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

DECEMBER 2021

VOLUME XLVII • NUMBER 12

By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene SROA NEWS – During the Nov. 20 SROA Board of Directors meeting the board approved increasing the monthly maintenance fee 6 percent ($8.41) to $148.54 per month. A 6 percent increase was also approved to the Skypark Fund Assessment to $64.25 a month. The Skypark Fund is used specifically 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 still remains the lowest among comparable HOAs in the region. These maintenance fees are used to provide a variety of services to owners and maintain Sunriver as a premier residential and resort community. Here’s a list of what the monthly maintenance fee provides: • Accounting: Tracks the association’s annual budget including accounts payable, receivable, replacements, insurances, reserves, contingency and payroll. • Administration: General manager and staff work with the SROA Board of Directors and committees to provide services to owners, legal expenses and insurance. • Communications: The Sunriver Scene newspaper, SROA websites, owner guide/directory, annual ballot packages, Sunriver maps, printed materials and branding collateral. • Community Development: Architectural review and property compliance services ensuring community appearance and property values, contractor registration. • Natural Resources: Ladder fuels and noxious weed reduction programs, forestry management, environmental/river restoration, asbestos abatement, bullfrog and Turn to Fee, page 3

First new homesites since 2007 available in Caldera Springs Owners and new buyers joined the developer on Nov. 13 to celebrate the groundbreaking of the eastern expansion of Caldera Springs. More than 70 attended the event, commemorating the first new neighborhood in the luxury resort community in nearly 15 years. Demand has been strong and more than 40 homesites are already under contract, resulting in over $18 million in sales. Only a limited number of homesites remain available for purchase. The first new neighborhood in the Caldera Springs resort community since 2007 – named Mirror Rock – will include its own lake, park and common open space. The area also borders 220-acres of permanently-protected wildlife forest preserve. Homesites from just under one-half acre to just over one acre in size that feature stunning, forested, lake and pond views. The 600+ acre expansion will eventually bring 340 new homes, vacation rental properties and community amenities to this family-centric resort destination. Mirror Rock homesites start in the mid-$300,000 price range. “Caldera Springs is one of the most coveted communities in Central Oregon, and its expansion will offer families who love this region the first new inventory and a new collection of amenities in nearly 15 years,” said John

Ground has officially been broken in Caldera Springs’s eastern expansion.

Fettig, project director for the Caldera Springs expansion. “Homeowners and vacationers will continue to enjoy the convenient access to the four-season recreation that makes Caldera Springs a multi-generational family favorite. They will also find the Mirror Rock neighborhood to be incredibly serene and offer unmatched connection to the outdoors thanks to its location and large, wooded lots.” Scheduled to be released in phases, the Caldera Springs Eastern Expansion will offer homesites for custom builds, 75 vacation homes and spec homes that provide a turnkey offering.

“We are close to finalizing our first phase of sales in Mirror Rock. It is not a huge surprise, given there is very little available homesite inventory in and around Sunriver,” said Michael Diven, managing broker at Sunriver Realty. “We expect demand will continue to be strong thanks, in part, to the busy summer season here at Caldera Springs and Sunriver Resort and the unique setting and amenities we have.” The expansion of Caldera Springs includes planned amenities such as a new pool with water slide, fitness center Turn to Caldera, page 3

2022 Member Preference, Recreation Plus renewal time SROA NEWS – Even though the 2021 SROA Member Preference ID cards won’t expire until Jan. 31, 2022 owners are welcome to renew online now at www.sunriverowners.org or by calling 541-585-3147. The cost for 2022 will be $60 per card. New owners who have not yet obtained a card are required to visit the Member Services office at SHARC as your photo must be taken for the card. Eligible owners are those who are named on the deed paperwork on file with Deschutes County. An annual member ID card provides a

myriad of free and/or discounted admission to SROA rec-reational amenities and SROA-hosted events and programs, events at the Sunriver Nature Center, discounts at area merchants and more. For a list of discounts, visit www.sunriverowners.org and go to the Owners menu and click on Owner Benefits. Each property, with at least one SROA Member Preference ID card renewal or purchase, is also eligible to receive 20 SROA Recreation Guest Passes. These one-time-use guest passes may be given and used by an owner’s family and friends for access to SHARC, ten-

nis/pickleball court play or to use the Member Pool (Member Pool requires the owner remain present with their guests at the pool). The 2022 Recreation Plus Program is also available for enrollment or renewal. This program is for those owners who rent their home to provide their guests access to some SROA recreation amenities. The number of cards a home receives is based on the occupancy of the home on file with Deschutes County. Recreation Plus is also processed at Turn to Renewal, page 6

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SUNRIVER

SCENE December 2021 Volume XLVII, No. 12 57455 Abbot Drive PO 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 and 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.

