been, and how quickly these noxious weeds can take over a landscape if not properly controlled. We are grateful to volunteers who worked in common areas and to the homeowners who pulled on their properties to prevent weeds from going to seed.” Contact SROA Natural Resources at 541-593-1522 or clairem@srowners.org if you have questions about weeds.

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History of Newberry Monument at men’s club meeting Rika Nelson, executive director of the Newberry National Volcanic Monument, and Scott McBride, monument manager, will address the Sunriver Men’s Club Thursday, Sept. 17. The luncheon will be held at the Crosswater Grille, on South Century Drive. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Sunriver area men and women are welcome to attend. The cost is $20 per person. The Newberry Monument is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Most of us have seen the lava flows, hiked the Obsidian Trail in the Newberry crater and explored the Visitors Center at Lava Butte, but do you know the history of the monument? Why was it made into a national monument? Who was behind it and what

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was their motivation? What’s the advantage to us locally of having a monument? Find out the answers to these questions and more at the September Men’s Club luncheon. As usual, there will be plenty of time for questions and answers. It will be a great kickoff for the club’s 2015-16 season. Nelson was born into a Forest Service family, has a strong connection to the great outdoors, and hails originally from Oregon. She came to Discover Your

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Forest from Connecticut where she was the Executive Director at the Wood Memorial Library and Museum. Her interest in museums, interpretation and the visitor experience began at a young age. She studied history and American Indian studies at the University of Washington and went on to earn a master’s degree in museum studies and an MBA in nonprofit administration from John F. Kennedy University in Berkeley. Nelson has worked in educational and fundraising capacities for the Crocker Art Museum, the California Academy of Sciences and The California Museum for History of Women and the Arts. The second speaker will be Scott McBride, the monument manager. For more information on the monument and a full calendar of events during the 25th anniversary, check out http:// discoveryourforest.org For the luncheon, doors open at 11:30 a.m. A social half-hour follows. Lunch service will begin at noon. The program follows from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The menu offers a choice of crab cakes with long grain garden blend wild rice, grilled zucchini, and Dijon caper aioli

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as buildings in close proximity to the campus. The landfill site provides yet another option from which OSU-Cascades can evaluate development of a comprehensive university campus. Once the expansion direction is established, university officials will move to the next stage of required planning and public engagement activities. OSU-Cascades engaged in an extensive public outreach process that concluded in December 2014 when nearly 100 recommendations focusing on neighborhood livability, housing, transportation and other areas were created by a Campus Expansion Advisory Committee (CEAC) and adopted by the university. The recommendations will be incorporated into the 10-acre site and future planning activities. The letter of intent between OSU-Cascades and the county allows for a two-year evaluation period of the landfill site. “This letter of intent demonstrates OSU-Cascades and the county’s joint commitment to explore transforming the 76-acre landfill property into a higher education and community asset,” said Becky Johnson, vice president of OSU-Cascades. As part of the evaluation,

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OSU-Cascades intends to partner with OSU’s College of Engineering, Deschutes County, nationally recognized reclamation experts, and local, state and federal agencies. The possible addition of the reclaimed landfill property could help support a CEAC task force goal to provide oncampus housing for 40 percent or more of OSU-Cascades’ fulltime students. Johnson said OSU-Cascades and the County both recognize that environmental and public health and safety considerations are a top priority. She said any remediation work would be subject to all state and federal legal and regulatory standards. Remediation considerations, also including possible development uses, cost-effectiveness and the availability of funding, will be assessed before the university makes any decision regarding the landfill. Local examples of brownfields that have been successfully transformed include the Old Mill District, the Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center and the Skyline Sports Complex. The Old Mill District was recognized for brownfield redevelopment by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. “The potential use of the landfill is a great example of how sustainable infill development can benefit the community,” said Laura Craska Cooper, a local land use attorney, member of the OSU-Cascades Board of Advisors and one of many local leaders who support transforming the unused former landfill into a viable and productive property. Even before embarking on the land use planning and public engagement required by the City of Bend, OSUCascades plans to engage community residents and others in considering the future of the campus. In September, OSUCascades will announce details of a long-range visioning and community planning exercise focused on expansion beyond the current site. Similar to the CEAC effort that involved more than 100 community members and faculty, the engagement will include topics such as sustainable and smart development, arts and culture, innovation and neighborhood livability. OSU’s branch campus in Bend features 18 undergraduate majors and four graduate programs include Energy Systems Engineering, Hospitality Management and Tourism and Outdoor Leadership. The branch campus will expand to a four-year university beginning fall 2015.

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owners submitted comments on the proposed rule. The board has been advised that FAA rules prohibit flying aerial drones within a five-mile radius of any airport and that this prohibition applies to both recreational and commercial drones. All of Sunriver is within a five-mile radius of the Sunriver Airport.

At the Aug. 12 meeting of the Central Oregon Visitors Association Board of Directors, the annual election of directors and officers for fiscal year 2015-2016 were ratified as follows: • Tom Anderson (ex-officio), Deschutes County administrator • Tammy Baney, Deschutes County commissioner • Penny Bennington, Bennington Properties owner • Dan Despotopulos, Deschutes Fair & Expo manager • Scott Huntsman, Black Butte Ranch manager • Shawna Pence, owner Sunset Lodging • Dennis Oliphant, Sun Country Tours owner • Tom O’Shea, Sunriver Resort managing director • Dave Rathbun, Mt. Bachelor, Inc. president • Spencer Schaub, Pronghorn general manager • Chris van der Velde, Tetherow managing partner • Ryan Smith, Alpine Entertainment owner • Dana Whitelaw, High Desert Museum president

To reserve a seat at the luncheon, use the sign-up sheet posted at the Marketplace, or send an email to the Men’s Club at Sunriver.Mensclub@ Yahoo.com Be sure to include your lunch menu preference. Deadline to sign up is Sept. 15 at 5 p.m.

“Central Oregon tourism benefits greatly from the depth of expertise and industry diversity of the business leaders elected by the COVA Membership to serve on the FY-2016 COVA Board of Directors,” said Alana Hughson, CEO. “These outstanding individuals in our community share a commitment to regional tourism marketing

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Artists Gallery Sunriver bids farewell to summer Summer may be moving on, but there is still great art to be seen at the Artists Gallery of Sunriver. Come bid “farewell to summer” with the artists at the gallery’s Second Saturday celebration, 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 12. Enjoy art, including many new featured pieces, while munching and sipping on great food and drink. “Santa Fe Sun” is the latest in Susan Harkness-Williams’ mask collection reflecting her influence and love of the Southwest. The symmetrical mask features warm colors, colorful feathers, turquoise beads and buds, glass beads and bullhorns crowning the head. This is a unique take on the sun worshiping natives of the area. Also this month, find “Mystique in the Halls of the Ancients” which is a highly carved hanging vessel. This impact piece sports both contemporary and

organic design. Shirley Checkos’ lifelike artwork captures the beautiful details of each animal and bird she paints. Checkos has an enduring connection to nature that is expressed through the eyes of her subjects. One of her newest paintings, “Hoot the Barn Owl,” depicts the tranquil, yet mysterious demeanor of the captivating and noble bird. Sunriver photographers Maggie Down and Gary Chandler are also featured this month. Among many images they have photographed are two pieces that play up the atmospheric sense of the subjects. Use of a WACOM tablet, pens and brushes allows these artists to add unique qualities to each photograph. Their artwork ranges in size from small, framed works to larger prints on paper, canvas and metal. Chandler’s piece, “Fort Rock

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General Store,” captures the stark beauty of the desert. Down’s piece, “Mountain Meadow,” speaks to the softness and delicate beauty of the mountains and forest. When viewing the depth of skill demonstrated in the acrylic paintings of artist Chuck Chamberlain, it is difficult to reconcile his talent with the serendipitous way in which his career in fine art began. At the age of 30, he was regifted a “Famous Artists” painting course by his sister. After

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Sunriver Rotarians raise funds to rebuild remote Tibetan village By Mark Dennett The earthquake that devastated Nepal April 25, 2015 and destroyed large parts of the capital Kathmandu, was totally devastating to impoverished Nepalese/Tibetan villages close to the Chinese border. Now, members of the Rotary Club of Sunriver are launching a person-to-person humanitarian effort to bring supplies and re-build the poorest of the poor starting with the village of Bridim in the Langtang Valley. Four Rotarians have already signed up to travel to Nepal in November to kick off the Nepal International Project: Monet and Charles Beith (both past presidents), Marlene Beith and Ray Kuratek (incoming president for 2016). The group is meeting weekly to plan, raise funds for the project, and encourage others to join this “Service Above Self” effort. “While we plan to bring at least 200 pounds of construction, safety and medical supplies, our main goal is to learn, assist, and create a long-range plan to restore vital community services to these outlying villages as part of an international project of the Rotary Club of Sunriver,” said Monet Beith, project leader. “Everyone in-

The village of Bridim, in Nepal’s Langtang Valley, was leveled by the April 15, 2015 earthquake. More than 250 people were reported missing. Three Sunriver Rotarians plan to travel to Bridim in November to assist with reconstruction efforts.

volved is paying their own way so every dollar raised will be invested in the community.” The village of Bridim was settled by Tibetans from Kyirong several hundred years ago. The mountain village is home to 158 residents but it was literally leveled during the earthquake. All the homes were destroyed, as was the small community center and the monastery. Not a single structure survived. In an instant the people of this humble farming village lost what little they had, and they find themselves suddenly homeless. The goal is to rebuild 43 personal structures using

earthquake resistant engineering. Each home is estimated to cost $1,000. Current club president Harry

Hamilton said the Sunriver Rotary has already committed $2,500, and the club is excited about helping with this international project. “Most of our funds go to supporting south Deschutes county nonprofits, so it is gratifying to see our members step up to fund a critical need elsewhere. We can see the ‘ripple’ effect of Rotary.” The project team plans to visit other Rotary clubs to encourage participation. There will also be a number of informational meetings in September and October for anyone that is interested in the project. If you are interested in supporting the Rotary Club of Sunriver’s Nepal International Project, call Charlie at 541480-3035 or email Monet at mbeith7654@aol.com

Blood drive September 3 Give the gift of life by donating blood at the American Red Cross Sunriver Community Blood Drive, Thursday, Sept. 3, 1-6 p.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 18143 Cottonwood Road. Appointments must be made in advance. Schedule an appointment by calling 1-800 RED CROSS (733-2767) or go online to redcrossblood.org

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“Education is the movement from darkness to light.” –Allan Bloom

sunriver women’s club President’s message Whew! August is behind us. Our major summer volunteer and fundraising projects are complete and we can look forward to our regular season of luncheons, educational speakers and philanthropic endeavors – beginning with the Garden Party on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Our busy and successful summer was punctuated by some very large projects: Twilight Cinema concessions (organized by Carolyn Spaniol), Macy’s Shop for a Cause Pass sales (spearheaded by Bonnie Rosen), the return of the Community Picnic (chaired by Lana Benish) and, of course, the

Art Faire (directed by Nancy Fischer). These projects happen because of YOU – your spirit, your time, and your commitment. A huge thank you to all of our members and our community, who volunteered, attended, organized, and partnered with us. If you are not a member, we encourage you to “come into the light.” Our membership and renewal drive has begun under the direction of Marty Fobes. Come share your unique gifts and special light. Warmly, –Lana Benish & Stephanie Nelson, co-presidents

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Community picnic We would like to thank all those who attended the SRWC community picnic in July. There was a great turnout on a beautiful Sunriver day. Loose Cannons Labor Day weekend there is a lot of free music around Sunriver. Bill Keale, Hit Machine, The Moon Mt. Ramblers and there will be jazz in La Pine, just to name a few. There is a pool party for homeowners at the North Pool. If you are interested in attending any of these events, call Dottie Meilink at 541-593-5183. On Fridays in September there is free music at SHARC from 5 to 7 p.m. Some of us are bound to be there so do stop by. On Sept. 18-19 join us for wine tasting at Uncorked at SHARC. Hearty Soles For each hike, bring a snack, sunscreen, water, hat, hiking poles, cameras, and soap for Care and Share. Sept. 24, Clear Lake couples kayak/hike: Gina Rosbrook needs a co-leader. After last year’s successful trip to Clear Lake to see the glorious fall colors, we are repeating this outing. We will put in the kayaks and start the hike at Clearwater Cove Campground. For hikers, there is a 5.5-mile hike or a shorter hike along the east edge of the lake. We will depart from Holy Trinity Church at 8 a.m. Bring $5 for gas. We will stop in Sisters for lunch on the

