December 2019 Sunriver Scene

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE SROA News.................... 4 Nature Center................ 8 Calendar...................... 13

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

Need a job? SHARC is hosting lifeguard certification classes in December and January.

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S U N R I V E R

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

DECEMBER • 2019

VOLUME XLV • NUMBER 12

Board postpones recycling center vote

By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene SROA NEWS – Sunriver’s recycling issues are well-known and have been an area of concern with users, as well as SROA, for quite some time. In response, SROA has spent significant time collaborating with Deschutes County and the carting franchisee to come up with a solution – a brand new facility that would not only improve the user interface as well as the all-around safety of the site.

The ballots were planned to go out in December but, due to the current workload of staff – coupled with the arrival of unexpected and critical issues – the SROA Board of Directors decided at the Nov. 16 board meeting to postpone the recycling center vote for 60 days – allowing staff the time to address these pressing matters first.

By postponing the vote, the board of directors hopes to afford staff the needed time to adequately address/gather information and further educate owners about the proposed project. The new date for mailing the ballot to owners is Feb. 18 with a closing date of March 25.

With a forthcoming Comprehensive Owner Survey and surveys being generated through the Infrastructure & Amenities Master Plan, it is also an opportune time to again query owners about the topic of recycling.

“It’s clear to myself, my staff and the board that additional member engagement is necessary prior to moving forward with a vote,” said Hugh Palcic, SROA General Manager. “With several large projects currently on our plate we just don’t have the bandwidth to adequately address the ballot measure as now needed.”

As SROA’s workload clears, staff can dedicate the time and resources in order to gather additional data and plan owner forums – tentatively slated for mid-February/early March to coincide with the election cycle.

Owners are still welcome to submit any questions to infosroa@srowners. org. These questions will be compiled into a comprehensive list that can then be shared at owner forums, posted to the website and used in the voter pamphlet when the time arrives.

SUNRIVER SCENE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN. VOLUME XLV • NUMBER 12 P.O. BOX 3278 SUNRIVER, OR 97707

PHOTO BY SUSAN BERGER

A visitor hams it up in front of the American Idol logo behind the Great Hall.

PHOTO COURTESY OF SUNRIVER FIRE & RESCUE

Left to right: Sunriver firefighters Sam Peters, Charles Leifer and Ethan Axten, Capt. Benjamin O'Keefe and engineer Robert Redden mingle with the American Idol judges.

Stars shine bright in Sunriver

By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene If you were out and about in Sunriver the week of Nov. 4 you may have caught glimpse of a few stars. Not only were there shooting stars as the Leonid’s meteor shower crossed the sky, but you may have been lucky enough to spot music celebrities such as Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan sneaking about Sunriver.

A leg of the American Idol tour made a secret stop in Sunriver as part of the 18th season of the popular singing talent show. The arrival was very hush-hush but, by the end of the week, word got out and area media started to show up.

Security was tight and kept most lookyloos at bay. Sunriver’s police officers Turn to Stars, page 6

PHOTO COURTESY OF AMERICAN IDOL

Lionel Richie inside the Great Hall.

Check your inbox: IAMP survey coming soon to owners SROA NEWS – Keep an eye on your email inbox for a short survey from the Infrastructure & Amenities Master Plan (IAMP) Task Force in early December.

The survey, from DRC Research, will be 10 questions long and should take less than eight minutes to complete. All response information is confidential and not individually identifiable.

If you have not received the survey

by Dec. 10, it could mean that SROA doesn’t have an email on file or that it’s not current in our database (also, be sure to first check your junk/spam folders to ensure it didn’t end up there). Please email JD@DRC-research.com with an updated email if you did not receive the survey and one will be sent to you. The survey will remain available and must be completed by Jan. 10.

The survey is best formatted for computer devices such as a desktop, laptop or tablet. If you need to pause the survey before you are finished you can exit by simply closing the browser window. To re-enter, go back to the original email from DRC Research and click the original link in the email. A survey is completed once you hit the “Submit” button.

IAMP history The IAMP Task Force was established by the SROA Board of Directors in 2012 to review SROA's facilities and assets and to advise the board in planning for future infrastructure and amenity projects.

Based on several criteria, the task force recommended priorities for the board to consider.

In 2016, and now again in 20182020, additional IAMP task forces

If you do not receive the survey by Dec. 10...

1. We may not have your email or it is not current in our database. Please email JD@DRC-research.com with an updated email.

2. Check your junk/spam folder. The survey may be in one of these folders.

Survey must be completed no later than Jan. 10

have considered such criteria as recommendations from prior comprehensive owner surveys, the remaining useful life of a facility, actual usage as well as the costs of construction and operation.

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SUNRIVER SCENE • DECEMBER 2019

2020 monthly maintenance fee set SUNRIVER

SCENE DECEMBER 2019 Volume XLV, No. 12 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 residential 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

By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene SROA NEWS – During the Nov. 16 SROA Board of Directors meeting the board approved increasing the monthly maintenance fee 3 percent to $132.20 per month ($1,586.40 for the year).

Owners are eligible to receive a 3 percent discount when they choose to prepay the annual amount in full by Jan. 25 (discounted amount is $1,538.81).

Owners will receive their invoice in the mail or by email in early to mid-December. This discount does not apply to any remaining SHARC assessment.

A 3 percent increase was

Planning commission mulls over Sunriver Resort housing proposal

By Brenna Visser, The Bulletin Sunriver Resort wants to build housing for its employees, but some Deschutes County planning commissioners have questions about how the project would be managed to ensure it remained only for employees.

“I completely embrace the concept of what you are doing,” planning commissioner Jim Beeger told representatives of the resort. “I would like to see you do it right.”

On Nov. 14, the planning commission heard a request from the destination resort to change the zoning at the Sunriver Business Park to allow for employee housing. Tom O’Shea, the resort’s managing director, hopes to build apartments or dormitories on a 3.25-

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also approved to the Skypark Fund to $57.18 a month.

The Skypark Fund is used for maintenance and repairs of the tarmac, which is designated as limited commons and available for use by Skypark owners only.

SROA’s monthly maintenance fee is the lowest among comparable HOAs in the region (see box), and provides a variety of services for owners and maintains infrastructure and the environment to ensure Sunriver remains a premier residential and resort community.

The board is allowed to implement up to a 6 percent increase annually without a vote of the owners.

acre parcel of land that would house about 90 employees.

The project is driven by the resort’s struggle to find housing for the more than 500 employees it hires in the summer to work at the height of tourism season. Because of Central Oregon’s affordable housing shortage, the resort has to find homes to rent for several of the employees, said Steve Runner, the vice president of development for the resort.

“We can’t bring people here and say ‘Good luck! Try and find some place to stay,” Runner said.

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Here’s a list of what the maintenance fees cover: • Accounting: Tracks and monitors the association’s multi-million dollar annual budget including accounts payable, receivables, replacement reserve, contingency and payroll.

• Administration: General manager and staff work with the SROA Board of Directors and committees to provide services to owners, handle legal matters, insurance, human resources and information technology.

• Communications: Sunriver Scene newspaper, websites, mobile app, owner directory, ballot packages, Sunriver maps, all printed and marketing materials, Channel 3.

• Community Development: Architectural review and compliance of all private and commercial properties to ensure

community appearance and property values. Also manages contractor registrations.

• Natural Resources: Directs ladder fuels and noxious weed reduction programs, forestry management, environmental/ river restoration, asbestos abatement, Oregon spotted frog, bullfrog and mosquito control.

• Public Works: Maintain and plow 66 miles of roads, 34 miles of pathways, signage, parks, boat launch, pools, other recreational amenities, common areas and ladder fuels pickup. Also maintains SROA’s stable of rolling stock (snowplows, graders, service vehicles, etc.).

• Recreation: Administrative operations.

• Reserves: Covers major repairs and replacement of capital assets with a three- to 30-year lifespan and a minimum value of $3,000.

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Police and fire protection is often taken for granted, until something happens.

In Sunriver, these two important services are provided through the Sunriver Service Keith Mobley District (SSD). The two most visible professionals serving the organization, our owners and Sunriver visitors, are Police Chief Cory Darling and Fire Chief Tim Moor.

More about them, the SSD and its relationship with the Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) will follow after a brief report on a recent meeting between the members of these two organizations.

The meeting I’m referring to is required by the terms of an agreement between SROA and SSD. Present were the two chiefs, SSD administrator Debbie Baker, SSD board president Bill Hepburn, board treasurer Ron Schmid and police Lt. Mike Womer. SROA representatives included assistant general manager Keith Kessaris, Natural Resources director Patti Gentiluomo, magistrate Jo Zucker, Covenants Committee chair Patty Smith and SROA board members Gary Bigham and myself.

Why is such a meeting required? A reading of section 8 of our Agreement for

Enforcement of Rules and Regulations demonstrates the wisdom of previous SROA leaders. They anticipated the need to assure continuing close communication between these two entities.

Well, those leaders listed above spoke and listened and the Covenants Committee is now scheduled to do a review that will result in recommendations. Coordinating that review will be SROA board director Brad Skinner, who serves as liaison to the Covenants Committee. The charter of that committee requires it to review and make recommendations to the SROA board regarding the governing documents for Sunriver.

Scene readers have the opportunity to learn what SSD is doing on a monthly basis during coverage of their board meeting, but may still be curious about why we have this separate organization and how it fits with SROA. SSD is a public service district (ORS 451.010-451.990) established by agreement between Deschutes County and SROA in 2002. Prior to 2002, SROA provided police and fire services to Sunriver. Law enforcement was provided by SROA employees deputized by the Deschutes County Sheriff.

Control, financing and liability concerns all led to owner approval of the special district.

Following business park zoning change proposal for Resort dormitory facility. Reviewing annual service agreements. Managing a number of significant legal issues in progress.

• Accounting: Budget process well underway and moving smoothly. Began work on 2020 maintenance fee invoices to be sent to owners. Worked with Eide Bailly on Sunriver Service District audit.

• Communications: The 2020 Sunriver calendar is in and available for purchase.

The revamped owner directory/guide was off to print and expected by the end of November. Staff is in the process of updating various brochures, passes and other printed materials for 2020.

• Community Development: Application forms for 2020 contractor registration have been sent out to all currently registered contractors. Annual paint survey compliance timeline was set to close Nov. 15.

• Natural Resources: As a designated Firewise Mentor, Natural Resources and Communications staff provided guidance to the Awbrey Park HOA (in Bend) Firewise Committee. Continued annual fall ladder fuel reduction inspections on private properties and flagging property lines and marking trees for the 2020 LFR contract.

• IT: Work continues with Verizon on small cell connectivity at SHARC while also working with Verizon on issue with cell phone connectivity within Sunriver.

Upgraded DocuWare software and installed it to a virtual server. Telecommunications

By Gerhard Beenen, SROA Treasurer Last month I wrote about revenues, this month I want to discuss expenses. From a general manager’s perspective (I was a general manager for most of my professional career), expenses must be managed to stay within the bounds of a budget. Over the past three years that I have served on the SROA Finance Committee, it is my perspective the SROA management team has done a good job managing expenses.

SROA operating expenses are categorized in two broad categories: Department Expenses and Non-Department Expenses. Department Expenses (salaries, payroll burden, materials and services make up the majority of all expenses, 66 percent. Non-Department Expenses (legal, insurance, reserve fund contribution) which make up 34 percent of total expenses, aren’t assigned to any specific department. Legal, insurance and reserve fund contribution expenses are set at budget time and make up the bulk of Non-Department Expenses, 94 percent. Therefore, SROA management team’s primary expense management job is controlling Department Expenses.

Salaries and payroll burden (health insurance, vacation accrual and payroll taxes) make up the bulk of Department Expenses, 64 percent, but materials and services are significant, 36 percent.

SROA has a permanent staff of 48 employees and up to 110 seasonal employees. The permanent employees are divided among six major departments: • Administration and Accounting: general manager, assistant general manager, Human Resources, front office, IT and accounting • Communications: Scene, websites, e-blasts, Sunriver mobile app • Community Development: design reviews, building permits, compliance • Natural Resources: ladder fuel reduction, environmental protection • Public Works: roads, pathways, tennis & pickleball courts, buildings, pools • Recreation Management: SHARC, North Pool, tennis & pickleball operations, public concerts, owner events Seasonal employees augment recreation management during the busy summer months (primarily Memorial Day through

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The April 2002 Sunriver Scene covered all the details if you would like more history.

As a service district, the SSD must comply with Oregon budget law, public meetings, records laws and collective bargaining statutes. It is funded primarily through local property taxes. The SSD board is the managing body of the district, while the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners is the governing body.

While SROA board members are elected

by Sunriver property owners, SSD Board members are public officials appointed by the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. The SROA, through its Nominating Committee process, makes recommendations to the Deschutes County Commissioners for appointment of persons to the SSD Managing Board. This board consists of seven members: chair Bill Hepburn; vice chair Jim Fister; treasurer Ron Schmid and directors Ron Stephens, Mark Burford and Dennis Dishaw. As the Scene went to press, one seat remained empty.

You may have noticed two of these members also serve on the SROA Board of Directors. SROA provides services and facilities to the SSD under several specific service agreements as well as promulgate rules and regulations, which it contracts with the SSD to enforce. And that is what the meeting I mentioned earlier in this article was about.

Turn to Message, page 5

Monthly meeting highlights, actions of the SROA Board of Directors The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors meeting was held Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019.

Board members present: Keith Mobley, Bob Nelson, Jim Fister, Gary Bigham, Jackie Schmid, Gerhard Beenen, Brad Skinner and (via phone) Mark Burford.

Absent: Mandy Gray. Staff present: Hugh Palcic, Susan Berger.

Financial report Year-to-date through Oct. 31, 2019 (unaudited) • Total Revenues $10,100,814 $9,603,093 • Total Expenses • Operating Surplus/Deficit $497,721 Owners forums From Nov. 15 work session • Sandra Henderson Addressed the board relative to the need for dog parks within Sunriver. Henderson provided the SROA Board and SROA Infrastructure & Amenities Masterplan (IAMP) Task Force with written submission along with a signature petition of Sunriver owners (and pets): • Tom Kelly provided the SROA Board with a written submission and conceptual trail map regarding the need for cul-desac/pathway connectors throughout the Meadow Village area. Kelly stressed the need for enhanced safety in the area as many portions of the area are without pathways, as the existing roadways serve as the actual pathways as well. A copy of the written submission was also supplied to the IAMP Task Force for follow up.

From Nov. 16 regular meeting • Dave Legg sought to have the information regarding the recycling center proposal Page 4

posted in a timely manner. Additionally, Mr. Legg requested that questions posed by him and others, along with answers to those questions should be posted to the website so that owners can make an informed decision relative to the ballot measure.

Followup from October meeting • Ed Pitera addressed the SROA Board regarding the proposed recycling center and outlined a number of questions and concerns relative to proposed measure.

Pitera also noted that the recent Scene coverage did not characterize the measure and has suggested that the Scene address these matters in future editions of the paper.

– The Scene has addressed the correction requested as well as posting questions with answers, with more information to follow.

• Michael Patron (representing the Sunriver Resort) provided the SROA Board with a letter requesting approval of the use of fireworks behind the main lodge of the Resort during the Traditions holiday celebration. – Subsequently, SROA has processed the request per its Special Event Permit Application.

• Cindy McCabe requested an update on SROA welcome banners. In addition, urged the board to consider improvements for Mary McCallum Park within the 2020 budget cycle. – Director Fister provided an update on the welcome banners. Board referred comments relative to improving Mary McCallum Park to the IAMP Task Force for follow up.

Association operations • Administration: Held annual employee health and safety luncheon. Handling inquiries relative to recycling center proposal.

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From all of us at Sunriver Owners Association Sunriver Owners Association

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DID YOU Happy Holiday Season!

Sunriver owner, children’s author releases two new picture books

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SROA and SSD are working together under a somewhat complicated structure to advance the Sunriver mission.

As your still new president, I have been very pleased to see the nature of the relationships between our General Manager, Hugh Palcic, Fire Chief Tim Moor and Police Chief Corey Darling. They are communicating regularly and in a very positive manner. Having attended my first SSD Managing Board meetings, I am beginning to more fully understand what lies ahead in our work together.

I have asked SROA Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair Gerhard Beenen to discuss financial relationships between SSD and SROA, and he has done so. Thank you, Gerhard.

