September 2018 Sunriver Scene by Sunriver Scene

The annual War on Weeds netted more than 250 bags of noxious weeds from throughout Sunriver. Page 5

INSIDE THIS ISSUE SROA News ................... 4 Calendar ..................... 13 SHARC News ............... 22

Public Safety ............... 27 Classified .................... 38 Letters ........................ 39

Sunriver Police Department now has a drop box for unused or unwanted prescription medications. Page 29

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S C E N E A NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSOCIATION

SEPTEMBER • 2018

VOLUME XLIV • NUMBER 9

Sunriver Code of Civility approved by SROA board By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene In the infamous words of Rodney King… “Can we all get along?” Yes, these are King’s actual words – not the often misquoted: “Can’t we all just get along?” In any case, both are still relevant in today’s cultural climate. I think many would agree that there appears to be a cultural shift in the lack of patience and civility among us. We have all experienced being aggressively cut off on the highway or in a parking lot. Being grumbled at when your shopping cart is in someone’s way or receive a heavy sigh from someone behind you when you walk too slowly or take too long to do whatever it is you’re doing. Perhaps some of us are becoming too sensitive, while others are overlyaggressive and all about themselves. Granted, any of us can have a bad day and unintentionally take it out on others. No one knows what’s going on “behind the scenes” in someone’s life. Perhaps they are grieving a death, caring for an ailing family member, the kid or the dog puked on them that morning, they lost their job or the car won’t start. But… there is a huge difference between being a bit snappy at someone and crossing a line. Hurling inappropriate language, throwing things, bullying or physically threatening someone steps far beyond just having a bad day. Without diving into details this has happened, and on a regular basis, within our own association. This is not what Sunriver is or aspires to be known for. The protection of staff, as well as volunteers such as committee and board members, should be a core value in the community. Everyone should feel valued, safe to conduct their work and go home feeling good about being here. “The association has an obligation to ensure a safe work environment for its employees and volunteers,” said board member Dwayne Foley. “It’s important to the community to not brush bad behavior under the rug. We have to be T  C,   SUNRIVER SCENE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN. VOLUME XLIV • NUMBER 9 P.O. BOX 3278 SUNRIVER, OR 97707

Abbot-Beaver ballot measure passes; construction to begin By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene SROA NEWS – Of the 2,106 ballots returned by owners, 1,847 have voted in favor of using money out of Sunriver Owners Association’s Capital Reserves Fund to make improvements to the Abbot-Beaver Drive intersection. There were only 225 no votes, 12 properties that didn’t make any selection and 22 invalid ballots. The Bend accounting firm of Price Fronk & Co assisted the Election Committee in the ballot count and validated the election/ballot results. The not-to-exceed construction cost of $1.8 million will include creating a primary traffic circle at Abbot Drive with a smaller circle on Beaver Drive to facilitate access into The Village at Sunriver and Ponderosa Road. Improvements also include additional entry points into the village and onto Ponderosa Road, rerouting a pathway on the south side of the project and adding a new pathway along

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Members of the Election Committee, along with accountants of Price Fronk & Co. count ballots at the close of election on Aug. 11.

Ponderosa Road. “The two-circle design includes a pedestrian refuge crosswalk across Abbot Drive and the addition of a separated pedestrian path along Ponderosa Road

that will create safe access for bicyclists and pedestrians coming from nearby residential areas,” said Tom Headley, Century West Engineering civil engineer T  A-B,  

New pathway tunnel open

PHOTOS BY SUSAN BERGER

Top Left: Tunnel before construction. Top Right: Tunnel footers laid in place. Bottom Left: Tunnel framework being assembled. Bottom Right: Tunnel complete and access reopened. PRSRT STD. U.S. POSTAGE PAID BEND, OR PERMIT NO. 213

LOCAL AREA EXPERT C E L E B R AT I N G

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1968 • 2018

56312-248 Trailmere Circle $925,000

17964-10 Shadow Lane $747,000

17915-10 Foursome Lane $650,000

CALDERA SPRINGS | Single-story custom home currently under construction to be completed in the spring of 2019. Wood paneled great room ceiling. Three master suites with heated flooring in bathrooms. Gourmet kitchen, hardwood flooring and granite counter tops. Patio fireplace and hot tub. Three car garage. MLS# 201807523

SUNRIVER | Four bedrooms with two suites, a vaulted great room with gas fireplace and access to the large wrap-around deck overlooking towering Ponderosas in a park-like setting. Nice sized kitchen with an island and wine cooler. Bonus room/family room. Three-car garage with custom wine cellar and extra storage room/shop area. MLS# 201802444

SUNRIVER | Wonderful contemporary home located on Sunriver’s quiet north end. This outstanding Sunriver home has three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths, multi-level decks with private hot tub, large master suite, open living areas, gourmet kitchen and tons of storage! Over 2,600 feet of Sunriver magic! MLS# 201806439

Michelle Powell, Broker, GRI • (541) 771-2997 mpowell@SunriverRealty.com

Scott Malk, Broker • 541-593-7905 smalk@SunriverRealty.com

58118-47 Kinglet Lane $570,000

17714-3 Sparks Lane $560,000

17841-4 Big Leaf Lane $549,000

SUNRIVER | Tucked away on Sunriver’s northwest corner 47 Kinglet Lane has something for everybody: Master on the main floor, two separate living areas, and a large loft. Vaulted, wood-accented ceilings, large wrap around deck, a separate workshop/bonus area with large, lockable storage.

SUNRIVER | Active vacation rental in the desirable Fort Rock Park neighborhood. Over 3,000 sq. ft. with room for everyone. Private master suite with a fireplace and heated floors in the updated bath and spacious vaulted great room and formal dining. MLS# 201806955

SUNRIVER | Single-level living near the Woodlands Golf Course on the north end of Sunriver. Three suites plus a bonus/family room that serves as a fourth sleeping area or flex room and features a free standing gas fireplace and wet bar area. The vaulted great room has a second cozy gas fireplace, so everyone can enjoy the space. MLS# 201807764

Kimberly Powell, Broker, RSPS • (541) 280-9770 kpowell@SunriverRealty.com

MLS# 201807739

Bryce Jones, Principal Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI (541) 420-4018 thejonesgroup@SunriverRealty.com

Debbie Wightman, Broker, RSPS, CRS • (503) 799-6889 dwightman@SunriverRealty.com

Michelle Powell, Broker, GRI • (541) 771-2997 mpowell@SunriverRealty.com

18165-10 Yankee Mountain Lane $535,000

17696-4 Rogue Lane $375,000

17689-56 Tennis Village Court $329,000

SUNRIVER | Two-story corner lot home with large deck and hot tub. Many custom windows to enjoy the outdoors inside. Some recent updates include exterior cedar siding painted, interior painted, carpet, blinds, lighting fixtures and roof replaced in 2007. Vaulted wood ceiling and master bedroom on the main level. MLS# 201807389

SUNRIVER | Cute single-story Sunriver cabin in excellent condition. Great location in the heart of Sunriver. Kitchen floorplan is open to large dining area and great room. Great room features natural wood panel–vaulted ceiling and gas stove. Master suite features walk-in closet, built-in armoire and access to back deck. MLS# 201807819

SUNRIVER | Rustic lodge style executive suite updated with granite tile counters and new stainless steel appliance package. Vaulted ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace in the comfortable living room. Updated bathrooms include a sauna. Two master suites. Loft/bonus area. MLS# 201806536

Cheryl Tronson, Principal Broker • (541) 977-0262 ctronson@SunriverRealty.com

Kimberly Powell, Broker, RSPS • (541) 280-9770 kpowell@SunriverRealty.com

Amy Campbell, Broker • (541) 480-8565 acampbell@SunriverRealty.com

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Abbot-Beaver

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SCENE SEPTEMBER 2018 Volume XLIV, No.9 57455 Abbot Drive P.O. Box 3278 Sunriver, OR 97707

OWNER/PUBLISHER Sunriver Owners Association

The SUNRIVER SCENE is the official monthly publication of the Sunriver Owners Association, a not-for-profit Oregon corporation dedicated to: “Maintaining Sunriver as a premier residental and resort community, protecting and enhancing its quality of life, natural environment and property values.” The SCENE is mailed to Sunriver property owners anywhere in the U.S. and available at locations throughout Sunriver or through a paid subscription by mail. Publication of advertising copy or individuals’ opinions in the SCENE does not constitute endorsement by the newspaper, the Sunriver Owners Association or any of its members or board of directors. Each advertiser bears responsibility for claims made on their behalf. Scene content including stories, advertising and images are copyrighted and cannot be re-published without permission.

HOW TO REACH US EDITOR Susan Berger 541.585.2937 susanb@srowners.org ADVERTISING Vickie Killion 541.585.2939 vickiek@srowners.org

COMMUNICATIONS TECH Linda Donahue 541.585.2938 lindad@srowners.org

SROA CONTACTS 541.593.2411

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and project manager. “These improvements featured prominently during the public outreach efforts as desired outcomes for this project.” Through a competitive bidding process, Marcum & Sons of Redmond was selected to construct the two-circle design created by Century West Engineering. The majority of construction will occur during two anticipated weather windows. However, if winter weather allows, construction could also take place between the following dates or “construction windows”: • Sept. 4 and through Nov. 16, 2018: Abbot Drive circle construction • April 1 through May 15, 2019: Beaver Drive circle construction The first construction window of the project will take place in three phases. Work will commence with Phase 1 right after Labor Day with tree removal, grubbing, installation of temporary traffic control devices and first half of construction of Abbot Drive and the new circle. Phase 2 will include the rebuild of Ponderosa Road and Phase 3 the second half of Abbot Drive and

Going in circles By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene Roundabout, rotunda, rotary, island or circle. No matter what you call it – to some drivers a traffic circle is a ring of confusion. In any case, research has shown that traffic circles are a valid tool for smoother vehicular flow and fewer accidents at busy intersections. Wanting to know more about roundabouts, I turned to Google to see what popped up. According to Wikipedia, the first roundabout in the United States was created by architect John McLaren in 1907 in San Jose, California. Another website claims the first roundabout was New York City’s Columbus Circle in 1905. Unfortunately, some early circles were flawed. The first circles had traffic within the circle yielding to those entering the circle – leading to congestion and crashes. Traffic roundabouts fell out of favor with U.S. road departments by the 1950s. We have the British to thank for turning the tables after it was

circle. As planned, the Abbot Circle will be completed and fully open in November. “We hope to get everything done to just beyond the heritage trees (at the Village entry sign on Beaver) before shutting down for the winter,” said Brian Marcum of Marcum & Sons. Keeping things moving Although both Abbot and Beaver drives are expected to remain open for the duration of the project, drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes. Drivers can expect to experience some traffic delays. To effectively and safely move traffic through the construction zone, Marcum & Sons will employ a state-of-the-art traffic signal system from Superior Traffic Services of Montana. Abbot Drive will be restricted to one lane while the other half of the road and circle is constructed. The one lane will be controlled by the traffic signals to allow only one direction of traffic at a time along Abbot. “We will monitor traffic with 24-hour cameras and can change the timing at any time,” said Marcum. “For example, if we are expecting more incoming traffic on Friday and more outgoing traffic on Sunday we can program and monitor the signals to facilitate the an-

learned that if vehicles entering the circle yielded to those already in the circle that crashes were reduced by 40 percent. I’m not sure why someone here in the U.S. couldn’t have figured that out sooner? So… is it a roundabout or a traffic circle? Sunriver has historically called them circles while other Central Oregon communities call them roundabouts. In some instances, a traffic circle may have stop signs or signals within the circle (boy, T  C,  

ticipated flow during these times, if needed.” For traffic on Beaver Drive, there will be a temporary pedestal signal with directional arrows for left and right turns. A green arrow will display for the direction of traffic flow underway on Abbot Drive at that time, and a red arrow in the direction that is not allowed. This allows traffic in each turn lane to proceed as soon as the signal changes to the direction of travel at that time. Staying informed SROA staff will employ a variety of methods to keep everyone informed on the progression of the project. A dedicated website – www.abbotbeavercircle.com – will be the primary resource for the latest updates and information. SROA will also include information in the Sunriver Scene, via owner email blasts and Facebook posts. Owner input needed SROA will be seeking owner input on how the Abbot-Beaver circle should look in the way of landscaping design. The implementation of landscape or design elements will likely take place later in 2019 after first being vetted through the Design Committee review and approval process. Send your thoughts and ideas to infosroa@srowners.org

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Send us your information or any changes for the 2019 directory* PLEASE INCLUDE: ✦ O w ner na mes ✦ S u nriver property ✦ M a il ing a d d ress ✦ E ma il a d d ress ✦ L a nd l ine or cel l nu mber

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GENERAL MANAGER Hugh Palcic hughp@srowners.org ASST. GENERAL MANAGER Keith Kessaris keithk@srowners.org COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 541.593.6645 NATURAL RESOURCES 541.593.1522

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 541.585.2903 PUBLIC WORKS 541.593.2483