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Anglers club speaker considers impact of social media on conservation efforts by fisheries

Fly fishing festival planned The fourth annual Sunriver Fly Fishing Festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 19, and Sunday Sept. 20 in The Village at Sunriver. The event offers fishing theme activities designed to interest all ages. The two-day event will feature vendors who share a passion for fishing exhibiting fly tying, rods, gear, apparel, boating equipment and artwork near the Pavilion in the village. Event guests will be able to talk with experienced guide services and book trips to local and exotic destinations. With a focus on education and conservation, the Sunriver Fly Fishing Festival will include hands-on opportunities to learn and improve skills. Workshops on fishing the local rivers and lakes will be presented. Representatives from conservation organizations and fishing clubs will be on hand to share information and answer questions. Event guests will be able to observe fly casting demonstrations by experts, and practice their own skills in a casting area. Expert fly tiers will demonstrate how to tie the best patterns, and there will be a beginners fly tying table for folks who want to try making an artificial fly that fools fish. Both experts and beginners will find something of interest. There will be raffle items, casting games for kids with prizes, and an inflatable bounce house. All event proceeds support local education and fisheries conservation projects. Festival hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19 and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20. Information: www.SunriverFlyFishingFestival.com

The Sept. 18 monthly meeting of the Sunriver Anglers Club will feature Gabe Parr, founder of the Bend Casting Club and The Trout Bus (www. troutbus.com), a social media vehicle to involve younger (20 to 40 year old) anglers in education, outreach and conservation on fisheries issues. Parr’s general topic will be the fish rescue at Lava Island Falls on the Deschutes River in 2014. He will also discuss the broader issue of how to interest and organize younger anglers in similar efforts. Parr moved to Central Oregon eight years ago and became involved with the national staff of Trout Unlimited and, through working with them, began to wonder why he was consistently the youngest person in the room. He founded the Bend Casting Club, for

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Fall potlucks hinge on volunteers As of the Scene’s press time, the Sunriver potluck committee was still in need of new leadership to operate the popular potluck dinners starting this fall. “Co-chairs are always a good idea as we all like to live the Sunriver lifestyle of ‘Come, Go and Do,’ ” said Lana Benish, former potluck committee co-chair. “If you know someone you work well with, invite them to chair or co-chair the committee so that there is always an informed, reliable person in place to step up when someone is absent.” The potluck happens the second Wednesday of each month, October through May, at SHARC. Potluck attendees pay a small fee to cover meeting space and entertainment expenses and bring an entrée, side dish or salad that serves eight to 10 people. The not-for-profit, volunteer-driven potluck dinners are open to all Sunriver area residents to come together for friendship, food, fun and entertainment. Benish said most of the committees necessary to planning and coordination of the monthly potlucks are in place. “We specifically need committee chairs and co-chairs. We have multiple suggestions for entertainment for this coming year ready to go. So are you ready to ‘Do’ ”? Information: 541-593-7515.

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our region and how we all can become better stewards of our Central Oregon natural resources,” according to the event invitation. About that Clobber Game… participants put on “hard hats”

Upper Deschutes River Coalition seeking new board president Carl Jansen is stepping down after serving 10 years as president of the Upper Deschutes River Coalition, a coalition of 26 neighborhoods located along the Deschutes River between Sunriver and Wickiup Reservoir. UDRC, which has a mission to “protect Upper Deschutes River communities by restoring and sustaining health fire-resistant forests, pure and abundant river flows and wildlife habitat,” flourished under his leadership. Jansen will continue serving as an at-large director on the UDRC board. “We were the first organization in the state to have a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) and we’ve since revised and updated it three times. Our CWPP covers 69,000 total acres, including 57,000 acres of public (BLM, Forest Service and Oregon State Park) lands and 12,000 acres of private property.”

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Carl Jansen is stepping down after serving 10 years as president of the Upper Deschutes River Coalition. He is helping recruit his replacement.

Jansen recalled how URDC’s first CWPP focused on public lands, known as the Wildland Urban Interface areas, where federal lands abut private property and through which fire could easily move into homes. With the CWPP in place, federal land managers were obligated to respond to community concerns about the danger. “We then focused on private lands. With help from Deschutes County forester Joe Stutler and Project Wildfire executive director Katie Lighthall, we got $600,000 in grants to treat private lands, including many unoccupied lots. We Turn to President, page 21

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River clean up extended to nearly a month The Upper Deschutes River Coalition’s ninth annual Riverside Cleanup will be held after Labor Day through Sept. 26. The goal of expanding the annual event from one day to nearly a month is to include as many people as possible, and to clean up more trash from the Deschutes River between Sunriver and Wickiup Reservoir. “Volunteers can go out anytime after Labor Day up to Sept. 26,” said Carl Jansen, UDRC president and Riverside Clean up coordinator. “They can contact me for trash bags, to let me know where they will be cleaning and go anytime.” UDRC has designated 15 river access areas that need cleaning. “We’re trying to clean up all the river sites. You don’t necessarily need a boat. There’s plenty of trash along the banks and in the water accessible from shore.” Over the years, Jansen said the Deschutes River clean up effort has removed beer kegs, picnic tables, a derelict pontoon boat, wall safes, automotive batteries, tires, tennis balls, fishing line and gobs of generic trash from the river, especially around designated river access points.

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also reduced ladder fuels in the Sunriver Business Park,” Jansen said. “We significantly reduced the fire threats in the community. Some of the project signs that we put up eight years ago are still there. Lots of people put their vacant lots up for sale after UDRC cleared them. We managed the treatments and paid the contractors. Now Ed Keith, the current Deschutes County forester, is managing the projects and funds and UDRC is no longer involved in project management.” UDRC has five active committees focused on public lands, private lands, watershed, education, fundraising and finance. Jansen said he is most proud of increasing partnerships, especially with the Forest Service.

clean up. Statewide in 2014, more than 5,600 volunteers removed more than 80,000 pounds of trash from Oregon’s 363 miles of coastline and nearly 100 miles of river. For more information, contact Carl Jansen, 541-5932777, email: carlj@searchna. com “I’m a recruiter. If you look at who’s involved with UDRC now, on the board and all the partnerships we have going, that’s a result of my recruiting efforts. Volunteers have to have fun. If they don’t, they are going to leave. We try to encourage people to use their skills, their interests. I believe in helping people and helping improve the quality of their lives. We need more involvement from the business sector.” Jansen said UDRC needs a qualified president that can “continue the work and sustain operations, including river clean ups.” Utilizing his 35 years experience as a recruiter in the forest products industry, Jansen is helping in the search for his replacement. “It’s time for new blood and new ideas,” he said. Information: 541-593-2777, email carlj@searchna.com

Firewood: Get it before it’s gone

Approximately 130 acres of SROA common property are being treated for ladder fuels reduction (LFR) this year. Ladder fuel reduction includes thinning and removing trees, eliminating low-hanging branches and bitterbrush. LFR is an important tool for keeping urban forests in good health and to reduce the risk of wildfire in a community. A map of the treatment areas can be found on the SROA website at www.sunriverowners.org under News & Notices. Project areas A and B were finishing up in mid-August, with work starting on section C at the end of August. More than 25 acres in area E is scheduled to begin in the coming weeks depending on contractor availability. Firewood that comes from these projects is available to SROA members on a first come, first serve basis. A free firewood permit and load tags are required and can be obtained at the SROA office during regular business hours (MondayFriday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.). Owners must have a current Member Preference ID card to receive a permit. “This is the last of LFR tree thinning contracts of 2015,” said Patti Gentiluomo, SROA Natural Resources director. “There’s definitely wood out there for owners to collect.”

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Newberry Monument celebration continues with stargazing event atop Lava Butte Celebrating 25 years, events continue to honor the designation of the Newberry National Volcanic Monument with a Stars Over Newberry event Saturday, Sept. 19, 7:30–10:30 p.m. at Lava Butte. Guests will get a one-of-akind after hours experience atop one of Central Oregon’s most well known volcanic features with breathtaking views of the valley and the night sky. Experts from the Oregon Observatory at Sunriver will lead guests on a journey through the skies with telescopes. Stars Over Newberry includes live music by the Moon Mountain Ramblers, the release of the first in a series of limited edition beers from

social media and marketing materials. Paintings must be depictions of scenes from the Newberry National Volcanic Monument and/or the Deschutes or Ochoco national forests. Submissions must be original works, and must be completed and submitted by Sept. 8 to Stacey Cochran, Discover Your Forest volunteer and event coordinator, at the Bend FortRock Ranger District office, at 63095 Deschutes Market Road in Bend. Complete art submission guidelines and application can be found at: www.discover yourforest.org/special-events/.

Worthy Brewing Company, and a selection of local wines and sangria from Volcano Vineyards. A live auction of paintings by local artists depicting scenes from the Deschutes and Ochoco national forest will begin at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and available at www.discover yourforest.com/special-events or 541-383-5530. Stars Over Newberry is the inaugural fundraising event for Discover Your Forest, which supports stewardship, conservation education and volunteer programs in Central Oregon’s National Forests. Call for artists Central Oregon artists are

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5th annual Sunriver Marathon for a Cause to benefit fight against breast cancer Lace up those racing shoes for the fifth annual Sunriver Marathon for a Cause, Sept. 5-6 at Sunriver Resort. This year’s event features four separate races over the course of the weekend including a USATF-certified 5K and Kids Dash on Saturday, as well as a

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Par Engine Repair, Panini’s Pizzeria, Savory Spice Shop, Silver Hilton Consulting, Spring River Tree Service, SROA/ SHARC, Sunriver Chamber of Commerce, Sunriver Music Festival, Sun Country Tours, and Tumbleweed Toys. Sunriver community involvement in the annual event attracts people from all over the Pacific Northwest. The SRWC is already looking forward to August 2016.

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Whether you are a “do-ityourselfer” or a professional excavator contracted for a project, it’s crucial to dig smart when landscaping or doing a home improvement project. Whether you’re planting a tree, installing a fence, deck, swimming pool, or starting any other excavation project, calling 811 is essential to have the approximate location of underground utilities and pipelines marked. Calling 811 is the law, and knowing where pipelines and underground utility lines are buried before you dig will help protect you, and those around you, from injury. It also helps prevent damage to utilities, service disruptions, potential fines and repair costs. Every digging job requires a call – even if you have called before for a similar project – because the depth of utility lines varies, and there may be multiple lines

in a common area. What to expect calling 811 Your call will be routed to a local call center. An operator will gather information about your digging plans and notify local pipeline and utility companies about your project. State laws vary regarding the amount of advance notice required to call and have lines marked. Most states require 48 to 72 hour advance notice (excluding weekends and holidays). An 811 representative in your area can provide specific information, or you can learn more at www.Call811.com. Pipeline and utility representatives will be sent to mark the approximate location of underground utilities and cables using color-coded paint, flags or stakes so you know what’s below and are able to dig safely around them. If there are no underground utilities, pipelines or cables at your dig location,

they will mark “clear.” Planning a digging project • Always call 811 before starting any digging project, regardless of the depth of your digging or your familiarity with the property. • Plan ahead and allow ample time for lines to be marked. After you have waited the required time for markings in your state, if lines have not been marked, call 811 again to check the status of your request before digging. • If a contractor has been hired, confirm that a call to 811 has been made. Don’t allow work to begin until lines have been marked. • Consider moving the location of your project if it is near line markings. Digging with care is critical for safety, the safety of your community and the protection of the environment. Source: StatePoint Media

