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FEATURES Taking a Turn around The Second Tern ....................................... 5 Faces of Sunriver .................................................................................... 8 • Carol Blackwood of La Pine • Jennifer Curtis of Sunriver Nature Center
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EVENTS UNDER THE SUN ARTS, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT IN THE SUNRIVER AREA.
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CONTRIBUTORS An avid crocheter and origamist, JOHN CAL worked as a baker, head chef, ukuleleist and Sno-Cat driver before settling into writing. He enjoys filling his time with yoga, postcard writing and collecting bowties. John also collects candy from around the world — he has a 100-plus specimen collection (and counting) — and lives in Bend with his dog, Hank. A lover of yoga, coffee and nature, LINDY CALLAHAN feels right at home in the Pacific Northwest. Originally from Utah, she fell in love with Oregon and moved here five years ago. When she isn’t writing or devouring a book on the alpaca farm where she lives in Bend, Lindy enjoys hiking, paddleboarding and road tripping around the state with her husband Mike and dog Phil Collins. A junior advertising student at the University of Oregon, MOLLY HOVER spends her free time consuming the media in various ways — online and off. Her aspirations for advertising include writing, of which she is getting wonderful experience by freelancing for The Bulletin’s Special Projects. For her, the world offers an endless possibility of stories waiting to be discovered. GREGG MORRIS is a local freelance writer and musician. You can find him around town finishing articles at the local tea shop, performing with his band Organic Music Farm or homeschooling his 10-year-old daughter. Supposed free time is spent in the woods with his wife and daughter or skillfully executing his duties as a member of the Deschutes County Search and Rescue team. LINDA ORCELLETTO is a published writer, event planner and chronic list maker. Orcelletto loves exploring all the best coast has to offer with her husband, Joe, and fur child Colby, an 80-pound, not-so-bright, lump of love golden retriever. Linda considers herself a native Oregonian even though she lived nearly 30 years in Wisconsin. A former Portland public affairs TV producer, KATHY OXBORROW provides opinion research, facilitation, planning and writing services for businesses and nonprofits. She grew up on a Nevada cattle ranch and moved to Bend drawn by its outdoor amenities. Her website is www.oxborrowconsulting.com.
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Flashback
By John Cal, for The Bulletin Special Projects / Photos by Kari Mauser
Taking a Turn
around The Second Tern
A place where the fun, the friendship and
the fantastic array of items for sale
never ends!
Kathy Glading, Robin Fritchman and Joyce Hornish take a moment to kick up their heels during a busy day at The Second Tern.
After 28 years of service to the Sunriver area, The Second Tern Thrift Shop remains a center for sharing resources and creating community. In the front of the building, the store seems like any other typical thrift store, stacks of microwaves, dusty chandeliers. Quilts hang from the ceilings and display cases are full of belt buckles and costume jewelry. But as you delve deeper, as you talk to customers and volunteers alike, you begin to find that The Second Tern is so much more. “It’s Margaret’s birthday today,” exclaimed Gail Beeson, the longtime Volunteer Coordinator of the famed Sunriver thrift store,
“so there’s cheesecake.” But there’s always cheesecake, or coffee cake, or pie, or some delectably sweet treat to share, I’m assured by the army of people that are puttering around just on the other side of the “staff door,” more than 60 volunteers total. “One of our volunteers always donates Bellatazza Coffee for everyone,” added Beeson. “It’s good coffee, too,” another volunteer chimes in. The atmosphere is lighthearted and jovial. There are people dancing, literally dancing with one another and singing along to the
radio as they go about their work. “It’s so much fun to be a part of this place,” said Kathy Glading, who’s been volunteering at The Tern for more than 11 years. Glading is in charge of linens and Christmas lights. “You’d be surprised with how many people donate Christmas lights,” she said with informed deference, her voice slightly hushed as if to be more reverent of the holiday. “I was a longtime shopper here,” she continued, “and one day I came in to do some shopping. There were two volunteers laughing and just having a marvelous time. They took me back here to see what happens, and I’ve been a volunteer ever since. … We care
for each other. We have a good time.” Part of what The Tern does is to also share that sense of community beyond its own doors. Many locals know that The Tern was started by Jay and Teresa Bowerman as a way to raise funds for the Sunriver Nature Center and Oregon Observatory. “Everything supports the nature center,” said Beeson. “We all believe in what the nature center does. That’s a big part of why we’re all here.” But the giving and the community-centered attitude of the volunteers, who affectionately refer to themselves as the “Pawn Stars of Central Oregon,” spills into many