RECREATION & SHARC 541.585.5000 SUNRIVER SCENE 541.585.2937

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The real magic of Sunriver In the past decade Sunriver pile of logs now looked like has developed into a legitia bomb had gone off in the mate world-class residential middle of it. Relying on my and resort community. The long ago past as a principal, Sunriver Resort with all its I immediately went in my wonderful amenities has set investigative mode. Lo and the standard for destination behold, off in the distance I resorts. Our once dilapidated spied not only my logs but Village has been remodeled also the youthful “perps” and has emerged as a dynamic who had absconded with community center with a Bob Nelson them. It appeared that they wide variety of restaurants, were building some sort of retail and services. SROA has developed fort. SHARC, improved the North Pool, built As I quickly approached the alleged a boat launch to provide river access and culprits, I realized that the rebel gang with remodeled parks and tennis/pickleball whom I was dealing was composed of four courts. young boys (of course, no girls would even The basic infrastructure of Sunriver, think of doing such dastardly deeds). including our roads and pathways, has The youngest member of the gang, dramatically improved. And, we hope possibly the look out, saw me coming that you have seen the new two-way bike and froze immediately, eyes wide open. tunnel between circles 4 and 5 on West The other older gang members, probCascade Road. Over time all of our path- ably 8 years old, of course pretended that way tunnels will be replaced. they had not seen me. Erroneously, they Yet, as remarkable as these develop- thought that by looking the other way, I ments have been, they are not the pri- would not notice them. Ah for magical mary reason why people love to come to thinking. Using the sternest voice I could Sunriver. They come because this is where muster, I asked them what they were domemories and magic are made. If you are ing, where did they get the logs and who patient, you too will quickly experience took them. that magic. It’s not because of bells and Not surprisingly, fingers began being whistles. Rather it is about experiences. pointed in every which way and one of I recently experienced this magic in spite them still continued to look the other way. of myself. Several nights ago, I was out on As things usually happen, the youngest our deck enjoying the evening. As I casu- boy “ratted out” the rest of the gang. ally surveyed the “back 40” I did a double I quite officially informed them that the take. What used to be a very nicely stacked logs were mine. Facial impressions began

to change dramatically, similar to those of a deer in the headlights. After informing them that in no uncertain terms they were to immediately return the logs I headed for the rental house where they were staying to inform their parents of my righteous indignation with the theft. But as I got about half way to the house, a Yogi Berra “déjà vu all over again” moment stopped me dead in my tracks. What was wrong with this picture? I flashed back on my own youth and the absolute joy that I experienced playing all sorts of imaginary games kid play in the mountains. They are treasured memories from my childhood. We would play many games in our “forest” – which was only about a half block in size and covered in fir and pine trees and manzanita bushes. But to us, it was the “dense forest,” deep, dark and mysterious, where wars could be fought, Daniel Boone and Tarzan could roam, and endless games of hide and seek could be played. It was even a place where one could run to when running away from home, if only for 5 minutes. So, while I was within my rights to be indignant at this brazen criminal behavior, why was I robbing these children of such a magical time that they would cherish for a lifetime? Returning to my current situation, I quickly reached the agreement that they could continue to play “fort” and that they would eventually put my logs back when they were done. (They were returned the next day but their stacking skills came up a bit short.)

The moral to my story is that the foundation of vibrant communities is an abiding sense of joy, maybe magic. It’s also having a sense of connectedness to past memories, people and places and, in this case, our natural environment. People of all ages, and from divergent backgrounds and histories, come here to enjoy the wonder of Sunriver. It is a place where memories are made that will nurture them for their whole lives. More recently, I was walking our dog when I saw a line of people coming down the street. First came young children, some on bikes some just skipping along sharing with each other the things they did and saw that day. Then came several infants in strollers being pushed by their young parents and being attended to by other adults. Then came another group of adults carrying large bowls of food and beverages of many sorts. Lastly, yet older adults came walking slowly with an older woman. As the last adults followed I asked them if they were enjoying Sunriver. The answer was that they were all members of an extended family. Each year they have a family reunion in Sunriver. There were literally four generations of their family who came. Now rent four houses. Every year. For almost 40 years. No other place. It was Sunriver because “it is such a magical place.” We have world class amenities, but clearly many people come just to be here in our natural wonderland where treasured memories are made.

Monthly meeting highlights, actions of the SROA Board of Directors The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors meeting was held Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018. Board members present: Pat Hensley, Jim Fister, David Jendro, Bob Nelson, Richard Wharton, Dwayne Foley, Mike Gocke, Gary Bigham, Jim Adams. Staff present: Hugh Palcic, Susan Berger, Leslie Knight. Treasurer’s report Year-to-date through July 31, 2018 (unaudited/ estimated) • Operations Revenues $6,406,410 • Expenses sub-total $6,277,159 • Operations Surplus/Deficit $128,984 Owners forum • Bob Stillson voiced his thoughts on topics owners spoke about at the Friday work session regarding improvements to Mary McCallum Park, the cost to replace lost owner cards and the use of Segways in Sunriver. He also noted his support for the Code of Civility. Association operations • Administration: TDS/BendBroadband right-ofway fee audit is winding down. We expect to have this completed by early September. Responded to Deschutes County request for comments relative to Harper Bridge. Reviewing information submitted by Pine Forest Development specific to reopening proposed file on Caldera Springs annexation. • Accounting: Worked on six-month budget spreadsheets and distributed 2019 budget schedule to all department managers. Assisted with the SHARC inventory process. • Communications: New Sunriver maps are in. Created “no river access” signage for areas experiencing an influx of abuse at the request of Sunriver Police (along River Road and Cardinal Landing Bridge). Also created new signage for the emergency exit gate off Meadow Road after witnessing cars routinely use that spur road Page 4

as a place to drop off/pick up floaters. • Community Development: Submittal and permit activity stronger than prior year with minor addition requests up 50 percent. Paint survey homes are starting to come into compliance with a number of repaint applications received. Marty Seamons, a Public Works lead tech, has been selected as the new Code Enforcement Officer for the retiring Shane Hostbjor. • Natural Resources: Ladder fuels reduction and tree thinning continues on commons. Issues noxious weed courtesy letters and deficiency letters. Continue to map and pull noxious weeds on commons. Bullfrog eradication/control efforts continue. • IT: Assisting Accounting with review of new accounting software proposals. Working with CenturyLink on the infrastructure vault located where the Abbot/Beaver traffic circle will go. Installed wireless access point in pool manager office. Worked with Cook Security Group on the tennis gates at Meadows and Marketplace courts. • Public Works: Crews are trying to keep up with trash rounds on pathways with 63 trashcan pickups daily. Adjusted crew schedules to effectively conduct ladder fuel chipping due to early shut down fire restrictions. Brush removal on pathways and roads to increase site lines. Trimmed willows along River Road. Tunnel project is complete except for some minor cleanup, signage, etc. Replaced parking bumpers at admin office. Installed A/C at Tennis Hill hut. • Recreation/SHARC: Hosted several tennis tournaments. All Recreation Plus contracts successfully completed payment by the August deadline. SHARC’s Teen Nights have seen an influx in participants. Turf Tunes averaged 250 attendees. Final preparations are underway for the Jonny Lang concert. Darrin Dulley was hired as the new aqua tech supervisor. Facility touch-up paint and other maintenance is being done. Board actions • Approved minutes of the July 20, 2018 SROA www.sunriverowners.org

board work session as corrected. • Approved minutes of the July 21, 2018 SROA regular board meeting as corrected. • Accepted the July 31, 2018 financial statement (unaudited). • Certified the 2018 election of three SROA board members: Keith Mobley, Jackie Schmid and Brad Skinner for a three-year term beginning September 2018 and ending in August 2021 and the affirmative approval of the ballot measure for the maintenance, repair and construction of road and pathway improvements in and around the intersection of Abbot and Beaver Drives pursuant to Sections 7.04 and 7.08 of the Consolidated Plan. • Approved Code of Civility addition to Sunriver Rules & Regulations, Section 5.06, as amended. • Approved the proposed changes to the Sunriver Design Committee Manual of Rules & Regulations, Sections 4, 19 and 20 as presented. • Approved appointment of Gary Bigham as SROA board secretary for 2018-2019. • Approved resolution 2018-003 appointing board signatories for 2018-2019. • Affirmed the long-standing SROA policy regarding donations by adopting an explanatory statement to accompany the policy of record. SROA has a policy regarding the prohibition of providing donations dating back to 1994. Throughout the years, SROA has been sought out more and more frequently for charitable assistance of all kinds, which prompted a closer examination of SROA’s adopted policies specific to donations. • Affirmed SROA policy statement regarding Code of Civility as written to accompany the policy of record. • Authorized President Hensley to finalize and execute all documents pertaining to a settlement agreement between SROA, Sunriver Resort Limited Partnership and the Morrow Family Trust. T  M,   SUNRIVER SCENE • SEPTEMBER 2018

Volunteers work to rid Sunriver of unwanted visitors during annual War on Weeds SROA NEWS – Every summer the Sunriver community is happy to host guests from around the world. There is one visitor, however, that is not welcome: spotted knapweed. Native to Central Europe, knapweed is listed as noxious, prohibited, banned or otherwise regulated in 16 states, including Oregon. This invasive species crowds out native plants, starves wildlife, uses precious water and creates allergens. Sunriver’s annual War on Weeds, or “WOW,” is our community’s response to this unwelcome invader. Now in its 18th year, WOW channels Sunriver residents’ commitment to protecting their beloved and fragile ecosystem into a concentrated effort to remove knapweed and

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Kellie Allen shows off her bouquet of Knapweed.

Sunriver fire crews pull weeds during WOW week.

other noxious weeds from common areas. This year, more than 60 volunteers participated in this effort, removing noxious weeds in traffic circles, along road-

sides, and throughout common areas. To date, more than 200 bags (which were provided by SOLVE, a nonprofit organization that supports noxious weed removal projects state-wide)

Get uncorked during annual two-day wine event Wine lovers rejoice! Uncorked, Sunriver Style is finally here. Also, nothing better to celebrate the end of summer’s hustle and bustle with wine, chocolate and cheese. Join the Sunriver Owners Association for two days of decadence, great music and boutique vendors. Uncorked takes place in SHARC’s Benham Hall and amphitheater on Friday, Sept. 14 from 3-8 p.m. and Saturday, Sept.15 from 12-6 p.m. We are excited to welcome back our favorite wineries as well as welcome five new wineries to Uncorked: Catman Cellars, Coria Estates, D’Anu Wines, Garibaldi Cellars, and

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Parrett Mountain Cellars. Returning again this year is Eliana Wines, J Scott Cellars, J Wrigley Vineyards, Lumos Wine Company, Macindoe Family Cellars, Merrill Cellars, Noble Estate Winery, Scarlett Oak Barrels, Va Piano Vineyards and Vaulted Wines. As the recent trends in Oregon wine begin to include bold wines, don’t be surprised to see varietals that are typically found in renowned regions of the world. But, don’t worry, Oregon favorites such as whites and Pinot noirs will still have a great presence at Uncorked. We can’t forget about the chocolate, cheese and the bou-

tique vendors at Uncorked. Enjoy decadent chocolates from Lidia’s Chocolates, Holmmade Toffee and Kindred Creative Kitchen. Uncorked will feature a variety of cheeses as well as delicious food from Curbside Bistro and refreshing beverages from Sunriver Brewing Company and Inspired Leaf Teas. Boutique vendors will offer a variety of must have products ranging from lotions and soaps from Just 1 Acre to handmade clothing, jewelry

were filled with noxious weeds and collected at the SROA Administrative Building, and volunteers will continue to pull for several more weeks. The Sunriver Owners Association hosted a picnic at Mary McCallum Park on Aug. 3 T  W,  

and gifts from Embroidery Expressions, Branch & Barrel and Handmade Bend. Throughout the weekend Uncorked will feature music and wine pairing classes. On Friday evening, enjoy upbeat covers and favorite tunes from Dancehall Days from 5-7 p.m. in the John Gray Amphitheater. Music continues Saturday with Bend’s very own Beatles cover band, Juju Eyeball from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. followed by G Bots and The Journeymen from 3:30 T  U,  

Other business • Directed staff to come back at the September board meeting with information and clarifications on the enforcement portion of the newlyadopted Code of Civility. The meeting adjourned at 10:32 a.m. The next SROA board work session will take place at 9 a.m. Sept. 14 followed by the regular board meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 in the SROA administration building, 57455 Abbot Drive, between circles 3 and 4, next to the Sunriver Fire Department. Approved minutes of the meeting are posted, as available, on the SROA website at www. sunriverowners.org Midstate Errands & More

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The silent volunteers By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene If you happened by the SROA admin office in early August you may have heard a faint beep… beep… beep… beep…. This was not the sound of lollygagging staff playing video games in a back office but a dedicated Sunriver owner scanning the more than 2,000 ballots from this year’s election. Every year, each of Sunriver’s 4,100-plus properties receives an election packet from the association. Most elections are straightforward with owners only voting for candidates to the SROA Board of Directors. In other years, there may also be a ballot measure. This year’s election included a ballot measure for proposed improvements to the Abbot-Beaver Drive intersection. Unfortunately, the Election Committee has been short on members and was missing a chair. The term of former chair, Jayne Meister, ended in 2017. With no one to spearhead the committee for this year’s election process, SROA

Kathie Thatcher scans ballot envelopes.

reached out to Kathie Thatcher as Thatcher had served as co-chair with Meister years earlier. Thankfully, after some gentle arm twisting, Thatcher agreed to help when no one else would. During the week prior to the Aug. 11 election closing date, Thatcher began the process of inspecting the ballots that had already arrived at the association office. For those show forgot to sign their blue envelope, those ballots become invalid and are set aside (there were 22 total this year). It wasn’t that long ago when committee members had to keystroke each ballot’s property

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code by hand. Today, thanks to technology, the ballot envelope is printed with a barcode specific to the property – making it much easier on committee volunteers as well as adding a level of security against duplicate ballots. Thatcher scanned each envelope with a handheld barcode reader, a process that took 12-15 hours over a weeklong period. Once scanned, the blue envelopes are opened and the secrecy envelope removed and organized in groups of 100. The ballot itself still remains a secret until the close of election day. At the official election closing deadline of 12 p.m., the committee members start opening the secrecy envelopes and removing the actual ballots. Working in teams of two A Full Service Tree Co.