CONTACT THE SCENE Editor | Communications Director Susan Berger 541.585.2937 susanb@srowners.org Communications Coordinator Erin Mohr 541.585.2939 erinm@srowners.org ADVERTISING 541.593.6068 sunriverscene@srowners.org

CONTACT SROA 541.593.2411

888.284.6639 toll-free email: infosroa@srowners.org www.sunriverowners.org GENERAL MANAGER James Lewis jamesl@srowners.org ASST. GENERAL MANAGER Keith Kessaris keithk@srowners.org COMMUNICATIONS SUNRIVER SCENE 541.585.2937 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 541.593.6645 NATURAL RESOURCES 541.593.1522 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 541.585.2903 PUBLIC WORKS 541.593.2483 RECREATION, SHARC & MEMBER SERVICES 541.585.5000 SUNRIVER SCENE • DECEMBER 2021

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mosquito control. • Public Works: Maintains and plows Sunriver’s 65 miles of roads, 34 miles of pathways, ladder fuels pickup, signage, parks, boat ramp, pools and common areas. Also included is SROA’s stable of rolling stock (snowplows, graders, service vehicles, etc.). • Recreation: Administrative operations, tennis/pickleball and other recreational programs and events. • Reserves: Targeted dollars are channeled into this fund each month to cover major repairs and replacement of capital assets with a three- to 30-year lifespan and a minimum value of $3,000. The SROA Board of Directors is allowed to implement up to a maximum 6 percent increase annually without a vote of the owners.

and family game room. A park featuring pickleball courts, climbing and play structures inspired by nature, small and large dog parks will also be added, along with miles of new paved and soft trails that connect to existing pathways and trails throughout Caldera Springs and Sunriver. Homeowners and resort visitors will also continue to have access to popular Sunriver Resort facilities including The Lodge and membership opportunities at the Crosswater Golf Course and Sage Springs Club & Spa. In addition to new amenities and programming, seven acres of community lakes, streams and ponds throughout

Maintenance fee history Here’s a rundown of the percentage increase and amount of SROA’s monthly maintenance fees between 1994 and today: • 1994: 3% - $56.27 • 1995: 6% - $59.64 • 1996: 2.3% - $61 • 1997: 6% - $64.66 • 1998: 1% - $64 • 1999: no increase - $64 • 2000: no increase - $64 • 2001: 6% - $67.84 • 2002: 6% - $71.91 • 2003: -49.9% - $36 (reduced by half with the formation of the Sunriver Service District) • 2004: 2.8% - $37 • 2005: 6% - $39.22 • 2006: 6% - $41.57 • 2007: 24.1% - $51.57 (increased when it was realized the 2003 reduction was just too much) • 2008: 6% - $54.66 • 2009: 6% - $57.93 • 2010: 51.8% - $87.93 (approved by voters to increase Reserve funds) • 2011: 5.3% - $92.55 • 2012: 6% - $98.10 • 2013: 5% - $103 • 2014: 4.5% - $107.64 • 2015: 4.5% - $112.48 • 2016: 5% - $118.10 • 2017: 4% - $122.82 • 2018: no increase $122.82 • 2019: 4.5% - $128.35 • 2020: 3% - $132.20 • 2021: 6% - $140.13 • 2022: 6% - $148.54