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Dr. Phil Dean
other outlets that you might not know about. Each week The Tern sends donations of their own to the La Pine Community Kitchen. “Sometimes, they really need blankets or kids clothes,” offered Beeson. “Or sometimes the (Three Rivers) school knows a family in need. … People are so generous to us, and we have so much that we want to share what we can, too.” The Second Tern also works with Allied Environmental Services to reduce the amount of trash put into landfills through
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Kirby Lopez
practices including metal recycling. “We want to keep as much as possible out of the landfills,” said six-year volunteer Phil Dean. Dean receives and sorts incoming donations and also works on making donated electronics operational. “I triage what comes in,” the former ER doctor from Eugene continued. “We recycle metal. We fix old BBQs. It helps the environment. It helps the nature center, and it helps us have a good time.” “We have over 60 volunteers that make this place run,” said Beeson. Volunteers at Second Tern do everything from sorting and
pricing donations to helping customers to training other volunteers. “Volunteers are really at the core of what we do. It’s the community helping the community, which is a really powerful thing to see.” When I visited, there was an old ATM machine for sale in the front courtyard. It stuck out amidst the second-hand bicycles, living room furniture, even an errant basketball hoop, but I quickly discovered that the oddity of a gas station ATM wasn’t what made The Tern so special. “We get a lot of strange things,” said volunteer Danil Hancock. “We had to figure out what a donation was not too long ago, and found out it was an industrial chicken plucker. Have you ever seen one of those, a chicken plucker?” I arrived a few minutes before the store’s official open time, and the place was already buzzing with activity, both from shoppers and workers milling about the collection of second-hand goods. As I began to wander about, I found that outside of the courtyard, The Second Tern’s main building is surrounded by a collection of assorted sheds. “I think six sheds in total,” Beeson thought out loud — one labeled hardware and tools, one for sporting goods, another for furniture, and still another for seasonal goods that changes with the holidays and time of year. Still, that too could be typical of any thrift store. But then in the midst of my wandering, Gail exclaimed, “Oh, I want you to see this!” with sudden elation. “There’s a new shed we’re starting. This is Kirby. The ski shed is his project.” She indicated the sorting system, how they’re making a chart to explain European and American sizing. Kirby Lopez shook my hand proudly, but then quickly went about
his work for the day. There are people to help, skis to price. “Skiing is his passion,” Beeson continued, “and so this is what came of it.” And that’s what’s so special about The Second Tern, in all of its decided practicality. It’s people using their already evident passion, people using their strengths to help other people. It’s a small thing to notice that second-hand skis aren’t just piled in a corner, but that they’re really cared for, that in taking care of a few small things, old toasters, dusty chandeliers, even the piles of Christmas lights, the volunteers at The Second Tern are also helping to take care of an entire community.
Oddities of the Past
One of the most unusual items ever donated to The Tern, according to Gail Beeson, was a full body chainmail suit completely made of beer pop-top tabs.
Event Spotlight
By Lindy Callahan, for The Bulletin Special Projects
MAKING NEW MEMORIES Traditions at Sunriver Resort is a month of entertainment for the whole family. It happens around the same time every year. As the holidays approach and we head into November, images of gingerbread houses, playing in the snow, caroling and parties with loved ones begin to fill the mind. This holiday season you can enjoy them all at the Sunriver Resort. From Nov. 28 through Jan. 1, Traditions at Sunriver Resort provides easy access to an array of classic holiday activities, excursions in the snow and festive parties where you and your family can make lasting memories. Traditions kicks off with the Grand Illumination each year on the Friday following Thanksgiving. “Grand Illumination signifies the start of the holiday season in Sunriver,” said Sunriver Marketing Coordinator Whitney Whitehouse. “The event is intended to get people into the holiday
spirit and create a joyful atmosphere.” Enjoy delectable bites from local vendors and the delightful sound of Victorian carolers as you gather with other locals and resort guests to celebrate the lighting of the resort and get in the mood for the holidays. One of the biggest holiday light displays in Central Oregon, Grand Illumination always draws a crowd. There is plenty to keep you busy earlier in the day as well with crafts, face painting, live entertainment and food — starting at 3 p.m. “It is nice to see some of the same families every year at the celebration,” said Owl’s Nest staff member Laura Netcher. Netcher has been spending her holidays in Sunriver for many years now and loves sharing such a special time with the staff, locals and visitors in the community.