they carefully count each nomination for each board candidate and record every yes or no for a ballot measure. From start to finish this process took about six hours. The committee requires a minimum of nine members, but has only six at the moment. With the committee short, the association hired the Bend accounting firm of Price Fronk & Co to assist with the official count. This is not unusual as, in years past, SROA has occasionally hired an accounting firm to conduct counts for larger ballot measures such as SHARC. With Thatcher’s guidance, the results came together with nary a hiccup. The ballot measure passed by a whopping 88.63 percent and the board has three new directors. The association (as well as fellow owners) should be grateful to have an owner such as Thatcher who provide assistance in a time need and go above and beyond the “call of duty.” We could use more folks like her. Oh, and another thing… I’m jumping on my soapbox here for a second… why is it so hard to get volunteers for the committees that truly matter within the association? The grumblings about some comT  V,  

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Commissioners discuss Harper Bridge parking option By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene Located just outside Sunriver, Harper Bridge has a longstanding history as a popular, but undeveloped location for access to the Deschutes River. As the area has grown, so has the usage, resulting in pedestrian and motorist safety concerns. On a hot summer weekend it’s not unusual to have 80 to 100 cars parked along both sides of Spring River Road stretching a half mile or more. Currently, vehicles are often vying for space on the roadway’s narrow shoulders, blocking bike lanes or creating a hazard with doors opening into oncoming traffic. Pedestrians are also crossing the busy road while hauling a variety of paddleboards, kayaks, tubes and giant floating islands – exacerbating congestion and safety concerns. In June, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners had a preliminary discussion about the history of the Harper Bridge site. Administrative services intern Chris Ogren presented a history of the site and highlighted options for the board to consider. Following a June 15 work session, the commissioners asked staff to solicit additional feedback from key stakeholders and community members. The board also asked the Deschutes County Road Department to develop potential options to improve parking at the site. The commissioners reviewed the report during a work session held Aug. 20 in Bend. Presented by Chris Doty, Director of Deschutes County’s Road Department, he noted that the proposed concepts only dealt with parking as a standalone issue and did not include site improvements such as trash cans, restroom or a developed launch area. “This plan will make (the site) safer, but does it make it safe?” said Doty. An original concept was to create parking lots on both sides of Spring River Road. According to Doty, the plan had limited and “cautious” support from the Sunriver Owners Association and Crosswater as it required property acquisitions from both associations. “So, we looked at what we can do on the existing right of ways,” said Doty. Utilizing the current right-ofways, but still requiring slope/ utility easements from both T  H,  

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to 5:30 p.m. With endless pairing possibilities, join chef Michele Morris from Kindred Creative Kitchen as she guides classes throughout the weekend into the exploration of wine pairing. Savor complementary and contrasting flavors, various cheese styles, decadent chocolates and the different wine varietals throughout Oregon. The wine pairing classes will begin by showcasing participating Uncorked wines and then pair them with either decadent chocolates or cheeses. Classes are $5 per person. Seating is limited to first come, first serve with signups beginning one hour prior to class time. This year, we are offering presale discounted tickets through Sept. 14. Presale tickets are just $10 for Sunriver owners with a 2018 Member Preference ID card and $12 general public. Presale ticket buyers receive two tasting tokens, a wine glass, wine bag, music and entry for both days. For last minute planners, weekend admission will also be available at the door. $12 for SROA owners with 2018 Member Preference Card and $15 for general public. Admission includes one tasting token, wine glass and music through-

out the weekend. Wine bags will be given to the first 250 attendees each day. Lastly, Sunriver Owners Association would like to thank community partners of Uncorked- Cascara Vacation Rentals, Elemar Oregon, Sunriver Brewing Company, First Interstate Bank, Bend Broadband,

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A pollinator’s paradise at the nature center By Amanda Accamando In 2017, the Sunriver Nature Center installed a new exhibit featuring thousands of live honeybees going about their day in an observation beehive. That same year, we completed a large renovation of the botanical garden adding a large number of native, flowering plants. Fast forward a year, and The Beard Family Botanic Garden has become a pollinator’s paradise – host to many different types of pollinators and the humans that love to observe them. While the honeybees in our exhibit busily fly back and forth

from the entrance of their hive to the nectar buffet that awaits them in the garden, our naturalists are always on the lookout for native bees. The European honeybee (a single species – Apis mellifera), is only one of nearly 500 species of bees that call Oregon home. The vast majority of Oregon’s bees are actually native species that have coevolved over millions of years with the native flowers that they pollinate. This summer we observed a greater diversity and numbers of bees in our garden than ever before. Perhaps the most salient of these were the

bumblebees. With their hairy and large black bodies, they fly heavily through the air from flower to flower as they collect nectar and pollen. Their unique mode of collecting pollen, termed “buzz pollination,” is a sight to see and hear. While inside a flower, they contract their flight muscles to produce a strong vibration that forces the flower to release pollen grains. Although we have a general sense that the bee diversity in our garden has increased, native bees can be notoriously difficult T  P,  

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In 2015, self-professed “bird nerd” Noah Strycker became the first human to see more than half of the planet’s bird species in a single, year-long, round-the-world birding trip. Birding on seven continents and carrying only a pack on his back, Strycker enlisted the enthusiastic support of local birders to tick off more than 6,000 species, including Adelie penguins in Antarctica, a harpy eagle in Brazil, a spoon-billed sandpiper in Thailand, and a green-breasted pitta in Uganda. Anything could have hap-

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pened and a lot did. He was scourged by blood-sucking leeches, suffered fevers and sleep deprivation, survived airline snafus, car breakdowns, mudslides and torrential floods, skirted war zones and had the time of his life. On Sept. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at SHARC, join Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory and East Cascades Audubon Society for a humorous and inspiring evening as Strycker recounts his epic World Big Year and leave with a new appreciation for the birds and birders of the world. A book signing will follow the talk. From Oregon, Strycker is associate editor of “Birding” magazine and a prolific author and photographer. He has studied birds on six continents and works as a naturalist guide on expedition cruises from pole to pole. The program will be held at SHARC and online registration is required. The cost is $8 for SNCO members; $10 nonmembers; free for SROA 2018 Member Preference ID card holders (with special discount code by calling 541-593-4394). Register here, http://bit. ly/2nRpkdZ

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Oregon Observatory welcomes quieter fall evenings By Bob Grossfeld As the summer comes to an end and Sunriver’s summer crowds start to dissipate, we look forward to one of our favorite times of year at the Oregon Observatory. Cool nights mark the arrival of the fall sky and a number of constellations, galaxies and nebulae that are best viewed during this time of year. Saturn, which we’ve been viewing throughout the summer, will remain available early in the evening and at the beginning of our nighttime program. Mars will also be a prime target for our telescopes. Fall time constellations, Cassiopeia and Perseus, are starting to rise higher in the sky and are high-

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to identify through observation alone. Sometimes it takes a dissecting microscope and some patience to observe the subtle differences that distinguish species. For this reason, this year we collected specimens of bees to be identified and recorded for the Oregon Bee Atlas. The Oregon Bee Atlas is an initiative of Oregon Department of Agriculture, Oregon State University Pollinator Health Program, and Oregon State Arthropod Collection to survey bees throughout the entire state. The project trains and relies on volunteers acting as ‘citizen scientists’ to seek out bee records for the state. The nature center’s specimens will be submitted to the Bee Atlas making sure Sunriver is represented. As summer starts to wrap up and the cooler temperatures arrive, pollinator activity in the garden will eventually begin to wind down. Most bumblebees will die off, except for the

lighted at our laser-guided constellation tour during our evening programs. A number of galaxies, such as Andromeda and Pinwheel are millions of light years away and are also items we look forward to viewing this fall. One of our favorite targets can be found right overhead during September – the Veil Nebula. The Veil Nebula is one of the best-known supernova remnants and is the debris of a massive star that exploded. This is a fascinating object to view with a great web of gas ribbons within a pattern of stars. This object is so large, that we can only look at sections of it at one time in our telescopes. We recommend planning your visit

to the observatory to view this incredible object under clear conditions, when there is little or no moon in the sky. The fall season also signals the return of students to our campus. We’ll continue to offer our K-12 programs to students though Central Oregon on topics such as astronomy, space exploration, the solar system and rocket science. We’ll be test driving our inflatable planetarium as we incorporate this new and exciting tool into some of our programming. We look forward to seeing the impact that the planetarium’s immersive and unique experience has on student learning. After Labor Day, the observatory will be open for night-sky

queens. The queens will find a safe nesting place underground to hibernate through the winter. Other pollinators, such as hummingbirds, will be spotted at the feeders in the garden during early September, many migrating through to their over-wintering grounds. And right about now, the honeybees are working overtime to store enough honey to survive an active but long winter in the hive. As winter sets in, pollinators will be absent from our outdoor landscape until the big thaw. However, you can still get your pollinator fix by visiting the nature center and peeking in on the observation

hive throughout the winter. The queen bee and a few thousands worker bees will still be active, clustering together for warmth and feasting on honey. While visiting, pick up a jar of local honey or a children’s storybook about honeybees. Or, if you are considering beekeeping as a hobby, stop in to chat about getting started from our resident beekeeper (me!). The Sunriver Nature Center is open through October, Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 57245 River Road. For more information, call 541-5934394 or visit www.sunriver naturecenter.org

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ID card). And be sure to stay tuned to our website and Facebook page for more news about upcoming special programs and events. As the fall excitement grows, we await your visit at the observatory.

Seedling sale and workshop at Sunriver Nature Center • Oct 12-21 fall pondo seedling sale Ponderosa seedling prices are $8-$30 depending upon age, size and stature. All are hardy and locally grown with sale proceeds benefitting local school programs and the Sunriver Nature Center.

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The Sunriver Owners Association held its annual meeting on Aug. 18 at SHARC. Topics included association accomplishments in the past 10 years, current financials, next steps of the Infrastructure Amenities Master Plan, the upcoming construction timelines for the Abbot-Beaver traffic circles and an open house for owners to talk with staff and ask questions.

To prevent further forest fires while supporting areas affected by summer blazes, Oregon Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is teaming up with other state agencies to raise awareness of fire prevention. Human caused wildfires burned 228,000 acres in 2017. The Oregon Department of Forestry has responded to 30 human-caused fires in the past week alone; one burned more than 20,000 acres. Causes include vehicles (faulty exhaust systems, overheating), illegal abandoned campfires, target shooting, and illegal debris burning. “Eliminating human-caused wildfires helps all Oregonians,” said Peter Daugherty, State Forester, Oregon Department

of Forestry. “Preventing even one wildfire allows firefighting resources to concentrate on the lightning-caused wildfires we can’t prevent, and minimizes public and firefighter risk.” The bottom line, says Daugherty, is to use utmost care on a daily basis to prevent adding new fires to the landscape, especially during extreme conditions with a long way to go before the end of fire season. OEM has compiled these tips, gleaned from fire-response agencies, to mitigate humancaused wildfires: • Mow before 10 a.m., but never when it’s windy or excessively dry. • Lawn mowers are designed to cut lawns, not weeds or dry grass. Metal blades striking

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Make Artists Gallery your next destination One of Central Oregon’s finest art galleries is located in an unassuming building in The Village at Sunriver. The Artists Gallery is an example of what happens when 30 incredibly talented and diverse artists present the best of their work in a spacious and light filled environment. It becomes a destination! The gallery is open daily during the summer, but a really great time to visit is on the second Saturday of each month. On Sept. 8 from 4 to 7, you are invited to party with the artists. Aside from the

art and the fun, food and drink will be plentiful. Featured artist Bill Hamilton exhibits a devout attention to light and the way that it illuminates its subjects. Landscapes draw the viewer’s eye to the peaks of one of his favorite subjects – the Cascade mountains. The light softly falls and surrounds the mountains almost like a halo. Hamilton’s goal is to be able to paint any subject, in any light and not get stuck in a box painting a few subjects. When asked why he doesn’t paint more people, he bursts out laughing and says, “If you’re off a bit on a tree, not a big deal, but if you are off a bit on a nose… well… I rather stick to trees.” New to the gallery, jewelry

artist Linda Barker shares her talent for beautiful, but quirky pieces that find the beauty in “found” items. Her pendant necklaces are spectacular – one piece utilizes a patina-rich Mexican peso that someone shot a bullet through leaving a hole. Barker replaced the hole with a black seed pearl and then placed it on a silver bottle cap that had the misfortune of being smashed flat when a large vehicle drove over it. The result is a beautiful treasure. All the artist’s pieces are equally special as is the artist herself. Make sure to spend time with her when you visit for Second Saturday. A longtime favorite, potter Diane Miyauchi, has many useful and beautiful pieces for collectors to choose from.