Please read his article to learn more about how we work together.

the house with a diaper on his bottom, a bandana on his head, and a pirate’s patch over one eye,” Prochovnic says. “He looked at me with an ornery twinkle in his uncovered eye, and asked in his best, pirate-y gruff toddler voice, ‘Where Does a Pirate Go Potty?’ I knew immediately that was the title for a book, and I started drafting a manuscript soon after. It took many years and many revisions to get this story just right, but what I continue to love about it is that each time I read it, I am instantly transported back to that memorable moment shared with my son, when he first posed that silly question to me.”

Prochovnic has 16 other children’s books to her credit, with more on the way, and she is a contributing author to the award-winning book, “Oregon Reads Aloud.” A professional

Well-behaved and controlled pets are welcome in Sunriver As a valued part of your family, your pet may also be an irritant to your neighbors or a danger to wildlife. Sunriver Rules & Regulations state: ALL pets must be on a leash or under effective voice at all times. Pets may not run loose in Sunriver (this also applies to cats).

Meet your new Sunriver Owner Guide & Directory Dawn Babb Prochovnic

educator and early literacy consultant, Prochovnic’s website (www.dawnprochovnic.com) overflows with lesson plans, educators’ guides, and enrichment resources to extend the learning and fun. “My favorite ‘extras’ are the original songs and animated videos that go along with the books,” Prochovnic says. “Kids love singing along with the catchy and humorous songs, and working with award-winning musicians to produce them was a career highlight for me.”

“Where Does a Cowgirl Go Potty?” and “Where Does a Pirate Go Potty?” are available everywhere books are sold and proudly distributed by Ingram Turn to Author, page 13

SROA NEWS – The former the directory an update and Sunriver Owner Directory provide more than just phone has received a major face-lift numbers of your neighbors,” and will now be known as said Susan Berger, SROA Comthe Sunriver Owner Guide & munications Director. “It now Directory. contains relevant Sunriver inPrinted anformation that any owner – nually and virtually unnew or old – Owner Guide should know.” changed since Owners re1994, the new guide has been ceive one free expanded to directory with include an adtheir annual SROA Memditional 22 full-color pagber Preference es filled with ID purchase or information renewal. Ownabout memers without a card can purber benefits, chase a copy for SROA Board of Directors and committees, $2. Up to two additional copies department contacts, pathway may be purchased at $2 each. rules, firewood pickup, ladder The guides are available at the fuels and more.

SROA admin office as well as “We felt it was time to give Member Services at SHARC. & Directory

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Children’s book author and longtime Sunriver owner Dawn Babb Prochovnic teamed up with illustrator Jacob Souva and West Margin Press to create two playful and humorous picture books for young readers ages 5 to 8.

In “Where Does a Cowgirl Go Potty?,” Cowgirl races to find relief but keeps getting interrupted by the animals who use the spots she’s chosen. As she walks through open pastures and deep canyons, Cowgirl learns where the bison, hawk, coyote, and other animals go. In the second book, “Where Does a Pirate Go Potty?,” Pirate wanders around sandy beaches and dark caves, discovering where sea creatures such as the sea lion, the pelican, and even the octopus go potty.

The books were no accident: “When my son, now in high school, was a toddler, there was a day when he was being particularly silly, running through

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION

BALLOT MEASURE Sunriver Owners Association

A special election by the Sunriver Owners Association will be conducted by mail for owners to vote on the following: “Pursuant to Sections 7.04 and 7.08 of the Consolidated Plan of Sunriver, I authorize the Sunriver Owners Association to use Reserve Funds for the construction of a new recycling facility located adjacent to the SROA Public Works and Administrative Campus as described in the Voters Information Pamphlet. Funding for this project shall not exceed $750,000 . No special assessments from owners shall be required to fund said improvements.”

SUNRIVER SCENE • DECEMBER 2019

Ballots mailed Feb. 18. Election closes 12pm March 25, 2020.

Holiday Open House

LIVE MUSIC d FOOD e DRINK

Benham Hall at SHARC Friday, December 27 f 5 - 7pm Inviting all Sunriver owners to the annual Holiday Open House hosted by SROA’s Board of Directors Celebrate the season with catered light hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment and a hosted bar THIS EVENT IS ONLY FOR SROA MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES • NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Patty Smith, Election Committee Chair www.sunriverowners.org

For more information call: 541.585.3147 Page 5

Local photographer to give a free presentation in January The Owner Enrichment Committee presents the first of what they hope will become a regular program called “Interesting People… Interesting Lives.”

Taking place at 7 p.m. on Jan. 14 at SHARC, the first program will feature Chad Copeland – a National Geographic contributing photographer who has traveled the world capturing images of nature and natural history.

Copeland, who has a gallery showcasing his photographic work in The Village at Sunriver,

has also contributed to documentaries for the BBC, Planet Earth and is a brand ambassador for Microsoft Windows 10.

A storyteller himself, Copeland has filmed documentaries that have won awards in film festivals around the world. A Pacific Northwest native, Copeland and his family make their home in Central Oregon.

Owners are invited to this free presentation as Copeland highlights how he filmed his adventures in southern China, the Kingdom of Tonga and Central Oregon.

New Fort Rock Park restroom installed SROA NEWS – Goodbye unsightly port-a-potties – hello new and flushing restrooms adjacent to the Fort Rock Park playground.

On Nov. 15, a large crane spent about an hour dropping in the prefabricated concrete restroom at the park. Weighing in at approximately 100,000 pounds, the building looks like it was constructed with rough wood siding, but is actually stamped concrete and painted brown to blend into the natural surroundings. The structure includes two, ADA-approved,

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also provided some additional security.

The American Idol crew set up inside the historic Great Hall for auditions on Nov. 7-8.

Except for a giant mirrored IDOL logo on the lawn outside the Great Hall, most wouldn’t be the wiser as to what was going on inside. For those in the know, the logo became a hot selfie/photo spot for locals and visitors.

Crews from Sunriver Fire & Rescue may also pop up on the

unisex restrooms, drinking fountains and a bottle fill.

The new restroom not only serves users of the park, but also show as they had responded to an incident in the kitchen and somehow ended up in front of the camera and the judges in full turnouts to belt out the Lionel Richie hit “All Night Long.”

Did the crew receive a golden ticket to Hollywood? You’ll have to tune in to next year’s season to find out. The show is expected to air in February on ABC. American Idol is responsible for launching successful music and entertainment careers for many of its contestants – most notable are Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood.

bicyclists and pedestrians on the pathways.

SROA hopes to install additional restrooms in the future and eventually replace all port-a-potty locations.

“The new restrooms better reflect Sunriver’s aesthetics as a world class residential and resort community,” said Mark Smith, Public Works Director.

Song Collectors to perform at potluck Enjoy the harmonies of the Song Collectors when they perform at the Sunriver Community Potluck on Wednesday, Dec.11 at SHARC. With guitars, ukulele, banjo and acoustic bass, Peggy Frede and Gina Rosbrook will bring your favorite songs from the 1960s onward. Be ready to join in and sing along.

The business sponsor for the December potluck is First Interstate Bank. Take-home centerpieces will be provided by Wild Poppy Florist and freshly brewed Turn to Potluck, page 13

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Resident to discuss high tech topics at club meeting Darrell Owen, a Sunriver resident since 2004, will speak at the Sunriver Men’s Club on Thursday, Dec. 12 at the Grille at Crosswater. Owen's topic is "High Tech Stories from Third World Countries."

Due to the holidays, the December luncheon will be held on the second Thursday, instead of the normal third Thursday. Sunriver area men

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Based on the recommendations of earlier IAMP task forces, the board has brought several infrastructure and amenities projects to completion, including the SROA boat launch and the Abbot/Beaver intersection traffic circles.

The reestablished IAMP Task Force has been hard at work since November 2018 in evaluating potential infrastructure and amenities projects. As part of their review, the task force wants to hear from owners. Please take a few moments to complete the IAMP-related survey to help guide the next steps for the future of Sunriver.

Result highlights from this survey will be shared with owners in early 2020 via the Sunriver Scene and posted to the SROA website at www. sunriverowners.org Survey background information The following is some infraeer & Fun! structure/amenity background

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Infrastructure • SROA Administration facilities: The SROA Administration Office (located between Circles 3 & 4) is the central hub for SROA governance and houses all SROA departments, excluding Recreation and Public Works. With ever-growing responsibilities of SROA staff and departments alike, the office is currently operating at capacity. SROA owns the land in and around the administration office, including the fire department building and police office spaces.

• SROA Public Works facilities: The SROA Public Works campus is the road/pathway maintenance and overall infrastructure backbone of Sunriver.

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His involvement spans designing agency-wide programs to boots-on-the-ground implementations. His focus has been on advancing rural telecommunications, including both telephone and the internet – placing connectivity into rural schools, health clinics, local government offices and public kiosks. He has worked to help build the country’s information technology sector – reaching global markets and creating high-paying local jobs.

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For the luncheon, doors open at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon, followed by the program at 12:30 p.m.

Lunch menu choices are: 1. Seared Maryland crab cakes with long grain rice, green beans, lemon caper but-

ter and basil oil micro greens 2. Smoked king salmon Caesar salad 3. Roasted acorn squash stuffed with onions, celery, garlic, pine nuts and fresh herbs Dessert is carrot cake with cinnamon caramel and berries.

Coffee and tea are included in the price. Beer and wine are extra.

Sign-up at the Marketplace on Cottonwood Road or send an email to Sunriver.

Mensclub@gmail.com. If you send an email, be sure you get a confirmation and let us know your menu choice. Deadline for sign up is Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 5 p.m.

tionality and community safety standpoint.

• Recycling Center facility: The current Recycling Center is located on SROA property, but the actual recycling collection services are provided

by Deschutes County and the regional waste management carting service company. Inefficiencies and safety are two of the biggest concerns of the current location.

• Sunriver Service District facilities (police/fire): Sunriver Police and Fire Departments lease their station facilities from SROA. Since neither entity owns the land on which their facilities are located, they do not currently have expansion opportunities at their current leased locations.

• Additional restrooms: Restrooms and potential restrooms along SROA pathways and adjacent to SROA parks have

been identified by owners as a priority in past years. SROA has just added a new restroom at the Fort Rock Park playground.

• Telecommunications infrastructure: Telecommunications has been a very hot topic as of late nationally and locally. With an increasing demand on connectivity bandwidth from TV, internet, phone, social connections, telecommuting and more, Sunriver needs to be ready for the changing technology improvements/updates needed to meet that increasing demand.

• Cottonwood Road entrance: The current north entrance into Sunriver doesn’t have an entry experience similar to the south entrance off South Century Drive. Some owners have expressed an interest in having a north entry experience into Sunriver.

Amenities • Complete pathway plan:

SROA has a Pathway Master Plan that has been updated throughout the years since 2009. Pathway improvements have been made and some new pathways have been added.

However, there are still areas in Sunriver where pathways do not exist adjacent to major roadways; this results in safety concerns because pedestrians and bicyclists walk and ride on the roads.

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The riches of enrichment

By Stefanie Jenkinson & Amanda Accamando Have you ever been to the zoo and wondered why a big ball was floating in the polar bear pool? Or seen a video on the internet of a sea lion having its teeth brushed? Do you get home from work and spend a few minutes playing catch with your dog? What do all of these scenarios have in common?

They are all forms of animal enrichment.

Enrichment is the key to animal welfare in human care where animals may not have the opportunity to express all of the behaviors that they would naturally in a wild setting. Providing enrichment for animals is a stimulating way to enhance an animal’s experience by using their natural abilities often in a creative way. As amusing as it can be to see an elephant stomp on a pumpkin, enrichment is not just for the fun of it. The

mental stimulation that animals receive through enrichment benefits their health and leads to a higher quality of life overall.

Enrichment can come in a number of different forms – through toys, training, speciesappropriate social opportunities, sensory and environmental enhancements. Enrichment is not one-size-fits-all, but works best when it reflects the species’ natural history as well as the individual animal. For example, the type of toys you give your cat and dog will likely differ, or you may have multiple dogs at home, each with an individual preference for the toys they play with. The animals at Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory (SNCO) all need enrichment plans that reflect their species’ behavior as well as their individualized needs, including consideration for whatever disability they may have, as in the case of our avian ambassadors.

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Environmental enrichment that enhances the living space of our animals has always been a primary focus for the animal care team at SNCO. This can include anything from building specialized perches for raptors to changing the substrate within a snake’s enclosure. We look at what an animal’s habitat in the wild would provide and work to emulate that in human care. For example, many of the animals in our creature cave exhibit are naturally solitary and elusive.

Ensuring that these animals have ample hiding spaces is key to their health. Environmental enrichment is an important consideration for your own pets as well. A great example is a new trend in pet care – the “catio.”

These outdoor cat enclosures, or cat patios, are designed to provide cats with environmental enrichment. The cats benefit from being outdoors while keeping cats, and their prey, safe.

Over the last year, the animal care team at SNCO has been working on introducing training as cognitive enrichment for its raptors and a number of our reptiles and amphibians.

Animal training can often be perceived as a way to manipulate an animal to jump through hoops and do tricks for humans. However, training can advance an animal’s lifestyle by giving them access to choices and helping them interact with their environment in the same way they would in the wild.

Training can be especially important for raptors who have a tendency to be more sedentary and lose muscle mass. With training, the human caretakers

Target training enrichment with a rosy boa.

can ask the raptors to move in a healthy way that will benefit the animal physically and stimulate them mentally.

All animals can benefit from enrichment, not just raptors and dogs. For example, scorpions have been documented interacting with and benefiting from enrichment with flowers, whereas scientific studies have shown that mosquitoes can be trained in a similar way to how you train your dog. If you are wondering how you can provide your own animal companion

with enrichment opportunities, well, you are probably already doing it. Those walks around the block with your dog and fancy toys you buy for your parrot are all great forms of enrichment.

At Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory we look for new opportunities to provide our animals with the enrichment they need to live their healthiest live in our care. Next time you visit the nature center, see if you can spot some enrichment in action.

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Chilly nights make for great night sky viewing

By Bob Grossfeld, Observatory Manager December may be cold, but it’s an excellent time of year to view the winter constellations.

The sky has transitioned to offer new astronomical wonders.

Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory’s new winter hours during December give you an opportunity to view the night sky earlier in the evening.

Join us at the observatory on Wednesday and Saturday night, from 7 to 9 p.m. Daytime solar viewing will be Friday–Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., as part of the Sunriver Nature Center admission.

We also have a variety of additional programs this holiday season, which includes our Galileo Talk on Friday, Dec. 27, with viewing afterwards.

Join us for a personal look at the man and the impact he made on our understanding of Jupiter. Don’t miss a special Star Dome planetarium program at SHARC on Sunday Dec. 22.

Be sure to get your reservations in early. You can reserve your spot and check out these programs and others at SNCO.org Were you able to enjoy the meteor shower last month?

Well this month, we get one major and one minor meteor shower. The Geminids is the king of the meteor showers. It is considered by many to be the best shower in the heavens, producing up to 120 multicolored meteors per hour at its peak.

It is produced by debris left behind by an asteroid known as 3200 Phaethon, which was discovered in 1982. The shower runs from Dec. 7-17. It peaks this year on the night of Dec. 13 and morning of Dec. 14.

Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight.

Meteors will radiate from the constellation Gemini, but can appear anywhere in the sky.

The Moon will make things tough, but it still could be a good show. The Ursids is a minor meteor shower producing only about five to 10 meteors per hour. The meteor shower is produced by dust grains left behind by comet Tuttle, which was first discovered in 1790.

The shower runs annually from Dec. 17-25. It peaks this year on the night of Dec. 21, which

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is the winter solstice. The waning crescent moon should not interfere too much this year.

The staff will also attempt to view a visitor from outside our solar system. Comet C/2019 Q4, discovered in August 2019, will continue to be a very popular target. It’s not every day we get a visit from another star system, which makes C/2019 Q4 a planetary celebrity for 2019 and 2020. This dim comet will be available to us in midDecember and, hopefully, a few months into 2020 The astronomy store is nearly stocked for the holiday season and we are expanding our rock-

etry store. Be sure to check out astronomyshop.org for your online purchases. Contact us through SNCO.org for any questions or requests.

As we head to the end of the year, we have much to be thankful for. This past year, the observatory has experienced a growth in all of our programs. We enjoy hearing positive feedback and reading the great reviews from our guests. I am so proud of my staff and volunteers for making us so successful.

All of us at Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory wish you and your family a peaceful and happy holiday season.