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Treasurer Report: SROA’s 2022 operating budget

sroa president’s message

ing contrac2021 was not just tors, real estate another year. It was agents, design a year of challenges professionals, that tested us all a n d S ROA in many different s t a f f. Yo u r ways. Despite some board hired emotional moments a consultant and changed relato work with tionships, Sunriver that task force, handled those chaland they are lenges and is ready Keith Mobley nearly finfor a new year. Without special assessments, ished with a draft that will be Sunriver owners now enjoy a posted on the SROA website new Member Pool, formerly for a 60-day review and comknown as the North Pool, and ment period. Sometime in the significant improvements at early spring of 2022, the board Mary McCallum Park. Both plans to adopt the new manual. Controller Joe Healy and the of these assets are intended to serve owners only, making the Finance Committee, under the privilege of Sunriver ownership leadership of Gerhard Beenen, of even greater value. We note are nearing completion of a that several former owners took budget for the coming year, a advantage of those greater val- process challenged by a subues in 2021, and the market is stantial increase in insurance likely only going to get stronger costs and revenues diminished as the last few remaining unde- by pandemic restrictions and precautions. veloped lots are sold. A report and recommendaWork is nearing completion on a complete overhaul of the tion to the board is also soon Sunriver Design Committee to be delivered by the TelecomManual of Rules & Procedures. munications Task Force. We The changes will be the first have much to look forward to since the most recent update in the year ahead. in 1994, and will be the result of the work of a task force Know your board The board member in the that includes owners, build-

spotlight this month is William “Bill” Burke. Director Burke is in his second year on the board and serves as assistant secretary. His interest in board service was strengthened by prior membership on the Infrastructure and Amenities Master Plan Task Force, as well as the search task force that led to the hiring of SROA General Manager James Lewis. Burke has bachelors and masters degrees from Humboldt State University in sociology, and credentials in sociology and police science. His career of over 33 years in public service culminated in his appointment as Chief Probation Officer for Marin and Humboldt counties in California. He was also an occasional instructor for Humboldt State University College of the Redwoods, a California community college. Burke became a non-resident owner over 30 years ago, and a full time resident in 2009. His priorities in seeking election to the board were to increase owner participation, to find the best telecommunications solution, and to build good external and internal relations for Sunriver. His organizational leadership

skills have been demonstrated in his work on the board. He does his homework and comes to meetings well prepared to listen, question, and decide based on facts and data. Bill is always interested in hearing the “other side” of issues that come before the board, and is a skilled listener and independent thinker. Other responsibilities Burke has assumed include liaison to the Owner Enrichment Committee and participation with the Admissions Model Workgroup. He attends those committee meetings to assure good communications between the board and committee, but does not vote on matters before the OEC. He has also participated in development and implementation of several owner surveys, including Infrastructure & Amenities Master Plan, recycling, and Comprehensive Owners Survey. A keen observer, he noticed my tendency to express appreciation for good work and good deeds. He gave those occasions a name, “Mobley Moments.” My parents would have loved to thank him for that, and I wish they could have. It is a real pleasure to know and serve with Bill Burke.

Highlights, actions of the SROA Board of Directors monthly meeting The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors meeting was held Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Board members present: Mike Gocke, Keith Mobley, Gerhard Beenen, Mark Murray, Bill Burke, Scott Gillies, Clark Pederson, Paul Coughlin and Tony De Alicante. Staff present: James Lewis, Susan Berger, Jesus Mendoza. Owners forums From Friday, Nov. 19 work session • Randy Schneider thanked the board for the volunteer gift card. He also stated he was sad and shocked to see staff working on the Veterans Day holiday. He noted package delivery issues in having a post office box, a Sunriver address and a Deschutes County address and the confusion it creates. • Ray Johnson inquired about bike rental shops requiring reflectors on bicycles and pedestrians and cyclists on the roads. He also feels SROA should establish its own fiber network. From Saturday, Oct. 20 regular meeting Page 4

• Pat Hensley thanked staff and the board for the live/recorded broadcasts of the board meetings and the convenience it provides for those who cannot attend in person. Board actions • Approved minutes of the Oct. 15, 2021 SROA board work session as corrected. • Approved minutes of the Oct. 16, 2021 SROA regular board meeting as corrected. • Approved the October 2021 financial statement (unaudited). • Approved SROA’s 2022 budget as submitted by staff and recommended by SROA’s Finance Committee. • Approved the 2022 monthly maintenance fee at $148.54 (an increase of 6% or $8.41 per month). Further moved a discount of $53.48 off the annual payment total to owners who signed up to pay their maintenance fees, in full, by Jan. 25, 2022. The discounted annual amount is $1,729. • Approved 6% increase to the Skypark Fund Assessment for 2022 at $64.25 a month. • Approved 2022 fees for