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Mystery unfolds about Tern donation of Burmese sutra By Wes Perrin So, what’s the story behind the mysterious Burmese donation to Sunriver’s Second Tern Thrift Store reported in last month’s Scene? Readers will remember that the set of 12 lacquered 14” x 4” strips, lettered on both sides, had been identified as a sutra, or collection of spiritual sayings and doctrine, often reflecting the Buddhist religion. In an effort to determine the donation’s authenticity and possible value, the Tern reached out to two different Buddhist monks, one in Central Oregon, the other in White Salmon, Washington. They confirmed that the pieces were Burmese or northern Thai in origin, and that the script was written in

alphabets favored by the ancient languages of Sanskrit and Pali. Scholars cannot agree which is the oldest, but Sanskrit literature dates back to 2000 BC. They share the same vocabulary, but Pali’s grammar is simpler. While this sutra is identified as “Burmese,” the county of Burma, a colony of Britain until 1948, no longer bears that name. In 1989, it was changed

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items make perfect gifts and are a simple way to add art in a manner that can be appreciated and utilized daily. New to the gallery is painter Jennifer Lewis. Lewis uses colors and textures to convey different moods. She loves to experiment and play with her paintings – often using everyday items like bubble wrap to create texture. The artist is a longtime student of Feng Shui and each of her paintings has a conscious play of energy vs. calm. Some of her most popular pieces were inspired by the recent eclipse. Artists Gallery Sunriver is located in building 19 in The Village at Sunriver. For more information, call 541593-4382 or visit www.artists gallerysunriver.com

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Sunriver Christian Fellowship changes worship time Beginning Sunday, Oct. 7, the worship service at Sunriver Christian Fellowship will change to 10:15 a.m. This change is being done to allow for more time between services. Sunriver Christian Fellowship holds its services at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Cottonwood Road across from the north store/gas station in Sunrivver. For more information on SCF, please call 541-593-1183 or go to www.sunriverchristianfellowship.org noxious weeds and supporting Sunriver’s natural landscapes Weeds is truly a team effort,” she     remarked. “We are grateful to to celebrate the volunteers’ those who pulled on common achievements in the War on areas and to the homeowners Weeds. Patti Gentiluomo, who worked on their private SROA Director of Natural Re- properties to prevent noxious sources addressed the owners, weeds from going to seed this crews from the Sunriver Police year. While the battle continand Fire Departments, and ues, we know that many of SROA staff, who had gathered these unwanted visitors will not for the event. “Controlling return to Sunriver next year!”

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a community that promotes civility.” The frequency, and increasing severity of incidents, was the catalyst that prompted the board of directors to take a proactive step in creating a Code of Civility for Sunriver. When staff was researching civility codes they reached out to other HOAs across the country. Most have civility policies in place, including such prestigious communities such as Hilton Head, Saddlebrooke and Sun City. The board held its first reading of the proposed Code of Civility during the June board meeting. The proposed language of the code was then open for owner comments for 60 days. During that period, SROA received 15 responses from owners with seven of those expressing opposition to the proposed code. The remainder were either in favor or supportive of the idea but had questions about how it would be implemented and enforced.

Owner comments included that the policy appeared “one sided” and didn’t address civility in the opposite direction – toward owners from staff or service providers. The reality is, SROA already has policies in place for both. For instance, the contract to be on SROA’s registered contractor list includes a civility clause that would ban them working in Sunriver, if not followed. “Incivility by employees is remedied by management through policies in our employee handbook,” said Leslie Knight, SROA Human Resources manager, and who was instrumental in formulating the Code of Civility. During its Aug. 18 meeting, the board approved the addition of the Code of Civility to Sunriver Rules & Regulations Section 5.06. The board deferred approving the enforcement piece of the code until further details could be worked out at a future board meeting. Staff was also directed to create a civility awareness campaign and continue with additional customer service training. “I have never worked so hard or spent as much time on an issue that I hope we never put to use,” said Hugh Palcic, SROA general manager. By adopting this statement, and the rule that holds people accountable, Sunriver will send a clear message that the culture in our community is one of consideration and respect.

Code of Civility Statement We, the Board members of the Sunriver Owners Association, expect our community climate to be safe, secure, mutually respectful, and tolerant of its staff, volunteers and all of its members. We expect a community free of incidents that create a hostile working or living environment. We expect a healthy and responsible attitude to accompany all interactions in the community. We expect all SROA members and guests to respect association staff and volunteers and other persons in the community regardless of their actual or perceived age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. A vibrant, thriving community is made up of individuals who model these standards and hold each other accountable. In order for the community to encompass the goals outlined above, each individual must be responsible and accountable for her or his own actions and words.

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owner associations, the proposal will create a paved, 14-foot wide parallel parking zone for up to 25 cars along each side of Spring River Road. This will get vehicles off the road’s shoulder, out of the bike lane (which will also be painted green to delineate that lane) and provide an additional buffer of space between parked cars and the travel lanes. The plan also includes the creation of a designated loading zone to the river on each side of the road. The projected cost for the proposed plan is $205,000. With a cap on parking for

only 50 cars, the next question is what happens on those days when that number of vehicles exceed that amount? Parking along the road outside the improved areas would be prohibited, with enforcement by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Department or potentially through an agreement between the county and the Sunriver Police Department. Harper Bridge is outside of Sunriver Police jurisdiction and enforcement of that area could require additional resources. The question of closing Harper and seeking a new launch location also has its limitations due to this section of the river being designated as wild and

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scenic under the National Wild & Scenic River System. “It is congressionally mandated and no small process to get that plan updated,” said Kevin Larkin, ranger with Deschutes National Forest Bend-Fort Rock District. “It’s not as simple as opening the document and adding new boat launches.” No formal decisions have been made by the county commissioners at this time. “I would like to find a solution, rather than close the site,” said commissioner Tammy Baney. The Scene will be following this story as it develops.

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activities such as mowing the lawn or pulling your vehicle off to the side of the road may start a wildfire in these dry conditions.” This year, wildland fires have had significant impact on many rural communities, as well as local businesses who rely on welcoming and serving vacationing Oregonians and guests from around the world during Oregon’s summer season. As the fires and smoke subside, all Oregonians can support local businesses by visiting fire-impacted areas for vacations this year,” said Travel Oregon CEO Todd Davidson. “Not only will we have the world-class experiences we cherish, we’ll have the added pleasure of knowing we’re supporting the recovery of our fellow Oregonians.” –Source: Oregon Office of Emergency Management

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Fall brings new artists to Sunriver Resort gallery By Billye Turner Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery presents painter Courtney Holton with metal sculptors Brent Lawrence and Luke Lawrence. The three artists’ work will appear in both the upper and lower galleries beginning Sept. 12 through Nov.25. Painter Courtney Holton exhibits his new “construction series, born out of the contrast of light and darkness.” The artist’s abstract artwork features a darkly hued background painted on canvases of varied sizes. To painted canvases Holton adheres crushed and then reformed metallic strips, arranged in crisscrossing patterns that are then lightly brushed with thinned oil paint of varied hues. On the darkened background,

Police chief to speak at club luncheon By Ken Arnold Cory Darling, Sunriver’s new police chief, will address the Sunriver Men’s Club on Thursday, Sept. 20 at the Grille at Crosswater. Sunriver area men and women are welcome to attend the luncheon. The cost is $25 per person. Darling will talk about Sunriver’s Emergency Operations Plan. The plan was originally developed about five years ago. Since then, Sunriver has had time to test some aspects of the plan and to improve it. While summer brings the threat of wildfire, there are also other potential emergencies that can occur any time of year. It’s good to know what our Service District plans to do in response

the painted metallic strips produce a three-dimensional effect. Holton notes that inspiration for the “construction series” came from “wandering at nightfall in the forest – being urban or natural – seeing what light the eye catches and what lies beyond.” He further notes: “At times the paintings seem like the dark, underside of a bridge combined with the glow of a stained-glass window at dusk. This contrast of hard and soft, light and dark invite the viewer to pause and reflect.” A native Oregonian, the artist divides his time between Bend and southern France where he presently studies printmaking with a renowned French printer. Holton has displayed work in the U.S., Turkey, Belgium, to a variety of situations. Before being sworn in as the Sunriver Police Chief, Darling was the interim Sunriver Police Chief and a commander in the Bend Police Department. While on the Bend force, he served as a patrol team supervisor, narcotics investigator, SWAT team member and leader, patrol officer, traffic team officer and commander of the patrol division. You probably noticed that we had to raise our price for the luncheon. This was a hard

Art by Courtney Holton, oil on canvas with metallic surface applications.

Switzerland and France. Over the last 10 years, he has shown continuously at the Gallerie Expression Libre in Paris. Also in the Resort’s gallery decision to make since we didn’t make ends meet last year. Costs for the luncheons have been rising, but we have kept our price steady since May 2013. To reserve a seat at the September luncheon, email sun river.mensclub@gmail.com or sign-up at the Marketplace on Cottonwood Road. Please indicate your menu choice: 1. Seared Maryland blue crab cakes with creole cream and

Sculpture by Brent Lawrence with Luke Lawrence: Elk, shaped stainless steel construction with applied chemical patina.

is Brent Lawrence, a thirdgeneration metal worker and a second-generation artist shows laboriously shaped, stainless steel constructions with an applied chemical patina that suggests weathered stone. Images on these constructions primarily

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www.sunriverwomensclub.com President’s message This year the SRWC will sponsor an exciting new initiative, the Power of 100 Program. Our organization will join together with the community to help a nonprofit make a significant contribution to the youth of our local community. When over 100 people come together each becomes a powerful force for doing good in the community. Come hear about it at our Welcome Back event, Wine and Bites, on Sept. 18 at the SHARC from 4 to 6 p.m. –Debbie Dunham, chair Art Fair Thank you for joining us for the annual Sunriver Art Fair in August. This was our best show yet thanks to the 125 SRWC volunteers who contributed time, effort and support over the last year to make it happen. Our sponsors, big and small, provide more assistance and funding each year;

visit our website www.sunriverart fair.com for the complete list of sponsors, and thank them when you frequent their businesses. Look for the notice in upcoming months as planning starts for the 2019 Sunriver Art Fair. The Sunriver Art Fair is the SRWC’s largest fundraiser with all net proceeds supporting nonprofit groups in south Deschutes County. Programs • Sept. 18, 4-6 p.m.: The annual Sunriver Women’s Club Welcome Back event will be held at the SHARC. The event will feature wine and bites and display the opportunities available from SRWC to do good and have fun. All members and potential members are welcome, no reservations needed. Come and explore the activities that support the SRWC in their philanthropic efforts and social gatherings. • Lunch with Friends: Meet

with friends, old and new, during this free get-together. Bring your lunch and beverage. Held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following dates: Oct. 8 at SHARC, Jan. 14, 2019 at SHARC, April 8, 2019 at SHARC, June 10, 2019 at Mary McCallum Park • Loose Cannons: Sept. 21, 10 a.m. Bend Historical Society Walking Tour. The tour is one hour and costs $5. Lunch afterwards at the Pine Tavern. Minimum of 10, maximum of 15. RSVP to Thea C. Other club programs • Knitting: First Wednesday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. For information, call Pat Arnold. The group is knitting chemo caps as well as warm caps for Sunriver and La Pine school children. Approximately 130 caps were donated the past year. • Coats for Kids: Starting Oct.1, T  C,  

Sunriver Art Fair 2018 commemorative poster available The annual Sunriver Art Fair was held Aug. 10-12 in The Village at Sunriver. If you would like a memento from the fair, the Sunriver Women’s Club has selected photographer Holly Fischer’s “This is Why We Live Here” as the 2018 commemorative poster. “After rising to new-fallen snow, a spectacular sunrise was occurring as the full moon was setting behind Middle and

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North Sister in the Cascade Mountain range,” said Fischer. “It was truly like a painting coming to life.” Fischer takes her inspiration from nature and often travels to Jackson Hole, Yellowstone and Yosemite for her work. She recently returned from photographing Nepal. She calls Central Oregon home as she is surrounded by beauty that inspires her to get up every day and capture more outstanding images. Her work was recently featured in “National Geographic” and has won recognition from the National Parks Service and Grand Teton National Park. She has been exhibiting a large body of her work in her gallery, Nature Inspired, located in the Old Mill District in Bend. She also coteaches workshops and classes to aspiring photographers. The poster is for sale for $15 unframed, $30 framed. For more information, visit www. sunriverartfair.com

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sculpture. The younger artist also creates his own unique images, often of wildlife. Brent Lawrence has worked as a professional artist since 1987 with his sculpture appearing in fine art galleries throughout the west including Oregon, Washington, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, California and New Mexico. “Cowboys and Indians” and “Southwest Art” magazines also feature his artwork. His honors include the “Peoples’ Choice Award” at the High Desert Museum in 2007 and invitational appearances at the Loveland Sculpture Show from 1997 to 2006. His work appears in the collections of Stephen Forbes (“Forbes” magazine), Larry Graveel (former owner of Under Armor), noted golfer Mark O’Meara, Y.A. Tittle (Pro Football Hall of Fame) and others. Galleries in Park City, Sedona, Whitefish and Portland feature the art of Luke Lawrence who has been a professional artist since 2009. His fire art sculpture received third place in the 2018 Bend Winter Arts Festival. Sunriver Resort invites the public to the exhibition, open all hours. Billye Turner curates exhibitions for Sunriver Resort’s gallery. For more information, contact her at 503-780-2828 or billye turner@bendnet.com.