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A year of planning and prioritizing answers from For the past five our owners. years, SROA has been Thus, 2016 is working at full tilt to lining up to design, finance, build be a year of and operate two maplanning and jor amenities: the prioritizing for SHARC and SROA’s the Sunriver own boat launch. Owners AssoGoing back at least ciation, with a a decade, these two prime focus on amenities projects Pat Hensley infrastructure ranked high on ownand amenities ers’ priority list. Now it’s time to hit the pause button projects. As part of our planning proand re-visit the list of projects in the Infrastructure & Ameni- cess, we will rely on the Board’s decision-making checklist to ties Master Plan (IAMP). A task force of Board mem- guide the analysis – and a bers, staff and owners analyzed crucial item on the checklist the list of IAMP projects and is the financial impact. How recommended priorities to much would each project cost? SROA’s Board in 2013. Go- Would the cost of a project ing forward, should we stick make a difference in setting with those same priorities? priorities? A project with a Or should we shift focus? Or, multi-million-dollar price tag have new developments and might or might not stay at the interests surfaced causing us to top of the list. We will be conadd or subtract certain items? sulting with experts to provide All are good questions needing cost estimates for each item on

the IAMP list to help make informed decisions. SROA’s board and staff have already begun engaging owners in this planning and prioritization. We started the conversation informally at the open house in Lake Oswego in May and more recently at SROA’s Annual Meeting in August. In addition to assembling another IAMP task force, I expect there will be focus groups, open houses and surveys to gain input from owners. In fact, owners who have signed up to the SROA website will soon be receiving a survey asking for owners’ priorities. I hope you will take this opportunity to tell us which infrastructure and amenities projects are at the top of your list. If you haven’t signed up to www. sunriverowners.org, I encourage you to do so. (In addition to occasional surveys, you will receive email “blasts” alerting you to upcoming events and

August SROA board meeting summary

issues with the police department. Natural Resources: Issued noxious weed courtesy letters and notices of deficiency. Continued ladder fuels reduction (LFR) on commons. Provided noxious weed identification guidance on private properties. Performed numerous site visits regarding tree removal requests and LFR compliance on private properties. Coordinated and hosted War on Weeds (WOW) Week. (See story page 11.) Public Works: Continued to monitor and respond to issues related to river access. More signage was added at several access points. Major trimming of willows along river pathways completed to improve sight lines. Portions of the fill taken off the boat launch site were used for restoration projects around Sunriver, including the pathway between Fremont Crossing and Beaver Drive. Members of Fremont Crossing will water the new fill to help establish new plantings. The solar water system at SHARC is saving about $2,000 monthly in utility costs. Recreation/SHARC: Owner party at the North Pool was a success with more than 150 owners and their guests in attendance. Hosted four Turf Tunes concerts in July. Hosted 400 people associated with the Coquille Tribe at SHARC. The Down by the River concert featuring the Blind Boys of Alabama and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band went well despite

The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors met Friday, Aug. 14 and Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015. Board members present: Jim Fister, Bob Nelson, Pat Hensley, Richard Wharton, Mike Gocke, Roger Smith, Mark Murray, Bob Wrightson and Dave Jendro. Staff present: Hugh Palcic, Keith Kessaris, Brooke Snavely. Treasurer’s report As of July 31, 2015 (unaudited/estimated) Revenues………..1,161,165 Expenses…...…….. 973,347 Surplus…….……. 187,818 Owners forum -Via email, Robin and Gorham Nicol expressed concerns about tree removal on SROA commons and members’ ability to influence forest management decisions. Association operations Administration: Continued work on the Oregon Public Utilities Commission matter concerning affiliated interest agreements between Sunriver Water LLC and Sunriver Environmental LLC. Initiated a river shuttle service program in cooperation with Sunriver Resort. All departments completed end of year budget projections. Accounting: Coordinating the Sunriver Service District’s reserve study by a reserve specialist. In process of renewing SROA’s insurance and updating document retention Page 26

policies. Prepared SROA’s June financials and assisted Sunriver Service District with year-end audit. I.T.: Resolved telephone system graphical user interface issue which hampered ability to transfer calls. Tracked and resolved issues concerning ID card use to access the boat launch. Researched online ticket sales programs for SHARC admissions. Set up and supported electronic ticket acceptance system for concerts at SHARC. Communications: August Scene advertising revenues of $26,278 were up eight percent from one year ago. The Sunriver Navigator mobile application was downloaded 13,000 times, used in all 50 states and 90 foreign countries. Sunriver Resort requested their events be included on the app. New three-minute long Sunriver Style all season promotional video is airing hourly on the Central Oregon Visitors Network, Channel 4 of BendBroadband. Communications personnel staffed SHARC Night at the Bend Elks July 28. Recreation personnel staffed the July 29 game. Community Development: Submittal and permit activity continues to be strong. Paint survey homes are starting to come into compliance with a number of repaint applications being received. Coordinating growing parking enforcement

other items of interest to owners.) And in the meantime, I encourage owners to become reacquainted with the list of IAMP projects, which is available at the sunriverowners.org website. Of course, communication is critical to engaging owners in this prioritization. Everyone needs to know – or have an opportunity to know – where we are headed. But it is particularly important for owners to let the Board know what you’re thinking. I encourage you to participate in this process. Planning takes time One project that has consistently ranked high on the IAMP priority list is the Abbot/Beaver intersection. Anyone who has shopped at the Country Store, gone to the Lodge or driven to the business park or Mt. Bachelor knows that navigating this intersection can be challenging.

Recognizing that this has been considered a high-priority project, SROA’s staff has been working on the preliminary, planning stages for a way to address the challenges at this intersection. I want to emphasize that the Abbot/ Beaver intersection project is still under consideration; that is, no decision has been made to go forward with this project and no decision has been made about exactly what this project would look like. SROA’s staff has been doing preliminary work with stakeholders, including Sunriver Resort and The Village at Sunriver, to assess the engineering needs for this intersection. Experts have been employed to do traffic and engineering analyses and to come up with possible solutions for that intersection that would pass muster from an engineering Turn to Message, page 36

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From left to right: Pat Hensley, SROA president; Art Hatch, Sunriver fire chief; and Christine Dodd, Oregon Department of Forestry, signed the 2015 Sunriver Community Wildfire Protection Plan at the Aug. 14 SROA Board of Directors meeting. Immediately following the signing ceremony, Deschutes County informed SROA it qualified for a $50,000 grant to be applied toward fire hazard reduction programs.

less than hoped for attendance. Hosted Nike for a four-day meeting in Benham Hall. Hosted the Jumbo Fernandez tennis camp and tournament on Sunriver tennis courts. Board actions: -Signed the 2015 Community Wildfire Protection Plan. -Received announcement of a $50,000 grant for ladder fuel reduction work in Sunriver from Deschutes County Forester Ed Keith. -Approved minutes of the July 17 work session. -Approved minutes of the July 18 regular meeting. -Approved the July 31 financial statement. -Approved the appointment of Bob Wrightson as a member

of the Finance Committee. -Certified results of the 2015 election, including the election of three board members and changes to 7.06 and 7.09 of the Consolidated Plan. -Approved reappointment of Pat Hensley to the Sunriver Charitable Fund. -Approved amendments to the Design Committee rules regarding roofing material requirements to correspond with industry standards. The amendment ensures a certain level of aesthetic quality roofing material is applied to structures within Sunriver. -Rescinded a motion regarding exemption of blue tarps in Turn to Summary, page 37

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Summary of SROA 2015 Annual Meeting

Annual Meeting.

are: Pat Hensley, president; David Jendro, vice president; Mike Gocke, treasurer; Richard Wharton, secretary. Board service recognition was given to Bob Wrightson who completed his term, and Pat Hensley and Dave Jendro who completed their terms and were elected for additional 3-year terms General manager’s report General Manager Hugh Palcic presented a series of before and after images of recently completed projects to remind members how much progress SROA has made the past few

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Hosmer Living Room and concerts, free reservations and access to Mary McCallum Park, exclusive use of the North Pool, free use of tennis and pickleball courts, boat launch access, river shuttle service, guest passes and firewood permits. (See Ask the GM, page 30.) Looking ahead President Hensley said 2016 would be a year of planning and prioritizing SROA’s Amenities and Infrastructure Master Plan (IAMP), engaging members in decision-making, managing projects in progress and reviewing Sunriver’s governing documents. She invited members to view IAMP displays and submit comments during a meeting break. (See President’s Message page 26.) Turn to Meeting, page 44

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Approximately 60 people attended the Sunriver Owners Association’s annual meeting Aug. 15, 2015 in Benham Hall at SHARC. All board members were present. President’s message SROA president Pat Hensley opened with observations about how Sunriver is booming. She said the improved economy, owner support of SROA initiatives such as the 2009 maintenance fee increase, 2010 SHARC special assessment, 2012 property trade, owners boat ramp in 2014, SROA board leadership and investments by The Village at Sunriver and Sunriver Resort all contribute to Sunriver’s success. Treasurer’s report As of July 31, SROA had $28 million in total assets, $5.9 million in revenues, $5 million in expenses and $900,000 in net income. After subtracting depreciation and transfers from operating to reserve accounts, the association had a $307,000 operating fund surplus. Treasurer Mike Gocke noted a Recreation Department rainy day fund of $570,000. Election results Ballot measures to change timing of the annual audit and revise financial policies in the Consolidated Plan of Sunriver were approved by 92 percent and 89 percent, respectively, of members who participated in the annual election

• Cracks and uneven surfaces along Sunriver’s pathways. The project to rebuild all 33 miles of Pat Hensley, Dave Jendro and years, including: pathways in eight years will likely • A sinkhole in the approach be completed one year ahead of Dwayne Foley were elected to 3-year terms on the SROA Board and worn decking of Cardinal schedule with a potential cost Landing Bridge prior to the savings of $600,00. of Directors. Board officers for 2015-2016 bridge restoration project. • Replacement of the South Pool. When cracks appeared in the bottom of the 40-year-old pool, leaving sharp edges on which swimmers might cut their feet, the need to replace it was realized. After conducting surveys and gathering input at owner forums from San Francisco to Seattle, owners voted in 2012 to construct SHARC. Palcic described the past year as one that was dedicated to owners. Ongoing and recently instituted benefits for members include: SHARC aquatics and SROA members reviewed and submitted comments about the tubing hill, express admission Infrastructure and Amenities Master Plan during the SROA 2015 line at SHARC, fitness room,

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SHARC Aquatic hours SHARC Regular Summer Rates: May 23-Sept. 7 3 and under free, $25/person (ages 4 and older)

SHARC Off-Season Rates: Sept. 8-Dec. 31 3 and under free, $15/person 2 for 1 student Sundays in September must show valid student I.D.

Indoor Open Swim & Outdoor Adult Hot Tub September 1-6, 10am-8:30pm daily September 7-30, 10am-7:30p Monday-Thursday; 10am-8:30pm Friday & Saturday; 10am-5:30pm Sunday

Outdoor Open Swim Hours September 1-7, 10am-7:30pm September 8-20, 12pm-5pm daily September 26 & 27 Saturday & Sunday 12pm-5pm September 28 outdoor pool closed for the season

Tubing Hill September 1-7, 11am-6pm daily (weather permitting) September 8-30 Saturday & Sunday 11am-3pm (weather permitting) Daily SHARC rate includes tubing hill when available. Tubing only: $10/ person or 5 run punch pass Special tubes are provided. No personal sleds or tubes allowed. Riders must be at least 4 years old and able to ride alone. Secure footwear required, no bare feet.