Sunriver’s thriving swan family is critical to the success of a restored Oregon trumpeter swan population. Fewer than 10 breeding pairs of swans currently nest in Oregon and survival of young swans in the wild is a constant challenge.

Through continued commitment in serving as a partner in wildlife conservation, Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory is able to provide a year-round home for resident adult swans Grace and Gus, and to care for the growing cygnets during a critical period in their development through the winter. Next spring the cygnets will join the wild flock of swans at Summer

Lake Wildlife Area, helping to restore trumpeter swans to their historic range in Oregon.

By sponsoring Sunriver’s trumpeter swan family you are helping to restore Oregon’s natural heritage by supporting local conservation initiatives that have large scale impacts on the future of trumpeter swans as a species. Your sponsorship provides the necessary funds to feed, monitor, and maintain the swans on Lake Aspen throughout the year. Consider a gift to continue this cornerstone program at Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory.

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and were made of tinplate which could easily be stamped, soldered and painted. Beginning with horse drawn models, cast iron toy miniatures were enormously popular in the first half of the 20th century, even selling well in the depression years when small versions could cost a quarter or less.

With the start of World War II, the manufacturers shifted production to the war effort, and after the conflict ended, plastic began to dominate the toy industry.

Second Tern offers holiday merchandise, special Sunday hours “It will be wall to wall holiday magic this year,” said Susan Ertsgaard, manager of the Sunriver Second Tern Thrift Store. “We have decorations for indoor and out and many unique, interesting gifts that you simply won’t see anywhere else. Plus, in an effort to provide more shopping time for our customers, the Tern will be open an extra day, Sunday, Dec. 15. from 1 to 4 p.m.”

She added that surprise sales will be happening that day with savings of 50 percent on selected items.

Ertsgaard pointed out a selection of vintage toys made of sturdy cast iron as a prime example of special gift opportunities. “They represent a time when durability and affordability were key reasons for owning a toy.” Today, collectors eagerly search out those in mint condition. Prime items in the Tern collection include a horse drawn freight wagon and a five-piece train set. Each is finely detailed and carefully painted. The wagon, manned by a pair of teamsters, carries a black, oblong container and

is pulled by a team of eight, white-footed draft horses. The train set consists of a locomotive, coal tender and three passenger cars, one of which is embossed “Pennsylvania RR Co./44 Washington 44.”

Toys made of cast iron first appeared in the U.S. in 1890 when John Wilkins produced the first models in Keene, New Hampshire after buying a company that originally made clothes wringers. Prior to that most toys came from Europe

Help local students make the holidays a memorable one

By Tim Broadbent, Three Rivers School Principal It’s common knowledge that the holidays are not as joyous for some as they are for others.

We want to make the holidays the best they can be for all Three Rivers School students so they too can experience the joy of giving to loved ones.

Students will be earning “Holiday Bucks” over the next few weeks to buy gifts for their family and friends. They will be earning these special bucks by demonstrating good behavior, completing assignments to the

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“But whether you’re looking for something classic or simply a great bargain, stop in anytime for a great shopping experience,” says Ertsgaard.

Located on Spring River Road a short distance west of Harper Bridge, the Tern’s regular winter hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

More information is available at secondternthriftstore.com or by calling 541-593-3367.

All proceeds benefit the nonprofit Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory.

best of their ability, doing something extraordinary or lending a helping hand.

You may be asking “How can I help?” Well it’s pretty easy.

Please bring any gently used items that you may have considered selling in a garage sale, taking to a thrift shop, or donating to a local charity to the Three Rivers School front office Dec. 2-13 and let them know it is for our Holiday Store.

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By Care & Share Board of Directors Holy Trinity Catholic Church will no longer support outreach endeavors to the Sunriver-La Pine community provided by Care & Share, including the collection of food, monetary collections or pleas for support by the church.

We, the board of directors, are searching for new drop-off locations for food donations

and will continue to be active in assisting with the Christmas basket program in Sunriver. We are also putting together a plan and process to keep Care & Share a vital part of our community.

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for industrial and commercial uses. In order for this project to work, the resort is proposing the county rezone the business park to specifically allow employee housing.

The housing would be restricted to employees in the summer and during November and December – the peak of tourism season at Mt. Bachelor

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possible and through the generosity of an army of volunteers.

Thank you!

Through the end of October, expenses were $4,000 over budget. As noted last month, revenues are trending above budget ($391,000 through the end of October) resulting in an overall YTD surplus to budget of $387,000. See financial report in the SROA Board monthly meeting highlights on page 4.

One expense category I didn’t cover are expenses associated with the purchase of capital assets. Capital assets are items that cost more than $3,000 and have a useful lifetime of at least three years. Examples include buildings, snowplows, vehicles, computers and SHARC exercise machines). Next month I will cover how these items are funded and how their purchase impacts SROA financial health.

One final note. I’ve been asked to comment on the financial relationship between SROA and the Sunriver Service District (SSD). SROA and SSD are separate financial organizations. As a Sunriver owner, you pay for the SSD through your Deschutes County taxes (upper right hand corner of your recently received property tax statement). You pay for SROA through your annual assessment, which will be mailed out in December. That being said, there are financial ties between the SSD and SROA. SROA is owner of the Sunriver Fire Station and the Sunriver Police Station. The SSD pays SROA, through lease agreements, for use of those facilities. The SSD also contracts with SROA for accounting, human resources and vehicle maintenance services.

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mid-September) and around major holidays (Christmas, Spring Break).

Salary surveys are conducted every three years to assess permanent employee salary competitiveness. Seasonal employee salaries are guided by minimum wage standards which increased from $9.75/hour in 2016 to $12/hour next year. Services (legal, ladder fuel reduction, road and pathway maintenance, major construction) are contracted for using a competitive bidding process.

Bottom line, SROA manages expenses by keeping permanent headcount low, utilizing seasonal employees during the busy seasons, leveraging a competitive bidding process to contract for services wherever

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ski area. The rest of the year, employees would still get priority, but rooms could be rented out to other people on a month-tomonth basis.

“There are no other solutions for employee housing,” said Steven Hultberg, an attorney representing Sunriver Resort.

“Creating an apartment complex somewhere doesn’t really solve the issue.”

In general, the planning commission appeared supportive of the idea. But some commissioners took issue with the lack of parking at the site. Current plans only include 33 parking stalls.

Beeger would like the resort to add more parking stalls to the request.

“In the winter time, you don’t want to ride a bike,” Beeger said.

Hultberg said the idea of the complex is that it would be close enough for most employees to walk or bike. Many are A Full Service Tree Co.

college students – often from foreign countries – who don’t come with cars. The resort also provides shuttling services to employees.

Other commissioners also had concerns about how the resort would ensure this complex would be rented to employees.

Commissioner Les Hudson raised concerns that allowing nonresort employees to rent it in the off-season could lead to livability issues, and that with new ownership someday, the apartments could be turned into rentals.

“This is simply a text amendment,” Hultberg responded.

“The next step is site plan review ... that will be for an employee housing structure, and with that comes the restrictions of who can use it, things like that.”

The commission will discuss the proposal again Dec. 12.

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Did someone say party?

By Tim Mertins This month the Sunriver Anglers Club will be doing something other than listening to a speaker talk about and show what to catch and how to do it. We will not be sitting on the edge of our seats absorbing new and great information on the ins and outs of fly casting, trout landing, water wading, fly tying, barb removing, fly designing, river running, boat

launching, trip planning, lunch providing, drift boat packing, float tube inflating and guide service scheduling. All this great information has been gleaned from the various speakers over the course of the past year during the monthly meetings of the Sunriver Anglers Club. Each member has stored this wisdom and advice in his mind’s tackle box so when the need arises, it can be removed and used to

Sunriver Christian Fellowship presents ‘Sing & Ring Noel!’

Music is always a large part of the holidays. What better way to get into the Christmas spirit than attending a holiday concert. Sing & Ring Noel!, a free Christmas concert, will be presented on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. by the Sunriver Christian Fellowship choir and the Bells of Sunriver.

The vocal choir, directed by Rob Pearson, will sing “Prepare the Way” and “All is Well,” and will join the bell choir, directed

by Shelley Giaier, on several pieces. The Bells of Sunriver will be playing “Come Emmanuel,”

“Carol of the Bells,” and other holiday favorites, and small ensembles of voices and bells will participate as well.

The audience will be invited to sing along on a medley of familiar Christmas carols and the lovely “Angels We Have Heard On High.”

The Sunriver Christian Fellowship meets in the Holy Trinity Catholic Church across from the Sunriver Marketplace on Cottonwood Road. For more information on SCF, please call 541-593-1183 or visit sunriver christianfellowship.org

Remember The Village at Sunriver for your holiday shopping!

We have books, fine pens, distinctive dog collars, games, journals and travel gear.

Sunriver Books Author Events Kim Brown Seely • December 14 at 5 p.m.

Author Kim Brown Seely will give a slid show presentation on Uncharted with a look back at the adventure she shared with her family sailing the Inside Passage on their fifty-four-foot, cutter rigged sailboat.

land the “big” one.

The month of December allows Sunriver Anglers Club members and other guests to relax, talk with old friends, meet new ones and generally have a great time during the club’s annual holiday party.

This year the party will be held at the Sunriver Resort Historic Great Hall on Dec. 2 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Tickets to the event include hors d’oeuvres, salad, choice of entrée, dessert and wine and the cost is $65 per person. In addition to the wonderful food menu there will be a no host cocktail bar, silent auction and raffles. To whet your appetite further, some of the items in the auction include: • assorted wet flies • six months of flowers from Flowers at Sunriver • Sunriver Brewing beer pairing dinner for six • Confluence Fly Shop trip for two in 2020 • Dan Anthon guide trip for two • Patient Angler gift certificate for advanced fly fishing course • Mary Ann Dozer fly casting lessons • Framed art of “The Fisherman” • Obsidian Hair & Spa package • Sunriver Music Festival “Piano Showcase at the Tower” for two • Backpack picnic set • Signature “Tim Martin Original” art • Spring River Tree Service cord of wood • Sunriver Chamber of Commerce 2020 membership • Framed original oil painting of “Boaters Paradise” • and much more.

To reserve your place at this great event, please visit the Anglers website, click on Sunriver Anglers Holiday Party under Upcoming Events, click Turn to Party, page 15

Fly Tying Corner: UV sparkle soft hackle

By Phil Fischer The UV sparkle soft hackle is a pattern I dreamed up after fishing the Crooked River some years ago. I had tied up a few orange scud patterns for a trip to the Bighorn River in Montana, and I happened to have a few leftovers in my box one day at the Crooked River.

I tied one of these scuds on the leader and immediately started catching fish. It wasn’t until a few years later that I learned enough about the Crooked River’s entomology, thanks to John Anderson of the Central Oregon Flyfishers, when he clued me into the fact that aquatic sow bugs were a key source of food for Crooked River redband rainbow trout.

The aquatic sow bug is orange in color, hence the success of my orange scud pattern. When I learned this, I sat down to the vise and began to experiment.

I like soft hackles and tied a few versions that mirrored the orange scud color. After several versions, I finally settled on the UV sparkle soft hackle. The fly is tied in the same color orange as the aquatic sow bugs. I vary the size from 14-18.

The aquatic sow bug is but one use for this versatile pattern.

I also use it to imitate emerging mayflies, particularly callibaetis on East Lake, where I will tie this pattern in size 12-16 and use it while wind-drifting the lake. But I also use this fly for a pale morning dun emerger on the Upper Deschutes and Metolius rivers. For PMDs, I’ll downsize and tie it on a size 16–18 hook. I will also generally use a darker brown thread for a PMD. The characteristics that make this fly successful, I believe, is the color, the pulsating hackle in the water, and lastly, the light signature

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offered by adding the UV tan ice dubbing.

If you watch the video embedded as a link at the bottom of this page, you’ll see that the steps leading up to the finished fly can look a little sloppy by adding the UV material to the fly. The camera has a way of catching a lot more detail than the naked eye. But I assure you, the finished fly is elegant and indeed catches fish. Give this pattern a try next time you sit down at your vise to tie a few flies.

UV sparkle soft hackle materials list: Hook: Daiichi 1260, size 12-18 Thread: 70 Denier orange thread Rib: Ultra wire – small brown UV Resin: Clear Cure Goo hydro Thorax: Peacock Flash: Hareline ice dub – UV tan Hackle: Whiting brahma hen - brown Tying instructions and steps are in video form, and can be found on the Sunriver Anglers Facebook page at https://www. facebook.com/SunriverAnglers/ or on YouTube at https://youtu. be/MPvANGN0V0Y. Learn to tie this fly pattern and fish it in rivers or lakes to imitate several emerging mayflies, or the aquatic sow bug in the Crooked River. If you have questions or would like additional information about the 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. I can be reached at philfischer@sb cglobal.net

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SROA Committees Contact the chair if you have questions about a committee or the projects they are currently working on

SROA Board of Directors Keith Mobley, president

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Design Mark Feirer, chair

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Finance Gerhard Beenan, chair finance@srowners.org

Nominating Laurence MacLaren, chair nominating@srowners.org

Owner Enrichment Dave Rhodes, chair ownerenrichment@srowners.org

Interested in joining a committee or participating in a future task force or special project?

Contact the chair person for a particular committee or to be on a task force/ special project contact Becki Sylvester at SROA by calling 541-593-2411.

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decaf coffee will be provided by Brewed Awakenings. And, as a special Christmas treat, Marcello’s Cucina Italiana, will be proving participants with their authentic Italiana desserts.

All Sunriver owners and those in the surrounding area are invited. The festivities begin with social time starting at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 and entertainment at 7:15.

Potluck attendees should bring an entrée or salad that can serve up to 10 people. Please bring your own plates, cups and uten-

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serving the less fortunate in our Sunriver-La Pine community • We will share any changes to the Care & Share food donation program as we roll them out • We request and need all your support as we move forward especially as we enter the holiday season • We ask for financial support from anyone who is able to help us. Checks may be made

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out and sent to: Care & Share, 18160 Cottonwood Road PMB 501 Sunriver, OR 97707. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit we are happy to provide you a tax receipt for your monetary donations.

We thank everyone who has supported us in any way throughout our 20 years of service. Without all the volunteers, food and monetary donations, we could never have carried out our mission “to care for all the less fortunate in our community.”

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. second Tuesday of the month, Crescent room at SHARC Info: 302-378-8446

Partners Bridge 6 p.m., Crescent room at SHARC. Sign up at the Marketplace Info: 541-556-6408

AlAnon 6-7 p.m., Tuesdays at Sunriver Chamber of Commerce

Wednesday Sunriver Rotary 7:30 a.m., Hearth Room at the Sunriver Lodge mark@dennettgroup.com Great Decisions 4 p.m.-6 p.m. third Wednesday of the month, Crescent room at SHARC. Info: 503-292-0133

Thursday Sunriver Yoga Club 9-10:15am, All levels welcome. Crescent room, SHARC. $5 sugg. donation.

Info: 541-585-5000 Duplicate Bridge 6 p.m., First, second, fourth & fifth Thursday, Crescent room at SHARC. Info: 541-556-6408

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Holy Trinity Catholic

Mass: 9:30am Thurs.; 5:30pm Sat.; 8am Sun. 18143 Cottonwood Road 541-593-5990, 541-536-3571 www.holyredeemerparish.net Fr. Paul Antao, SDB

Community Bible Church at Sunriver

Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center

10:15am Sunday worship 11:30am Sunday Fellowship 57175 Theater Drive 541-593-8341 www.cbchurchsr.org Pastor: Glen Schaumloeffel

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sils. Beer and wine is available for purchase. Decaf coffee is provided by Brewed Awakenings.

The cost to attend is $5 per person or $15 per family, with a maximum of six people.

To attend, please sign up by email at areapotluck@gmail. com. You can also sign up at the SROA Office, SHARC, the north store Marketplace or call 541-593-8149. Please be sure to note whether you are bringing an entrée or salad.

The Sunriver Community Potlucks are hosted by the Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce and supported by local volunteers.

7 p.m. Pozzi building at the Sunriver Nature Center

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Agreement Appendix A for a 4-year plan drafted by BendBroadband/TDS for SROA review in November. The Telecommunications Task Force continues to research options for improved telecommunications in Sunriver.

• Public Works: Winterized tennis courts, irrigation, drinking fountains, RV dump station and other facilities. Utilities for the new Fort Rock Park restroom were installed. Received and installing new picnic tables at Fort Rock Park. Removed more than 200 stumps as part of the windstorm cleanup from early this year. Audited and made a list of all damaged utility boxes that will be forwarded to the appropriate utility company. Snowplow training/refresher for the crew.