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Anglers club to host fly casting instructor, author By Greg Cotton On Sept. 20, the Sunriver Anglers Club would like to invite everyone to their monthly club meeting at SHARC at 7 p.m. We are proud to announce our guest speaker will be Jason Borger, a Vancouver, Washington resident, and wellknown fly-casting instructor and author. The title of his talk will be “Presentation Strategies.” In the movie, “A River Runs Through It,” we see Paul Maclean, played by Brad Pitt, shadow casting

over the river. Shadow casting is a technique of false casting, creating a hatch, to attract trout before the fly ever touches the water. Actually, we are watching Borger, acting as a body double for Pitt, performing this beautiful rhythmic casting in the movie. This scene is almost hypnotic in the film. I would recommend watching this movie before the presentation by Borger as it will help bring context to his talk. Borger has been involved in fly casting and film presentation since his teens. He wrote his first

article at age 13 and created his first fly fishing videos at age 16. He has contributed articles to magazines such as “Fly Fish America,” “Fly Fisherman” and “Fly Rod & Reel,” as well as numerous international publications. He has a degree in film and television production and theory. For many years he has been a behind the camera consultant as well as an on-screen double creating realistic scenes of fly fishing. Don’t we all hate scenes in movies and commercials that are aesthetically pleasing, but technically completely wrong? The film “The River Why” is another movie where Borger was involved in

the production. This movie was produced in Oregon and is another that is enjoyable to watch. Both movies can be found on streaming internet services. Borger also co-founded the Fly Casting Institute, which is dedicated to advancing the science, medicine and art of fly casting through instructional programs centered around flycasting analysis, fly-casting training, and biomechanical/ medical research. He is a student as a well as a teacher of the art of fly casting. He has researched many of the great casters of the world and developed a practical cast and teaching method that will give the fisherman a techni-

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Emergency Prepardness Kit September is National Preparedness month. Here is this month’s list of emergency supplies for creating your own preparedness kit. Pliers or multi-tool Screwdrivers (Phillips and standard) Hammer 2 jars peanut butter* 1 box saltines* 3 boxes instant oatmeal* 4 cans fruit* 12 ramen or instant noodles* Extra stove fuel

3 rolls toilet paper* 5 gallon bucket for toileting 5 gallon trash bag liners Container of quicklime (to sprinkle on waste between uses) Household liquid bleach Eye dropper Water filtration system Electrolyte tabs or powder * Per person

Things you can do to be prepared: Check with any local family or friends who may have access or functional needs to see how you can incorporate them into your planning effort Mimic the supplies in your backpack for a vehicle emergency kit or buy a premade kit The average person produces 2-3 pints of urine and about a pound of feces per day. If sewer and water services are not available, having a plan to deal with human waste can make all the difference Research water storage methods, rotation timelines and ways to purify and/ or filter water Assemble an age-appropriate activity box with playing cards, games and other favorite toys and books

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northern Thailand town frequented by U.S. State Department workers, as well as those connected with CIA, DEA and USAID. Based on that input, the value would seem to be low. but Tern researchers have spotted similar “Burmese” sutra sets on the Internet with price tags ranging from $200 to $2,500. The significant amount of gold leaf displayed on the Tern’s pieces would seem to increase their worth. “Even with the unknowns surrounding the set, it is a terrific example of the really extraordinary merchandise that arrives at the Tern,” said manager Colly Rosenberg. “Whoever purchases this item will, at the

very least, have a truly unusual conversation piece. It’s further proof that we can frequently offer an internationally-flavored shopping experience.” She also mentioned that special promotional offers would be continuing as the Tern celebrates its 30th anniversary. Open every Friday and Saturday, the Tern’s hours of operation will change after Sept. 7, opening at 10 a.m. and closing at 3 p.m. On Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, it is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The store is located on Spring River road just west of Harper Bridge. Information is available at 541-593-3367 and www. secondtern.com. Volunteers are welcomed and urged to contact coordinator Kirsten Force at volunteer@secondtern.com. All sales support the nonprofit Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory.

The Sunriver Area Library presents artwork by Barksdale, Gunby The Friends of the Sunriver Library art exhibit will feature paintings by Langford Barksdale and wood creations by Peter Gunby. The exhibit is open to the public and runs through Oct. 27. Langford Barksdale has painted since childhood using creative expression as a means of communication. After precollege portfolio preparation at RISD in Providence, Langford decided to study art at the University of Georgia in Athens. During studies abroad in Cortona, she was greatly inspired by the spiritual nature of Italian culture, the imagery painted in the Sistine Chapel and the beautiful architecture in Europe.

Langford raised funds through art shows and moved to Switzerland to pursue art and theology at L’abri. She traveled extensively visiting European museums from Zurich, Stockholm, Vienna to Oslo, viewing collections and work by artists that she adores. Two residencies in Northern California through the Mendocino Art Center gave her the momentum and time to focus on creating a series of wonderful tapestries that were inspired from the local old growth trees. Work by Langford can be found in the Old Mill District at Tumalo Art Company, Urban Beauty Bar, Serena & Lily, One Kings Lane, Saatchi Art, The Nashville Artist Collective,

Art by Peter Gunby.

Bozzuto Greene Art, and The Collective Dallas. She completed a three level install for The Atrium Luxury Condos for Harcourts Realty and rotates exhibits, pop ups and installs locally and in other markets. Her exhibitions continue in a variety of settings from the East to West Coast. Her artwork has become a part of collections across the globe including disco T  L,  

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the SRWC will be collecting winter outerwear for children in need. • Birthday luncheon: If your birthday is in September, you will be contacted for a group lunch. • Winter Gala: Dec.10 at the Sunriver Resort Great Hall. • We Care: Know someone who could use a word of support, a note of sympathy or congratulations? Send information to our "We Care" coordinator, Susan Huseonica, srwc correspondingsecretary@gmail. com. • Membership: September is the time to join or renew your membership. Open to all women

in Sunriver and surrounding communities. Active memberships are $25 and an associate membership is $35. You can register online at www.sunriverwomensclub.com. For more information, email srwc membership@gmail.com. Mid-Soles hiking and Soft Soles walking groups • Sept. 25 Circle 7 to Benham Falls: The distance is about six miles out and back. Please RSVP to the leaders Doris Raetz and Maggie Thurman. Hearty Soles • Sept. 12, Mt. Bachelor: A strenuous 2.5 mile hike up Mt. Bachelor that gains 2,700 feet to the summit. Total trip is five miles. Contact Laura Dickinson and Cheryl Storm to sign up for

a glorious view from the summit. • Sept. 17 Maidu Lake: Meet at 7 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church. This moderate hike leaves from the Digit Point Campground at Miler Lake and is 4.75 miles to Maidu Lake. Total hike length is 9.75 miles with an elevation gain of about 800 feet. It is approximately 90 minutes driving time to trailhead. RSVP to Brigid Kennaday. • Sept. 19 Steins Pillar: A long drive to a rewarding, relatively short hike in the Ochoco Mountains east of Prineville. The scenic Steins Pillar Trail leads to the base of a 350-foot monolith. The hike is four miles total with a 680-foot elevation gain. RSVP to hike leaders Nancy Todd or Kris Besson.

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queen Donna Summer, Mac Presents, Harpeth Hall School, Nashville Public Library and L’abri International. She has led children’s workshops at Cheekwood Art Center, Aspen Art Museum and served as children’s program director at The Anderson Ranch Art Center. She helped illustrate, “Nashville Counts” in collaboration with other artists to build funds for her hometown Nashville. She currently travels to explore, gather inspiration and spends her time

creating new art in the Pacific Northwest and Nashville. Langford will be joined by artist Peter Gunby, whose wood designs blend rustic and refined elements to create functional art. His custom work combines elegant functionality with a client’s personal style. Central Oregon juniper is his favorite material for its variety of caramel and cream coloration, tight growth ring and grain density. Gunby describes woodworking as both therapy and gift in recovering from traumatic brain injuries (TBI). “I’ve grown more patient and pay more attention to details since my concussions. Sanding and polishing wood is a fitting metaphor for TBI recovery. Time and effort are rewarded as slowly the subtleties of the wood emerge. Similarly, as I learn new skills explore new design and work with different materials, my confidence returns.” The Sunriver Area Public Library is located at 56885 Venture Lane in the Sunriver Business Park.

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Fly Tying Corner: Cinnamon ant By Phil Fischer It’s August and hatches of early summer are starting to dwindle. But that doesn’t mean you have to give up fishing with dry flies. Central Oregon has extensive lodgepole forest environments near our lakes, and these host a myriad of terrestrials, such as ants, hoppers, termites and beetles. For this month’s pattern, I chose an easy cinnamon ant. This pattern reminds me of a day on Hosmer Lake when I forgot to bring my terrestrial fly box. Sure enough, there was a very good hatch of small flying cinnamon ants. In desperation, I threw my entire fly box at them, but the fish were on ants and they wanted nothing else. I returned home thinking “I got spanked.” The wheels were already turning and I was sure the hatch would occur the following day. That night I tied few easy cinnamon ants and returned to Hosmer. Sure enough, the hatch started again as soon as the early afternoon warmth hit the area. My diligence paid off, as the fish took this cinnamon ant pattern with abandon. Looking up at Mt. Bachelor I thought to myself, there is nothing better than

the beauty of Hosmer Lake when the fly fishing is “on.” I also wanted to take a moment and remind folks of the importance of releasing large fish with care. In the warm weather we’ve had recently, fish become stressed very quickly. If it’s too hot, skip fishing that day and take a hike to scout new fishing spots. Or head to the higher cascade lakes. A couple recommended tips for handling fish stressed by warmer water: fish barbless and it’s easier to release a fish. Also, this year I’ve had a couple situations where bigger fish are totally exhausted from the fight and difficult to revive. It often takes 10-15 minutes for a larger fish to recover. I like to leave the fish in the water submerged in rubber net. The best release is one where you don’t handle the fish at all. But if need be, gently support the fish upright until it is ready to swim away. And even then, give it a little more time. Take the time to do it right and your prize fish will live to fight another day. I like this easy cinnamon ant pattern as it is simple to tie and very effective. The foam on the abdomen helps float this fly ef-

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fectively. You can also substitute CDC for the wing to help float even more. Give this pattern a try next time you are on Hosmer Lake in late summer. And don’t forget your terrestrial fly box with other patterns, like beetles and hoppers. You never know which one will hit the water on any given day. Pattern recipe: Hook: Firehole 419, size 14-18 Thread: Veevus Cinnamon 14/0 Abdomen and head: Spirit River Hare’s Mask Rusty Spinner Dubbing Wing: Zelon in White or Light Dun or Natural CDC Hackle: Whiting Dry Fly Saddle Hackle in Light Dun Tying instructions and steps are being published in video form, and can be found on the Sunriver Anglers Facebook page on Facebook at www.face book.com/SunriverAnglers/ or on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ WjwRexZltB8 Learn to tie this fly pattern and fish it during the middle of summer on our local lakes to imitate ants or termites. If you have questions or would like additional information about the easy cinnamon ant fly pattern, please don’t hesitate to email me. Or, if you have suggestions on future patterns to feature in this column, I welcome your input. Email me at philfischer@sbcglobal.net.

Sunriver Library events • Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Family Fun for ages 0 to 5 years. On hiatus until Sept. 18 • Friends of the Sunriver Library Book Sale: Friday, Aug 31, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sat, Sep 1, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. • Friday, Sept. 7, 12 p.m. Jon Wolf examines the current state of the American Dream. • Tuesday, Sept. 11, 10:30 a.m. Music, Movement & Stories for ages 3–5. • Tuesday, Sept. 11, 12 p.m. Library Book Club discussion of “The Museum of Extraordinary Things” by Alice Hoffman. • Friday, Sept. 14, 12 p.m. Nature’s Dream-Makers: Learn about herbs and natural remedies to help promote sleep. • Tuesday, Sept. 25, 3 p.m. Try out our 3D pens. What will you create? For ages 12–17. • Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2:30 p.m. Friends of the Library board meeting. Free and open to all. The Sunriver Area Public Library is located at 56885 Venture Lane in the Sunriver Business Park.

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Events&Programs Visit sunriversharc.com for admission & program details Indoor Aquatic Hours Through Labor Day: 10am - 7:30pm Closed Sept 4-16 Sept 17- May 24: Check website for hours

Outdoor Aquatics Through Labor Day: 10am - 7:30pm Daily Sept 4 -23: Noon - 5pm Daily Closes for the season on Sept. 24

Disc Golf: Free to owners with Member Preference ID, Recreation Plus and included with SHARC daily admission. Disc golf only $5, includes discs, course map and score card. WEATHER PERMITTING • CHECK IN AT SHARC

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Sold out crowds greet Sunriver Music Festival’s Bernstein celebration The musical heritage of the great Leonard Bernstein and inspired programming by festival artistic director George Hanson, a protégé of Bernstein, proved a winning combination for the Sunriver Music Festival’s 41st season, last month in Bend and Sunriver. “Bernstein’s accomplishments and legacy resonated more than ever,” states Pam Beezley, festival executive director. “Full houses

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at seven performances in Bend and Sunriver were the norm thanks to the enjoyable programs created by maestro Hanson and our guest musicians from prestigious orchestras throughout the U.S.” Hanson, who returned for his seventh season, filled each concert with personal reflections of his seven years working with and for the most influential American musician of all time. “It was won-

derful sharing my love of Bernstein with festival audiences,” adds Hanson. “Bernstein broke down the barriers between jazz, Broadway, popular music and the classical realm. He, along with his dear friend Aaron Copland, defined the sound we now recognize as American classical music.” Beezley pointed out that numerous guest soloists highlighted the season including: • Pianist Drew Petersen’s performance of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. • Clarinetist Ben Lulich’s performance in both the Bernstein Prelude Fugue and Riffs and the Mozart Clarinet Concerto. • Mountain dulcimer Stephen Seifert from Nashville, delighted the audience with educational demonstrations of his two dulcimers and he described the history of where they were made and where they were predomi-

Save the date! CENTRAL OREGON SUNDAYS $9 beginning September 9 Residents of Central Oregon receive discounted Sunday admission. Must show proof of residency.

SUNRIVER COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE Saturday, September 8 9am - 1pm • SHARC parking lot Here’s a chance for you to wheel and deal with Sunriver owners for their unwanted treasures! See ad on page 5 for details

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‘In the wild’ piano concerts

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Pianist Hunter Noack is making a Sunriver concert stop as one of 22 classical performances he is making at outdoor locations throughout Oregon and Southern Washington A native Oregonian, Noack is performing as part of the outdoor concert series “In A Landscape: Classical Music in the Wild.” The Sunriver stop will take place at Sunriver Resort on Thursday, Sept. 6, where he will pull his nine-foot Steinway piano on its trailer/ stage to the western edge of the second green at the Meadows golf course. To meet the acoustical challenges of performing in the “wild,” music is transmitted via wireless headphones – giving concert-goers freedom to explore the landscape. As part of the tour, Noack will also play at Smith Rock State Park on Sept. 5 (the first concert ever permitted on these public lands) and in the caldera at Fort Rock State Natural Area on Sept. 8. Noack was raised in Sunriver. His father was the golf pro for both the Meadows and Woodlands golf courses, while

Equipping the NEXT generation with timeless truths and practical life skills, Community Bible Church at Sunriver will host its AWANA Kids Club starting Wednesday, Sept. 26. Held from 6 to 7:30 p.m., ages 4-12 are welcome to participate in a crazy fun time of games, lessons, crafts, life skills and friends. Open to ages 4-12. Visit www.cbchurchsr.org; Call 541-593-8341.