SROA Financial Report Year-to-date as of October 31, 2021 (unaudited)

Total Revenues.......................................... $9,152,741 Total Expenses.......................................... $9,203,370 Operating Budget Surplus/Deficit.............. -$50,638 services. Fee changes include gate admission and offerings at SHARC, increase of the Member Preference ID card, Recreation Plus program and Scene advertising. An amendment failed to increase the MPP card to $70. • Approved consent to transfer SROA legal work from Karnopp, Petersen LLP, including client files, to Best, Best & Krieger LLP effective Jan. 1, 2022 and further move to approve the SROA board president to sign the transfer on behalf of SROA. • Approved proposed revisions to the Management Agreement between SROA, Sunriver Service District and Deschutes County as presented and further move approval for the SROA board president to sign the agreement. www.sunriverowners.org

Committee action requests • Approved appointment of Paul Ash and Susan Jain to the Owner Enrichment Committee. • Approved moving Mary Fister from full-time Design Committee member to alternate. Other business • Board member Tony De Alicante asked if SROA has considered purchasing Sunriver Fitness & Aquatics pool building and land. Association operations • Administration: Continue work with legal counsel with proposed water rate increase and service area expansion, litigation with Sunriver Fitness & Aquatics, ADA requirements Turn to Highlights, page 7

By Gerhard Beenen First let me thank Clark Pederson for filling in for me while I was off trekking in the Vermillion Cliffs near Marble Canyon, Arizona. While I very much appreciated having Pederson’s assistance, it would have been less painful if I had stayed home. The sites were beautiful but getting to the points of prominent view took real effort. As Pederson noted last month, SROA is in the middle of developing a budget for 2022. As with most budgets (certainly all the ones I have participated in) there is both good news and bad news. On the good news side, the increase in owner’s annual assessment will not require a vote of the owners (SROA is limited to a 6% increase without the consent of owners). On the bad news side, the increase in the annual assessment will be 6%. This is a real disappointment for me, as I was hoping we could return to and increase closer to the more “normal” value of 3%. So what happened? There are a number of factors that “conspired” to warrant the 6% increase. As I have noted in earlier articles, SROA is experiencing the same thing all of us experience at the gas pump and grocery store: inflation. Nearly 50% of SROA’s budget goes to personnel related costs (salaries, health insurance, workman’s comp, etc.) and SROA has experienced higher than normal resignations (some COVID related, and others lost to competitors). In addition, most of our part-time seasonal workers are subject to minimum wage laws, which have been increasing for the past several years. And, as I have written in the past, competition for seasonal workers, particularly lifeguards, has increased in Central Oregon, putting SROA at a disadvantage due to our remote location. Beyond personnel costs, costs for materials and services (think road cinders, pool chemicals, legal services, road and pathway maintenance, etc.) have also gone up. One that had a significant impact is our property and general liability insurance, which increased by $246K from our 2021 budgeted amount. To cover this increase alone requires an inTurn to Treasurer, page 5 SUNRIVER SCENE • DECEMBER 2021

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related to design review criteria and potential sale of the fire station building to the SSD. Work continuing on the Telecommunications Task Force and Design Manual review process. Participated in various SROA committee meetings. • Accounting: Prepared drafts of the 2022 operating and reserve budgets and held two budget meetings. Began annual maintenance fee invoice preparations. Worked on Sunriver Service District annual audit. Training continues for the new accounting clerk. • Communications: Updating printed materials and website with pricing and information changes for 2022. Created signs for Natural Resources for areas around Lake Aspen designating the area as “endangered wildlife habitat.” The signs also include a warning about thin ice. • Community Development: There are approximately 370 active projects underway.