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Indoor Pool 6-10am daily (one lane 9-10am Monday-Thursday) 6:30-7:30pm Monday-Thursday (one lane)

Outdoor Pool September 1-20, 7-9:45am daily

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Water Fitness Monday-Thursday 9-10am Water-based workout, low-impact and perfect for all levels and abilities. (Please bring swim suit, towel, and water bottle. Water shoes and water shirt are optional but strongly encouraged.) 2015 Member Preference ID, Recreation Plus card, SROA Guest Pass & Season Pass holder drop-in rate $5 or 11 punch pass - $50. General public drop-in rate, $7 or 11 punch pass $70

Adult River Time This is a time exclusively for adults to enjoy the lazy river. The river will be closed to everyone under 18 years old. Water slides will remain open to all guests 48”and taller during this time. This program is subject to change based on demand. September 1-7, 1pm-1:30pm September 8-20, 1pm-1:30pm September 26 & 27 Saturday & Sunday 1pm-1:30pm

Adult & Tot River Time A special time for adults with young children to enjoy the river together. This time will be limited to children under six years old or under 48 inches tall. Parent or guardian over 18 must accompany all children in the lazy river. Water slides will remain open to all guests 48”and taller during this time. This program is subject to change based on demand. September 1-7, 1:30pm-2pm September 8-20, 1:30pm-2pm September 26 & 27 Saturday & Sunday 1:30pm-2pm

SROA members w/ current ID $40, general public $45 Level 1A: Ages 2-5 yrs. This is an introductory level class concentrating on water comfort, supported floating, bobbing with bubbles and flutter kicks. Level 1B: Ages 6-12 yrs. This is an introductory level class, for older students who have not had lessons, but want to learn to swim. Students will be concentrating on water comfort, supported floating, bobbing with bubbles and flutter kicks. Level 2A: Ages 2-5 yrs. Participants will progress from floating to forward motion in the water. Both front and back arm strokes will be introduced and breath control will progress to side breathing. Level 2B: Ages 6-12 yrs. This class is a progression from floating to forward motion in the water. Both front and back arm strokes will be introduced and breath control will progress to side breathing. Level 3: Rhythmic breath control is required for this level. Participants concentrate on elementary back stroke, breaststroke and freestyle. Focus will be on coordination of arms and legs. Mastery of side breathing will be required to progress to level 4. Level 4: Participants in level four will be concentrating on sidestroke and butterfly, with emphasis on water fitness and endurance.

Private Lessons

Private or semi-private (2 students) are offered at SHARC. Private lessons are scheduled independently based on instructor availability. Call 541-585-3714 to schedule lessons. 2015 Member Preference ID card holders - $30 per 30 minute private lesson Splashy Hour September 1-7, 4:30pm-8:30pm daily Guests and general public - $35 per 30 minute private lesson $12 per person. A great value rate Semi-private, $15 for second child that is perfect for groups, clubs, large per 30 minute lesson families, and birthday parties.

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September 8-24: Tuesdays & Thursdays 5-6pm Structured, non-competitive program to refine & strengthen swim technique in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, & butterfly. Ages 6-18. (Participants must pass swim test) Daily drop-in $5, Monthly SROA member w/ current ID $25, general public $30

Swim Lessons September 14-30: Six 30 minute classes Mondays & Wednesdays Level 1: 3:45-4:15pm Level 2: 4:30-5pm Level 3 & 4: 5:15-5:45pm

Twilight Cinema Through September 5 • 7 - 9pm Watch free, family-friendly movies on Tuesday and Saturday nights outdoors at SHARC and The Village at Sunriver. Picnic baskets and coolers welcome. Snacks and beverages available for purchase.

Al Fresco Fridays FREE concerts September 11 & 25 5-7pm at SHARC Join us for free concerts at SHARC on the Riptide Cafe’ patio. Enjoy some of the Pacific Northwest’s favorite musicians in a quaint, casual outdoor venue. Food and beverage specials.

Sunriver Community Garage Sale Saturday, September 12 9am - 1pm at SHARC Here’s a chance for you to wheel and deal with Sunriver homeowners for their unwanted treasures! Sale begins at 9am in the SHARC parking lot. Be there, or be square.

Uncorked Sunriver Style September 18 & 19 at SHARC’s Benham Hall A two-day wine event featuring regional wineries, creameries, chocolatiers, live music, wine comedy show with Laurie Forster and more. Held in SHARC’s Benham Hall and outdoor amphitheater.

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September means season’s final weeks for tennis By Jake Davis, Sunriver Tennis Jake Hendrie and I are sad to see our time here at Sunriver drawing to a close, but we are again taking with us great memories from another summer spent at such a beautiful resort community. We’ve still got a couple of weeks left, and we hope to see both familiar and new players at our remaining sessions. Here are some observations and reminders: Jake Davis

Peter MacDonald, Gonzaga Men’s Head Tennis Coach brought a dynamic week of drills and coaching to our program in August for the second straight season. Participants benefited from his high energy drills and point play instruction. Pete, originally from Oregon, has always been impressed by the Sunriver facilities and is thankful to all of the enthusiastic players who came out for his clinic. We are hoping we can bring him back again next summer. How can you still take advantage of our program in September? · Group lessons/clinics: We will continue to offer our regularly scheduled sessions until we leave in mid-September. Sessions are high energy and fun – come out and join fellow tennis players in improving your game. To see all of the information on our clinics, check us out at sunrivertennis.com.

COVA clothing to be worn by bike racers and cycling ambassadors Capitalizing on Central Oregon’s reputation as one of the best places in the world to ride a bicycle, the Central Oregon Visitors Association is launching COVA cycling kits. Cycling kits are clothes worn by cyclists. Through their eye-catching color designs and logos, COVA cycling kits promote Sunriver, Bend and the COVA website www.VisitCentralOregon. com The new COVA cycling kits will be worn by select riders racing in the Northern and Southern California cyclocross series along with riders racing throughout the Pacific Northwest this fall. COVA staffers and select ambassadors will also sport the jerseys when riding throughout Central Oregon, serving as mobile Bike Information and Knowledge Evangelists. “I find myself stopping and talking with visiting mountain bikers on the trails all the time,” said Ted Taylor, COVA communications director. “Proudly sporting a COVA kit while on rides signals to visitors they have a resource ready and willing to help them find their way, find a great

trail, and a great place to grab a burger and beer when they’re done.” Having active racers wear the kits at popular cycling events in Northern and Southern California and throughout the Pacific Northwest exposes cycling-crazed audiences to the biking opportunities in Central Oregon. The exposure extends beyond the trails and roads. Castelli, a worldwide leader of cycling apparel designed the kits and retweeted images of it to its 45,500 Twitter followers. Additional social media exposure is expected.

On behalf of Jake Hendrie and myself, thanks to everyone for another great summer and we hope to see you on the courts this September.

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Q: At the SROA Annual Meeting Aug. 15 at SHARC, you presented a “look back to see how far we’ve come.” For those owners who could not attend, please summarize that presentation. A: It gets easy to take many of our past accomplishments for granted. Depicting a few “then and now” comparisons from around our community certainly helps remind us all just how far we have come. And when I say we, I am speaking of all of us here in Sunriver – owners, stakeholders, visitors and independent service providers and businesses – that have contributed to the advancement of the community. It is important to reflect on where we came from in order to chart the direction we are heading. The stroll down memory lane at the meeting certainly helped. Board President Pat Hensley opened the meeting speaking

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on the topic of a “booming” Sunriver community and economy of today. Her words offered a perfect opportunity to revisit our not too distant, ugly past, and contrast those images with current photos of improvements. Deferred maintenance, dangerous pathways, a village core in disrepair and major roadways in need of re-engineering and repaving highlighted the images of Sunriver’s past. Juxtaposed were images of those same areas, as they exist today. The difference is striking.

While the pictures were nice to see and clearly show the progress that our community has made, this exercise was really about crediting all those involved in bringing about such changes. I shared acknowledgements for efforts, resources and commitments made along the way. Our largest member of the association, the Sunriver Resort, received accolades for their many improvements at the stables, airport, marina and most recently, The Cove pool, restaurant and café renovations at the lodge and the conversion of SROA’s South Pool property into Besson Commons Park. The Village at Sunriver was next in line for praise, as their multi-million dollar facelift of our village core resulted in incredible before and after images. SROA’s improvements were also noted with a number of before and after examples

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that underscored the level of courage and commitment that SROA’s members possessed in bringing about these changes. A great deal of effort has been made and many hard decisions were required to reinvest in Sunriver. The photos were a way of celebrating those tough calls and commitments made in making Sunriver “boom.” The images also inspire. Sunriver has a lot of work still ahead and much planning and research will be necessary in the future. To that point, Hensley once again addressed the audience, outlining the association’s focus for 2016. She concluded with a request of the audience to utilize the intermission at the meeting and participate in a brief planning exercise geared towards future association priorities. Again, there is still much for us to do. The 2015 Annual Meeting PowerPoint presentation is available for viewing at www. sunriverowners.org Q: Also at the annual meeting, you presented a review of 20142015, “A Year Dedicated to Our Owners.” For those who were not present, please describe what the Association did for its members the past 12 months. A: Exactly one year and a day prior to this annual meeting – at the 2014 annual meeting – the SROA board announced their decision to dedicate the North Pool exclusively for the members and accompanied guests. This board decision set in motion a yearlong focus on member benefits. It took two text-heavy slides to enumerate the extent of member benefits now available through the Member Preference card program. I have listed the major

ones here: • Unlimited SHARC access to aquatics and tubing hill • Express admission line at SHARC • Fitness center • Hosmer living room and concerts • Free reservations and access to Mary McCallum Park • Exclusive use of North Pool • Free court use for tennis and pickleball • Boat launch access • River shuttle service • Guest passes • Firewood permits With discounts on: • Guest admission to SHARC and North Pool • Tennis lessons and clinics • Shops and restaurants • Reservations for Fort Rock and Paulina parks • SHARC retail items • Select SROA recreational programs • Select SROA functions and events Membership does have its privileges and your SROA board and staff have been working hard to develop even more reasons for why someone would want to buy, live, work and play in Sunriver. The improvements that the community has made, along with the expanded suite of member benefits, all speak to maintaining and enhancing Sunriver property values, which stands at the heart of our association’s mission. Q: In August, the SROA Board of Directors voted to prohibit drones (unmanned aerial aircraft) in Sunriver, with the only exceptions coming through your office. What will those who Turn to Ask the GM page 45

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Winners of Sunriver Classic Car Show announced Bill Worden from Sunriver took home People’s Choice honors during the second annual Sunriver Antique and Classic Car Show, with his 1929 Model A, named “Mae.” Colleen Betsworth from La Pine won Best in Class 1920-1949 with her 1949 Ford Pickup. Craig Wiland from Tigard won Best in Class 1950 - 1960 with his 1957 Chevy Bel Air Nomad. Chris Christensen from Sunriver won Best in Class 1961 -1980 with his vintage 1962 VW Bug. Attendees strolled through The Village at Sunriver, admired the cars and talked with the owners while being entertained by Elvis (Clint Ingbretson, a professional Elvis impersonator) and Ila Selene. “This year’s car show grew both in the number of cars and number of attendees. We plan to continue this growth in 2016. And we want to give a very special thanks to Village Bar and Grill for sponsoring and helping make this event a huge success,” said Ryan Smith of Alpine Entertainment, which coordinates events in The Village at Sunriver.

Susan and Bill Worden took People’s Choice honors in the 2015 Sunriver Antique and Classic Car Show with their 1929 Model A roadster, named “Mae.” The Worden’s flapper era clothing made an impression on car show attendees.

‘Theater of the Mind’ coming to Sunriver Once upon a time, radio was the center of attention in the homes of many American families. Broadcasts provided news and entertainment, including hugely popular programs of comedy and drama. In October, the Sunriver Stars Community Theater group will reopen what was called “The Theater of the Mind,” using original scripts from those radio broadcasts. The focus will be on mystery and suspense, interspersed with recreations of commercials that linger in the public conscience. On Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 6 to 9 p.m., the Stars will hold auditions for actors interested in bringing these great dramas to life. Auditions will be held in room 208 in the Sunriver Business Park, above the Village Properties office.