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nantly played. • Pianist Kenny Broberg closed out the season with two fantastic concerts – a Solo Piano Concert Matinee and the Mozart Piano Concerto with the Festival Orchestra. A unique Discover the Symphony Concert attracted many young families with children and

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Noack performs (lower left area of photo) inside the Fort Rock caldera while listeners, thanks to wireless headphones, can still hear the music from a bird’s eye view on the caldera’s rim.

his mother served as executive director of the Sunriver Music Festival. Noack’s development as a classical musician was funded for more than 10 years thanks to the Sunriver Music Festival’s Young Artist Scholarship program. Today, Noack has an active international solo career that focuses on bringing classical music to unusual locations and new audiences. He also tours as a guest artist with Portland-based band, Pink Martini. Tickets range from $10 to $75 depending on location. Reservations are required and

folks who wanted to learn more about the joy of classical music. Final season ticket sales and income will be reported at the nonprofit’s festival board meeting in September. The festival is now planning its popular Fall Fireside Concerts starting Dec. 8 with boogie woogie pianist Arthur Migliazza. For more information about the Sunriver Music Festival, visit www.sunrivermusic.org

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Sunriver Stars Community Theater updates, news By Fred Sackett Over the last 6 years the Sunriver Stars have progressively improved in many ways. Our artistic director Victoria Kristy has provided leadership in finding better and better plays, and the future looks bright with a full slate of plays for the 2018/2019 season; which together looks like a wonderful assortment of music, comedy, mystery and holiday celebration. Visit our website at www.sunriverstars.org for the

full season lineup. Another way in which the Sunriver theater is improving is in the area of organization, with more expert contributors to the board. Our newest board member is Gary Sosinski, who joined the board in July as our Director of Marketing. The board sees this area of marketing as our number one priority, and Sosinski has a long history of sales and marketing experience and the energy to get the seats filled

convert its books from at our venue, The Door, excel spreadsheets to acas well as to make our name familiar in south counting software. This Deschutes County. Sosallows a great deal of flexibility in the type of finaninski will not be happy cial reports I can generate. until every performance With these reports, I can is a sold out. guide management in “My number one goal making sound financial is to increase awareness of decisions,” said Katz. “I the Sunriver Stars. Once have also been working on people are aware of the fine tuning the budgeting Stars I want residents to process for SSCT. Budgets give the Stars a chance by help SSCT forecast exattending a play. Once they attend a play I want pectations of profitability to give them an experience and funds availability for that will make them want desired expenditures.” to return,” said Sosinki, Another recent addition noting he is also looking to our board is Tom Hanfor corporate sponsors. New Stars board member Gary Sosinski. sen, who comes with years Contact Sosinski at garys. of experience in lighting came our new treasurer, followsrstars@gmail.com technology. He was the Last spring, Eileen Katz being in the steps of Joan Lewis. lighting tech/operator at the Lewis is going off the board theater in Newport, Oregon for after several years of service years and he has assumed the not only as treasurer, but also position of Director of Techin technical help with sound nology. “I want to enhance the and lights. She will continue as audience experience in visual an integral part of the theater and audio perception of the community. production,” said Hanson. He “With my background in is pursuing this goal by purchasfinancial management for small T  T,   companies, I have helped SSCT

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Sunriver Police Chief Cory Darling My professional career includes more than 30 years of law enforcement services. I have served with the Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Office and Deschutes County Sheriff ’s Office as a Marine Patrol Deputy, an officer with the Sunriver Department of Public Safety, a trooper with the Washington State Patrol and have held the positions of officer, detective, sergeant, lieutenant and captain with the Bend Police Depart-

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Degree in Criminal Justice and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy class 237. I have served or currently hold positions as past President of the Oregon Tactical Officers Association, past Vice President of the Oregon Narcotics Officers Association, past Central Oregon Police Chaplaincy board member, current Oregon Association Chiefs of Police liaison for the Oregon Terrorism Information Threat Analysis Network Fusion Center, current Vice President of the Oregon Fallen Badge Foundation, past chair of the Deschutes County Crisis Intervention Steering Committee and past National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. Family My wife Molly is Director of Psychiatric Services for the St. Charles Health Care Systems. I am the proud father to a 30-yearold daughter who currently resides in Austin, Texas, a 17-yearold stepdaughter who is a senior at Mt. View High School and

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I have served in the fire service since 1981 – starting my career as a volunteer firefighter. I have held the position of paramedic, captain, division chief and fire chief. Having just completed my first month at Sunriver Fire and Rescue, I am impressed with both the organization T  C   and the community. I have been very impressed with our team at Sunriver Fire. They Central Oregon for more than 25 years are well trained firefighter/ paramedics and understand the importance of serving the community. With a Bachelor of Science Degree in “Organizational Leadership,”I am an advocate of communication and transparent leadership. I currently serve on the Oregon Fire Chief ’s Association Board of Directors as past resident, and been a member 541.593.3225 ~ 541.771.2201 of the Oregon Fire Chiefs ccb#63694 Association since 2006. In

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Sunriver Service District August meeting summary public safety The Sunriver Service District Managing Board held its regular meeting on Aug. 16, 2018. Board members present: Jim Fister, Ron Schmid, Bob Nelson, Greg Keller and Mark Johnson. SSD staff present: Chief Cory Darling, Chief Tim Moor, Candice Trapp.

–Approved the SROA monthly invoice in the amount of $15,464.56 –Approved invoice for the annual COLES agreement in the amount of $12, 911.52 –Approved purchase order for budgeted fire vehicle in the amount of $29,390.29 –Approved purchase order for up fit of fire vehicle not to exceed $7,800. –Approved purchase order for two budgeted police vehicles in the amount of $66,000 –Approved invoice to Day Wireless for budgeted radios in the amount of $5,709.50 –Approved purchase order for Stryker Medical in the amount of $40,385.34

Public input -None Financial report Year-to-date as of July 31, 2018: Police Resources…….. 4,909,475 Wages & Benefits....149,104 Materials & Services......7,820 Bike Patrol...............18,549 Fire Wages & Benefits....206,591 Materials & Services....25,319 Old business –Fire training facility: FiNon-departmental.....5,325 nal steps are taking place to install the electronic gate to Consent agenda –Approved the July 19, the training facility proper2018 regular SSD board ty. The district received the $200,000 from Deschutes meeting minutes.

Are you prepared? By Jim Bennett Preparedness means something different to everyone. The idea of being “prepared” can vary depending on where in the country you live, perceived vulnerability to disasters and past experiences. The south and mid-Atlantic states frequently deal with hurricanes and tropical storms that bring massive destruction that create unimaginable shortages of necessities. Some of the northern tier states experience winter storms that can stop all transportation for days. Portions of the Hawaiian Islands, as seen recently, can be wiped away by volcanic activity. The frequency of these disasters has put many in these regions on enhanced alert which has in turn encouraged many to take personal

responsibility for preparing for the potential of disaster. While we don’t have hurricanes or erupting volcanos, we are still susceptible to any number of disasters, including the obvious seasonal threat of wildfire. On a large scale, a regional disaster such as earthquake, can limit or stop basic needs and supplies for days – sometimes even weeks. Necessities may include food, fresh water, medication, shelter, access to fuel and other shortages. Impediments to “normal” life could include impassable roadways, power outages, cell phone interruptions and more. Regardless of where you live, preparedness is essentially the same: basic needs are required to sustain you and your family for a min-

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continued from page 26 a 12-year-old stepson who is starting middle school at Sky View. Other members of the family include a high-energy Labradoodle named “Georgie,” a nervous diabetic Chihuahua named “Kona” and an over fed potbellied pig named “Rumple Pig Skin.” My other interests include watching Oregon Ducks football with my family, hiking,

Vision for the department The community of Sunriver has been fantastic to work with. The Sunriver Police Department is very community oriented and will continue to provide excellent services to the residents and tourists who live and visit Sunriver. We will be working closely with the fire department, SROA, the Lodge and Village to provide services that are exceptional.

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County to assist with construction costs of the facility. The board thanked Steven Runner and Sunriver Resort Limited Partnership for their participation and assistance with this project.

review and SDOA proposal and spend up to $3,000 for a facilitator. –Accepted June 30, 2018 and July 31, 2018 unaudited financials.

New business –Approved recommendations to appoint Bill Hepburn to Position #4 a district elector (expiring Aug. 31, 2019) and Mike Gocke for Position #2 a SROA board member (expiring Aug. 31, 2019) to the SSD board of directors. –Approved board chair to sign amendment to Deschutes County 911 Service District Operating Agreement (No. 2015-109). –Approved Sunriver Police Department to subscribe to Lexipol for policy manual and training in the amount of $6,382 for the first year. –Authorized Debbie Baker to look into Strategic Plan

Chief reports Fire –Outreach activities included smoke detector installation and battery checks, participated in the War on Weeds event, held station tours on Fridays in July. The department was celebrating its 50th anniversary with an open house celebration on Aug. 25. Crews will be wearing special commemorative uniforms through the end of the year. The new chief has held numerous meetings with community stakeholders. –The department received $75,000 reimbursement for Sunriver fire crews’ participation in mutual aid firefighting efforts in California last year.

imum of 72 hours. While 72 hours is the considered minimum, there is no way to fully predict the number of days you may need to be self-sustaining. It is all dependent on the magnitude of the disaster. What do I need to be prepared? Before all else, talk! Discuss with your family the various scenarios of how a disaster and recovery may unfold. Will everyone be at home? Will some be at work or school in different communities? If you can’t be reunited quickly, how will you know if each other are safe? Discuss and plan around these and other difficulties that may occur in a disaster. Since communications may be limited, it’s important to have an out-of-state contact point who each family member can contact (a family member or close friend) and communicate that they are safe. Now, let’s discuss the basic necessitates to get your through a disaster… Water: One gallon per family member per day. Store water that is pre-packaged and the container has never been opened. Medicines: When possible, have a few extra day’s supply of your most critical medications. For those on oxygen, make sure that you always www.sunriverowners.org

have some reserve oxygen. Food: Gourmet dining during a disaster may not be on the menu but having a supply that does not require cooking can be the best approach. Clothing/bedding: An appropriate supply of clothing (think hot and very cold weather) as well as necessary bedding materials such as T  P,  

–In July, there were 91 calls for the Sunriver Fire Department, which included 61 EMS calls, 2 hazardous conditions, 6 fire, 15 good intent and 6 public service assistance calls. Police –Officers conducted reserve officer training and participated in building searches and vehicle stops. –The department suspending its reserve officer training program due to liability, training, maintenance and time commitment required by full-time officers. –Outreach activities included the July 4 celebration in the village, attended the Citizens Patrol annual picnic and hosted numerous ridealongs for prospective officer T  SSD S,  

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T ota l V ol u nteer H ou rs 3 1 2 ncl u d es pa trol , bik e pa trol , events, tra ining, a d min proj ects a nd oth er. V ol u nteers perf ormed th e f ol l ow ing services: H ou se C h eck s 1 8 P u bl ic A ssista nce 1 5 8 P u bl ic C onta ct 3 0 2 M a p B ox es S erviced 4 6 Hazards Identified 1

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sleeping bags and a tent could come in handy. Toiletries: Toilet paper and personal hygiene items could make your unfortunate situation a lot more tolerable. Batteries: Cellphones may or may not be working, but if your phone is dead, it won’t matter. Be sure to have backup batteries for phones, radios and other powered items. AM/FM radio: Sounds old school, but in the event of cell and landline phone inoperability you may be getting your information through the radio as emergency services broadcast information. First Aid kits: A basic kit that includes materials for minor injuries could come in handy during a large-scale disaster as medical assistance may not be immediately available. Baby supplies: If there is a little one in the family be sure to have the supplies

necessary to feed, change and clothe them. Lights: Lighting may be at a premium. Stockpile good flashlights and lanterns (don’t forget the spare batteries). Tools: Basic hand tools could come in handy such as a shovel, screwdrivers, hammer, hatchet, pliers and other tools for the unexpected. Pet Supplies: Don’t forget about your furry family members. Be sure to have food and water for them as well as a crate to contain them for their own safety. Finally, none of this will matter if you don’t routinely check and inventory your

items. Food and water have a limited shelf life. Rodents and other creatures can get into supplies, potentially ruining your hard work of preparing. Check your supplies every six months to make sure you are ready to go. Have your discussion with the family today. For more information, the Deschutes County Emergency Management Department has an excellent preparedness manual at https://sheriff. deschutes.org/prepared ness_handbook.pdf Jim Bennett is the Public Information Officer for Sunriver Fire & Rescue.

SSD Summary

–The Bike Patrol had some 5,000 contacts with the public over the summer and has received a lot of positive feedback on those efforts. –In July, the Sunriver Police Department received 1,418 calls for service, 1,053 were self-initiated. Responded to 100 emergencies, investigated 106 cases, 23 suspicious persons or prowlers, 57 lost/ found properties, conducted 221 traffic stops, provided 240 community-policing responses, there were 16 violations of SROA Rules & Regulations and 182 security checks. The meeting adjourned at 4:28 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 13, 3 p.m. at the Sunriver Fire Station Training Room, 57475 Abbot Drive in Sunriver. Approved meeting minutes are posted to www.sunriversd. org as available.