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crease of nearly 3.5% in owner’s assessment. While little can be done about these hard cost increases the Finance Committee, working with general manager James Lewis and controller Joe Healy, have made a number of changes during the budgeting process to minimize the impact on owners. Some of these recommendations can be classified as cost avoidance while others fall into the category of revenue enhancement. Some, like the budgeted $500K in gate admissions, carry significant risk (e.g. will SROA be allowed to increase admissions to SHRAC next summer and will we have the sufficient lifeguards to manage the higher budgeted attendance). One overriding principle that has helped guide our budget decisions is a focus on maintaining the quality of our infrastructure (roads, pathways, aquatic facilities, tennis/pickleball courts, etc.) and enhancing the quality of experience for our guests. Sunriver is a brand and brands require investment to maintain their value. The payoff for owners is how desirable Sunriver is perceived to be in the eyes of our guests and future perspective owners. We all experienced, over the past couple of years, significant increase SUNRIVER SCENE • DECEMBER 2021

Staff are busy with final inspections of completed projects and continue to issue compliance letters for design and rule violations. Also assisting with the Design Manual update by reviewing the draft document and suggested changes. • Natural Resources: Work continues to flag property and mark trees for 2022 ladder fuels reduction. Completed annual surficial pickup of asbestos containing materials on commons. Also conducted an asbestos training class for staff and inspected the cap at SHARC. • IT: Modified backups for the internal file servers. Selected Danella Engineering & Construction for fiber-to-the-home feasibility analysis. Repaired a broken HDMI wall port in the Pringle Room. Worked with events manager, Camille Collard, regarding setup and training on scheduled programs. Fiber was installed at the Member Pool. Modified enhanced email protection. • Public Works: Winterizing landscaped areas, parks, drinking fountains and pools. Re-

moved windscreens at tennis/ pickleball courts. Completed fall road projects on time and on budget. Switching fleet vehicles to winter tires, prepping snow plow equipment, etc. Onboarding new staff and preparing for new responsibilities of facilities and pools, which includes developing a facilities department for consistency and continuity of required maintenance. • Recreation/SHARC: Held a lifeguard instructor class, which certified six staff members to now teach Red Crosscertified lifeguard classes. Finding lifeguards continues to be a challenge. Camille Collared was hired at the events manager and is already planning/ booking events for owners and guests in 2022. Reviewing and amending Member Preference and Recreation Plus program documents for 2022 with renewals starting Dec. 15. Cross training two guest services staff members to conduct monthly retain inventory. Prepping the winter tubing hill for upcoming snow season (the hill will be operational only when there is

in our property values. Some of this is due to market trends but, more significantly, Sunriver has a reputation as a premier resort community. To maintain that brand, new investments are required. Over approximately the past 12 years, Sunriver owners have willingly made those investments, making Sunriver a more desirable place for owners and vacationers. A 6% increase in maintenance fees is not desirable but is insignificant in comparison to the enhanced value of our homes and the improvement in our infrastructure and amenities.

As you write your check to SROA keep in mind the quality of our pathways (one more new tunnel planned for 2022), the new Member Pool, improvements to Mary McCallum Park (restrooms/pavilion and pathway enhancements coming in 2022) and the overall health of our common lands. Yes, writing the check is painful but the benefits are clearly visible in your community. –Gerhard Beenen is the treasurer of the SROA Board of Directors and chair of the Finance Committee. beenen@srowners. org

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Friday, Dec. 17 followed by the regular board meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18. To watch the meeting virtually or view the recording at a later time, visit the meeting date on SROA website calendar for the YouTube link. Approved minutes of the meeting are posted, as available, on the SROA website at www. sunriverowners.org

Light out? Report streetlight outages to Midstate Electric Sunriver has 476 streetlights which, occasionally, burn out. Owners can report a Sunriver streetlight outage directly to Midstate Electric by calling 541-536-2126. Each streetlight is identified by a numbered metal tag affixed to the pole. Be sure to get that number before you call as it will help Midstate know exactly which light needs work. In 2014, Midstate started a replacement program to change out every streetlight in Sunriver with new, metal poles and energyefficient LED lights. Approximately 50 poles have been changed out each year, with an expected completion by the year 2023. The LED lights are much brighter than the previous incandescent lights, which has caused consternation among some owners who have a home near a new streetlight. In response, Public Works designed and fabricated a metal shield that can be affixed to the light to direct the light more downward. How long it takes to shield a light is dependent on the time needed to construct each shield and the workload of Public Works.