Removed and repaired entry waterfall pump, waiting for rebuild on the other.

• Recreation/SHARC: Buttoned up seasonal facilities for the winter and winterized all

outdoor aquatics. Held a successful owner outing to Fort Rock State Park and Cowboy Dinner Tree. Staff working on earthquake preparedness procedures.

Board actions • Approved minutes of the Oct. 18, 2019 SROA board work session as corrected.

• Approved minutes of the Oct. 19, 2019 SROA regular board meeting as corrected.

• Approved October 2019 unaudited financial statement.

• Approved to postpone the proposed ballot measure time frame in accordance with SROA’s Bylaws to the following election schedule: Feb. 18, 2020 election commencement and March 25, 2020 election close. SROA staff identified two central issues that prompted the action: staff is dealing with a number of unexpected and extremely significant matters that require immediate attention and response. Second, it is apparent from inquiries received relative to the upcoming ballot that additional owner outreach and engagement will be necessary. Staff will provide the board with future updates in the coming months as to whether any additional extension of time would be necessary.

• Approved the resignation of Jim Thorpe from the Finance Committee.

• Approved appointments of Kathleen Peters to Election Committee; Brad Banta, Luis Bayol and Brian Dunham to

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the Finance Committee.

• Approved chairperson appointments: Mark Feirer as chair and Curt Wolfe as vice chair of the Design Committee; Patty Smith to Election Committee; Laurence MacLaren to Nominating and Dave Rhodes to Owner Enrichment.

• Approved adoption of the 2020 SROA operating fund and capital expenditure budget as presented and approved by the SROA Finance Committee.

• Approved the 2020 Maintenance Fund assessment of $132.20 per month – an increase of 3 percent or $3.85 per property per month. Further approved a discount of $47.59 resulting in an annual payment of $1,538.81 to owners who pay their maintenance fees, excluding special purpose as-

sessments, in full by Jan. 25.

• Approved the 2020 Skypark Fund assessment of $57.18 per month, an increase of 3 percent or $1.67 per property per month.

• Approved fees for services and goods provided by SROA for the 2020 calendar year as submitted by staff.

• Approved Resolution 2019007 to the Deschutes County Commissioners recommending John Ralston to fill the remaining term of Position 6 of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board, vacated by the resignation of Joe Huseonica, with a term beginning Dec. 1 2019 and ending Aug. 31, 2022.

Other business • The GM Search Task Force

has received 29 applicants to date, with more expected by the closing deadline. The task force will start reviewing the applicants in early December.

It is expected there will be a full report to the board in February with a possible recommendation.

The meeting adjourned at 10:24 a.m.

The next SROA board work session will take place at 9 a.m. Dec. 20 followed by the regular board meeting at 9 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 21 in the SROA administration building, 57455 Abbot Drive, between circles 3 and 4, next to the Sunriver Fire Department.

Approved minutes of the meeting are posted, as available, on the SROA website at www. sunriverowners.org

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• Mary McCallum Park: Mary McCallum Park is a private park open to all SROA property owners and located just west of the SROA-owned boat launch and Sunriver Resort’s Marina. The park has a covered pavilion, picnic tables, barbecues, sport courts and extensive river views. A few upgrades were made to the park in 2019, but the future vision of the park is up to owners.

• Cottonwood Regional Park facilities (former Marketplace tennis courts): Cottonwood Regional Park is located across Cottonwood Road from the north Marketplace grocery store. In 2019 the existing two tennis courts were rebuilt and paved parking areas were added.

SROA owns additional common area adjacent to the tennis courts. Possible enhancements include two additional tennis courts, a covered pavilion and barbecues as well as a pathway restroom.

• Meadow Village Regional Park facilities (aka Meadow Village tennis courts): Meadow

Village is located on the southeast end of Sunriver off East Meadow Road. In 2019 the existing three tennis courts were rebuilt. SROA owns additional common area adjacent to the tennis courts and could expand this area to become a regional park with connectivity to the existing pathway system.

• Fort Rock Park: Fort Rock Park is quite popular with owners and guests and is used year-round. A new pathway restroom is being added this fall adjacent to the playground.

This is SROA’s most amenityfilled park. As the park ages, however, SROA needs to assess its future use and direction.

• Potential dog park: Under the Consolidated Plan of Sunriver and SROA’s Rules & Regulations, dogs in Sunriver must either be on a leash and/or under voice control of its owner.

Some owners have expressed an interest in having a dog park in Sunriver. There are only a few locations of common area owned by SROA that would allow a “dog park” as a permitted use of that specific piece of land.

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• North Tennis Center facilities: The North Tennis Center nine-court complex has been a central hub for tennis tournaments and events in past years. In 2020, the welcome experience for the North Tennis Center will be enhanced and combined with the Welcome Center for the North Pool.

However, the courts themselves, the current check-in hut, and the surrounding land owned by SROA are coming due for some maintenance.

• Tennis Hill facilities: Tennis Hill is where SROA currently hosts tennis lessons during the summer months, plays host to USTA tennis events as well as its own tennis tournaments.

General play also takes place on these courts. However, the six SROA-owned pickleball courts near the Fort Rock playground are reaching usage capacity and the potential for additional pickleball courts at Tennis Hill would help address the growing demand for more pickleball in

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The book highlights early settlers to becoming a World War II training camp to the creation of a residential community and world class resort. Written by Bend author Tor Hanson, the 127-page softbound book is a photographic journey of Sunriver’s past and present.

The Sunriver Owners Association has a limited number of the books for sale at $19 ($23.99 retail price), while supplies last. Stop by the administration office at 57455 Abbot Drive to pick up a copy.

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Register and follow the online prompts. Remember that all monies collected during the auctions goes to support local fishing, conservation and education.

The Sunriver Anglers Club is committed to fishing, conservation, education. If you would like more information or would like to get more involved by joining with other club members, please visit our website at www.sunriveranglers.org

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goods and allow students to come in and purchase them as gifts. Our middle school students, along with other adult volunteers, will then wrap the gifts and label them for their intended recipients.

Another way to help is by donating tape, wrapping paper, bows and tags. We want this experience to be amazing for our students and any help you can give donating toys, frames, clothing, jewelry, puzzles, board games, knickknacks, electronics, books, etc., will make this experience awesome for our students. Please pass this message on to any individual, community group, church or organization that can help spread the word.

Thank you again for showing Three Rivers students that their larger community cares deeply about them.

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The Bells of Sunriver to serenade at Artists’ Gallery

By Deni Porter Gift ideas are plentiful at the Artists’ Gallery in The Village at Sunriver. What better way to surprise your friends and family than with a unique gift made by local artists? You may stop in for a quick and pleasant visit to get shopping business completed or make your visit something special. The Village is home to many “one of a kind” shops and restaurants.

The most fun would be to visit the gallery for the Second Saturday event on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. As if beer, wine and refreshments and the company of the artists isn’t enough for a great evening, visitors will also be treated to a performance by an ensemble from The Bells of Sunriver.

What a great “gift” to visitors to enjoy the holiday season.

The gallery offers a wide variety in selection and pricing for gifts. Stained glass artist, Becky Henson, offers glass art pieces from small to large. Her holiday ornaments make for a treasured memory each year that they are hung on the tree.

The talented Bonnie Junell offers paintings that capture the spirit of the season. Junell has produced some smaller pieces that are perfect gifts – especially for recipients that enjoy time in the mountains or snow sports.

Because the holidays are often a time for recognizing a special someone – jewelry artist Karla Proud has produced exquisite jewelry pieces that will make anyone’s eyes shine.

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Photographer Richard Bacon captures the beauty of Central Oregon. Perhaps a large wall piece is just what you are looking for or maybe a smaller piece to set on a table or desk will help your special someone remember a moment.

Watercolor artist Deni Porter has painted some special

scenes for the holidays. One is available in a holiday card that will make even the grumpiest Scrooge smile when they receive it. There may still be time for a quick turn around on a painting of a special pet. A gift certificate for a pet portrait is always appreciated.

Painter Bill Hamilton has

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provided multiple pieces that help the season shine. Who can resist jolly old Saint Nick?

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SRMF honors volunteers, promotes gift memberships Looking for a holiday gift that will be remembered long after winter snows melt? Need a gift that will help local young people with their love of music? Then give a Sunriver Music Festival gift certificate to friends and family this holiday.

Gift certificates can be purchased in any dollar amount and used for any of the multiple Sunriver Music Festival concerts throughout the year.

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Wachs exhibit continues at the Lodge

By Billye Turner Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery continues the exhibit of paintings by Bend artist David Wachs depicting stark, yet colorful images of winter on ski slopes and of late fall on the deserts of Oregon.

The exhibit continues through the resort’s annual “Traditions” holiday celebration to Jan. 9.

"I have never found the companion that was so companionable as solitude." –Henry David Thoreau Wachs cites Thoreau’s quote as his personal life experience in that skiing in Oregon, Washington and Montana afforded him such companionable solitude. Often alone, he observed immense and rugged peaks,

rarely traversed by humans, deeply buried in snow, creating a boundless reflection of light on the icy surfaces. The nearly indescribable beauty inspired the artist to record these memories.

The artist describes his painting from memory in an attempt to pictorially capture this inspiration. He speaks of the juxtaposition of shapes and patterns, of his “loose, gestural approach to surface quality and texture, painting from a peripheral perspective not unlike what you might see out of the corner of your eye while driving.” He also applies delicate brush stroke details along with “microbands of subtle and sophisticated color” to depict the snow. One notes

2020 Sunriver calendars now available for purchase This is the fourth year the Sunriver Owners Association Communications Department has created a Sunriver calendar from images submitted by owners and visitors. This year, SROA received some 100 images by more than 40 photographers for the 2020 Sunriver calendar.

The following entrants had their image selected to grace the main, monthly page: • Cover: Jim Culpepper • January: Roger Pondel • February: Milton Vine • March: Jenna Passke • April: Allan Brower • May: Steve Warner • June: Matthew Miller • July: Ken Stern • August: Steve Pedersen • September: Charles Blu-

menthal • October: Ken Reiner • November: Jim Culpepper • December: Heidi Hanson From the 13 main images, Milton Vine was the randomlydrawn winner of a $100 gift card. Another 21 images were selected from other submissions and used elsewhere within the calendar.

The calendars are available at the SROA admin office for $3 each while supplies last.

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Original paintings are a great gift, but high-quality prints make fine art available to any budget.

Dottie Moniz captures the essence of the winter holidays with her paintings of nature.

Her textural style adds an extra dimension to her paintings.

Painter and ceramic artist Marjorie Cossairt just hung some beautiful ceramic holiday ornaments. These pieces will sell quickly and perhaps end up in the home of the person that made the purchase because they just couldn’t let it go.

And, if all else fails, the gallery offers gift certificates.

Artists Gallery Sunriver is located in building 19 in The Village at Sunriver. For more information, call 541-5934382 or visit www.artistsgal lerysunriver.com

‘Southern Catlow Valley’ by David Wachs.

his expressionistic depictions of trees and canyons and his use of an immediate point of view to illustrate the power of the experience.

Recently added to his current exhibit at Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery are scenes from southern Oregon’s Catlow Valley, bounded by the Steens Mountains and Hart Mountain, near the Alvord Desert. These recently completed paintings depict the beauty of the area in the late fall sun with azure blue skies. Also on display is “Mt. Bachelor from the Meadows” depicting Mt. Bachelor and the Cascade range.

While his desert and alpine travels yielded great reference for engaging new artwork, the artist notes his choice to return to Bend as “it is truly the best place I’ve found.”

Wachs studied at Portland’s Museum Art School, Indiana State University and finished at Montana State University, Bozeman. His work appears in private and public collections

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www.sunriverwomensclub.com Happy holidays! December = Winter Gala, and I hope to see a lot of our members and their guests at the Great Hall as we enjoy great food, dancing, bidding on silent auction items, buying raffle tickets and just enjoying an evening in the “Enchanted Forest.” The Sunriver Women’s Club has been busy with dinner club enjoying TexMex dinners, new book clubs forming and membership is even with numbers from last year. I am very proud of the SRWC and all the things we do from social to fundraising and we have the best volunteers in Oregon. As always, please keep reading for further details on all our events and fundraising opportunities.

Thank you for “Steppin’ Up for Friends, Fun and Philanthropy.”

–Nancy Fischer, club president

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gram recently reached its goal of granting $10,000 to Kids Center for Project THRIVE! Representatives from KIDS Center provided a moving program about the impact of their services at the SRWC November Luncheon. This is the second project funded by Power of 100 which has now given $20,000 this year in support of programs serving vulnerable children. Thanks to all our SRWC members and community members for believing in the Power of 100 program and what their $100 donation can accomplish when it’s combined with the contributions of 99 other people. Thanks to all of you, the Power of 100 is making a positive impact in our community in a proactive and purposeful way.

• Philanthropy: Grant applications will open Jan. 2.

Check the website for more information on meeting dates SRWC programs If you are on our list for our and times.

• Membership: SRWC is luncheons, please watch for the open to all women in Sunriver Sunriver Scene in January.

• Power of 100: We are and surrounding communities. pleased to announce that the Applications are on our website.

SRWC Power of 100 pro- For more information contact

srwcmembership@gmail.com.

• Coats for Kids: The Sunriver Women’s Club is collecting winter wear for the kids of South Deschutes County.

All items are needed. Items will be collected at the Sunriver Cascade Sotheby’s and First Interstate Bank in the Sunriver Village.

• Winter Gala: The deadline for ticket reservations is Dec. 2 if you are missing the Sunriver Women's Club Winter Gala this year you can still help by donating to the gala’s fundraiser.

Go to www.sunriverwomen sclub.com/ to donate online or mail a check. Contact Kathy Garofalo at www.srwcwinte rgala@gmail.com.

• Winter Fun: If you are on our Winter Fun email list, watch for upcoming winter activities.

• Birthday Lunch: If your birthday is in December watch for an invitation, from Stephanie Haas, to a fun no-host lunch.

• Book Club: There are now eight book clubs sponsored by the SRWC. Please let us know if you would like to join the wait

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list for an anticipated additional group. Gloria Rasmussen & Susan Huseonica, organizers.

• Knitting Group: We meet the first Wednesday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m.

Contact Pat Arnold if you would like more information, patorken@gmail.com.

• Dinner Club: No December gathering. It will resume in January/February for the Italian Dinner Theme.

• Loose Cannons: Join a fun group of women for a night out of concerts, theater, dinners and more. Email srwcloosecan nons@gmail.com and request to be added to their list to receive announcements.

• Fred Meyer Rewards: You can help the SRWC earn donations every time you shop by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to the SRWC at www.fredmeyer.com/commu nityrewards. Search “Sunriver Women’s Club” or by our nonprofit number BQ165. As always, you will still earn your rewards points, fuel points and rebates.

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When you see a product labeled “eco-friendly,” or “environmentally sustainable,” it can be tempting to take this at face-value and feel good about your purchase. However, a new report shows that while many major companies are making claims that they are tackling the plastic pollution crisis, there are reasons to be skeptical.

The report, “Throwing Away the Future: How Companies Still Have It Wrong on Plastic Pollution ‘Solutions’,” from Greenpeace USA, warns consumers that many solutions announced by companies to tackle the plastic pollution crisis – such as switching to paper or “bioplastics,” or embracing chemical recycling – are not only failing to move us away from single-use packaging, but are diverting attention away from efforts to refill and reuse.

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Holiday Marketplace at Sunriver Resort Sunriver Resort will host its 18th annual Holiday Marketplace Nov. 29-30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to all, admission is free.

Held in the Homestead Building, the Heritage Gallery and rooms in the Great Hall, visitors can find a unique gift or something for yourself during the two-day event. Items created by local and regional

artists will be featured, including pottery, jewelry, fine arts, textiles, metalwork, woodworking, soaps and lotions, delicious treats and more.

Local nonprofit Wonderland Express will also be holding a silent auction of items donated by the artisans during the show.

For more information, visit www.sunriverresort.com

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according to the Center for International Environmental Law. And it is estimated that by 2050, there will be 12 billion metric tons of plastic waste in natural environments.

While the biggest change will need to come at the corporate level, the experts at Greenpeace say that individuals can get involved in the following ways: • Be wary of vague marketing terms and sustainability language. Just because a label claims to be good for the environment, doesn’t make it true.

• Whenever possible, buy items using reusable and refillable containers.