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SUNRIVER POLICE LOG Selected log entries from the Sunriver Police S C M C = R & R s= R P = G O A = U T L = D U II = S B C = D O A = B A C =

S t. C h a rl es M ed ica l C enter R u l es & R egu l a tions R eporting P erson G one O n A rriva l U na bl e T o L oca te D riving U nd er I nf l u ence of I ntox ica nts S ettl ed B y C onta ct D ea d O n A rriva l B l ood A l coh ol C ontent

D C J = S F S T = D C S O = S F D = O S P = M V A = D W S = B O LO = R O =

D esch u tes C ou nty J a il S ta nd a rd iz ed F iel d S obriety T est D esch u tes C ou nty S h erif f ’ s O f f ice S u nriver F ire D epa rtment O regon S ta te P ol ice M otor V eh icl e A ccid ent D riving W h il e S u spend ed B e O n th e L ook O u t R egistered O w ner

7 / 1 S u bj ect w a s given tw o prior w a rnings f or rid ing th rou gh a tu nnel nea r B ea ver D rive a nd a d vised h e w ou l d be cited if h e d id it a ga in. A n h ou r l a ter, th e cy cl ist w a s ca u gh t rid ing th rou gh th e tu nnel a nd su bseq u entl y cited f or h is a ctions. 7 / 1 R P tu rned in ca sh f ou nd a t S H A R C . 7 / 1 R P tu rned in ca r k ey s f ou nd a t th e ma rina . O f f icers f ou nd w h ich veh icl e th ey bel onged to by h itting th e pa nic bu tton. T h e veh icl e’ s ow ners w ere w ith th e ca r w a iting f or a spa re k ey to a rrive. 7 / 1 A w a y w a rd ba t w a s sa f el y sh ow n th e d oor a f ter f ind ing its w a y insid e a R a nch C a bin renta l h ome a nd sca ring th e gu ests insid e. 7 / 2 N oise compl a int on S u ma c D rive revea l ed a n a cou stic gu ita r d u o pl u gged into a n a mpl if ier a nd pra cticing th eir mu sic in th e d rivew a y . T h e mu sica l d u o a greed to u npl u g a nd pra ctice ind oors. 7 / 3 T h ef t report of $ 5 1 in stea k s f rom a B ea ver D rive store. T h e su spect retu rned th e f ood . 7 / 3 R eport of l ou d pa rty a nd veh icl es pa rk ed on V irginia R a il f or a f a mil y reu nion. G u ests a greed to cl ose d oors a nd w ind ow s a nd th e veh icl es w ere moved . 7 / 4 R eceived second report of a ba t insid e a B l u e G oose h ome. T h e ba t got insid e th e f l oor d u cts. A d vised R P to conta ct property ma na gement a nd cl osed th e d u ct u pon R P ’ s req u est. 7 / 5 B ik e pa trol of f icer f l a gged d ow n to a ssist w ith a y ou ng boy w h o h a d cra sh ed h is bik e into a tree. M ed ics w ere ca l l ed to th e scene. 7 / 6 L oose pood l e on L oon L a ne. D og w a s reu nited w ith th e ow ner th a nk s to its microch ip. 7 / 6 R eport of d rone nea r C a rd ina l L a nd ing B rid ge. G one u pon a rriva l , bu t w itnesses sa id th ere w a s a grou p of 3 - 4 men f l y ing th e d rone. 7 / 8 R P on R iver R oa d noted pl a nes l ea ving S u nriver a re 2 5 f eet a bove th e roof tops. R P sta ted th a t th e pl a nes a re in viol a tion of f l igh t pa th s, noise a ba tement a nd th e O regon W il d a nd S cenic R ivers A ct. A f ter some resea rch , f ou nd no enf orcea bl e viol a tion f rom a l a w enf orcement j u risd iction. 7 / 8 C l osed a nd secu red open d oor a t a B l u e G oose a d d ress. 7 / 9 R eport of cra sh on A bbot D rive l ed to a D U I investiga tion a nd a rrest. 7 / 1 0 V eh icl e rol l ed ba ck w a rd d ow n a n emba nk ment into bru sh beh ind B l ond ie’ s. O nl y d a ma ge w a s to th e tree. 7 / 1 0 R P reported severa l j u venil es on th e ra il roa d tra ck s nea r th e north stora ge y a rd . R P a sk ed th e y ou ngsters to get of f th e tra ck s a nd w a s cu ssed a t. U T L . 7 / 1 1 R eport of a veh icl e d riving u nsa f el y th rou gh th e pa rk ing l ot a nd onto a pa th w a y . U T L . 7 / 1 2 M V A on A bbot D rive resu l ted in d river a rrested a nd ch a rged w ith D U I I , reck l ess d riving a nd d riving w h il e su spend ed . 7 / 1 3 R P conf ronted su bj ect w h o sta rted th ree sma l l f ires a t a R ed C ed a r l oca tion. D a ma ge to h ou se a nd pl a stic u til ity box . C ita tion given f or reck l ess bu rning. 7 / 1 4 R eport of a d og in a veh icl e in th e B ea ver pa rk ing l ot a t S H A R C . A l th ou gh th e d og h a d w a ter, a f a n a nd th e w ind ow s d ow n sl igh tl y , a h ea t monitor sh ow ed th e tempera tu re insid e th e veh icl e a t a rou nd 1 0 0 d egrees. O w ner given a verba l w a rning. 7 / 1 6 R eport of open f l a me a t a n O regon L oop a d d ress. S u bj ect w a rned of S u nriver R u l es & R egu l a tions reT  P L,   SUNRIVER SCENE • SEPTEMBER 2018

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Drug drop available at SRPD The Sunriver Police Department has received a drug drop box, compliments of Rite Aid. This allows the community to bring in old or no longer needed prescription medication and dispose of it in an appropriate manner. Rite Aid’s medication safety and disposal program allows their patients, local law enforcement, community groups and state and federal agencies to help reduce accidental over-

dose and abuse. All medications are cataloged, weighed and transported to Salem for disposal in an industrial incinerator. The box is available during regular office hours at the Sunriver Police Department (next to SROA admin office, 57455 Abbot Drive), 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call 541-5931014.

Not surprisingly, tens of millions of people in the United States have a Facebook account and that fact alone has revolutionized the way that people communicate with each other. Instead of paying extra to make an overseas phone call, you can converse with your friends and family anywhere in the world with the click of a button. However, this ease of access also provides scam artists with a world of unexpecting potential victims at the tips of their fingers. Facebook Messenger is a texting app that allows Facebook users to communicate with their friends over the internet. You may notice a message that looks as though it came from a friend of yours. The message included a video link and read: “Hey I saw this video. Isn’t this you?” Often these come from a hacked account and clicking on that link may expose you to a computer virus. With these scams, you will usually receive a message that appears to be from a friend or family member. The fraudsters are hoping that you will trust the message if it comes from someone you think you know. Oftentimes, they also attach a

link to the message and encourage you to click on that link. Like in the case of my friend, if you click on the link you will get a virus on your computer that allows the hacker access to your private information.

This can perpetuate the scam by making your contacts vulnerable to scam solicitations. In other cases, the scammer will send you a message claiming that you have qualified for “free money”. Nothing is ever truly free, of course, and you find out that you have to pay a fee for “processing and delivery” before you receive the supposed cash.

Another form of this scam could coerce you into sending personal information. The con will ask you to fill out some sort of form that requires personal information such as your address and social security number. The best way to spot and avoid these scams is to avoid clicking on any links that you receive from friends or family until you contact the sender outside of the app to verify that he was the one who really sent the message. If you are concerned about the legitimacy of a particular account, report it through Facebook. If you have been victimized by this scam or any other online scam, you can file an online report at the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3. gov or call your local FBI office. –Source: FBI Oregon

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Sunriver Mens Golf Club winning team. First row left to right: Mike Calhoun, Dave Wightman, Mike Davis, Paul Grieco, Tom Woodruff, Don Wright. Second Row: Grant Seegraves, Pro Chris Points, Don Olson, Scott Brown, Lyndon Blackwell. Third Row: Greg Cotton, Jim Brown, Dan Frantz, Brian Guilfoyle, Dave Saxe.

Sunriver Men’s Golf: Club wins Sunriver Cup By Paul J. Grieco With temperatures hovering around the century mark, ambient smoke hanging in the air and late morning tee times guaranteeing sweltering conditions, the Sunriver Mens Golf Club team kept their cool over the two-day cumulative event versus Crosswater to win the Sunriver Cup by a comfortable 16-point margin. The annual competition between the teams was friendly and sportsmanlike though it was obvious that both teams enjoy the quest for the trophy and the bragging rights that go along with victory. Each team was comprised of 20 players, which included 18 members and two pros. The two

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day, Ryder Cup-style format, had a slightly different twist by having two nine hole matches of 10 twosomes from both clubs at Crosswater on the first day and 20 singles matches on day two at the Woodlands course. At Crosswater the opening nine hole matches were classic better-ball between two-man partner teams with a maximum of 3 points per match at stake. Unlike typical match play format where just one point is at stake per match, the new format allowed the total differential in holes won by a twosome to equate to points, up to 3 max, even if a team lost by more than a three-hole difference. This also allowed a team to

The Sunriver Women’s Golf Association (SWGA) was in the midst of their two-day club championship round when the Sunriver Scene went to press, so we can’t yet reveal the 2018 club champion. But despite the hot, sometimes smoky conditions of the month, attendance was good for SWGA weekly play competitions. Of note, SWGA member and Sunriver resident Suzy Carver shot a hole-in-one on hole 3 during the Crosswater Derby Days on Aug. 1.

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lighting and sound equipment improvements have made this venue even better. It is a cozy, close to the stage environment where the actors can be seen and heard with ease. I have also heard of possible changes to seating and floor coverings in the near future. It is a wonderful place to attend a performance. We have never been more excited about the future as we look forward to what appears to be our best season ever. The Board of Directors is expanding, and the actors are excited about performing for the audiences of Sunriver, Three Rivers, La Pine and Bend. See you at “Oliver” in October. Follow the STARS on Facebook, and put the website www.sunriverstars.org on your favorites list and visit it often.

Suzy Carver shot a hole-inone on hole 3 at Crosswater.

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Popular authors return to Sunriver By Deon Stonehouse Jane Kirkpatrick presents “Everything She Didn’t Say,” the story of Carrie Strahorn, at 5 p.m. Sept. 1 at Sunriver Books & Music. Kirkpatrick has many books telling of strong women who contributed to history in meaningful ways, accounts that would otherwise be lost. She carefully researches and blends historical events using real people in a fictional account that leads to an interesting story. Carrie Strahorn led an amazing life. Robert Strahorn was a publicist for the railroads, scouting out places ripe for expansion and writing glowing articles about the opportunities available for settlers to the West. In 1877, when they married and settled in Omaha, Carrie had little notion that his job with the railroad would quickly expand to travel in the west, or that she would share the adventure. For decades they traveled, by stage

coach, railway, and horseback. If Robert went on alone, Carrie would set out to follow, even if it meant traveling in a blizzard. She was by his side hurrying through the night in a stagecoach in Indian territory during an uprising. They rode horseback to Yellowstone Falls; imagine the grandeur of that wild spectacular place before it became a tourist destination. The quiet and pristine beauty must have been awesome. Settlements the Strahorns had a hand in starting grew into towns still prospering today. Life with Robert Strahorn was not a bed of roses, they were both headstrong, and he had a penchant for making a bundle of money then risking it injudiciously. Their fortunes rose and fell. In 1911, Carrie Strahorn published a memoir, “Fifteen Thousand Miles by Stage.” Jane Kirkpatrick’s extensive research used the memoir, along

with letters and articles. The result is a novel that reflects the life of Carrie Strahorn and the settling of the West. Craig Johnson presents “Depth of Winter” on Sunday, Sept. 9 in shows at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at SHARC. For reservations to attend the popular event contact Sunriver Books & Music at sunriverbooks@ sunriverbooks.com or 541593-2525. Johnson’s Walt Longmire mysteries inspired the hit TV series Longmire, the books are New York Times bestsellers and multiple award winners. Action, danger and a dramatic setting fuel the propulsive tension in “Depth of Winter,” a gripping story of daring and sacrifice. Sheriff Walt Longmire

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landscape against an army of vicious drug runners to save his child. Right from the start Johnson introduces great new characters. Captain Guzman of the border patrol whose motto might just be full speed ahead and let the Devil take the hindmost. He knows people who may be able to help Longmire; there is no sympathy in Guzman’s heart for the drug cartels. FBI special agent Mike McGroder is

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Club looks at banned book selections By Deon Stonehouse Book Clubs are a great way to encounter a wide variety of books and enjoy discussing them with other passionate readers. This is especially important in September as “Banned Book Week” takes place Sept. 23-29. Freedom to read what you chose is precious and being exposed to other ideas is a good way to stay informed. Book Clubs meet Monday at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Sept. 17 the Mystery Book Club discusses “Since We Fell” by Dennis Lehane, a rip snorting story that starts with a bang and doesn’t let up. It opens with Rachel, a former journalist, shooting her husband, who clearly has done her wrong in some way, wrong enough to anger her into raising that gun. Rachel was quite a rising star as a TV journalist when she had an on air melt down while