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 snow is not dumped near or around hydrants. • Snow from your property should not be plowed or blown onto neighbors’ driveway or property. • Snow from your property should not be plowed or blown onto commons, including islands in the cul-de-sacs. • Your snow should not be pushed into the street for other motorists to navigate through or snowplows to contend with. • Do-it-yourselfers are also requested to keep snow on their own property For a list of snow removal contractors who have registered with the SROA, go to www.sunriverowners.org/departments/public-works/snowplowing

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sufficient snow on the ground). LeighAnne Dennis has been hired as the new Recreation Director with a start date of Jan. 3 (Dennis was the Recreation Director prior to SHARC opening). The meeting adjourned at 11:18 a.m. The next SROA board work session will take place at 9 a.m.

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Sunriver property owners receive many benefits being part of Sunriver Owners Association (SROA). An annual SROA Member Preference ID Card adds enhanced access and discounts. Sunriver Owner

Sunriver Owner with a Member Preference ID

Architectural review & property compliance

X X X

Ladder fuels reduction & pickup, forestry & noxious weed management, mosquito control & environmental restoration

Exclusive access & free reservations to Mary McCallum Park

Discounts on reservations for Fort Rock Park, Paulina Park & SHARC event space rentals

Access to firewood from ladder fuel reduction projects (free permit required)

X X

Access to SHARC aquatics, winter tubing hill & disc golf (seasonal)

X X X

Access to member-only Fitness Center at SHARC & fitness class discounts

Access to member-only Hosmer living room & morning coffee service at SHARC

Free, member-only designated lap swim times

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Sunriver Amenities Maintenance of roads/paths, parks, road/pathway snow removal & mprovements Administration, association accounting & Sunriver Scene

Member Preference ID card provides numerous benefits* Whether it be walking you through the steps to add a hot tub, paint your home or to help you identify noxious weeds or plow your road, the Sunriver Owners Association provides a variety of services to its owners. But, for just over a dollar a week, owners can also rake in additional discounts and often free ac-cess to a variety of programs and services with the purchase of an annual SROA Member Preference ID card. Add it all up and there is the potential of saving hundreds – even thousands – of dollars each year. Here’s a rundown of current privileges and discounts that your annual Member Preference ID card provides (prices and offerings subject to change):

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Seasonal member express admission line at SHARC Exclusive access to SROA Member Pool Access to SROA boat launch and seasonal shuttle service Free tennis & pickleball court use (with reservation) Discounts on SHARC retail items, swim lessons and at SHARC Bite Cafe Discounts on select recreational programs including tennis lessons & clinics Free and/or discounted admission to select SROA-hosted events & functions

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• 20 SROA recreation guest passes per property ($360-$560 seasonal value) • Unlimited access to SHARC aquatics ($18-$28 seasonal value per visit) • Unlimited access to SHARC’s fitness center ($600 annual value, based on an average $50 a month gym membership) • Winter tubing hill ($10 value per use) • Disc golf play ($5 value per game) • Summer member express admission line at SHARC • Exclusive access to the owners-only living room and patio at SHARC • Morning coffee service in the living room at SHARC • Discount on SHARC retail items (10 percent off) • Free lap swim ($15 per visit) • Discount swim lessons ($5 average savings per program) • Discounted aquatic programs ($5-$15 average savings per program) • Exclusive members-only fitness classes (fee based) • Exclusive access to the members-only Member Pool • Discounts on select SROAhosted events/functions (value varies, but average up to $10 savings per event) • Unlimited SROA boat launch access and river shuttle

service • Access to firewood ($140/ cord average price) • Free tennis and pickleball court use ($20 value per court use) • Discount on tennis/pickleball lessons and clinics (10 percent off) Additional owner discounts/ benefits that don’t require a card • Free reservations and access to Mary McCallum Park • Discount on SHARC event space rental fees • Discounted reservation for Fort Rock • Discounted reservation for Paulina Park • Discounted short-term RV storage Aside from the SROA-provided discounts, the association also collaborates with numerous Sunriver businesses, such as the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, to provide a discount for products or services to owners who show their valid Member Preference ID card. Visit the SROA website at www.sunriverowners. org under the Owners menu (click Owner Benefits) to view the discount provided by a participating business. *Some offerings may be limited under COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines.