• Demand that corporations take action to end the plastic pollution crisis. One easy way to do that is by signing Greenpeace’s international petition at Greenpeace.org.

As more companies claim to go green, you can take action by thinking critically about claims made on product labels, and by looking for solutions that eliminate single-use packaging and plastic.

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matically in the coming years,” says Ivy Schlegel, Greenpeace USA senior research specialist, who authored the report.

“Corporations are scrambling to look greener by promoting what they are calling ‘sustainable alternatives.’ But these so-called solutions are actually false promises that put unacceptable pressures on natural resources. To solve the plastic pollution crisis, companies need to rethink how products are delivered to consumers and invest instead in reusable and refillable delivery systems.”

While many companies have signaled their intent to make packaging more recyclable, reusable, compostable or from recycled content, the latest figures show they are aiming to continue, and even increase, disposable packaging. By the end of 2019, global plastic production and burning is projected to emit the carbon equivalent of 189 coal-fired power plants,

Sunriver Water/Environmental LLC held an open house for owners on Nov. 14 at SHARC to unveil plans for future upgrades to their wastewater treatment plant. Located on West Cascade Road between Circle 5 and Circle 6, the current facilities were built in 1974 and some are due for upgrade as required by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. State-mandated upgrades include improved water quality; effluent used on the spray fields and Woodlands golf course will be treated at a higher level and produce less odor; improve overall odor control around the plant site and replacing outdated treatment equipment. The project is expected to start sometime in 2021 with a completion in 2022.

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Tips homeowners need this winter to prevent unnecessary costs A drop in temperature and an increase in precipitation like rain, sleet or snow can make winter costly at home.

Between turning up your heat and spending money on ice melt, the last cost any homeowner wants to account for is burst pipes and the damage they can cause. It doesn’t take much of a crack to cause thousands in repairs. A oneeighth inch crack in a pipe can spew over 250 gallons of water daily, according to the Institute for Business and Home Safety, destroying furniture, floors and personal items.

To help homeowners save this winter, Mike Pfeiffer, se-

nior vice president of Technical Services at the International Code Council, offers the following tips: Own your thermostat Many households battle over what temperature to maintain. While the debate can get “heated,” Pfeiffer suggests keeping the thermostat setting constant. When it’s very cold and you keep changing the thermostat, it will be harder for your heating device to bring your home back up to your desired temperature.

Programmable thermostats are a great way to maintain a comfortable temperature and save energy. Not only can you

set them while you’re away, but smart thermostats will begin to learn your habits and gradually adapt to your desired settings.

Let those faucets drip When a cold snap pushes into the area, it’s a good idea to let water drip from the faucet.

“Make sure it’s cold water when you do this,” Pfeiffer says.

“Running cold water through the pipes, even a trickle at a time, helps prevent freezing.”

This is especially true on exterior walls where there may be limited insulation. “Don’t forget about seldom used areas such as guest bathrooms or laundry sinks and equipment.”

Insulate

During winter you want to stay warm – well, so do your pipes. Add insulation to attics, basements and crawl spaces.

Seal up cracks and openings along the perimeter of your home where cold air can blow through and cause pipes to

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ning and leadership development followed a 30-year career in the Parks & Recreation field.

For 18 years she served as Director of Olympia (Washington) Parks & Recreation department.

• Executive Director's Volunteer of the Year, Phillip Ruder: This special award is given to volunteers that have provided significant financial impact to the festival during the year.

Phillip Ruder’s contributions to the Festival are significant, including serving as President of the Board of Trustees for the last three years, sponsoring tables at the Festival Faire gala fundraiser as well as inviting several guests, attending every concert (and

again inviting several guests to introduce them to the festival), and even is a hole sponsor of the Swings Fore Strings golf tournament each June.

Ruder was concertmaster of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra for 21 years and spent 26 years as concertmaster of the Sunriver Music Festival Orchestra. In 1995, he began a unique program at the University of Nevada, Reno, called the Orchestral Career Studies Program, which has trained some of the country's most promising musical talents. Retiring in 2007, he moved to Bend in 2012 and immediately became involved in civic and nonprofit volunteering.

The Sunriver Music Festival has more than 200 volunteers that assist with a variety of tasks ranging from office work to housing musicians to organizing fundraisers. The Festival is able to present quality concerts and support music education programs because of the dedication of these valued volunteers. If you would like to volunteer with the festival, just contact the festival office: in formation@sunrivermusic.org

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14) concerts, the festival took a break to hold its annual volunteer appreciation dinner. At the event, Jane Boubel was named Volunteer of the Year and Phillip Ruder received the Executive Director’s Award.

• Volunteer of the Year, Jane Boubel: The festival is honored to recognize Jane Boubel as Volunteer of the Year. An amazing ambassador for the Sunriver Music Festival, Boubel can always be counted on for whatever is needed, even taking musicians to the emergency room, pouring wine, or washing dishes. Boubel donates highquality items to the Festival Faire auction and participates in numerous events, always prepared to lend a helping hand and invite a friend. She also serves as the Funding Committee Project Manager overseeing the Endowment campaign and has been a vital asset in supporting the growth, sustainability and health of the festival.

Boubel’s first 10 years in Sunriver consulting with municipalities and not-for-profit organizations in strategic plan-

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• We Care: If you are aware of members who could use a word of support to lift their spirits, a note of sympathy or congratulations, please send the information to our "We Care" coordinator, Susan Huseonica, srwccorrespondingsecretary@ gmail.com

SUNRIVER SCENE • DECEMBER 2019

SROA Nominating Committee seeks to fill vacancy The Sunriver Owners Association is seeking Sunriver owners, both resident and non-resident, who would be interested in serving on its Nominating Committee. There are nine voting members of the committee and one position is currently open for appointment. Terms on the Nominating Committee are three years.

The Nominating Committee is responsible for recruiting, screening and qualifying a slate of candidates for the annual election to the SROA Board of Directors,

Drivers are the key to saving lives on the road highways Justin Guinan had been an incident responder for ODOT for close to a year when he had his first major close call. He was responding to a multi-vehicle crash on I-5 when a distracted driver slammed into the back of his incident response truck.

“The car hit where I would have been standing to pull out cones for traffic control. Fortunately for me, I had walked over to talk with another responder before going to get the cones.

Otherwise, I might not be here today.”

Guinan’s story is far from unique. Every year, hundreds of emergency responders experience close calls or are struck and either injured or killed while responding to traffic incidents.

Now, as ODOT’s Traffic Incident Management Program coordinator, Guinan spends his days training fellow responders from all disciplines – and in particular law enforcement, fire and tow – in best practices for how to clear a scene safely and quickly. The goal is to reduce the risks posed by passing vehicles as effectively as possible

while getting off the road and out of harm’s way as quickly as possible.

Drivers are key to saving lives While training incident responders is critical, so too is getting the traveling public involved.

The 2019 theme is “TEAM stands for Traffic Emergency Actions Matter: SAFETY IS A TEAM EFFORT!” That theme focuses on the fact that every person has a role in traffic incident response, including drivers. The response of a driver is just as important as the response of the person towing a vehicle, rescuing the trapped, healing the injured and investigating the incident.

What can I do to help?

• Slow down and move over when approaching and passing an incident scene to provide a protective buffer for you, responders and the motorists behind you.

• If you can steer it, clear it.

Many drivers think they should not move their car if they are involved in a fender-bender or crash. Even if their vehicle is

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For further information, and/or to express your interest in being appointed to the committee, please contact the Nominating Committee chair, Laurence MacLaren, at 503-522-8577 or nomina ting@srowners.org

drivable and there are no injuries, they believe they should wait until the police arrive and can make an accident report before moving their cars. But this is not true and actually puts them, their vehicles and other people’s lives at risk.

• Don’t drive ‘intexticated.’

Oregon’s Distracted Driving Law is one of the strictest in the nation, and for good reason.

Every time you text and drive or engage in other risky behaviors behind the wheel, you put yourself and everyone around you in danger.

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freeze. Insulation will maintain warmer temperatures in these areas and help lower heating costs. Be sure to check for exposed water lines in unheated areas and consider installing specific products made to insulate water pipes, like an insulated pipe sleeve, heat tape or similar materials.

Open doors When cold weather is in the forecast, opening cabinet doors in the kitchen and bathroom can help. This allows

heat to seep into cabinets and circulate warmer air around plumbing.

Check hoses and sprinklers Before cold air arrives, its best practice to drain any water from sprinklers’ supply lines following your manufacturer’s or installer’s directions.

Don’t forget to remove, drain and store hoses used outdoors.

“Despite what you may have heard, don’t use antifreeze in any of these lines unless directed by a professional,” says Pfeiffer. “Antifreeze is environmentally harmful and dangerous to humans, pets, wildlife and landscaping. Not to mention that you cannot use antifreeze in any line connected to a potable supply.”

Frost-free hose bibs are the best solution to prevent frozen pipes.

On top of these tips, it’s always important to make sure any home renovations use the most recent building and plumbing codes, which will help keep your family safe and also help you save money down the line on unnecessary repairs and maintenance.

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Events&Programs Visit sunriversharc.com for pool hours, admission & program details Indoor Aquatics Hours: 10am - 7:30pm Mon-Thurs 10am - 8:30pm Fri - Sat 10am - 5:30pm Sun See website for holiday hours WINTER TUBING HILL Tubes provided • No outside tubes or sleds allowed.

Check website for more information including daily and holiday hours of operation

CENTRAL OREGON SUNDAYS $10 per person Central Oregon residents receive a discounted admission every Sunday.

Must show proof of residency

SHARC TEEN NIGHT POOL PARTY December 26 8 - 10 p.m. • RSVP Required $11 General Admission • $7 SROA Members ID card See ad on page 10

Lifeguard certification classes

BLACK LIGHT BLAST Saturday, December 21 & 28 6 - 8 p.m.

Come and be part of a great team of lifeguards at SHARC. Lifeguarding is the perfect job if you plan to go into emergency services, the medical field, military or off to college. Red Cross Certified Lifeguards are nationally recognized and can work almost anywhere in the nation.

Two lifeguard certification classes are being offered at SHARC: • Dec. 7-8 & 14-15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Jan. 2-5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The training is free for those who plan to stay on at SHARC, otherwise a certification class is $150. Attendees must attend all four days within a class session.

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$16 General Admission, $13 SROA 2019 Member ID Card Tickets available at wwwsunriversharc.com/blacklightblast See ad on page 20

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offer flexible scheduling that can work around school and sports to find the best schedule to fit your needs. Positions are open to ages 15 and older. We also encourage seniors looking to stay active – and earn a little extra income – to apply.

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$12.25/hour with a guaranteed raise in 2020. Start now and have your summer job in place before the rush. Opportunities for advancement and higher pay available.

For more information, contact Aquatics Manager Matt Catanzaro at 541-585-5000.

Tennis clinics/lessons suspended All SROA and Resort-offered tennis clinics and lessons have been suspended until further notice due to the unavailability of the director/instructor.

Visit www.sunrivertennis.com for more information about tennis and pickleball.

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Bill Hamilton works on the painting he gifted to Sunriver Stars to auction off at the opening night gala on Dec. 5.

Nutcracker gala features original masterpiece Victoria Kristy, Sunriver Stars Community Theater’s artistic director, wanted holiday magic to happen during this season’s December production.

She first chose to direct ETA Hoffman’s “Nutcracker” as a musical play starring 35 local children and adults. She gathered an excellent crew including Kellie Wright as production manager, Keli Timson as choreographer/ costume designer, Richard Asadoorian as vocal coach, and Amy and Doug Griffin to design the sets.

Seeking even more magic, she decided to invite the Sunriver community to become involved. She approached Laura Bliss, owner of South Bend Bistro, and her talented head chef Kelly Day, to create the opening night dinner and was thrilled when they said “yes.”

She met with Brandi Smith,

owner of Lazy Daisy and Village Threads, and asked for her opinion on marketing and was gifted with the brilliant idea of distributing matching “billboard” nutcrackers, to be displayed in local shops. She met with artist Susan Harkness-Williams, co-owner of Sunriver Artist’s Gallery, to network ideas on how best to approach local shop owners to get involved and donate to the opening night silent auction. That’s when the final piece of stardust fell into place.

“What if one of your local artists painted an original masterpiece to be auctioned at our opening night gala?” asked Kristy. Harkness-Williams knew just who to ask – amazing local artist Bill Hamilton.

Hamilton began his love for drawing and painting at a young age. He enjoyed a 33-year career as a “concept and idea” illustrator along with selling his work in galleries. His personal goal “to be able to paint anything and everything so as not to be put into a box as an artist” worked perfectly. Kristy asked him to paint the entire story of the Nutcracker in one painting… and he did.

When asked why he agreed, Hamilton said, “My passion for painting is a God-given gift and throughout my career I have always given back by gifting paintings to people along the way. I love teaching art to kids and, when asked if I would do this painting, it immediately felt right and good.”

“Nutcracker,” an original, one-of-a-kind work by Bill Hamilton, may be yours if you attend the Stars opening night Nutcracker gala on Thursday, Dec. 5. The evening of holiday magic, presented at the SHARC, includes a delicious dinner, a silent auction, featuring Hamilton’s painting, as well as many other lovely items from local businesses and, of course, the show.

“Nutcracker” will also be presented Dec. 6-8 and in-

cludes both evening and matinee performances. Beer and wine, provided by Sunriver Brewery, will be available for purchase at all shows. Light food and dessert will also be available for purchase. Doors

open half an hour before curtain.

Come share the magic of live theater, art and community spirit. Tickets and more information can be found at www.sunriverstars.org

Sunriver STARS announces auditions Open auditions will be held Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. for the winter show of the Sunriver Stars, to be performed Feb. 28-29 and March 5-7.

The play, “Let Him Sleep Till It’s Time for His Funeral,” is a comedy set in the 1960s that will keep you laughing.

The play needs six actors. Auditions will be held in room 208 at Village Properties in the Sunriver Business Park (56835 Venture Lane). Come join the fun of live theater.

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New light show at the Resort Now through Jan 4, grab a hot toddy or hot cocoa at Sunriver Resort and view the new holiday light show – taking place three times every evening The light show is accompanied by favorite holiday songs as thousands of lights dance to the beat. Shows will be between 15 and 20 minutes long and will rotate through a selection of songs with a mix of children and adult holiday favorites. Shows times are 5:45 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.

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Library exhibit features paintings, glass art Looking for that special gift of art? You may want to visit the Sunriver Area Public Library for an opportunity to select a fine art piece from artists Jean Requa Lubin and Laurel Werhane – on display at the library through Jan. 8.

Although born in California, Jean Requa Lubin has lived in many areas of the U.S. before settling in Bend. Cultural diversity, nature and a love for horses have deeply influenced her art.

Invaluable study at the Scottsdale Artists’ School provided the fundamentals in painting and inspiration. Awards and honors followed – from plein air festivals to regional and national shows. After acceptance into three national shows, Lubin was elected into membership in the American Academy of Equine Art. A member of the High Desert Art League, Lubin enjoys exhibiting throughout Oregon, and is represented by Judith Hale Gallery in Santa Barbara, California.

Laurel Werhane

Jean Requa Lubin

More of her art may be viewed at www.jeanlubin.com Also on exhibit is glass art by Laurel Werhane. Her unique custom glass designs started as a creative outlet in the 1980s after visiting a fused glass shop. Some 30 years later she purchased her first kiln as a retirement gift to herself and to

better pursue her passion.

Werhane blends a variety of techniques by adding screen prints, glass enamels and powdered glass into her fused glass designs. “The fluidity and organic feel that fused glass offers captured my imagination,” she said.

She also uses high-quality bullseye art glass in many of her projects, but recently started designing pieces with horticul-

ture or float glass. “This type of glass is not recyclable and often discarded into landfills,” said Werhane. “Float glass has a natural flow reflected in the textures and color of the glass as it heats and cools.”

Werhane fires both types of glass in her kiln at temperatures reaching of 1,500 degrees. She will often use ceramic or metal molds in a technique called “drape,” “dump” or “slump” to shape the piece.

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The exhibit is open for viewing during regular library hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday at 56885 Venture Lane in the Sunriver Business Park. For more information, call 541-312-1080.

Season closures for Cascade Lakes Highway, Paulina Lake Road The Deschutes County Road Department has closed Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road (Forest Service Road 21) for the winter.

Cascade Lakes Highway is closed west of Mount Bachelor between the snow gates at Dutchman Flat and Deschutes Bridge at the intersection with Forest Service Road 4270.