There are numerous parts to be played, and since actors will read from scripts, the focus will be on vocal characterization. There are also opportunities for singers to come together and recreate the bouncy jingles of the past that have stuck in listeners’ minds for decades. Also needed are a keyboard player who can back the singers and improvise dramatic music to create atmosphere and punctuate the action, and a good whistler who will re-create the haunting theme from the classic suspense radio suspense series “The Whistler,” from which the presentation “Stranger In The House” will be taken. Performances of “Theater of the Mind” will be Oct. 23-25 at SHARC. For more information about auditions, email SusansPacas@yahoo.com or

sunrivermike@msn.com For those interested in learning more about acting, Sept. 19-20 are the dates for the first ever Sunriver Stars Acting Workshop, “An Introduction to Acting,” funded with a grant from the Oregon Arts Commission. Actor, director and drama teacher Michael French, from the San Francisco Bay Area School Stagebridge, will be teaching the free weekend workshop in the Sunriver Fire Department Training Room. Hours are: Saturday, Sept. 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Sunday, Sept. 20, 12 to 3 p.m. (breaks included). As space may be limited, all interested, aspiring, or practicing actors or stage managers who wish to improve their skills should sign up by email at nbadjed@yahoo.com

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Sunriver Service District August meeting summary public safety Wages & Benefits...187,948 The Sunriver Service District Materials & Services....11,024 held its regular meeting July 16. Bike Patrol.................22,627 Board members present: Debra Baker, Ron Angell, Mark Murray, Greg Keller, Mike Gocke. Board actions -Acknowledged Angie PowStaff present: Marc Mills, Art Hatch, Angie Powers. er’s final day as administrative assistant for the district. Public input -Approved the minutes of the July 16 regular meeting. -None. -Approved the end of year Financial report: -As of June 30, 2015, end of financial statements. 2014-2015 fiscal year -Approved the July 2015 Resources.............6,816,833 financial statements. -Approved payment of Requirements.......4,032,094 $15,995 to SROA for adminisPolice: Wages & Benefits......1,263,740 trative and vehicle maintenance Materials & Services....161,159 services rendered in July, and rent of space for police and fire. Fire: -Approved the Records ManWages & Benefits.....1,809,692 Materials & Services....316,193 agement System intergovernBike Patrol..................56,920 mental agreement between Non-departmental...423,887 Deschutes County and public -As of July 31, 2015, begin- safety agencies. -Approved payment of ning of 2015-2016 fiscal year Resources.............2,820,794 $26,545 for two budgeted Requirements..........402,387 CPR devices. -Approved purchase of Police: Wages & Benefits......122,464 two budgeted patrol cars for Materials & Services....17,549 $54,440. -Discussed revisions to the Fire: employee handbook. -Discussed creation of an administrative manager position. Concurred on offering the administrative assistant position July 2015 on a temporary basis to indiHouse Checks: 23 viduals who previously filled Traffic Control: 0 the post until the administrative Hazards Identified: 0 manager job position descripSpecial Projects: 0 tion is finalized, advertised and Public Assistance: 22 filled. Chair Baker announced Patrol Hours: 178 her interest in applying for the

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e-mail communications involving board members and district affairs as public records. -Discussed a Sept. 21 human resources training for management of the police and fire departments. District board members can attend. -Discussed district issues to be presented at the SROA Aug. 15 annual meeting (see story page 27.) Chiefs’ Reports Police: -In July, the Sunriver Police Department conducted 351 investigations, made 12 arrests, 329 traffic stops, issued 364 traffic warnings, 51 traffic citations and provided 3,916 assists; issued 608 notices of violations of Sunriver Rules & Regulations and 2,328 pathway violations. -The department said goodbye to bike patrol office Gavin Boen who returned to school to fulfill prior commitments. -Sunriver officers received training in use of force, domestic violence child safety and fire extinguishers. -Sgt. Patnode instructed a vehicle stops training course for COCC. -Reserve officers worked 100 hours in July; thirty of those hours were worked at the Deschutes County Fair. -Chief Mills said officers

are being challenged more frequently by homeowners and guests on the enforceability of some Sunriver Rules & Regulations, such as use of skateboards on pathways and river access points. Mills said the difficulty for officers is the local rules are not state laws. He asked if the district can pass ordinances. Mills said many of these issues will need to be discussed with SROA during annual review of the rules enforcement contract. Fire: -The Sunriver Fire Department responded to 102 incidents in July including 77 emergency medical service calls, six motor vehicle accidents with injuries, two walk in medical requests, three hazardous conditions, one swift water rescue, eight good intent calls and four false alarms. Call volume was 30 calls ahead of July 2014. -July outreach activities included participation in the Sunriver Women’s Club picnic, attendance and participation in the Sunriver Natural Resources Committee meeting, hosting open houses at the fire department each Friday, and participation in the War on Weeds. -An offer made to a reserve firefighter to fill a full-time vacancy was accepted. The new

Q: What is the Sunriver Fire Department’s role when the Q: The Sunriver Service Dis- Governor invokes the Conflatrict Managing Board recently gration Act somewhere in the state? (Governor approved a reorganiBrown invoked zation of the Sunriver the Conflagration Fire Department. What Act on July 31 for changes were enacted? the Stouts Creek A: The changes infire in Southern clude moving the AsOregon.) sistant (Operations) A: Unless the Chief from shift work fire is in our area, to a forty-hour sched- Chief Art Hatch our role is only ule and hiring a Capone of awareness tain to supervise that shift. The current training unless and until resources officer is retiring and training are requested; such requests will fall under Operations and are made by the Fire Dewill be managed by the Assis- fense Board Chief (county Fire Chief) in the effected county tant Chief. through the Office of State Fire Q: What is the status of the fire Marshal. The state fire marshal training facility to be developed then requests the desired renear Lake Penhollow due east of sources through the individual county chiefs around the state. Sunriver? All the departments in the A: We’re currently in the land-use application process Central Oregon tri-county having successfully had the area (including Sunriver) are area rezoned. Site-prep fund- organized into task forces that ing has been secured through are dispatched to the area rethe budget process and we questing resources. hope to be going out for bids Q: We have been in an “exin the near future.

treme” fire danger condition in Sunriver and surrounding forests for the past month and had only minor structure and brush fires. Are the fire agencies in this area that good, are people actually heeding warnings and being careful with fire, or are we just lucky? A: In my opinion, all of the above. Constant reminders of the existing fire danger through public information outlets, including public service announcements on radio, TV and social media help keep the public aware of the danger. In addition, news of all the fires currently burning in Oregon and elsewhere are stark reminders of what is possible. Cooperative and mutual aid agreements among all the agencies ensure a quick response on any fires that allow resources to arrive on-scene while the fires are still small has a lot to do with the absence of larger fires. And, of course, good luck helps. We’ve had relatively few lightening strikes and other non-human-caused fires… so far.

position after her term on the board is complete. -Approved entering into a $148,208 contract for a new ambulance vehicle on which an existing and retrofitted ambulance module will be mounted. A vehicle manufacturer’s government rebate of $3,400 will then be sent to the district reducing the final purchase price to $144,808. -Approved goals for the police and fire chiefs for the year. Chief Mills’ goals include: 1) updating and reporting regularly on performance goals, 2) coordinating with partner agencies on the countywide radio system and records management system, 3) continuing community-engagement policies, and 4) taking a fresh look at the public safety building. Chief Hatch’s goals include: 1) developing performance measures, 2) continue working with stakeholders on the emergency operations plan, including annual training and exercises, 3) continue to work on the training site and safety building, and 4) continue improving communications and accountability within the department. -Reviewed draft e-mail policy. The proposal recommends establishing a centrally based e-mail system that automatically archives and preserves all

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SUNRIVER POLICE LOG Selected log entries from the Sunriver Police - June 2015 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 – RP on Timber Lane stated that a male tried to get into her residence. When he was confronted, he attempted to sell her “steaks and seafood.” It was later determined that he had solicited other people in the area. 7/1 – RP on Crag Lane called about juveniles running through his yard. We contacted the kids and discussed alternate travel options and laid out the rules and regulations for their dog. 7/1 – RP on Crag Lane called again about the kids being on his property. This time we sat down with the parents and discussed proper boundaries within the neighborhood. The parents promised to have another heart to heart with their children once they returned from their bike ride. 7/2 – Responded to Lodge for an intoxicated subject who was arguing with the staff. He was taken into custody for disorderly conduct. 7/3 – Report of subjects camping near the power substation at the end of Thielson Drive. Officer contacted three subjects who said they had been camping on Forest Service land. They were reminded that camping isn’t allowed inside Sunriver. 7/3 – Report of fireworks on Towhee Lane. Contacted the renters and explained the high risk of fire and that all fireworks are prohibited here. We told them that if we had to come back that they would be cited. 7/3 – RP called to report a suspicious vehicle and approximately nine people wandering around a residence on Cultus Lane. Upon arrival, we discovered that the perps were unloading their vehicle for their weekend stay in Sunriver. 7/4 - RP reports possible trespass issues at the new SROA marina. The problems likely occurred yesterday. We went over possible solutions to the problem, including increased signage and extra patrols. 7/4 – Report of criminal mischief at home on Duck Pond. Unknown persons had used a pry bar to pry away boards on the victim’s deck. The good news: they left the pry bar behind. 7/5 – Officer stopped vehicle for multiple traffic violations. The driver had a deceased deer in the back of his truck. Driver failed SFTS and was taken to DCJ. Bambi went elsewhere. 7/5 – We were asked to check rental home on Yellow Pine Lane. RP reported leaving her wedding ring in a bedroom. We were able to enter and retrieve the ring, which was returned to the owner. 7/5 – Contacted a subject loading firewood into a vehicle without a wood permit. He put it back. 7/6 – Second encounter within a month of a small, brown and tan dog-atlarge, resembling a small coyote. RPs were able to capture the critter on the path near Beaver and Fremont. Once again he managed to escape. He likely belongs to someone in the area. If the owner can be identified, we will issue citations. 7/6 – The pup saga continues. This time he was found on Ponderosa. The person who found Houdini would like to keep him, but it is necessary to go through the Humane Society. Accordingly, the dog was transported to DCHS with a UTC for dog-at-large with no dog license. 7/6 – RP reported his cabin was fraudulently listed for rent on Craigslist. A potential victim notified the owner after suspecting something fishy.

Sunriver Fire Department obtains surplus In June, the Sunriver Fire Department obtained a forklift mounted on a full-size loader for $175. That’s about $50,000 less than the going rate for a used one. The soundstoo-good-to-betrue deal comes courtesy of the United States Department of Defense’s Firefighter Property Program. Through such programs, fire districts can obtain excess federal government property for firefighting and emergency service uses. The Sunriver Fire Department previously acquired a portable pump through a similar program. “Captain Willis has wanted a forklift for a couple of years to move around the vehicles we use for training, so we added that to our wish list,” said Rod Bjorvik, SRFD assistant chief. “Shortly thereafter we were notified that there were two forklifts available. We took one and the Bend Fire Department got the other. It was delivered from an

Air Force base in California on a flatbed truck to the Oregon Department of Transportation yard in Bend, and we hired a lowboy to bring it to Sunriver.”

Freight costs were $325. The forklift was inspected and received new oil, filters and transmission fluid through a vehicle maintenance agreement with the Sunriver Owners Association’s Public Works Department, which services the fire department’s vehicles under contract. SROA mechanics found the surplus forklift to be in good condition. “It was a pretty cheap acquisition,” Bjorvik confirmed. “We couldn’t afford it otherwise.” SRFD will use the forklift to move and position wrecked ve-

Three seriously injured in Highway 97 head-on Three people were seriously injured, at least two critically, on Aug. 11 when a Bend man’s SUV crossed the center line of Highway 97 south of Bend and crashed head-on into a Sunriver man’s pickup truck, Oregon State Police reported. The crash occurred around 8 a.m. near milepost 147, about six miles north of Sunriver, just beyond a median barrier that was installed in recent years over Lava Butte. An ODOT official said a northern extension of that barrier is planned to Deschutes River Woods next year. According to trooper Rich Brannin, a Ford Explorer driven by Richard Rose, 19, of Bend, was heading south when it crossed the center line and struck a Dodge

pickup driven by Terry Neil, 60, of Sunriver. The three occupants – including Rose’s passenger, whose name was not released – were taken to St. Charles Medical Center in Bend. Rose and his passenger were flown to the hospital by AirLink and Life Flight helicopters, while Neil was taken by ground ambulance. A house supervisor said both Rose and Neil were in critical condition at the hospital. Air bags deployed in both vehicles, Brannin said, but seat belt usage was unknown, and the cause of the crash was under investigation. The Explorer’s two occupants reportedly had to be cut out of the wreckage by Sunriver Fire Department personnel. Fire crews and Deschutes County sheriff’s

7/14 – RP reports issues with a suspect on Grizzly Lane. Suspect walked up to an open window and screamed vulgarities at the RP who requests that the person be trespassed from her property. We attempted to deliver this warning, but the suspect refused to answer the door. Investigation continues. Turn to Police Log, page 38 SUNRIVER SCENE •

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deputies called in a third medic unit from Bend, as well as both the AirLink and Life Flight air ambulances. Drivers were urged to avoid the area, as no detours were available, and traffic quickly backed up nearly a mile during the morning commute period. The southbound “slow lane” reopened around 9:30 a.m. The road fully reopened about a halfhour later. Oregon Department of Transportation spokesman Peter Murphy said a project is “set for next year to put a concrete median barrier in place,” from the Baker Road exit at Deschutes River Woods south to Lava Butte. Reprinted with permission of ktvz.com

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7/11 – RP found a firearm at a Pole House Condo. The owners were traced and will coordinate its return. 7/13 – Unknown subject cut the fuel filter neck of a Lodge work vehicle parked near the Resort Bike Barn. The fuel was siphoned out of the tank. Employees didn’t realize anything had occurred until they attempted to fuel up, resulting in all the gas being pumped directly onto the ground.

hicles for firefighters to practice vehicle extrication and motor vehicle accident response procedures. The forklift will be used to move other heavy training simulation equipment including liquid propane gas props and Jersey traffic barriers. “In the past, S ROA m ove d them for us with their loader. Now we’ll be able to do that ourselves,” Bjorvik said. The new/used loader is painted an Army green color. Department officials briefly considered painting the forklift firefighting industry red, but because it will eventually be located at SRFD’s planned training facility in the forest east of Sunriver, decided to leave it as is. “The Army green color might blend better into the forest,” Bjorvick noted. The forklift will be stored in the parking lot between the fire station and the SROA administration building until the training facility project gets underway.