Grand Illumination is the biggest Traditions event, but there are plenty of other activities to keep you busy throughout the holiday season. Wander through the Abbot Room on Dec. 5-Jan. 1 and find tables full of structures made from all sorts of candies, cookies and other edible delights. Gingerbread Junction is the Northwest’s largest collection of intricately designed candy creations. Artisan candles, high quality stoneware and beautiful jewelry can all be found at the Holiday Marketplace on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 28 and 29. Regional artists gather to showcase and sell their one-of-a-kind products and provide demonstrations. Other activities include daily snowshoe and snowmobile tours, viewings of Warren Miller films, crafting in Santa’s Workshop, making
stuffed animals at The Bear Factory, Magic Shows by Mr. Magic and gingerbread cookie decorating. But here’s a truly unique favorite, at least for the kids: Elf tuck-ins. “Guests and residents at Sunriver Resort have the opportunity to have an elf come and tuck their child into bed,” said Whitehouse. “It is so much fun to see the excited look on your children’s faces when an elf shows up to say good night.” Before they go to sleep, the Elf will read a holiday story and give the children a goodie bag, ensuring a long, dream-filled sleep. Clearly, Traditions is the perfect place to make new memories. For a detailed schedule and to register for events, visit www.sunriver-resort.com.
DID YOU KNOW? Sunriver Traditions is jam-packed with entertainment with more than 200 family events. Under the Sun | November 2014 | 7
Faces of Sunriver
By Molly Hover, for The Bulletin Special Projects / Photos by Kevin Prieto
CAROL BLACKWOOD Carol Blackwood and her husband have been residents of La Pine for nine years. Originally from Medford, Mass., she spent 38 years in Evergreen, Calif., where she worked at the Evergreen School District for more than half of that time. After Blackwood retired, she put her heart into volunteering in her community. Blackwood volunteers at the La Pine High School, Habitat for Humanity, the La Pine Chamber of Commerce, St. Vincent De Paul and the American Red Cross blood drives. In the spare time that Blackwood does have, she spends it hiking with a Monday group, participating in a local book club and the La Pine YaYa Sisterhood, gardening and, her new venture, playing pickleball at the La Pine Park and Recreation District building. She started volunteering with
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Habitat for Humanity Restore and h part of the SMART reading program for six years. She encourages people to connect with their communities by reaching out to programs in need of help and, in turn, knows from experience that volunteering is a great way to meet new people. “After a day of volunteering, I feel like I have truly done something worthwhile,” said Blackwood. “A feeling of giving back to this community for all it has given to my husband and to me.”
DID YOU KNOW?
The La Pine YaYa Sisterhood has existed for nine years. It consists of a group of women who meet for support, friendship and opportunities to give back to the community.
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Faces of Sunriver JENNIFER CURTIS Jennifer Curtis is originally from Broken Arrow, Okla., grew up in Enid, and spent 12 years in Oklahoma City where she attended college. In the almost four years Curtis has lived in Bend, she has spent three of them working at the Sunriver Nature Center. She began as a seasonal naturalist for the center and moved up three positions to her current one: nature center manager. At the nature center, Curtis’ day-to-day job is constantly evolving from wildlife rehabilitation including birds of prey and squirrels, to overseeing curriculum for children in almost every elementary school in Bend, Redmond, La Pine and Sunriver, to being a community resource for wildlife questions and concerns.
Besides living her passion for animals in her daily job, Curtis spends time hiking around Central Oregon, enjoying the nature opportunities that Sunriver has to offer and doing pen and ink nature drawings, particularly of flowers which are one of her other passions. “What I enjoy most about the nature center is that I pretty much have freedom to go after my craziest ideas. It really feels like a family there,” Curtis said. “When my staff comes up with an idea, we can just run with it. It’s definitely freedom to explore.”
DID YOU KNOW?
The giant Golden Eagle at the Sunriver Nature Center has a wingspan of 7 feet.