Paulina Lake Road will be closed where the 10-mile snow park gate is located, which will restrict access to Paulina and East Lake.

Both roads are usually reopened by Memorial Day, depending on the weather.

For more information, please call the Deschutes County Road Department at 541-3886581.

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Exploring ways the library can keep pace with expanding population in Central Oregon Central Oregon has experienced immense growth in the first 20 years of the 21st century. It’s estimated the county will swell to nearly 215,000 people in 2020, which reflects a nearly 85-percent increase in the population from 2000. Ensuring that county residents have continued access to the robust selection of materials and resources they’ve come to expect is a top priority of Deschutes Public Library.

“As we prepare for our centennial anniversary in 2020, now is the right time for us to work with county residents to ensure that we are meeting their needs in every way, from spaces and collections to programming and services,” said library director Todd Dunkelberg. “Celebrating our 100th birthday is the perfect time for us all to look forward to the ways in which we can serve residents for another 100 years.”

E-book embargo; customers urged to voice objection The convenience and adaptability of e-books continues to make them a favorite format among some readers. Pew Research found 28% of Americans read an e-book in 2016, and that statistic mirrors usage at Deschutes Public Library, where digital materials like e-books offer essential accessibility to all readers. But a new e-book embargo by publishing house Macmillan will limit library customers’ access to many of the e-books they’ve come to want and expect from their library.

As of November 1, Macmil-

lan will allow libraries to purchase a single e-book copy – or license – of its new titles for the first eight weeks of each book’s release; in the past libraries have been able to purchase multiple electronic copies of a book.

Macmillan’s new policy limits libraries to one copy regardless of the size of the library or the population it serves. Even though the copy is digital, it can only be checked out by one person at one time per the terms of the purchase agreement.

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Sunriver library December events

To prepare for a dynamic next chapter, Deschutes Public Library invites Deschutes County residents to take part in interactive discussions with the library’s architects to learn more about the renovation, expansion and enhancement plans for libraries throughout the county. Library staff are eager to hear residents’ thoughts to gain additional insight into what is most important for Central Oregon communities. Upcoming community engagement forums include: • Bend: Dec. 5, 12 p.m.

Downtown Bend Library, 601 NW Wall Street • La Pine: Dec. 5, 4 p.m. La Pine Library, 16425 1st Street • Sunriver: Dec. 5, 4 p.m.

Sunriver Library 56855 Venture Lane • Sisters: Dec. 6, 12 p.m.

Sisters Library, 110 N Cedar Street • Bend: Jan. 30, 12 p.m.

Downtown Bend Library, 601 NW Wall Street • Bend: Jan. 30, 6 p.m. 10 Barrel East, 62950 NE 18th Street Each forum is free and open to the public. Residents interested in learning more about future needs can review the library’s Facilities Capital Plan (www.deschuteslibrary.org/ about/visionprocess), which is the culmination of two years of intensive study and substantial community involvement. The plan outlines a vision for future library spaces and services needed to meet the demands of the 21st century and to keep pace with growth.

Merry Christmas!

• Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Family Fun Storytime: Interactive storytime with songs, rhymes and crafts for ages 0-5.

• Dec. 4, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Bells of Sunriver perform holiday favorites.

• Dec. 5, 4 p.m. Meet the architects and help us vision your future Sunriver Library.

• Dec 11, 10 a.m. Book club party: Share your favorite reads of the year. Held at Wild Wood Coffee, 56870 Venture Lane Suite 106.

• Dec. 11, 2 p.m. Spice up your hot cocoa with DIY candy dipping spoons. For ages 12-17.

• Dec 14 • 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Make a simple gingerbread house from graham crackers and royal icing during this gingerbread workshop.

• Tuesday, Dec. 17, 3 p.m. Open Computer Lab: Practice or get help with basic tech tasks and questions.

• Dec. 18, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Enjoy the harmonies of the Bend Cello Collective Live quartet.

The Sunriver Area Public Library is located at 56885 Venture Lane in the Sunriver Business Park.

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Sunriver Service District November meeting summary public safety –Approved purchase order to Oregon Health Authority in the amount of $6,333 for state match to receive Ground Emergency Medical Transport (GEMT) reimbursements from ambulance transports for Medicaid patients. The payments are SSD staff present: Chief Cory retroactive back to July 2018 Darling, Chief Tim Moor, Deb- and will result in a $46,000 reimbursement to Sunriver Fire. bie Baker, Candice Trapp.

–Approved invoice for $7,000 to Eide Bailly for SSD financial Public input audit.

–None

The Sunriver Service District Managing Board held its regular meeting on Nov. 14, 2019. Board members present: Ron Schmid, Jim Fister, Bill Hepburn, Dennis Dishaw, Ron Stephens and Mark Burford.

Old business –Public safety building update: The project is on hold until new SSD board appointee is in office (who has experience in fire/police facilities) and a new SROA general manager is on board before moving forward.

–Fire staffing proposal: Firefighter/paramedic Jeff Johnston and Chief Moor gave a presentation on the benefits of having a fourth full-time firefighter/ Consent Agenda –Approved Oct. 17, 2019 paramedic added to each shift regular SSD board meeting – at least through the summer months – especially when it minutes as written.

–Approved SROA month- comes to fighting a structure ly invoice in the amount of fire or dealing with a major medical emergency such as a $16,359.75.

–Approved COLES/CODE heart attack. The department’s invoice in the amount of current level of staffing does not $11,410.67. This is an annual meet National Fire Protection contribution to the Central Or- Association best practices, and egon Law Enforcement Services the extra staffing would also and provides additional aid to help cut down on overtime and the department in the way of burnout.

–Approved Resolution investigative services, SWAT and drug enforcement team 2019-008 adopting board policy changes that were reviewed response and more.

Financial report Year-to-date as of Oct. 31, 2019: Total Revenues.......$406,200 Police Personnel, Materials & Services.............$568,631 Bike Patrol………...$40,050 Fire Personnel, Materials & Services.................$811,951 General Personnel, Materials & Services................$49,929

Starting point: a career in the fire service

By Jim Bennett Most have heard of reserve (or in some cases, volunteer) firefighters. The general idea is of the firefighter who follows a different full-time career path and then when the alarm sounds, they quickly don their turnouts and rush to the scene of the fire or other emergency to save lives and property.

In some ways, and in many communities, the fire service remains exactly as that: volunteers who take time out of their personal and professional lives to train, prepare and respond to emergencies and care for their community.

In Sunriver, we have reserve firefighters, a critical component of our service delivery and similar to the idea of the volunteer firefighter. These are individuals who are giving to our community and depart-

ment while simultaneously holding other jobs, attending school or other professional activities. Our reserves live in the fire house during their shift and respond to calls for service when on duty, and, like the concept of volunteer firefighters who come when the word for help goes out, they also can respond when the need arises.

To see a reserve responding to an emergency, you probably wouldn’t realize that they perform these services on a part-time basis as they wear the same uniforms, use the same equipment, follow the same protocols and have much of the same training as full-time or “career” firefighters.

This summer, the department welcomed four new reserve firefighters to the team. Alayna Calaway, Jake Ingram, Mickey Mackle and Sam Peters. They

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during the September board years. meeting.

– Discussed agenda items for the upcoming meeting beNew business tween the SSD and Deschutes – Received annual audit re- County Commissioners. Topics port from firm Eide Bailly. include updates on financials, Representative Lealan Miller fire staffing proposal, wildfire gave the audit a “clean opinion preparedness and public safety and found no problems” within building. the SSD’s financial statements.

– Approved October 2019 – Accepted 2018/19 annual unaudited financials.

SSD financial audit.

– Approved Chief Darling Chief reports signature on a memorandum Fire of agreement with the Sunriver –Outreach activities included Service District, by and through the participating in the SROA its Police Department and the Health Fair and Village HallowSunriver Police Officers Associ- een festivities. ation to increase the maximum –Participated in the town compensatory time from 48 hall event sponsored by Oregon hours to 96 hours.

Rep. Jack Zika and ODF offi– Approved business agree- cials about wildfire preparedness ment with Tactical for future in Sunriver.

GEMT annual reimburse–Training activities include ments. live fire, confined spaces and – Board members signed a rescue tools. code of ethics document that –Held annual reserve compewill be done as part of the tency training. on-boarding process for new –In October, there were 39 members moving forward as calls for the Sunriver Fire Depart of their indoctrination to partment, which included 34 the board.

EMS responses, 2 motor vehicle – Approved appointment crashes, 1 fire and 7 public serof SSD board member Mark vice assistance calls.

Burford to the SSD’s budget committee.

Police – Reviewed and accepted –Officers attended various the 2020 board task calendar. training, including internal afThe calendar is updated each fairs investigations, crisis interyear with items that must be vention, criminal investigation accomplished by the board. and others.

One change was a review of –The first community trainboard and department policies ing event will be held on Dec. each year rather than every three 11 to go over winter driving tips and emergency vehicle operations.

–Officers assisted with securi-

ty of the American Idol filming at the Resort on Nov. 7-8.

–Officers and Citizens Patrol assisted with the SROA Health Fair and Village Halloween festivities.

–Participated in the town hall event sponsored by Rep. Jack Zika about wildfire preparedness.

–In October, the Sunriver Police Department received 919 calls for service, 59 of which were emergencies. Officers investigated 49 cases, 9 arrests, 28 suspicious persons or prowlers, conducted 186 traffic stops, provided 84 community-policing responses and 13 animal issues.

Administration –Met with SROA assistant general manager Keith Kessaris to discuss action items from the rules meeting, such as improving cross communication between the SSD and SROA when owners are making comTurn to Summary, page 28

CITIZEN PATROL OCTOBER 2019

Total Volunteer Hours 138 Includes patrol, bike patrol, events, training, admin projects and other.

Volunteers performed the following services: House Checks 11 Public Assistance 11 Public Contact 37 Map Boxes Serviced 12

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I recently caught up with reserve firefighter Alayna Calaway to talk about her experience Turn to Career, page 28 www.sunriverowners.org

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joining Sunriver Fire & Rescue and launching her career in the fire service.

Calaway comes from a “fire” family in Baker City, and has had her sights set for years on being the next family member to fight fire, save lives and serve her community. Growing up and around the Baker City Fire Department she observed the level of training and commitment it takes to not only be an effective firefighter, but to be safe in a job filled with potential risks and hazards.

Calaway, like many of our reserves, became affiliated with our department through Central Oregon Community College’s Fire Science program which provides a critical recruitment path for many of Central Oregon’s fire agencies.

While not overly familiar with our local fire agencies, Calaway quickly came to realize that the SRFD matched well with her expectations for her first firefighter experience. She liked the idea of a small community, much like where she

was from. She had heard only positive comments about the department, and she wanted to be somewhere that you had the opportunity to get to know the people you serve.

After being selected through an interview and background process, the four new recruits began the six-week Central Oregon Fire Academy held in Redmond at The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training facility.

The academy was held five days per week and each day began with the ultimate 6 a.m. wake up – an hour of physical training coordinated by the recruits. It was summer after all, so the cool morning air was welcomed. After the morning strengthening and conditioning, the 12 academy trainees participated in a mix of classroom and hands-on activities to develop their knowledge and skills in fire and rescue services.

There was a fair share of rolling hoses and “throwing ladders” (putting them up) along with live fire training in the mobile fire training unit trailer. This mobile training

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prop allows firefighters to practice response tactics in live fire situations with different configurations from single rooms to second story fires.

The academy also traveled to other fire stations in Central Oregon to observe the specifics of how each agency operates within their community and district. Through this experience they gained great insight from firefighters with years of experience.

At the conclusion of the academy, Calaway was selected to provide the class address and focused on the experiences of the 12 trainees. She and others made life-long friends and built a foundation for successful fire service careers.

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plaints. This will help with chronic concerns by owners and to come up with a strategy to address those concerns. Other topics included rental property registry and reviewing SROA governing documents to ensure certain rules on the same subject (such as stacked firewood) be consistent in all documents.

–Submitted paperwork for liability insurance through SDIS and should receive an invoice before the next SSD meeting for approval.

–The Writ of Review filed by former Sunriver Sgt. Joe Patnode in Deschutes County was dismissed on Oct. 7. The writ, filed in February 2019

by Patnode’s attorney seeking declaration of the Police Officer’s Bill of Rights in Oregon Statutes applied to him during the internal investigation of misconduct. The statute clearly exempts supervisors from this ORS. Patnode’s attorney requested the dismissal. Notice of intent to file a tort claim over his dismissal is still valid and they have two years from June 2019 to file a tort claim.

Other business –Annual breakfast meeting with the SSD and Deschutes County Commissioners will take place Dec. 19, 8 a.m. in the Hearth Room at Sunriver Resort.

–The next regular meeting of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 19, 3 p.m. at the Sunriver Fire Station Training Room, 57475 Abbot Drive in Sunriver.

The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.

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SUNRIVER POLICE LOG Selected log entries by the Scene BAC = Blood Alcohol Content DCJ = Deschutes County Jail DCSO = Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office DOA = Dead On Arrival DUII = Driving Under Influence of Intoxicants DWS = Driving While Suspended GOA = Gone On Arrival MVA = Motor Vehicle Accident

OSP = Oregon State Police RP = Reporting Person R&Rs = Rules & Regulations

SCMC = St. Charles Medical Center SFD = Sunriver Fire Department SFST = Standardized Field Sobriety Test UTL = Unable To Locate

10-1 Assisted Sunriver Fire & Rescue with a residential structure fire on Topflite Lane.

10-2 RP observed a male underneath her vehicle at a West Core Road location. RP later determined two wires were cut on the underside of the vehicle and wanted to report the incident.

10-3 Dispatched to a code violation for a car parked on commons on Lodgepole Lane. Officer originally conducted an area check that morning and did not locate the vehicle. That afternoon the RP reported the vehicle had returned. Officer arrived and contacted the driver who was advised of Sunriver R&Rs and issued a verbal warning. Vehicle was moved from commons.

10-3 RP called reporting several people on the golf course with flashlights. Officer contacted a group of males in their mid to late twenties. They had golf balls, a few clubs and were pitching and putting. Group was advised to stay off the course at night and reminded that it is a private course. The group was quiet, cordial and remained on the paved path. They advised they were renting nearby and were walking back to their rental. Officer did not see any damage or problems with the course in the area.

10-4 Officer located an unoccupied vehicle behind Public Works.

Driver was located and trespassed from the recycling center.

10-5 Officer was dispatched to Sun Eagle for a report of unauthorized wood gathering. Officer made contact with the party, who could not provide an SROA firewood permit. Wood was returned from a trailer and the subject was given a verbal warning.

10-5 Hit and run in the parking lot near First Interstate Bank.

Suspect was located and cited in lieu of custody.

10-9 Owner of a Red Cedar home requested a security check.

Upon arrival, the home’s side door was found open. There were no signs of forced entry, and the home was cleared and secured.

Owner was notified.

10-9 Report of a vehicle vs. deer at milepost 156 on Highway 97. The incident was non-injury but the vehicle will require a tow.

10-12 RP called to report a dark colored Jeep driving through the “hunting area” east of Lake Penhollow. RP said it appeared the vehicle may be headed towards the open fields south of the lake, near the bark and mulch area. RP had no further description.

Officer searched the area along the southeast property boundary between Lake Penhollow and Forest Service land, but did not see any vehicles in that area.

10-14 Officer had a conversation with two residents on Ollalie Lane reminding them of the Sunriver R&Rs regarding dogs.

10-17 Traffic stop conducted on Cottonwood Road for speeding.

Driver had misdemeanor suspended license and was cited and released.

10-18 RP reported loud noise from hot tub at Big Leaf location.

Officer contacted the renters and advised of the noise rules, the possibility of a citation and cleared with a verbal warning by phone.

Contacted RP and encouraged to call if it happens again.

10-20 Report of a dead porcupine east of Harper Bridge. Hazard removed.

10-21 During a security check of the Sunriver Marina, officer located a telescope mounted to a tripod.

10-21 Report of a DUII driver at an Abbot/Beaver drive location.

Vehicle located and driver subsequently arrested for DUII. 10-25 Found a pocket knife in the middle of the roadway at Overlook and Rhododendron.

10-27 Civil dispute over girlfriend possibly having RP’s firearm after it was left at a Bunker Lane address during a hurried departure.

10-28 Responded to a minor fender bender on Leisure Lane. Both parties agreed to not have contact with each other to avoid arguing or other such behavior.