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Multi-vehicle accident on South Century Drive near Caldera Springs On Saturday, Aug. 1 at approximately 3:31 p.m., Deschutes County Sheriff ’s deputies responded to a reported head on collision involving multiple vehicles on South Century Drive near the intersection of Caldera Springs Road. Dispatch reported the crash involved a motorcycle, a truck pulling a boat, and a car. It was reported there were multiple people injured in the crash, and entrapment in one of the vehicles. Dispatch reported the roadway was completely blocked by the crash. Based on witness statements and evidence at the crash scene, deputies determined that a Chevrolet passenger car driven by Taylor Hanson, 23, of Bend, was northbound on S. Century Drive, when it crossed the center line and collided head on with a GMC truck driven by 41-year-old Jason Hancock of Bend. A BMW

motorcycle, driven by 54-year-old Stacie Benedict of Bend, that was following the truck southbound on S. Century Drive, collided with the Chevy sedan after the vehicles came to an abrupt stop. Hanson and Hancock were taken to St. Charles by air ambulance with serious injuries. Hancock and two passengers in the vehicles were transported to St. Charles by ground ambulance with serious injuries. South Century Drive was closed for approximately three hours while the Sunriver Police Department, Oregon State Police, Sunriver Fire Department, La Pine Fire Department, and Deschutes County Road Department assisted the sheriff’s office with the crash scene investigation and cleanup. Deschutes County Sheriff ’s Office detectives assisted with the investigation, which is ongoing.

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standpoint. Going forward, there will be opportunities for owners to provide input on top of the engineers’ work. Again, I encourage you to participate.

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Review of SROA’s governing documents Now I’d like to discuss another type of infrastructure – what one might refer to as SROA’s “intellectual infrastructure.” An important focus of 2016 will be a comprehensive review of SROA’s governing documents: the Consolidated Plan, Bylaws and Rules & Regulations. The Consolidated Plan of Sunriver is our foundational document; its function is somewhat like that of the U.S. Constitution. A comprehensive review of all of these governing documents at one time is long overdue. Some parts of the Consolidated Plan definitely need updating. There are typos, grammatical errors, and other “housekeeping” changes that are needed. And there is language that is just plain confusing. Equally important is reviewing the Bylaws and Rules & Regulations along with the Consolidated Plan to make sure all three documents mesh. This project – which is one of the board’s goals – is not particularly exciting. It doesn’t give us a new amenity or physical infrastructure item, so it can be tempting to kick the can down the road. But I believe this comprehensive review is vital to making sure that SROA is governed in the best way possible to meet the goals of our mission statement. As the theme of this message outlines, 2016 will be a year of planning and prioritization for SROA. As a member of the association, your participation in this process is extremely important. The future of Sunriver is owned and managed by all of us. As such, I urge each owner to get informed and get involved in shaping Sunriver’s future.

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Sunriver Real Estate News: Is now a good time to buy or sell? By Rich Hadley vacancy rates allowing for easier The most often asked ques- showings for interested buyers tion we hear from buyers and to see the local inventory. sellers is: Is now Some Califora good time to nia and Washingbuy or sell? The ton visitors have simple answer is students starting yes. school early, and If you are a the Oregon schools buyer, values are start their fall sports good and interest programs before rates are incredischool resumes, bly low. There’s therefore many postill room in the tential visitors need market for home to be home. SumRich Hadley values to appremer sport leagues ciate. Call your (baseball, soccer, agent today to set up showings. etc.) are wrapping up and If you are a seller, prices have teams are traveling to compete been moving the right direc- in all-stars or playoffs. tion. Low interest rates help Another contributing factor more buyers are the visto qualify Sunriver Home Price Trends itors who for a second according to HouseHunt enjoyed home, and ZIP Code 97707 Su n r i ve r at a higher Single Family Home: and its price. 4-bedroom, 2,500 sf: $542,000 f a m i Being 3-bedroom, 2,300 sf: $439,000 ly-friendly part of the Townhome or Condo amenities Sunriver 3-bedroom, 1,600 sf: $291,000 this sumcommunity 2-bedroom, 1,200 sf: $213,000 mer, and for almost now are 3 0 ye a r s , considermarket activity normally picks ing buying a home or condo up as kids start going back to so they have a place to come school. This is due in part to the back to next summer, and for

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SROA RV storage yards. -Approved amendments to Design Committee rules regarding deck railing material types. The amendment allows composite materials providing they are the same color as the approved house color. -Approved changes to the Sunriver Rules & Regulations

to prohibit flying of unmanned aircraft (drones) in Sunriver, except as permitted by the SROA general manager (see story page 1.) -Discussed land use scenarios and processes related to the Mavericks property. The Aug. 14 work session adjourned at 11:23 a.m. The Aug. 15 regular meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m. The next scheduled SROA

years to come. Hopefully, we will see more buyers toward the end of August and early September that will convert into more closings in late September, October and into early November. Rich Hadley is owner and designated broker of Century 21 Lifestyle Realty Sunriver and Bend. 541-480-8056, Rich. Hadley@Century21.com

board work session is Friday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m. in the SROA Board Room. The next regular board meeting will be held Saturday, Sept. 19, 9 a.m. in the SROA administration building, 57455 Abbot Drive, between circle 3 and 4, next to the Sunriver Fire Department. All SROA members are invited to attend the meetings. Approved meeting minutes are posted, as available, to www. sunriverowners.org

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Visiting authors include Jane Kirkpatrick and Marian Palaia Two authors, Jane Kirkpatrick and Marian Palaia, will give presentations in Sunriver in September. Sept. 19 Jane Kirkpatrick will give a presentation on “The Memory Weaver,” a work of historic fiction based on solid research. Nov. 29, 1847 Eliza Spalding, only 10 years old at the time, survived the massacre that took the life of Marcus Whitman, his wife Narcissa, and twelve other men by Cayuse who were convinced the Whitman Mission at Waiilatpu, Washington brought deadly disease to their tribe. Among the 45 survivors, Eliza was the only one fluent in a Native American tongue; she spoke the Nez Perce language. Thus the small child not only witnessed horrific bloodshed and terror, thereafter she acted as translator while not knowing if the remaining survivors held captive would be killed or freed. What would be the effect of such an experience on a child? Today post traumatic stress disorder is known to affect survivors of traumatic events, in 1847 not so much so. Kirkpatrick introduces the reader to a teenaged Eliza, haunted by memories of that day, tormented by conflicting emotions toward the Native Americans, unable to completely separate the Nez

continued from page 35 7/16 – Report of a drone flying over location on Blue Goose. Its owner was contacted and informed about laws relating to drones flying near the airport. He agreed to put it away. 7/16 – Pilot reported striking a porcupine while landing his plane. While there was no damage to the aircraft, the porcupine didn’t fare so well. The corpse was found at the south end of the runway and removed.

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Perce, who were her childhood friends and rescuers, from her attackers until she reached some form of peace with her experience. Eliza lived a full life, she married a man determined to chart his own course. He was also a man able to understand the strength of his wife, perhaps even a bit more than she understood herself. Kirkpatrick also weaves in diary entries from Eliza’s mother. The Whitman Massacre is a well-known episode of northwestern history. Eliza Spalding Warren’s history is not as commonly remembered; Kirkpatrick gives us the history of a remarkable woman, her survival of an experience of unimaginable terror, the haunting memories

in the aftermath, her resilience and pluck in following her husband far from home to attempt realizing his dreams and, ultimately, her courageous determination to live a good life. This is a novel that spans a long life, giving a vivid account of the northwest as it changed from territory to statehood, frontier to farms and towns. Marian Palaia’s July presentation on “The Given World” was unavoidably rescheduled to Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. “The Given World” was described in detail in July’s Sunriver Scene, so I will give only a brief re-cap of the novel here. It is the story of Riley whose life is irretrievably altered when her beloved big brother Mick goes

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missing in action in Vietnam. She is only 11 when she learns the Vietnam War has claimed Mick; the life she might have lived if he survived is gone, left is the life she will live. Riley has a strong self-destructive streak, but she is a likeable character, often funny, who makes bad decisions (don’t we all?) but keeps you rooting for her to find her way. The story begins in Vietnam where an adult Riley has gone to come to grips with her brother’s death, then moves to Montana, Riley’s childhood home, and on to San Francisco where the AIDS crisis is claiming lives. Palaia populates the story with a strong cast of interesting characters: Darrell, a Native American who falls in love with a teenaged Riley before he is drafted to fight in Vietnam, an Elvis impersonator, and a plethora of others who give the story humor, tragedy, and a sense of hope. “The Given World” is edgy, gripping, and fun to read, the kind of story that grabs hold until the last page. We are very pleased to present this talented author to the community. Author events are held at Sunriver Books & Music, are free and include refreshments and drawing for door prizes. Stop by the store, email sunri verbooks@sunriverbooks.com or phone 541-593-2525 to sign up to attend.

7/22 – RP reports that a neighborhood dog has been defecating in her yard. The RP asked the dog’s owner to prevent the dog from leaving deposits on her property. 7/24 – RP reports an ATV being operated on Lone Eagle Lane. Upon arrival, officer found two little girls operating an electric toy car on the side of the road. They were asked to keep the offending vehicle in the driveway. 7/25 – Report of tiki torches lit at residence on Overlook Lane. The renter was contacted and rules explained. 7/27 – Business in mall reported grease smeared on doors and the whole place TP’d. 7/29 – Pilot reported a blue laser pointer shining in the cockpit of his plane while he was flying over the Sunriver area. We were aware of a Sunriver observatory program in progress at the time. An employee was using a laser pointer for educational purposes and avoided the plane as soon as it was seen. 7/29 – Report of a dog stuck under a deck on Vista Lane. After all else failed, the critter was eventually pulled through an opening in the deck frame. 7/30 – Responded to a verbal dispute between two neighbors on Butte Lane. The argument regarded smoking. Both parties agreed to butt out and leave each other alone for the evening. 7/30 – RP reports the theft of fuel from a church van. Is nothing sacred?