SHARON FRANTZ Sharon Frantz, originally from Hillsboro, lived most of her life in Washington County before moving to Sunriver in 1998. The 70-year-old is a proponent of a healthy lifestyle and takes advantage of the outdoor fitness opportunities that Central Oregon has to offer. Frantz also participates in marathons, of which she has competed in 48. To stay in shape, Frantz runs year round, bikes and hikes in the summertime, and does weight lifting in the winter. When she is not kayaking on the Deschutes River or exploring the various paths that wind through Sunriver, you can find her at the Sage Springs Club. Last February, Frantz broke her kneecap, which halted her regular training and exercise and took until July to heal enough to run
again. She had not run a marathon for five years, but took the setback as the motivation to start again once she had healed. When the Sunriver Marathon date was set for August, she was ready to compete. “I would like to be an inspiration to others as I didn’t start running until I was 38 and started out with only 10 minutes a day four times a week,” she said. “I am so thankful the Lord has healed me and made it possible for me to continue running.”
DID YOU KNOW?
The Sunriver Marathon, which benefits the Oregon and SW Washington Susan G. Komen for the Cure, raised more than $21,000 for breast cancer research in 2013.
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Community
By Kathy Oxborrow, for The Bulletin Special Projects / Photos by Kevin Prieto
REACHING OUT
Newberry Habitat for Humanity connects with the community — growing, helping and changing lives in the process.
Kelly Butler is looking forward to celebrating Thanksgiving and the one-year anniversary of her new home. Monday, Nov. 17 will mark the date she and her son moved into the La Pine home she helped build through Newberry Habitat for Humanity. “I can’t explain what a life-changing program it is,” she said, reflecting on her experience and the sweat equity she contributed. Habitat requires 400 hours of that sweat equity in partnership with the prospective homeowner. When Butler learned she’d have to get her hands dirty helping to construct her home, she said that made her feel better. “It motivated me. This is not charity. It’s a program to give people a hand up, and I wanted to be part of that,” she said. It was Butler’s boss at Sunriver Resort who suggested she apply. She had heard about the program but didn’t realize it was for people like her until her boss handed her a brochure and encouraged her to apply. Sunriver Resort has been a strong supporter of Newberry Habitat. Tom O’Shea, managing director of the resort, sits on the Habitat board and has spearheaded several successful fundraising efforts 10 | Under the Sun | November 2014
for the organization. The Showcase/Crosswater Invitational, an annual event sponsored by the resort, donates all its proceeds to Newberry Habitat. Founded in 1993, Newberry Habitat’s service area extends from Lava Butte to the Klamath County line. Like all nonprofit organizations, it struggled during the Great Recession. That struggle was twofold. Fundraising dollars dropped off and the high unemployment in the La Pine area reduced the number of families who could meet Habitat’s eligibility criteria for homeownership. “We had difficulty finding people who could qualify because they were unemployed or had only been employed for a few months,” said Dwane Krumme, executive director of Newberry Habitat. Applicants have to demonstrate verifiable income. The minimum income level required is 35 percent of area median income and the maximum amount is 60 percent of area median income. For a family of two, that translates into an annual income limit of $30,000, Krumme said.
DID YOU KNOW?
Newberry Habitat, founded in 1993, serves residents of southern Deschutes County. In its 21-year history, Habitat has built 22 homes. Volunteers build each home and each family must donate 400 hours of sweat equity by working on their own home, other Habitat homes or at the ReStore. More than 150 volunteers contribute their time to helping families achieve home ownership. Money is raised from grants, private donations, fundraising events and the ReStore located in La Pine. Fundraising events include the Gingerbread Junction at Sunriver Resort and The Showcase/Crosswater Invitational. For more information, visit www.newberryhabitat.org
In the last two years under the leadership of board president Dick Arnold and Krumme — both bankers in a past life — the organization is on its way to achieving Arnold’s goal of making Newberry Habitat a model affiliate organization. “We’re not there yet, but we’re getting there,” Arnold said. Krumme credits Arnold with bringing new vitality to the board. “Dick has been masterful at getting people involved on the board who have business savvy and good community skills,” said Krumme. “The new board members have reached out to donors with the financial wherewithal,” he added, “and that’s made a huge difference.” The organization also wanted to build a bridge between Sunriver and La Pine and actively campaigned to get the La Pine community more involved. To that end, Arnold contacted La Pine Mayor Ken Mulenex who expressed an interest in serving on the board. In January, Habitat held an open house in La Pine to publicize the program. Arnold said he was worried when he pulled into the parking lot and saw only cars belonging to Habitat volunteers. But his fears soon subsided when the room filled with 26 La Pine community members. Six filled out applications that evening. Once an application is received, two volunteers from the
Family Selection Committee are assigned to meet with the families at their homes. The volunteers assess the current home environment and inquire about the family members’ employment history. “They get acquainted with them in more than a, ‘how do you do’ sense,” said Krumme. If it appears that they are candidates that can qualify, the Family Selection Committee representatives recommend that Habitat begin working with the families. Habitat’s goal is to build two houses a year and pay off the $240,000 loan on the ReStore property. Habitat ReStores are home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials and appliances to the public at a fraction of the retail price. To date they have raised $150,000 to retire the ReStore debt, which once totally paid off, will enable them to build more than two homes a year. In addition to the ReStore and homeownership program, Habitat also performs home repairs for people with disabilities and for veterans. Krumme wants Newberry Habitat to be the best in class at what it does. “We aren’t the biggest, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be the best,” he said. Seems they are well on their way to becoming just that.