10-29 Responded to cold burglary on Fawn Lane. It is believed the burglary occurred sometime between Sept. 18 and Oct. 28.

10-29 Officer responded to the Oregon Lane location as an assist to Sunriver Fire & Rescue. The RP reported the chimney flue was not opened properly and filled the house with smoke. Fire crews arrived and set up ventilation.

10-30 The window of a vehicle located on Deschutes Road was broken out by an unknown source.

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SRPD HOSTING CLASS ON USE OF FORCE The Sunriver Police Department will be conducting a community training event on Jan. 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Sunriver Fire Department training room.

Come learn more about the “why” and “how” law enforcement officers use force to overcome resistance and take individuals into custody.

Force can come in many different forms. Just the presence of an officer in uniform can constitute a level of force.

We will discuss all forms of force, including joint manipulation, pressure points, take downs, use of chemical agents (OC spray), conducted energy devices (taser), impact weapons (batons and extended range projectile weapons) and use of deadly force.

The class is free. Please RSVP Dana Whitehurst at dana.whitehurst@deschutes.org or call 541593-1014

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Following the academy, our four trainees came home to Sunriver for two weeks of in-house training. Using their newly acquired skills, they learned how to incorporate them into our service delivery model and our community expectations.

Like many of our reserve firefighters, Calaway is pursuing a degree in structural firefighting and paramed-

icine from COCC and has begun her Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training.

She sees this as a beginning to a lifelong career in the fire service; building her skills and experience with a department she has quickly come to admire and be immensely proud of.

Welcome to our newest additions and the beginning of your career in the fire service.

–Jim Bennet is the Public Information Officer for Sunriver Fire & Rescue.

Welcome Sunriver’s newest officer Sunriver Police Chief Cory Darling swears in Emma Paranto as the department’s newest officer on Nov. 5.

Paranto will begin her training at Oregon’s Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Academy starting in early December with an anticipated graduation date of April 10. Paranto comes from a family of law enforcement officers.

Memorial wall replica coming to La Pine in 2020

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Transported from city to city in a 53-foot trailer that opens with exhibits built into its sides, TWTH is inscribed with the names of more than 58,000 men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces who lost their lives during the Vietnam War – one of the most divisive conflicts in the nation’s history.

Designed to spread the healing legacy of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, TWTH will give Central Oregonians the opportunity to experience its impact without traveling 2,700 miles to do so. It will be displayed and open on the Frontier Days grounds in La Pine from Oct. 8 to Oct. 11, 2020. Admission is free.

“This is an immense undertaking,” said Bob Seidenberg,

president of the local Band of Brothers chapter that procured the traveling display.

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Time to help feed those in need this holiday The Sunriver Community Christmas Sharing Program (Christmas Baskets) provides food for a Christmas meal for local deserving families and a Christmas present for children in our community. With your donations children’s gifts and holiday turkeys, hams and all the trimmings will be

purchased from local businesses to give to local families.

Volunteers will gather to buy, wrap, sort, and distribute gifts and food to our neighbors.

There are many deserving families in our local community who could use help.

There’s still time to help: • Pick up and fill a grocery

bag with food. Bags are available at the following sponsors: Holy Trinity Church, Sunriver Christian Fellowship, Community Bible Church, The Door, SROA, Sunriver Fire Station, Sunriver Library, Sunriver Post Office, Salon Sunriver, First Interstate Bank, SHARC, Sunriver Women’s

Club, Sunriver Men’s Club, Sunriver Chamber of Commerce and Sunriver Rotary.

Instructions are included with each bag. Drop off filled bags at the above churches or Sunriver Fire Station through Dec. 13.

• Donate cash or checks toward the purchase of pre-selected age appropriate gifts and perishable food items. You can find envelopes for you donations on Giving Trees at Holy Trinity Church, Sunriver Christian Fellowship, Community Bi-

ble Church, The Door, First Interstate Bank, the Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce and the Sunriver Owners Association office. Monetary donations can be dropped off at the above locations on or before Dec. 21.

The Christmas Baskets will replace the Care and Share Program for the month of December. Please join in helping spread Christmas joy to a needy family.

For further information and sponsorship questions contact John Moore at 541-974-6153.

Rotary distributes grants, shares the holiday spirit with seniors

The annual Christmas Sharing Program provides meals to those in need.

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about providing equitable access for everyone,” said Todd Dunkelberg, director of Deschutes Public Library, “Because of the high cost of e-books, library customers already face waiting periods for popular titles. Macmillan’s embargo means customers will have to wait longer than ever because a publisher is prohibiting us from buying multiple copies. This is worrisome on many levels, but especially for our ability to get customers the e-books they want when they want them.”

Dunkelberg says the library aims to reduce wait times on books by buying another copy of a physical print title for every three holds on a book. Though the library buys multiple copies of e-books, their high pricepoint makes achieving the same ratio difficult, and Macmillan’s embargo makes it impossible.

“People may think that since something is digital, it can be multiplied, that is, if you have one digital copy you can loan

it out to multiple people at the same time,” said Dunkelberg.

“But digital books are just like print books. Just as a physical print book can only be loaned out to one person at a time, the same goes for an e-book.”

Deschutes Public Library will not purchase any single copy e-books from Macmillan in the first two-month window, but will wait to purchase an appropriate number of copies once the embargo is over.

Once the two-month period expires, the library will assess demand for the title and buy the required number of licenses. Once the embargo is over, Macmillan allows libraries to purchase e-books for roughly $60 per license for a term of two years or 52 lends, at which time the license expires. Libraries would need to buy another $60 license to continue offering the e-book.

“E-books aren’t just convenient,” said Dunkelberg. “For some of our customers they’re a necessity. For people with impaired sight, e-books allow them to increase the font to a readable size, larger than the

type in traditional large-print books.”

The American Library Association (ALA) launched a public campaign in response to Macmillan’s efforts to limit library access to e-books. The ALA debuted on online petition at ebooksforall.org, where members of the public can sign as a way of urging Macmillan Publishers CEO John Sargent to reverse the new policy. While urging people to sign the petition, Dunkelberg said he hopes the library’s customers understand that the library is trying to do all it can to put books in their hands—whether that’s a print book or an e-book.

“Limiting access to information of any kind is antithetical to everything we stand for,” said Dunkelberg. “Our hope is not only that Macmillan reverses its policy, but that other publishers don’t follow their lead in the first place. On our end, we will continue doing all we can to make sure Deschutes County residents continue to have access to the robust library collection they deserve and have come to expect.”

Last month the Sunriver-La Pine Rotary Foundation distributed checks totaling $37,423 to 18 local nonprofits. Since its founding in 1998, the club has raised and donated close to $600,000 to local nonprofits.

The majority of these funds are raised at the club’s annual Wine Auction and Dinner.

Rotary grant checks are being awarded to: Assistance League of Bend for Operation Are you considering selling your Sunriver home or property?

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School Bell; CASA of Central Oregon for the production of an educational and inspirational video to promote CASA to new donors & volunteers; Family Access Network to purchase athletic shoes for needy Three Rivers School students; Healthy Beginnings for a rural advocate staff position to coordinate screenings young Turn to Rotary, page 36

LENGTH OF RESIDENCE IN SUNRIVER 1995 TO 2019 Ownership Duration

Number

% of Homes

0-2 Years

604

22%

2-4 Years

521

19%

4-6 Years

375

13%

6-10 Years

513

18%

10-15 Years

364

13%

15-20 Years

289

10%

20+ Years

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Author to talk about Inside Passage sailing adventures

By Deon Stonehouse Happy holidays and may the joy of the season be with you.

This year, please consider shopping locally for your holiday gifts. The Village at Sunriver has an array of interesting shops with staff ready and eager to help you find the perfect gift. The Artists’ Gallery features beautiful works of art by local artists, the Hook & Fly Shop could book an upcoming fishing adventure for the fisherman in your family, they also feature warm Orvis clothing, the Lazy Daisy has all sorts of great gift items, Tumbleweed Toys is sure to have something to delight the children on your gift list, and at Sunriver Books & Music – in addition to a wide variety of books – we have distinctive dog collars and leashes, Enchanted Boxes, fine pens, journals and many other suitable gifts. These are just a few of the shops right here in Sunriver where you do not have to fight traffic and your neighbors are here to help.

Join us on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 5 p.m. as author Kim Brown Seely will give a slide show presentation on “Uncharted.� You will not want to

miss this slide show of Brown Seely’s excellent adventure.

Brown Seely grew up in California, moved to New York as a young woman to pursue a career in publishing and met Jeff. In the 1990s, they moved to Seattle where they raised their two sons, James and Sam. They worked hard, invested wisely and as novice sailors dived into the deep end and purchased a 54-foot, cutter-rigged sailboat – a serious craft. Their first two-week sailing vacation with their sons was not without drama.

When James finished high school, they decided it was time for a grand adventure.

Haven’t you ever wanted to put your life on hold and do something bold? Hike the Pacific Crest Trail? Spend a year in Europe? Ride your bike across the USA? Swim with sharks? Well Kim and Jeff do more than dream, they set out to spend a few months sailing up the Inside Passage. Seely has been fascinated by Spirit Bears since reading about them in a National Geographic article. She wanted to see one of the remote and elusive bears. Jeff was gung-ho to sail off into the wilderness.

Getting started had its highs

and lows. Rocks prove to be frustrating for anchors, but being out on the water with all that glorious nature surrounding them is awe-inspiring and outweighed the snafus of being novice sailors. Although heading up into the remote parts of the Inside Passage is definitely a bold move for new sailors, they are on their own with help not readily available.

It is a parent’s duty to raise children into adults who are independent, able to think critically, and act with humility and kindness. Achieving this goal, while important, is not without sadness. Kim was taking it hard, her youngest child going off to college, leaving the nest, morphing from man-child to man. They take a break from sailing to accompany James to school, flying

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As they travel up the Inside Passage, they are astounded by the animal life and spectacular landscape. Humpback whales come close to the sailboat! Imagine being out there, alone, with those magnificent animals, sheer bliss. There are a plethora of birds, dolphin, bear and others. Yes, there are problems, too. It is very wet and rains a lot in the Inside Passage. This is tempered by golden days of sunshine surrounded by gorgeous nature.

Jeff goes a little Captain Bligh over his crew as Kim is not learning the fundamentals of sailing the way he expects.

Nonetheless, this couple are out there living, doing something adventurous, rewarding and filled with so many wonderful once-in-a-lifetime moments.

Seely writes with an easy

familiarity, almost as if she were talking with a good friend about something that has meant a lot to her. She is open about the exhilarating highs and lows of the trip, mindful of her good fortune to be able to undertake such a voyage.

Do you want to know if Seely ever sees the Spirit Bear?

Read this engaging book to find out. Join us for a slide show of magnificent scenery (I saw a sneak peek at the Pacific Northwest Bookseller’s meeting).

There will be refreshments and drawings for prizes. Sign up to attend this free event by calling 541-593-2525, emailing sunriverbooks@sunriverbooks.com or stopping

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Book Clubs provide a great escape from the holiday rush

By Deon Stonehouse December Book Clubs are fun as you can take a little time away from the holiday rush and join other readers to discuss entertaining books. A relaxing evening with friendly people and the focus is books.

What could be better?

Book Clubs meet at 6 p.m. on Monday. For December’s Book Clubs it would be much appreciated if you could give us a call 541-593-2525, stop

by Sunriver Books & Music or email sunriverbooks@sun riverbooks.com to let us know you will be attending.

• Dec. 2 Fiction Book Club and Classics Book Clubs combine for a discussion of a hilarious novel by one of America’s foremost authors, “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court” by Mark Twain.

Hank is going about his life, a common sense sort of Yankee, working as a mechanic when he is bonked on the head, knocked out, and awakens not in 1879 anymore. He is in 528, the days of Camelot.

Discovered and captured, the wily Hank saves himself by ingenuity and prediction.

Made a minister to the king where, of course, he continues to get into trouble. All of your favorites from the tales of King Arthur and the Round Table are there. Twain has fun with this time travel satire of a no-nonsense Yankee palling around with King Arthur and his knights.

• Dec. 16 Mystery Book Club discusses “The Word is Murder” by Anthony Horowitz.

In a daring move, Horowitz becomes a character in his novel, a sidekick to a brilliant but curmudgeonly private eye, Daniel Hawthorne. Great fun!

Diana Cowper enters a funeral parlor to arrange for a funeral – her own. Six hours later she is murdered in her home. Hawthorne was a top police detective, until his disgrace. Still the man knows how to solve crimes, he is uncanny smart.

When a murder is out of the ordinary, the cops call in Haw-

thorne to solve the case, sort of a PI consultant. The strange timing of Cowper’s murder, her upper class connections, and her famous son (an actor in America) all add up to the kind of case they hand off to Hawthorne. He is a bit short of funds, and thinks a way to solve this might be to have a writer pen a book about his cases. Like Sherlock Holmes and Watson. Hawthorne worked as a technical consultant on murder matters for a TV show recently, Horowitz was the writer. He puts the proposition to Horowitz, to be his Watson.

Hawthorne feels this murder should attract readers, with the famous son, upper-class victim, and weird timing. From this beginning springs a rollicking good read.

Sunriver Books & Music is located in building 25 in The Village at Sunriver. Call 541-593-2525 or visit www. sunriverbooks.com for more information.

Sunriver Music Festival call for 2020 poster artists

Are you an artist desiring greater exposure for your talents (or know one?) Then submit your artwork to the Sunriver Music Festival as they seek an artist for 2020’s commemorative 43rd season poster.

“For four decades we have showcased some of the most accomplished artists in the region and the experience has been a win-win for everyone,” explains Executive Director Pam Beezley.

Artist Kenneth Marunowski, 2018 poster artist, agrees.

“Signing the gorgeous prints made from my image, and attending two of the brilliant Festival concerts was an absolute delight. During this exciting moment in my artistic life, I truly felt connected to the Sunriver community and like something of a star!”

The 2017 poster artist Sharon Engel shares similar

thoughts. “Working with such a professional team to create the Sunriver Music Festival poster was a wonderful experience. I had the fun of painting the image, they made it into a beautiful poster for a great venue.”

Norma Holmes, 2016 poster artist, still feels special, “I’m still honored and grateful for the opportunity to donate a painting and raise funds for the Sunriver Music Festival.”

Here’s your opportunity to join the ranks of these and other esteemed artists by submitting your artwork to the selection committee, which is comprised of a jury of accomplished artists from the Artists Gallery Sunriver.

The festival’s annual poster is 18x24 with the artist name and title under the Sunriver Music Turn to Poster, page 37

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Try out a ‘Sunriver You’ educational class this winter There are no Sunriver You classes in December while we celebrate the holidays, but we have some great classes lined-up for the January/February winter term. Classes are open to all and free, but a reserved ticket is required. The links to register for the classes below can be found at www.sunriveryou.com.

We are always looking for ideas of what you would like to see taught, and what you would be willing to teach. It’s not so much expertise, but passion for a subject that makes a teacher. Please email info@sunriveryou.com if you have ideas, suggestions or something to share.

calligrapher for 50 years and has studied with numerous teachers both domestically and abroad.

She knows many alphabets, but italic, the first one she learned, is still her favorite. Have you always wanted to try calligraphy? Now is your chance to learn the modern version of the historical hand of Italic. Each class will build on the prior class so it’s important that you attend most of the classes.

By the last session you will have a good understanding of the script. Please note: there is a $10 fee for materials to be paid at the first class.

El Camino de Santiago: Medieval History and Modern Phenomenon Introduction to Italic Thursday Jan. 9, 4-5:30 p.m.

Calligraphy Monday Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, at Sunriver Public Library.

Taught by Lucy and Dan HilFeb. 3, 10, 17, 24 (time TBA) at SHARC’s Crescent Room. burn. When a 70-year-old friend Taught by Katie Keller. A walked a 500-mile Camino route

Chad Copeland’s class on Landscape Photography Fundamentals was quite popular.

and liked it so well that she did it again the following year, Sunriver residents Dan and Lucy Hilburn were inspired to find out why.

What they discovered is an international community that celebrates slow travel, introspection and connections across cultures.

Why did the first pilgrims walk to Santiago, a city in northwestern Spain, more than 1,200 years ago? Why did more that 327,000 people of all ages, some religious

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worked in the design industry for more than 30 years. He designed for various categories and customer bases for many companies including O’Neill Surfwear, Nike, Eddie Bauer, Nordstrom, JC Penney and Cutter & Buck. This class will review the concept of how almost everything we do in Design Concepts All our lives has a design aspect to it.