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Book clubs read, discuss Chinese American stories and a Steinbeck classic September brings three very different book club selections. In October, Sunriver Books & Music’s Book Clubs will focus on China. Leading up to the October Month of China we have stories from the perspective of an American-born Chinese and an immigrant family. The month of September concludes with a Banned Book Selection. Book Clubs meet Monday evenings at 6:30, and everyone is welcome. Sept. 7 the Myster y Book Club discusses “Ghost Hero” by S.J. Rozan. Snappy repartee spices up this mystery set New York City. A rumor is circulating in the art community about new paintings by an artist who died in the Tiananmen Square massacre, the “Ghost Hero.” Lydia Chin is hired by Jeff Dunbar to ascertain the truth of the rumors and, if they have merit, to find the paintings. Lydia is uneasy about Jeff from the get go, he doesn’t look or talk like the serious art collector he purports to be. Nor does he seem to really exist. Lydia does not specialize in art, fortunately her partner, Bill Smith, is pals with another detective, Jack Lee, who is an art expert. Jack, however, is already involved posing a potential conflict of interest. Soon the three combine forces to comb galleries and artists’ studios trying to unravel the rumor. While Rozan gives an entertaining mystery set in the New York art world that would be interesting to art lovers and New York City aficionados alike, it also gives a look into the Chinese-American community. Rozan isn’t big on gore; “Ghost Hero” is more about the puzzle, the resilience of the characters, and

the sprinkling of humor that makes the story sparkle. Sept. 21 the Fiction Book Club discusses “A Free Life” by Ha Jin. Like his main characters, Ha Jin is from Harbin China, came to the USA to

men Square Massacre solidified their decision to stay in the USA. It also made other changes in the course of their lives. Nan was in the PhD program at Brandeis University. Upset over what he was

study, enrolled in Brandeis University, and decided to stay after the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre, but from there the story of the characters and their creator diverge. Ha Jin was studying English literature, not political science, he went on to be a professor and highly successful author with many awards including the National Book Award, Pen Faulkner Award, and Pen Hemingway Award. “A Free Life” opens with Nan and Pingping nervously awaiting the arrival from China of their six-year-old son, Taotao. The Tianan-

seeing in the lead up to the massacre, he made an off the cuff hotheaded statement, not realizing it would be taken seriously by the dozen other people in the room. Well educated and respected in China, in the U.S. Nan is a dishwasher, night watchman, and doer of odd jobs. “A Free Life” follows Nan and Pingping’s fortunes as they work hard, try to understand their new country, deal with the attitudes of others, and build a life for themselves. Ha Jin gives an intimate portrait of the emigrant experience.

were occurring in Nazi Germany. Controlling peoples’ minds and ideas is wrong. People should be free to read, study, and choose their beliefs and passions. “Grapes of Wrath” was banned in many libraries across the U.S.; the book was thought to be communist leaning. Meanwhile, Stalin banned it in the Soviet Union as capitalist propaganda. It might have helped clear things up for Steinbeck, who received death threats over writing “Grapes of Wrath” and was followed by the FBI, if his persecutors had bothered to actually read the book! “Grapes of Wrath” won both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. John Steinbeck won the Nobel Prize for Literature. Henry Ford played Tom Joad in the movie version of “Grapes of Wrath.”

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Sunriver Mens Golf: Champions, memorial tourney, annual banquet the member tees, commented that Pat always By Paul J. Grieco Mike Davis won seemed to hit great shots to The SRMGC Club the overall gross get him out of trouble spots. Championship was championship by Pat also won the overall net contested over two a whopping 10 championship by virtue of weeks in August, the strokes, shooting his 133 net score (11 under). first round at the an extraordinari- Mike Spaniol, winner of last Meadows and the ly low combined year’s “most improved” title, second at the Woodgross score of continued his good form lands, with the cu- Paul J. Grieco 142 (rounds of by winning the third flight mulative two-round 75 and 67) to finish a natural convincingly, shooting a net score determining the winners of four flights of golfers, two under par; finishing sec- 137 (net 7 under) to prevail separated by handicap levels. ond was Lyndon Blackwell, by five strokes over second The weather was ideal, both last year’s Club Champion. place finisher Dixon Freeman courses were in great shape, Don Martin won the first and six strokes ahead of third and several of the players were flight net title over Don place finisher, Dave Long. in remarkable The fourth form. flight was the The leader Golf is not a game of great shots, but of the most tightest race of each flight all, with misses. Those who win make the smallest mistakes. of did not falter, club pres~Gene Littler, Pro Golf Hall of Famer i d e n t D o n each having held their Larson preposition after vailing by round one to eventually win. Olson, scoring a net 141 to one stroke (net 140) over In flights one, two and three Olson’s 145. second place winner, reThe second and fourth markable mid-octogenarian the leaders won resoundingly. In flight four, the winner flights consisted of nine play- Clair Spaulding, and two prevailed by a single stroke ers, and the third flight con- strokes over third place winwhen his two runners up hit sisted of 10 players. These ner, Gregg Smith. wrong balls garnering two flights played from the white (Author’s note: I am in awe stroke penalties, finishing tees, measuring 250 fewer of Clair Spaulding’s health in second and third places yards than the member tees. and athleticism, and have by one and two strokes re- Second flight winner, Patrick often commented that I want spectively. What else is new Howard played brilliantly, to play as well as him when I as there are always “coulda, lapping the field by seven am his age. I have amended strokes over Dave Hennessy that statement to say that I woulda, shoulda’s” in golf ? In the first flight (con- and nine strokes over third just want to get to be his age.) sisting of nine low hand- place finisher, Dick Korban. After play, the members icappers) contested from One of Pat’s playing partners enjoyed a barbecue hamburg-

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Memorial trophy winners Dave Hennessy and Dave Long (right), with two honoree’s wives Sue Scrivens (left) and Diane Walberg, and Bob Walberg’s grandson, Ayden Walberg.

er-with-trimmings lunch with complementary sides and soft drinks at McDivot’s, sponsored by the SRMGC, while competition director, Greg Cotton, labored over a hot computer to analyze and announce the results of the tournament. Cries of “wait ‘til next year”, reminiscent of the legendary mid-20th century Brooklyn Dodgers, could be heard from many

quarters. Dave Hennessy & Dave Long win memorial event The Memorial Tournament was introduced in 2014 to honor former SRMGC members who have passed away. After the tournament, Turn to Golf, page 42

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at an SRMGC sponsored lunch, president, Don Larson named this year’s honorees, Bill Scrivens, Wynne Woolley, Bill Peckham, Dave Ghormley and Bob Walberg and called for a period of silent contemplation in a show of respect for our departed members. In this two man, pickyour-own-partner event, the 2015 winners, Dave Long and Dave Hennessy, were presented with a beautiful bronze trophy of a green backed by fir trees, created

by Bend artist Mark Crnich with a specially designed base by our own artist in residence and Competition Director, Greg Cotton with help from fellow woodworker, and one of this year’s winners, Dave Hennessy. The Brian Holmes Trophy, named for a much-beloved SRMGC member who passed away in February of 2014, was presented to the winners by Sue Scrivens and Diane Walberg, spouses of two of this year’s honorees, Bill Scrivens and Bob Walberg. Bob’s grandson, Ayden, was also present. The winners’ names will be engraved on the trophy,

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and they will keep possession until it is turned over to the next year’s winning team. Leaders in the clubhouse and the annual banquet

Club Champions, left to right, back row: Lyndon Blackwell, Overall Club Champion Mike Davis, Don Olson, Don Martin, Dick Korban, Dixon Freeman and Gregg Smith. Front row, left to right: Mike Spaniol, Clair Spaulding, Don Larson. Pictured elsewhere: Dave Hennessy, Dave Long, Pat Howard.

As the Sunriver Men’s golf season is in its penultimate month, the leaders in several categories will try to maintain their standings, as the official rankings will be completed by mid-September in time for the men’s club annual banquet, this year on Oct. 1 at the Crosswater Grill. It is a fun-filled event with several thousands of dollars worth of raffle prizes, auctions that usually include several rounds at Crosswater and a great dinner. Check the Sunriver Men’s Golf Club website and your email inbox for details. In weekly game standings, which include weekly official-game winners, closest to the pin winners, low gross and low net winners, match play and club championships, the leaders thus far in a close race are Dave Hennessy, Mike Davis, Don Larson, Greg Cotton and Allan Crisler, followed closely by Scott Brown, Grant Seegraves and Mike Sullivan; in skins winnings (winners of weekly holes low gross and low net scores over the entire field), the leaders are Dan Burkhalter, Jim Robertson, Tom Woodruff, Don Larson and Charlie Wellnitz, with Scott Brown, and Don Wright closely trailing. The 18 Hole Challenge

leaders (lowest scores over the season for 18 designated holes) with just single strokes separating all, in the gross race are Charlie Wellnitz and Don Martin tied for the lead, Mike Davis, Don Wright, Scott Brown and Grant Seegraves, with Don Olson and Paul Grieco close behind. In the net competition the leader by a four stroke margin is Charlie Wellnitz, followed closely in single stroke margins by Don Larson, Frank Schultz, Mike Sullivan and Dennis Wood, with Dan Burkhalter, Don Wright and Steve Phares tied just two strokes out of fifth place. SRMGC membership New members are welcome. Sunriver residency is not a requirement. Find the SRMGC online at www. srmensgolf.com. Apply for membership using the Annual Membership Registration tab in the menu (on the left side of the home page). For more information email SRMGC president Don Larson at dclarson@gmail. com, or me at the address below. Paul J. Grieco is secretary of the Sunriver Men’s Golf Club and may be reached at pjg3sr@gmail.com

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Sunriver Women’s Golf Association Results for July 2, 2015 Meadows course Individual Game: Low Gross/Low Net Flight 1: 1st low gross, Fern Robinson - 82 1st low net, Kathy Linville - 68 2nd low net, Sue Wassom - 72* 3rd low net, Sue Braithwaite -72* *(3 Way Scorecard Playoff) - 72 - Toni Williams KP - Hole 13: Toni Williams Flight 2: 1st low gross, Joni Cloud - 95 1st low net, Barbara Smith - 65 2nd low net, Suzanne Revere - 69 3rd low net, Diana Norem - 72* *(2 Way Scorecard Playoff with Shenny Braemer) KP - Hole 13: Barbara Smith Birdies: #5 Barbara Smith #11 Fern Robinson #17 Marianne Martin

Flight 1: 1st - Julie Kampfer & Sue Wassom (63-64) 127 2nd - Julie Sagalewicz &

Partnership Tournament, July 16 and July 23, 2015 SWGA’s annual two-day partnership tournament was played July 16 at the Sunriver Woodlands course, and July 23 at the Meadows course. An awards luncheon at Crosswater Golf Club followed play.

July 30, 2015 SR Meadows Course Individual Net Game Criss Cross Each player compared the corresponding net scores on the scorecard and chose the lower of the two net scores, resulting in a 9-hole score.