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Update: Telecommunications in Sunriver By Gerhard Beenen The Sunriver Telecommunications Task Force has completed a number of key tasks since my last update in June. In this month’s column, I will primarily focus on those accomplishments and the implications going forward. To refresh your memory, the task force is focusing on two different approaches to bring Fiber-To-The-Home (FTTH) to Sunriver. One approach is to renew our contract with BendBroadband/TDS. The other approach is to build an SROA owned FTTH network. Each approach has unique advantages and some challenges. The focus of the task force is to clearly define the features and costs of each approach so an informed decision on which approach best meets the needs of Sunriver owners can be made. Earlier this year SROA negotiated a potential services agreement with Bendbroadband/TDS. This agreement is comparable to the one that was negotiated in 2012 which is set to expire next year. In short, this agreement commits BendBroadband/TDS to implement FTTH in Sunriver, over approximately the next 4 years. In exchange, SROA agrees not to

promote any other broadband supplier in Sunriver over the next 15 years. Each owner would individually contract with Bendbroadband/TDS for the service(s) they wish to subscribe to. BendBroadband/ TDS has agreed to keep pricing in Sunriver comparable to those charged in the city of Bend (e.g. there wouldn’t be any additional charge for converting our network to FTTH). While SROA could sign this service agreement today, the task force has asked BendBroadband/TDS about a different option, called a bulk agreement. A bulk agreement is similar to what is done in apartment complexes and retirement villages where broadband communications is included. That is, all homes in Sunriver would be connected to BendBroadband/TDS via a FTTH system and provided with some basic level of service (such as internet connection at 100Mbps upload and 100Mbps download speed). The cost of this service would be negotiated between SROA and BendBroadband/ TDS and would be included in Sunriver owner’s annual maintenance dues. Owners would have the option of contracting with BendBroadband/TDS

for additional services (such as TV or phone) or they could obtain those services from alternate suppliers via their FTTH internet connectivity. The advantage of this approach is a lower negotiated monthly fee. The disadvantage is that all Sunriver owners would be required to pay for the basic level of telecommunications service, whether they use it or not. Currently, nearly 90% of Sunriver owners are BendBroadband/ TDS customers. With respect to building our own network, SROA has recently engaged with an telecommunications engineering firm to develop a Request for Proposal (RFP) that SROA can use to get an accurate estimate of how much it will cost to build our own network. The RFP is expected to be available in early December with contractor quotes by year end. Knowing how much it will cost to build our own FTTH network is critical in determining the monthly cost for a basic level of telecommunication services. The cost of building the network would be amortized over several years and added to the monthly cost of basic telecommunications service to owners. The advantage of this

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people out. Snow forts, igloos and snowmen have to be removed by staff to avoid damage to the course. While the snow itself acts as insulator, when that snow is compacted it turns to ice which, in turn, doesn’t melt quickly and smothers the grass, ultimately killing it. Snowmen and fort building should be conducted off the course and in the common space between the home and the fairways. Cross country skiers should also stick to using the cart paths. There is also a growing problem with people not cleaning up behind their dogs and leaving poop bags on the paths or around the course restroom buildings. Common courtesy and respect will go a long way by simply staying off the fairways and greens and properly disposing of dog waste in a trash receptacle.

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By Amanda Accamando, Nature Center Manager As many home gardeners might know, fall is the perfect time for planting. During the fall, plants are entering dormancy and growth moves from above ground to below ground. The soil is still warm allowing roots to continue to develop until the ground freezes. Fall also brings frequent precipitation and cooler weather, a welcome reprieve from the stress of warm and dry summer days. With these ideal conditions in mind, staff and volunteers of Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory set out during the month of November with an ambitious planting plan. We kicked off November with a community planting event in Sunriver. Working closely with the Natural Resources Department of Sunriver Owner’s Association and Project Ponderosa, we planted more than 2,000 ponderosa pine seedlings in Sunriver commons areas that recently underwent thinning. Ponderosa pines are intolerant of shade so we targeted open spaces where they would have plenty of sun to thrive. Fifteen volunteers spent over 50 hours digging and planting along the bike paths close to Cardinal Landing Bridge and in other