CHECK THIS OUT READ UP ON AUTHOR EVENTS! Sunriver Books & Music’s Author Events give avid readers a chance to meet and greet with their favorite authors. Local, regional and national authors visit Sunriver to read from and talk about their latest work. Here is what’s in store this winter: Saturday, Dec. 6 — Molly Gloss, “Falling From Horses” Saturday, Dec. 13 — Phillip Margolin, “Woman with a Gun” Saturday, Feb. 14 — Garth Stein, “A Sudden Light” Author events are free, and include light refreshments and door prizes. Sign up early to attend by emailing sunriverbooks@sunriverbooks.com, calling 541-593-2525 or stopping by Sunriver Books & Music in The Village at Sunriver.
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Event Spotlight
By Linda Orcelletto, for The Bulletin Special Projects
LET THERE BE LIGHTS La Pine Christmas Light Parade is chock full of tradition and community spirit.
For many, the Christmas season begins only after hearing Bing Crosby crooning the familiar lyrics, “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas.” Yet if you are from La Pine and surrounding areas, the true kickoff to the holiday season is the Christmas Light Parade. Always the first Saturday in December, this year’s parade falls on Dec. 6. Now in its 20th year, the La Pine Christmas light parade is as symbolic to the holiday season as the Frontier Days are to the Fourth of July. Originally a light parade specifically for logging trucks from as far away as Christmas Valley and Lakeview, the parade was the brainchild of Linda Stephenson, who came up with the idea after watching a similar event with her husband in John Day about 21 years ago. “The Truckers’ Light Parade was to celebrate the logging industry right here in C.O.,”said Stephenson, owner of L&S Gardens. “The first year we had about 20 hay and logging trucks. What a sight to see.” Over the years, the entries became more elaborate, and grew to include as many as 40 participants. Once the logging industry began to decline, entries adapted to include just about anything that had wheels. Entries included ATVs, cars, motorcycles, garbage
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IF YOU GO:
La Pine Christmas Light Parade • Saturday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. Parade starts at Memorial Lane & Huntington Road and ends at the Christmas Bazaar at the La Pine Event Center, on First Street
IF YOU WANT TO ENTER:
No entry fee • La Pine Chamber of Commerce • PO Box 616, La Pine, OR 97739 info@lapinechamber.org • Deadline Monday, Dec. 1 trucks, semis, hay trucks, lawn mowers, and RVs. Non-wheeled, unique entrants have included sled dogs, bicycles, people — and
“Eddy,” a creeping, spider-like space alien creature that parade watchers have come to expect. Spoiler alert: Officials say he will make an appearance this year. Everyone (or thing) is welcome to enter, with one prerequisite: The participant must have lights — lots of them. “Entries take a long time to decorate,” said Ann Gawith, executive director of the La Pine Chamber of Commerce, the organization that now manages the parade. “It’s a commitment of time and manpower. But we have no problem getting sponsors, volunteers or entrants.” The entry with the most lights wins bragging rights, though there are six size categories that are judged for most lights, loudest and longest. The winners receive a trophy (that lights up of course). The twinkling, glowing, flashing lights
that decorate the vehicles are run by generators, which tend to make the event a bit loud. Easy access to the parade route gives everyone front row seats, the start of the parade at Memorial Lane and Huntington Road is the best place to see as well as hear the business or organization that is entering. The parade follows the same route as Frontier Days and ends at the Holiday Bazaar at the La Pine Event Center on First Street. Parade attendees can warm up, enjoy Christmas goodies, watch the trophy presentation and start their holiday shopping with handmade, locally made gifts. Santa completes the long line of brilliantly lit entrants and vehicles. Gawith says the parade committee randomly chooses the rig that will carry Santa so a different participant receives the honor of carrying the jolly fellow each year. “Our friends, neighbors and community members look forward to getting together to line up along the parade route,” said Stephenson. “It is a true community event.” Imagine Bing Crosby singing, “May your days be merry and bright. And may all your Christmases be light” — and mark your calendar for the La Pine Christmas Light Parade.