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Ride the model rails Sept. 19-20 Children and railroad buffs of all ages can ride on model trains at the Eastern Cascades Model Railroad Club’s 20th annual open house Sept. 19-20 in Bend. Admission to the open house is free and free rides on the club’s mile-long outdoor railroad are offered. The club’s indoor HO scale layout featuring 1,900 feet of track and elaborate landscaping will also be operating. The Central Oregon Area Live Steamers operate and maintain an outdoor 1.5-inch scale railroad (1.5 inches = one foot), large enough for members and guests to enjoy riding. The layout includes several bridges (including a 60-foot bridge with concrete abutments), a turntable, tim-

ber retaining walls, and several turnouts. One club locomotive and several member-owned locomotives operate over the main line. “The club was formed to pursue and enjoy the hobby of model railroading in two scales. We like to think it has two of the best model railroads in Central Oregon,” according to the club’s website (www.ecmrr. org). “Both the HO and the 1½-inch railroads are in a permanent state of development.” The Eastern Cascades Model Railroad Club is located at 21520 Modoc Lane in Bend. The open house is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 541-317-1545, www.ecmrr.org

Sunriver Service District update Sunriver Service District Board Director Mark Murray detailed activity in the Sunriver Police and Fire departments. New police officers were hired, the department returned to full staffing and experienced significant increases in a number of service indexes. Reorganization of fire department staff placed the assistant chief in an administrative role and captains assumed more shift responsibilities. Orders for a new ambulance and fire truck were placed. The district continued to operate below its maximum tax cap. Owners forum Richard Jenkins asked about future plans for the recycling center. Hensley responded that SROA owns the land but the service is provided by Deschutes County. Expanding the recycling center is identified in the IAMP. Bob Sessler asked if Sunriver gets anything back from Deschutes County’s transient room tax. Hensley responded no. Murray added that the service district doesn’t either. Jay Smith requested an update on the sale of Mavericks. Hensley said there is a pro-

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spective buyer but the purchase has not been completed. Palcic said there are numerous deed and zoning restrictions needed to allow the proposed assisted living facility use. Steve Stedman said about 80 percent of Deschutes County’s room tax is generated in Sunriver. Lynn Cervantes described challenges buying and fixing up an older Sunriver home. She also expressed concerns about domestic cats killing wildlife. Gerry Stearns inquired about the $25,000 capital project spending limit beyond which owner approval must be obtained. He believes all the money spent on pathway improvements and the boat ramp should be paid back to the reserve fund. Stearns said he approved of concepts to enhance the north and south entrances. Pat Bower expressed frustration over having to purchase an extended owner ID card in order to park at the SROA boat launch so he could fish the Deschutes River near the marina. John Ross commented about noisy helicopter operations at the Sunriver Airport. Palcic responded that the helicopter noise may have been associated with mosquito control activities, which are short-term and seasonal. Debra McDougal asked emergency officials to plan for a worst-case scenario involving spills from railroad tanker cars. McDougal said she and her neighbors were not informed about recent realignment of the pathway near SHARC and believed their access to The Village at Sunriver was cut off. Judy Jenkins thanked board

members for their service, tolerance and grace in tackling issues brought to them. Ezma Hanschka wondered why so few members attended the meeting. Anita Lohman thanked the board for seeking member input on IAMP. Elizabeth Stearns suggested printing elements of the IAMP in future issues of the Sunriver Scene to increase member awareness and participation. The meeting adjourned at 3:34 p.m. The PowerPoint presentation that was shown at the annual meeting is available at www.sun riverowners.org>news &notices

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hire begins work Sept. 1. -A reserve firefighter recruitment will be held in the near future. Currently, there are six reserve firefighters in the ranks. -A vendor will conduct a captain’s recruitment, accept applications and conduct assessments beginning Aug. 21 to fill an expected opening due to a retirement. -Met with SROA and the police chief to discuss proposed changes to Sunriver’s emergency siren system. The meeting adjourned at approximately 5:30 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board is set for 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 3 p.m. at the Sunriver Fire Station Training Room, 57475 Abbot Drive. Approved meeting minutes are posted, as available, at www. sunriversd.org

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The Sunriver Gardener: Mullein’s medicinal roots By Linda Stephenson I have found more than 30 names for the common mullein that grows on the high desert. Some of the names people used when inquiring about mullein were completely new to me and I did not have a clue as to what plant they were referring. After some extensive research I found that common mullein actually falls in the snapdragon family. Names such as Aaron’s rod, candlewick plant, flannel plant and hare’s beard all refer to our very own common mullein. Many refer to this plant as a native, but it is actually

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a native of Eurasia and was brought to America by early settlers. Once introduced, it spread rapidly and was so widely established that by the early 1800s it was erroneously identified as a native species. Common mullein grows abundantly throughout Oregon and is usually found in disturbed areas such as railroads, roadsides, fencerows and pastures. It prefers to grow on dry and stony soils. Common mullein is a biennial, which means it comes up the first year forming a rosette of basal leaves. Rosette leaves can be over a foot

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long and are densely covered on both sides with soft hairs. As a result, leaves feel soft and woolly like flannel. Each rosette produces a solitary, erect 2- to 8-foot tall flowering stem. Leaves located on the stem are woolly but smaller than rosette leaves and instead of having leaf stalks, they attach directly to the stem. The second year the top of the flowering stem is densely packed with saucer-shaped, bright yellow flowers. The plant reproduces by seeds. I love the history of plants and how they were used throughout the ages. The mullein plant is one of the oldest medical herbs ever known. Its medical use dates way back to the ancient Greek times. The first record of use was a treatment for breathing problems prescribed by the great Greek physician Dioscorides. This respiratory remedy has been used and trusted up to this day. The mullein leaf also has a good history of being used as herbal medicine. It was often used to treat asthma, tuberculosis, coughs, tonsillitis and other respiratory problems. The other plant parts have also been effective treatments for burns, bruises, hemorrhoids and gout.

Facts and folklore Leaves of common mullein have been used as lamp wicks and Romans used plants dipped in fat as torches. Leaves of common mullein were placed inside shoes for warmth. Quaker women, forbidden to use makeup, rubbed the leaves on their cheeks to give the appearance of wearing rouge. The hairs on the leaf caused allergic reactions, therefore turning the skin red.

Roman women used a yellow dye made from the flowers to color their hair. Common mullein leaves have been used for personal hygiene for centuries. Note: The seeds of the mullein plant are poisonous. Consult with your physician before using any part of this plant.

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employ rules that are more restrictive than federal, state and local statutes and ordinances; we are prohibited from permitting uses less restrictive. As is the case with SROA’s special event permit process, various departments and entities will be included as part of the review process with respect to drones. For instance, a request for flying a drone in Sunriver would most likely include informing and consulting the Sunriver Airport Manager and SROA Police Department in determining the appropriateness of the request. With respect to timing, we anticipate completing our review checklist and administrative criteria no later than November.

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seek exceptions need to prove? A: The board adopted rules specific to drones primarily due to safety and risk management. They further instructed SROA staff to develop administrative criteria to evaluate any proposed uses of drones within Sunriver. We are currently in the process of writing those procedures. Our evaluation criteria will closely mirror the board’s concerns regarding safety and risk management. Additionally, we will need to reconcile any request for operating a drone in Sunriver with the standards and regulations as outlined by the Federal Aviation Administration. While SROA can, in most instances,

Linda Stephenson owns L&S Gardens, 50808 Huntington Road, in La Pine. 541-5362049, www.lsgardens.com

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Scene Opinion Policy Village entrance improvements badly needed

The design of the proposed enhancements to the Village entrance are well thought out and should solve the congestion and safety issues. I understand the Village entrance improvements are part of the Infrastructure and Amenities Master Plan and I would encourage the SROA Board of Directors to begin work on this project as soon as possible before we have serious injuries or a fatality.

Brian Bertsch, Sunriver As a Sunriver homeowner who lives near the Beaver Drive entrance, I’ve noticed a significant increase in traffic and congestion in the Village entrance in recent years. This area is a perfect storm for congestion, a poor reflection on Sunriver for visitors and a serious safety hazard for the many cars, pedestrians and bicyclists in that area. Because the traffic delays are so bad at times, people are starting to get much more aggressive pulling out into traffic in an effort to get past this area to their destination. As a result, we’ve seen several traffic accidents recently and I’ve witnessed many close calls with cars, bikes and pedestrians – including young children. By Brooke Snavely

A 40-year old Sunriver tradition dies

Ann Juttlestad, Deschutes River Recreation Homesites For more than 40 years the Sunriver area has participated in monthly potlucks from October to May. The potlucks have always provided great food, entertainment and a chance

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From the Editor’s Desk: Write-in candidates

The 2015 SROA election has come and gone with the minimum number of candidates, prompting a handful of Sunriver voters to write-in candidate names as a form of protest over a perceived lack of choice. Along with the names of actual Sunriver owners, which the SROA Nominating Committee will contact to find out if they are interested in running for the SROA Board of Directors, Mickey Mouse and Wile E. Coyote made the list. Curiosity got the best of me and I did some investigating into the practice of writing in names of cartoon characters on ballots. Mickey has been appearing on write-in ballots across the country for decades. Wile E., owing to his persistence in trying to catch a certain Road Runner, also rates consideration as a candidate. Check out these posts: “After years as number one write in candidate, Mickey Mouse announces official presidential run,” posted by Josh Marcus, Empire News, March 26, 2015: Long touted as a possible presidential candidate, Mickey Mouse has finally announced that he’ll be running for the post in the 2016 Page 46

to catch up with friends and neighbors during the winter months. In the 2014-15 season alone, we saw nearly 1,000 people enter the SHARC with a dish to share. All of that is about to change. After five years of service, our potluck chairpersons have decided to step down and no one has volunteered to step up in their places. Our current chairs have offered to mentor any new persons wishing to fill their slots, but after a year of searching, they have found no one willing to take on the task. So, say goodbye to a longtime Sunriver tradition. And thank you to Joe and Ona Glassford, who, along with Lana and Jim Benish, have done such a great job for us all these years. We will miss seeing everyone in October.

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elections. He is the second to officially make known his intentions for the campaign. Ted Cruz was the first, although many may fail to see the difference between the two candidates. “Everyone has always spoken about a Mickey Mouse President,” said Mouse. “Now we can finally have one.” Mouse stated that he’ll be campaigning to be both the Democrat and Republican frontrunner. This, he says, will continue a long tradition of having colloquially termed Mickey Mouse’s playing a part in the build-up of both parties’ campaigns. “Everyone loves me – I’ve learned that in all my years at Disneyland. And although kids are sometimes scared of me, I’ve never told them that the world is on fire, which already puts me at an advantage over Ted [Cruz].” “Wile E. Coyote For President!” Posted Aug. 22, 2011 on The Narcissist, by Jill Orr: This morning as I watched Looney Tunes with my kids, it occurred to me that perhaps Mr. Coyote’s skill set would be better suited in another arena. He is clever, determined, creative, hyper-focused, and a self-proclaimed Super Genius. Sounds like a politician to me.

of ‘in’ with the Acme company. Their catalog is filled with exciting and out-of-the-box weaponry that could really jazz up our military arsenal. Imagine what we could do with Dehydrated Boulders, Giant Magnets, Integrator Pistols, Giant Rubber bands, Spring PHOTO: MIKEY MOUSE, DISNEY STUDIOS, Rocket Shoes, Building WILE E. COYOTE, WARNER BROS Disintegrators, Giant Sling Shots, and the As I thought about the like. Plus, their turncurrent candidate landscape, around time is second to none. a small cartoon light bulb • Creative problem solving. flashed into existence above Wile E. Coyote has a long my head: What if Wile E. tradition of coming up with Coyote were to throw his creative strategies to solve hat into the ring? Everyone his problems (really it’s just is always talking about how the one problem – with the we need a political outsider bird). But his resourcefulness, who hasn’t been corrupted by if applied to domestic and Washington. And I ask you, international issues, could who is more of an outsider completely revolutionize the than Wile E. Coyote? United States’ approach to a Now, it’s true that Mr. number of vexing problems. Coyote’s record is less than Think, for example, the stellar regarding his ongoing effect that Wile E.’s long-esobjective of catching the Road tablished tactic of painting Runner, but I don’t think we tunnels on the side of mouncan compare catching the tains could have on traffic Road Runner with being the congestion. leader of the free world. That • Transparency in governbird is one slippery little devil. ment. No need for probing Here are a few things Amer- investigative journalism to icans could look forward to find out what’s going on in if Wile E. Coyote became the his White House. Wile E.’s next President of the United ears would tell the AmerStates: ican public all we need to • Defense contracts with know. Straight up: Things the Acme Corporation. Wile are good. Straight down: E. definitely has some sort Things are bad. Burned to

a crisp: Things are really, really bad. • No useless rhetoric. Wile E. Coyote communicates largely through short messages crudely scrawled on wooden signs. Americans could depend on Mr. Coyote to be direct, succinct, and to-thepoint in all of his communications. Wouldn’t that be a refreshing change? • A never-say-die attitude. It’s gonna take more than a failing economy, astronomical debt, sky-high unemployment, unpopular foreign wars, and a housing crisis to rattle this coyote’s cage. He has proven time and time again that he will not back down in the face of insurmountable odds, no matter what the personal risk. Here’s a guy who has been blown up, smashed to smithereens, gored, flattened, shattered, burned, cut-in-two, electrocuted, and fallen off countless cliffs ending in a puff of smoke, only to rise from the ashes to try, try again. I think we could all learn a little something about work ethic from this coyote. These are opinions of just two writers. If you need a chuckle, surf around on the Internet for details about cartoon characters’ campaigns for office. One thing is certain: I’d vote for Mickey Mouse or Wile E. Coyote over Donald Trump any day.

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