Around Us We will take a look at how you are Thursday Jan. 23, 4- 5:30 p.m. designing every day (whether you at Sunriver Public Library. know it or not) and how it affects Taught by Scott Gillies. Gillies you and those around you. Don’t has a degree in apparel design and Turn to Class, page 39

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The museum exhibit, ‘Nature’s Resilience,’ highlights nature’s strength following a disturbance.

December happenings at the museum The High Desert Museum is located about 10 minutes north of Sunriver off Highway 97. For more information, visit www.highdesertmuseum.org or call 541-382-4754.

• Open through Jan. 5: Witness to Wartime: The Painted Diary of Takuichi Fujii The exhibit examines the incarceration of people of Japanese ancestry during World War II through the work of artist Takuichi Fujii. While imprisoned with his family at the Minidoka Relocation Center in a remote and isolated part of southeastern Idaho, he created artworks that illuminate the pain and bleakness of confinement as well as moments of beauty and hope. Free with museum admission.

• Open through March 8: Fueling the Future/Energizan-

do el Futuro From the horse and buggy to the internet, the world witnessed vast technological advances through the 19th and 20th centuries, many of them based on fossil fuel consumption. Fueling the Future looks ahead with hope in the face of climate change, exploring renewable energy in the High Desert. This is the first exhibition to be displayed in both English and Spanish. Free with museum admission.

• Open through March 29: Nature’s Resilience On May 23, 2018 after months of careful planning, the U.S. Forest Service and Deschutes National Forest conducted a prescribed burn on the grounds of the High Desert Museum. More than a year later, visitors can see

nature rebounding as wild strawberries, rabbitbrush and manzanita grow anew. How did fire support new growth and biodiversity? Nature’s Resilience highlights nature’s beauty and strength following disturbances. Free with museum admission.

• Monday, Dec. 2, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Natural History Pub Go With the Flow: Restoration and Resilience in Stream Systems and the Human Gut. Dr. Matt Orr, assistant proTurn to Museum, page 37

Boy Scouts of America Troop 36 will be offering holiday tree pickup in the Sunriver area on Dec. 28-29 a n d Ja n .

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Residents need to call 541385-3935 starting Dec. 1 to schedule a pickup date (DO NOT call before Dec. 1 as the phone will not be activated until that date).

Trees need to be out at the end of the driveway by 9 a.m. on your scheduled pickup date.

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For a donation of $5 per tree, the Scouts pick up the trees and recycle them into compost. The Scouts ask that a donation be in the form of a check payable to “Boy Scouts of America”, placed in a watertight plastic bag and attached to the top of the tree with a rubber band. Wreaths, garland and decorated trees are not accepted.

The money from this annual fundraiser is used to send the Scouts to summer camp.

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The Bennington Family and ‘Abbott’ the dog perform the ‘Lost Wagon Train’ in 2018.

Christmas Eve family services at SCF Sunriver Christian Fellowship will hold a Christmas Eve Family Service at 2 p.m. on Dec. 24. The service, which is interactive and will include communion, will take place at the SCF location shared with the Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Cottonwood Road across from the Sunriver Marketplace.

This year’s family service is titled “A Christmas Quilt.”

The Christmas story will be told from the perspective of a group of homesteading women, and a pet dog Abbott, as they gather at a quilting

bee and assemble the quilt.

The bee will take place in the “parlor” of a local homestead cabin of the era. South Deschutes County was the site of many homesteads in the early 1900s.

This program is a continuation of the historic Christmas pasts of Sunriver. Previous years the program focused on the fur trappers and natives who lived along the Deschutes River in the early 1800s, and then the Lost Wagon train as it moved through the area to the Willamette Valley. This program will focus on the

homesteaders of the area like the Vandeverts. Future programs will be centered on the logging community, and then the Camp Abbott story.

All are welcome to attend the program, sing along, and learn a little bit about the history of the Sunriver area, too. There is a Christmas tree ornament for every family as they leave the service.

There is also a Christmas Eve service at 9 p.m. at the same location, which will feature a Christmas message from pastor Nancy Green, the choir, and communion.

children in the Sunriver-La Pine area; Care & Share to purchase high-protein foods for distribution to needy families; La Pine High School Life Skills to supply appliances and supplies for a cooking class for students with disabilities; Rising Stars Preschool for scholarships for families that cannot afford the full tuition for preschool; SMART to purchase books for the reading program for 130 kindergarten students at Three Rivers, Rosland and La Pine Elementary Schools; Sunriver Music Festival to help fund a variety of school programs including Three Rivers School After School Orchestra, the After School Guitar Club at La Pine Middle School, plus educational workshops by professional musicians at Three Rivers and La Pine Middle and Elementary Schools.

Other grants are being distributed to: Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory

for K-12 education scholarships and programs; Sunriver Stars Community Theater to continue its Kid’s Drama Camp and expand to two camps per year; Three Rivers School Battle of the Books to purchase books, ebooks and audio books for their annual competition; St. Vincent DePaul (La Pine) to purchase propane for distribution to needy south Deschutes County families during the winter months; Discover Your Forest to expand the “All Hands, All Lands” fire ecology education programs; Habitat for Humanity of La Pine-Sunriver to support Habitat’s critical home repair program for low-income families; J Bar J Youth Services for organizing a mentoring program in south Deschutes County to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon utilizing La Pine High School “Bigs” with La Pine Middle School “Littles;” La Pine Parks and Recreation Foundation for scholarships for kids of needy families to attend their HUB After School Program; and Wonderland Express to support the annual holiday event at Sunriver Resort for needy families in Deschutes County.

Seniors to receive flowers for the holiday Sunriver-La Pine Rotary members will again deliver flowers to the residents of La Pine’s Little Deschutes Lodge this month. Each year, Flowers at Sunriver Village provides poinsettias decorated for Christmas with candy canes to the club at a reduced cost. You can check out photos of this year’s event on the Sunriver Rotary Facebook page at https://www.face book.com/sunriverrotary/ New year resolution: introduce your business to rotary The club’s “Business Spotlight” gives local business owners an opportunity to introduce their business to Rotarians, as well as to learn more about Rotary. Club meetings are Wednesday mornings (7:15 a.m.) at the Sunriver Lodge. If you would like to talk about your business at a meeting, please email President Cheri Martinen at cheri@bancorpinsurance.com to schedule.

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fessor at OSU-Cascades, will discuss how disturbance in Central Oregon stream systems has led to habitat degradation – and how disturbance of the human gut from antibiotics and an industrial diet leads to chronic diseases such as obesity, autoimmunity and cancer.

Free but registration required at highdesertmuseum.org/ naturalhistorypub-dec/ • Tuesday, Dec. 3, 6 – 8 p.m.

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Festival logo. The artwork itself should be at least the same size or larger with similar dimensions, if larger. You can view past posters here: www.sunrivermu sic.org and at the festival office in building 13 in The Vllage at Sunriver.

Artist benefits: • Expert reproduction and printing of the original artwork ensures staying true to the artist’s colors and medium.

• 300 posters are displayed on storefronts all over Bend, Sisters, Redmond and Sunriver.

• Posters are sold at the Sunriver Music Festival office and select galleries and shops in Sunriver and Bend.

• A press release published in multiple local publications (Cascade A&E, The Bulletin, Sunriver Scene and others) with your photo, bio, and artwork.

• A full page with similar info in the Sunriver Music Festival Summer Program Book of which 2,000 are printed.

• Your artwork will be featured on the front cover of the Festival’s Summer Program,

Siestreem (Hanis Coos) will shine light on the museum’s art collection through a series of lectures and workshops. In this session, learn about weaving from this region. Each event can be enjoyed individually or in continuum. Event is $10.

• Thursday, Dec. 5, 5 – 7:30 p.m. Annual Meeting & Member Appreciation Night Join us for our Annual Meeting to hear about the museum’s recent accomplishments and upcoming plans. Afterward, stay for appetizers at the annual Member Appreciation Night. Enjoy photo opportunities with Father Christmas, storytelling and activities for all ages. ticket brochure, notecards and audio CDs. The brochure is mailed to more than 5,500 festival patrons and Central Oregon residents and visitors.

The notecards are used by the festival as invitations, thank you notes, gifts, and are also available for purchase at the festival office.

• A framed poster is given to every festival sponsor, which often end up on office walls all over Central Oregon and beyond.

• Your original artwork is beautifully framed by Eastlake Framing and auctioned at Festival Faire, the festival’s biggest fundraiser of the year.

Annual Meeting: 5–6 p.m.

RSVP at highdesertmuseum. org/annual-meeting/ Member Appreciation Night: 6–7:30 p.m. RSVP at highdesertmuseum.org/mem ber-appreciation/ Members are free. Member guests are $5.

• Saturday, Dec. 7, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Winter Raptors Visit the Fort Rock area to observe the natural behaviors of raptors including golden eagles, ferruginous hawks, prairie falcons, merlins and more. Transportation provided. Weather permitting. Event is $50. Register at highdesert museum.org/raptor-field-trip/ • Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m.

– 1 p.m. Exploring Our Collection – Indigenous Basket Drawing In this three-hour workshop, learn basic life drawing techniques through study of the wonderful indigenous baskets in the museum. Suitable for teens and adults of any skill level. Materials provided. Events is $30. Free to tribal members.

Register at highdesertmuseum. org/winter-art-series-dec7/ • Monday, Dec. 9, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Minidoka: An American Concentration Camp This film tells the story of a group of Americans and their incarceration by the U.S. government in southern Idaho,

purely on the basis of race.

“Minidoka: An American Concentration Camp” explores the lasting impact of incarceration on Japanese-Americans before the community took a stand for redress, and examines the relevance of their story for civil rights today.

Explore the exhibit Witness to Wartime beforehand and hear from Friends of Minidoka Executive Director Mia Russell afterward about making the film. Event is $7. Register at highdesertmuseum.org/mini doka-film/ • Wednesday, Dec. 11, 6 – 7 p.m. Oregon Experience: Moon Country Screening Join us for advance screening of OPB’s new documentary Moon Country. Before Neil Armstrong made his historic first step on the moon the astronauts trained in Central Oregon. The screening is followed by a Q&A. Event is free.

Register at highdesertmuseum.

org/moon-country-film/ • Saturday, Dec. 14, 11 a.m.

– 3 p.m. Father Christmas Bring a camera and take a photo with Father Christmas.

Free with museum admission.

Decorate your own cookie for $1.

• Saturday, Dec. 21, 4 – 7 p.m. Museum and Me: Father Christmas A quieter time for children and adults with physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to enjoy the museum after hours. Father Christmas will be on hand until 6 p.m. to visit with attendees and take a photograph. Free. Register at highdesertmuseum.org/mu seum-and-me-dec/ • Wednesday, Dec. 25.

Museum is closed – happy holidays.

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Deadline is Feb. 28: Please contact the festival as soon as possible if you are considering submitting art for consideration. Final submission must be received by Feb. 28. The chosen artwork is considered a donation to the Sunriver Music Festival; all other submissions will be available for pick-up by early March 2020. Contact the festival if you have questions.

For more information visit www.sunrivermusic.org, email information@sunrivermusic. org or call 541-593-1084.

Notice to owners who hire snow removal contractors If you hire a contractor to remove snow from your Sunriver driveway, walkways, decks, roof or patios, please request (and monitor) the following: • All removed snow must remain on your property.

• Take special care to make sure your snow is not dumped near or around hydrants.

• Snow from your property should not be plowed or blown onto commons, including islands in the cul-de-sacs.

• Snow from your property should not be plowed or blown onto neighbors’ driveway or property.

• Your snow should not be pushed into the street for other motorists to navigate through or snowplows to contend with.

For a list of snow removal contractors who have registered with the SROA Community Development Department, go to www.sunriverowners.org and click on the weather page in the main toolbar.

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Letters from readers

Chorus of One:

Recycling Center: what do we really want?

By Ed Pitera, Sunriver Anyone using the Recycling Center knows there are times when it is incredibly neat and tidy and times – mostly at holidays – when bins are stuffed full and bags cover the ground. Clearly something has to be done to have an operation capable of handling recycling needs year round.

I am not comfortable just throwing money at a problem so I looked at SROA’s proposed $750,000 solution from the viewpoints of: the sizing basis is plausible; the users are known; it is the best location, the financial impact is reasonable, and, it reflects current best practices. After a few months talking with SROA and the county, the proposed Recycling Center does not meet these common sense guidelines.

SROA’s basis is essentially smaller bins that will

Best practise recycling

By Gloria Rasmussen, Sunriver Thanks to the Scene for including in their November issue a column on the proposed recycling center. For me, however, it created more unanswered questions. It has been 10 years since the option for curbside recycling has been explored. I find it appalling that we are required to use an antique recycling method. Yes, our community is unique, but I know that other regional communities such as Eagle Crest which includes rentals and full-time residences has always had curbside recycling. Home recycling is not a new experience for our

visitors and renters. It does not appear that optimal, environmental options for Sunriver recycling has been studied. Is a recycling center the most responsible choice?

Will it enhance responsible recycling? It certainly is the least convenient.

I have no doubt that the cost for residential home pickup of recycling will increase but it is worth it to me if it is the ideal recycling method.

Find a better recycling solution

By Mark McConnell, Sunriver I am opposed to the use of our reserve funds to build a new recycling facility. We

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expect a “how to” design class, but rather an insight into design that may change how you create the world around you.

Tech Forum II – Social Media Tuesday Feb. 4, 4-5:30 p.m. at Sunriver Public Li-

be emptied frequently enough to avoid a mess. I asked the county for data on how much we recycle and at what times of year. The response was a sincere “good question” and they will need to work with the haulers to get answers. Neither response gives me comfort that we know the project is properly sized. Which leads to: Why are we in a business we don’t know?

Our facility is open to all county residents. Another Sunriver-like community is open only to owners. Which leads to: Do we really want to be hosting an “open to all county residents” facility?

The proposal diverts about 1 acre of the roughly 10 acre Sunriver Campus from meeting potential needs of the Fire and Police services, SROA functions, RV Storage, etc. Why not use non-SROA property?

No Reserves for recycling

By Joe Huseonica, Sunriver With regard to the upcoming decision on how to eliminate the recycling eyesore in Sunriver, I offer the following two thoughts: Why should SROA be in the recycling business and why does recycling have to be within the Sunriver boundaries?

As a community we have contracted for trash collection and water/sewage services, along with basics like electric, gas and cable.

The time has come to do the same with the collection of recyclables. Have we asked Northwest Natural Resources or Waste Management, or other more capable compa-

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do not know who uses the facility currently. Usage and collection cycles need to be tracked to better understand what problems need to be solved. A new facility, operating the same way, will not stop the illicit dumping. A photo of piles of trash from one busy day does not justify a $750,000 building.

Let’s use the County Solid Waste funds to hire a monitor and put in a gate that is open four hours a day from 10am – 2 pm. Control access and monitor the current location for one year, and it could easily be a more cost-effective way to clean it up! Our garbage rates will go up if we need to pay SROA back for a costly building that is not needed.

and Instagram all rely on user participation and user-generated content. Are you an influencer, have you vowed to stay away from all of it, or have you found a happy medium using social media?

Let’s talk about the highs and lows, the benefits and pitfalls.

Come share what you know (and don’t know), and we can all become collectively smarter. www.sunriverowners.org

SROA states in one case …“fully-funded reserve target will be reached by year 2031.” In another, … “fully funded goal of 2042.” Is it really reasonable to underfund reserves for the next 12 to 23 years?

Since the last Sunriver Master Plan in 2012, over 50 percent of Sunriver’s properties have turned over. Many come from communities with strong recycling cultures using approaches other than a central recycling depot. Many are accustomed to curbside pickup. Current residents may wish to explore more cost effective and convenient practices.

Doing nothing is not an option. An interim approach is gating the existing facility, adding a monitor to manage use, and increasing pickups during holidays. This cost is low and allows time to get the data needed to better shape what we want. nies, if they are interested?

They would likely be smarter at it than we could ever be.

Would doorstep recycling be more expensive, perhaps, but definitely more convenient and timesaving. Would an independently owned and operated recycling center outside Sunriver be less convenient, yes, but think of the advantages; we save our reserve funds, we get out of the recycling business and we get rid of an environmental, ergonomic and public health challenge.

It’s time for the SROA board to think out of the box and not rely a seven year old Master Plan to guide their thinking.

NO RESERVE FUNDS FOR A RECYLING CENTER!

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