Fast Five
A Quick Peek into the World of South Deschutes County.
Perk Up!
A new local coffee house is open in the Sunriver Village! Brewed Awakenings, a family-owned coffeeshop chain and roaster, will feature hand-roasted artisan coffees and a locally sourced bakery. And don’t forget the “Nectar of the Gods” smoothies — a sweet alternative to coffee.
Setting the Stage
The DeMoss Stagecoach on display at the High Desert Museum was once owned by Henry James “Hank” Monk. Cargo on the stagecoach included large quantities of gold, as well as passengers such as the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII), Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock, Prince Alexander of Russia, and President Rutherford B. Hayes.
Let it Snow
From November through March, 34 inches of snow blanket the Sunriver area on average per year. La Pine, on the other hand, averages around 78 inches per year. Why? Well, it has a lot to do with elevation. Sunriver stands at 4,200 feet above sea level while La Pine rises up to 4,236. Compare that to Bend’s 3,623-feet elevation, and it makes sense that south Deschutes County will be more likely to have a white Christmas this year!
Explosive Size
Extending approximately 75 miles north to south and 27 miles east to west, Newberry Caldera and its extensive apron of lava flows cover almost 1,200 square miles, an area about the size of the state of Rhode Island, making it the largest volcano of the Cascades volcanic chain.
All Grown Up
More than 4,800 seedlings have been potted by students at Three Rivers School since the Sunriver Nature Center started Project Ponderosa six years ago.
SUNRIVER BOOKS & MUSIC AUTHOR EVENTS · · LIGHT REFRESHMENTS SERVED PLUS DRAWING PRIZES! · ·
RSVP Appreciated: 541-593-2525 · sunriverbooks@sunriverbooks.com · More information at www.sunriverbooks.com
DEC 6TH
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SATURDAY · 5:00 PM · SUNRIVER BOOKS Molly Gloss · Falling From Horses
SATURDAY · 5:00 PM · SUNRIVER BOOKS Phillip Margolin · Woman With A Gun
SATURDAY · 5:00 PM · SHARC CENTER Garth Stein · A Sudden Light
In 1938 Bud sets out for Hollywood to be a stunt rider in the movies. His parents lost their farm in Harney County, Oregon and he feels rootless. Bud was on horseback before he could walk, riding is natural to him. Molly Gloss presents a realistic portrayal of life on a movie set for both horse and rider.
New York Times Bestselling author Phillip Margolin will give a presentation on his latest Woman With A Gun. An arresting photograph of a woman in a white wedding dress on a moonlit night at the edge of the sea holding a gun inspired Phillip Margolin to write this page turning mystery.