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playing the long game, working with governments and teams plotting against the cartels. His goal is to keep Longmire out of Mexico, keep him from upsetting any of the FBI’s operations, and thus save his life. McGroder views Longmire’s attempt to rescue his daughter as a suicide mission with no chance of success. Nonetheless, the big cowboy from Wyoming is not about to let his only child perish at the hands of a violent man without trying to save her, no matter the odds. Isidro is silent but deadly, a sniper of amazing accuracy and loyal to Guzman. The Seer, wheelchair bound and blind, is well connected, knows the whereabouts and background of the good and the evil. Assisted by his nephew Alonzo, he drives Longmire south into the hot Mexican night to a remote ranch. Dr. Martinez has his own reasons for taking on the cartels; he agrees to go with Longmire into the remote mountains after a stone-cold killer surrounded by the cartel’s private army. Bianca, Martinez’s sister, disapproves of the dangerous mission, fearing for her brother’s life; nonetheless she has her own powers Sheriff Walt Longmire has faced down many a man, but none more dangerous than the adversary who holds his daughter. If necessary he will die trying to save her. Sunriver Books & Music is located in building 19 in The Village at Sunriver. Call 541-593-2525 or visit www. sunriverbooks.com for more information.

reporting on the devastation in Haiti. Out of a job, her career in taters, she retreated to her home. While her professional career is in ruins, and she is a virtual shut in, the rest of her life is pretty good. She has a loving relationship with her husband who clearly adores her, that is until he makes her mad enough to shoot him. Then things really get out of hand. Bad men with a predilection toward murder are hunting her, and the police may take a very dim view of the husband shooting episode. Rachel has either gone stark raving mad or has to run for her life or possibly both. Either way, this is a wild ride with twists and turns coming fast and furious. I suspect Dennis Lehane had way too much fun writing this one, and I am grateful to him because I had just as much fun reading it. Sept. 24 the Fiction Book Club discusses a banned book selection, “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury. Published in 1953, it was amazingly prescient about the future. Now 50 years on, people do have wall sized (or nearly) televisions, devices to fit in the ear and listen to music or converse with other people. Thankfully we are still allowed to read books! But in Bradbury’s tale of the future books are banned, they get people too riled up. Those caught harboring the written word are arrested and their books destroyed. Guy Montag is a fireman, his job

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to destroy books; houses are now sheathed in unburnable plastic so firemen start fires, with books, rather than put them out. He doesn’t think much about his role in the world or his personal happiness or lack thereof, until one night he meets Clarissa, a young neighbor, who does think about these things. She challenges Guy’s complacency and a friendship forms. With Clarissa he talks, has real conversations that leave him

unsettled. Mildred, Guy’s wife, spends her days staring at their walls of television, her moods adjusted by pharmaceuticals. A traumatic event on a call that gets out of hand tips Guy over the edge, he starts questioning his role and tries to find the answers in forbidden books. Sunriver Books & Music is located in building 19 in The Village at Sunriver. Call 541-593-2525 or visit www. sunriverbooks.com for more information.

On Sept. 8, there will be two “randonneur-style” bike rides that will start and end at the Sunriver Country Store. Riders can participate as a registered randonneur or under randonneur conditions (cue sheet, control card, control checkpoints, etc.) or participate as someone who will simply enjoy the scenic routes. The two ride routes include: • 200km (120 mile) Brevet: A double 100km loop to up and around Mt. Bachelor. View the route profile at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/5802427 • 100km (63 mile) Populaire: An out and back to Twin Lakes on low traffic roads. View the route profile at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/21821264 For more information and ride times send an email to Joe Keenan at centoregonrando@ gmail.com

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The SRMGC dinner banquet will be held on Sept. 27 at The Grille at Crosswater. Special raf    fle prizes and great auction items try to mount a comeback if they were down by four, say, with are available. Contact president three holes to go, as they could Don Wright at dnrwright22@ still play out the nine to try to gmail.com if you wish to attend cut into that four-hole deficit. and look for an email with inUsing the same 3 points scoring formation. system, the second nine-hole match was played in a Chapman SRMGC membership SRMGC membership is not format, with each player teeing off, hitting his playing partner’s limited to Sunriver residents. drive for a second shot, selecting Find the SRMGC online at just one of the two results and www.srmensgolf.com. Apply hitting alternate shots through using the Annual Membership Registration tab in the menu holing out. The Sunriver team led after (on the lower left side of the the first day by a score of 20 to home page). For more infor16, close enough considering mation email Don Wright at that 60 points were to be at dnrwright22@gmail.com or me stake on day two (20 singles at the address below. Paul J. Grieco is secretary of matches worth 3 points each). the Sunriver Men’s Golf Club Standouts on the first day for Sunriver, winning 3.5 points, and may be reached at pjg3sr@ was the team of Grant Seegraves gmail.com and Dave Wightman. Pro O.J. Walterman-Helms and Bret Mackay won 3 points, and the teams of Lyndon Blackwell and Dave Saxe as well as Greg Cotton and Don Wright won 2.5 points each. Crosswater teams playing excellent golf included Randy Bishman and Doug Norquist scoring a day’s high of 4 points, and the teams of Matt Wojciechowski and Wes Wright and Pro Erik Metille and John Schlendorf scoring 3 points each. Home course advantage seemed to be at play on day two at the Woodlands, as the Sunriver team scored 25.5 points versus 13.5 for Crosswater in 20 individual matches. Bishman and Norquist played stellar golf again for Crosswater, garnering 3 points each, along with teammate Rick Braithwaite. On the Sunriver side, scoring 3 points each were Mike Calhoun, Dave Wightman, Lyndon Blackwell, Scott Brown and Don Olson, while Brian Guilfoyle, O.J. Walterman-Helms and Paul Grieco scored 2 apiece.

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face of our world. We accept portraits in all media, with the prerequisite of secured wire hangers to accommodate hanging. Early submissions are appreciated, due by mid-September, with an absolute deadline of Sept. 24. Acceptable media may include oil paint, watercolor, acrylic, encaustic, enamel, soft pastel and alcohol ink. This may also include photographs and ceramic work

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Exhibits, events continue at the museum The High Desert Museum presents continuing as well as new exhibits and events. Located about 10 minutes north of Sunriver off Highway 97, for more information, visit www. highdesertmuseum.org or call 541-382-4754. • Through Sept. 9. Ascent: Climbing Explored: Immerse yourself in the history and culture of climbing and mountaineering in the High Desert and discover why our region has long been a beacon for adventurers. Learn about the evolution of gear and the importance of balancing outdoor recreation with environmental stewardship. • Through Oct. 14. High Desert Dreams - The Lost Homesteads of the Fort Rock Basin: Pioneers arrived by the hundreds in the early 1900s with dreams

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SHOULD YOU BE COLLECTING AND REMITTING ROOM TAX? If you are renting your property for less than thirty days at a time, you should be! Is your property located in unincorporated Deschutes County? In a vacation rental program only part of the time? If so, as a homeowner you are responsible for collecting and remitting transient room tax. For information, please contact the

Deschutes County Finance Department (541) 383-4399 More information can also be found at www.deschutes.org SUNRIVER SCENE • SEPTEMBER 2018

Habitat townhome project will honor local Rotarian By Mark Dennett Honoring the memory of Rotarian Jim Putney, Habitat for Humanity of La Pine-Sunriver, shared with club members their plans for an ambitious $4.5 million townhome project, Putney Place. Habitat board members Dick Arnold and Wade Watson presented a detailed update on Habitat’s plan to build 16 townhomes on 1.7 acres of land near downtown La Pine. The land was donated by Deschutes County. The new low-income community is named Putney Place in honor of past Sunriver-La Pine Rotary President James "Jim" Putney. Putney passed away in October 2016. A well-known Oregon broadcaster who retired to Sunriver, Putney

continued his lifelong commitment to community service by serving as Rotary president, Board chair of the Sunriver Music Festival and fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity. Rotary sets grant deadline Since its founding nearly 25 years ago, the club has raised more than $550,000 to support nonprofits in south Deschutes County. The club’s foundation is dedicated to the aid and support of youth, families, the aged and the disadvantaged who are served by nonprofit agencies and schools within the Sunriver, Three Rivers and La Pine communities. If you are affiliated with or know of an organization that serves these

segments of our community, the club invites you to apply for funding no later than Oct. 31. For additional information and to obtain an application, please visit the club’s website http://www.sunriverrotary.org/ serviceprojects.htm or contact Dennis Smeage at 541-5937612 or desmeage43@gmail. com Who are Rotarians and what do they do? “While being a Rotarian is often good for your business and personal development, the main purpose of Rotary is service above self,” explains Laurie Henberg, current club president. Henberg points out that as a service club, members are dedicated to helping youth, families, the aged and the disadvantaged living in south Deschutes County. This help

comes in the form of service projects and raising funds to support local nonprofits. You do not have to live in Sunriver or La Pine to be a member. The Sunriver-La Pine Rotary is one of 70 clubs with more than 4,200 members in Rotary District 5110. Rotary is composed of men and women whose "classification" (profession or industry) reflects the local community. When Rotary was founded in Chicago in the early 1900s, meetings were held at a local business and were rotated among members (thus the name Rotary). Today, the club meets Wednesday mornings at 7:30 a.m. at Sunriver Lodge and meetings never last more than an hour. Meetings are informal and include breakfast, fellowship, a weekly guest speaker and the opportunity to learn about club

service projects. If you miss a meeting, members are encouraged to makeup at another Rotary Club. Members are welcome at any club around the world. Member initiation fee is $75 (waived for former Rotarians) and quarterly dues are $45 and covers Rotary International, District 5110, local club dues, plus a monthly subscription to "The Rotarian" magazine. Weekly breakfast cost is $11. On average, members spent $200 to $500 annually for meetings, dues and support of various nonprofit projects. If you would like to explore becoming a Rotarian, contact membership chair Harry Hamilton (541-593-2934) and be our guest at meetings. Attending a few meetings is a great way get to know our members and to discover if community service is something you would enjoy.

Letters from readers Chorus of One: The next 50 years of trees, fires and ecosystems

By Lee Stevenson, Sunriver One of our greatest community assets is probably taken for granted by many Sunriver owners. I’m referring to the natural resources that make up our valuable forest ecosystem, which can also be habitat for numerous species of wildlife and other organisms, if managed appropriately We now understand the ecological importance of snags and wildlife trees. Forest and wildlife managers now know that other dead and decaying material is important for wildlife habitat as well (e.g. dead logs, snags and

Us vs. them

By Janice Dost, Sunriver I note that the August Scene included two letters to the editor, both deploring the “us vs. them” attitude which seems prevalent in Sunriver during the past several years. In Board meetings and in conversations with owners I hear about permanent residents vs. part time residents, SROA vs. the Resort, owners vs. tourists. Where did this come from? And why? The Board has proposed a new Code of Civility. For over 40 years there was no thought or need of such a code. What has changed? I challenge the SROA Board to examine its own methods

some brush piles – away from structures – contribute to a healthy ecosystem for wildlife). These things may seem like fire hazards or something unsightly, but we live in a forest and the SROA Mission Statement includes the words “... protect and enhance the natural environment ...”. This also most certainly applies to wildlife habitat. Reducing fire risk is very important, but preserving and restoring wildlife habitat in our unique ecosystem should also a prioritized goal. And they are not mutually exclusive. If you Google “Wildlife Friendly Fuels Reduction” you will find many good articles and strategies. One of the best is co-authored by Nicole Strong, an OSU

Extension Service Forestry Professor (http://westernforestry.org/WoodlandFishAndWildlife/wp-content/ uploads/2016/09/WildlifeAndFuelsPNW2016.pdf ). This is a newer, very informative and practical report with excellent, graphic examples that provide specific strategies for making a forest both fire resistant and also wildlife friendly in our dry, high desert. Adopting these techniques would be an easy modification to our outdated Ladder Fuel Reduction Plan and would greatly improve wildlife habitat and may even save SROA money in the LFR budget. Our long-range Forest Management Plan should also include restoring more

fire-resistant species such as ponderosa pines, wax currant and rabbitbrush. Our Ladder Fuel Reduction Plan is about 15 years old and due to be revised. I hope that SROA would engage forestry management professionals and owners who have experience in the natural sciences to participate in this important work. And perhaps it is time to bring back our helpful Environmental Committee to contribute to this crucial work that will make our forests more diverse, healthy, fire resistant and more wildlife friendly as well. This is an easy, attainable goal to help protect and enhance our natural environment for the next 50 years and beyond.

and practices to identify its role in addition to the role of others in the lessening of respect and trust with regard to Sunriver’s governance. In my view, the proposed Code of Civility is just another iteration of “us vs. them.” Sunriver can do better.

Sped quickly down bike paths, while running down toads! “We rented these houses, we’ll party ’til dawn, Ten cars in the driveway and three on the lawn!” The boom-box is blasting, this place has such thrills. The kids love riding dirt bikes over landscaping hills! With dome lights a’blazing, round circles they crawl They yell at the locals, “Hey, where is the mall?” But school-time’s arriving, and as fast as they came They pack up their pickups, and return to the rain For the locals in Sunville “T.G.T.G.” they raise cheer

As the “domers” departed, they saw this quite clear “They love us, they need us! We’ll come back next year!” As fall comes to Sunville, it’s just pines, peace and deer.

The domers of Sunville By General Seuss, Sunriver On Memorial Day they descended like leeches The came from the cities, they came from the beaches In cars by the dozens, down Cottonwood they came With bikes, rafts and kayaks piled high on each frame They chased after bunnies, fed deer and clogged roads,

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Brian Bertsch, Sunriver I’ve been a Sunriver owner for the last 10 years and in that time, I’ve seen a remarkable transformation in Sunriver. The recently approved project to improve the Abbot-Beaver intersection is yet another milestone in a long list of SROA accomplishments. I

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do have one suggestion for this project that I haven’t seen mentioned anywhere – a new entry sign! The existing sign built with lava rock is falling apart and looks very dated. I’m hoping money has been set aside in the Abbot-Beaver intersection project for a new sign and if not, I hope SROA can find a way to replace that sign soon. It’s the first thing people see when they drive into Sunriver and doesn’t fit in with all the other improvements that have been made recently. Page 39

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