The Art Of Racing In The Rain, Garth’s last novel, was a mega hit, spending years on the New York Times Bestseller list. A Sudden Light just released, is already a New York Times bestseller. A vulnerable 14 year old meets the ghost of his ancestor when he visits the crumbling family estate north of Seattle for the first time. When the obligations of the past meet the desires of the future in the hands of a confused teenager this novel shines. Under the Sun | November 2014 | 13
Adventure
By Gregg Morris, for The Bulletin Special Projects
Photos courtesy Paulina Lake Lodge
WINTERGetaway Once the snow flies, Paulina Lake Lodge becomes a winter wonderland. After 500,000 years of violent eruptions of ash and pumice, ending with the Big Obsidian Flow 1,300 years ago, Newberry Crater was born. When it was all said and done, a backcountry delight of approximately four miles in diameter and roughly 17 total square miles was left standing. Dimples in the landscape filled with water and became Paulina Lake and East Lake. In 1929, Paulina Lake Lodge was built with surrounding cabins eventually popping up along the rocky shoreline, only 27 miles southeast of Sunriver. The under-an-hour drive makes for a convenient local’s getaway as well as a tourist’s destination. Avid snowmobilers Todd and Karen Brown bought Paulina Lake Lodge in 2000 and, with the help of a handful of employees, have offered up the slice of paradise year round since then. While fishing and hiking dominate the resort in the summer, locals and out-of-towners alike flock to the snowbound resort each winter to revel in the winter wonderland. “We try and provide a family friendly atmosphere,” ex-
plained Karen. “We have many return(ing) guests.” During the winter season, which begins Dec. 26 and runs through mid-March, the resort is accessed from Ten Mile SnoPark, off County Road 21, 39 miles south of Bend. A 3-mile ski, snowshoe or snowmobile ride finishes the route to the lodge. For those in need of a lift, the resort’s Sno-cat, or tracked vehicle, can escort you from your car to the cabin. “My wife and I love the skiing out of (the) cabin,” said Washington visitor Adam Gobrecht. “It’s so peaceful and beautiful. In just a few minutes you can be out in the middle of the wilderness.” Situated around the lake to the north of the lodge are 14 rustic cabins awaiting guests looking to get away. The cabins sleep between two and 10 people and cost between $95 and $252 per night. The smallest cabin, The Dove, is an intimate A-frame loft with a double and a twin bed. Meanwhile, The Reeds Cabin has a master bedroom with a queen-sized bed,
two separate lofts with a king bed and a double bed, and two living areas with futons. They come equipped with full kitchens and baths, and firewood for the wood stoves. But visitors shouldn’t spend too much time looking for the television or telephone, as none of the cabins have them. Furthermore, while your furry friends are welcome, there is a pet deposit. “It’s very beautiful here,” said Karen. “You can ride or ski out of your cabin. We have tried to maintain the original atmosphere and feel of the resort even with the renovations to our cabins.” There are roughly equal number of skiers and snowmobilers who visit the lodge each winter. Snowmobile riders enjoy the 150 miles of groomed trails located within 330,000 acres of a lodge-designated “snowmobile playground.” Skiers enjoy countless miles of ungroomed trails and backcountry routes. As always, extreme caution should be taken
Did You Know? Paulina Lake Lodge, built in 1929, gives snowmobilers easy access to 150 miles of groomed trails in the lodge-designated “snowmobile playground.” 14 | Under the Sun | November 2014
Snowmobile rentals and guided tours are available through Paulina Tours by calling 541-536-3893. For more information, visit www.paulinalakelodge.com. when enjoying the winter backcountry as avalanches are prone to occur along the Central Oregon landscape. The 85-year-old lodge is set up for guest mingling and home-style cooking. Hot chocolate, homemade soup or chili await visitors after a long day spent in the snow or simply by the fire. For those adult revelers, a full cocktail bar is stocked with many alcoholic pleasures, as well as a coffee barista. The restaurant has varied hours, so check
the website for more details. As a testament to Paulina Lake Lodge’s atmosphere, 80 percent of their visitors return for another stay. While they don’t do events, the lodge is available for company parties with advance notice. While the disclaimer reads, “We cannot control nor take responsibility for any acts of nature,” I’d argue that it’s those acts, in the form of weather and animals, that bring visitors to the Paulina Lake Lodge.
CHECK THIS OUT Strap on the Ice Skates at The Village Winter fun isn’t just skis and snowboards and snowmen. It’s also a turn around the ice rink — especially the Ice Skating Rink in The Village at Sunriver. Recently renovated, the ice rink affords families the opportunity to take a break from holiday shopping to glide around the ice. Some of the upgrades include updates to the light and sound systems, an indoor warming area with public restrooms and fireplace, and lockers. If ice skating is not your forte, a warming hut with indoor/ outdoor fireplace provides ample views to watch the fun while cozied up to a fire. NON-HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Sunday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; 2-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday: 3-5 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; 2-5 p.m.; 6-9 p.m. HOLIDAY SCHEDULE (Subject to change.) Nov. 24-26: 2-5 p.m.; 6-9 p.m. Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving): 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; 2-5 p.m.; 6-9 p.m. Nov. 28-29: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; 2-5 p.m.; 6-10 p.m. Nov. 30: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; 2-5 p.m.
Dec. 20-25: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; 2-5 p.m.; 6-10 p.m. Dec. 26-Jan. 3: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; 2-5 p.m.; 6-9 p.m. COST (Includes skates; per session) $13 ages 13 and older $9 ages 5-12 4 and younger free with paying adult Open November through March. 541-593-5948 or www.sunrivericerink.com Under the Sun | November 2014 | 15
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