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nearby areas adjacent to the Deschutes River. The seedlings were provided thanks to a generous grant from Worthy Garden Club and their Operation Appleseed initiative to plant one million trees in Oregon. At home on the campus of Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory (SNCO), we have another major planting and restoration project underway. Earlier this year, we upgraded the water main to our campus. The larger water main was necessary to update our campus for fire safety and eventually allow a second fire hydrant to be installed. With any construction project, however, comes destruction, and an area about one-acre in size at the south end of our campus was left scarred. In addition to the many native

grasses and forbs (wildflowers), several lodgepole pines had to be removed for the project. To return this area to not only a preexisting condition, but an improved habitat with a higher diversity of plants, a restoration plan was devised by SNCO’s grounds manager, David Walker. With 15 years of experience in native plant restoration to draw upon, Walker put together a plan that would allow for a faster and healthier establishment of grasses and forbs. A native seed mixture, that includes Idaho fescue (a grass), and common yarrow and blue flax (both wildflowers), will be distributed throughout the one-acre area. Instead of being broadcast by Turn to Planting, page 13

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December features virtual events, meteor shower By Bob Grossfeld, Observatory Manager Winter is still an excellent time of year to view the night sky and Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory’s new hours during December give you an opportunity to view the night sky earlier in the evening. Join us for one of our hourlong programs, from 7 to 8 p.m. and 8:15 to 9:15 p.m. Reservations are required. We will continue to offer private star parties on Tuesday and Friday nights, along with our limited size public programs on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Daytime solar viewing will take place Thursday-Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with private solar programs available on Wednesday through the winter. The observatory is also excited about our virtual events this December, which include a talk from Shane Larson from

Northwest University Center of Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics on Dec. 16 and another presentation on NASA’s LUCY mission that was launched this year. Information and reservations are available on our website at SNCO.org. As Jupiter and Saturn start to set at sunset this month, we get one last look of the two jewels of the night sky. In December 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 annually from Dec. 7-17, and it peaks this year on the

night of Dec. 13 and morning of the 14th. 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 waxing gibbous moon will block out most of the fainter meteors this year, but the Geminids are so numerous and bright that this could still be a good show. The Ursids is a minor meteor shower producing only about 5 to 10 meteors per hour. This meteor shower is produced by dust grains left behind by comet Tuttle, which

was first discovered in 1790. The shower runs annually Dec. 17-25 and it peaks this year on the night of Dec. 21, which is the winter solstice. The nearly full moon will be a problem this year, blocking all but the brightest meteors. The meteors will radiate from the constellation Ursa Minor but can appear anywhere in the sky. The astronomy store is nearly stocked for the holiday season and we are expanding our rocketry store. Contact us through SNCO.org for any questions or requests. As we head to the end of another crazy year, we have

much to be thankful for. The observatory has experienced so much support during 2021. The completion of the observatory expansion has changed the way we operate our programs, and now we turn our attention to getting the details of the building and exhibits done. We enjoy hearing feedback and reading the great reviews from our guests. I am so proud of our staff and volunteers for making us so successful. All of us at the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory wish you and your family a peaceful and happy holiday season.

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Big changes ahead for Sunriver Christian Fellowship Sunriver Christian Fellowship has reopened for in-person worship. After 22 years in the current facility (Holy Trinity Catholic Church), the congregation will move in January 2022 to a yet-to-be-announced new location. Along with the move, Sunriver Christian Fellowship is adopting a refreshing new message to the community via print and the web. Sunriver Christian Fellowship was founded in 1998 as a multi denominational and inclusive congregation. “There is no such thing as a stranger when we meet,” says pastor Nancy Green as she welcomes all denominations to the Fellowship. Sunriver Christian Fellowship, locally known as SCF, is one of the most diverse congregations in the area. SCF boasts a blend of pastors and retired pastors, each bringing their own style of worship when they are asked to lead a service. Holy Eucharist is celebrated every Sunday. A common mission to serve the local, regional and global community is one of the core values of this church, and

you will see members out and about helping those in need all around the Sunriver area. The Fellowship is ready to embrace new residents who have made Sunriver, or the surrounding area, their permanent home. Now that they are meeting in person once again, all are welcome, and all are invited to share communion. Worship services are currently being held in accordance with the CDC and state COVID guidelines, so everyone is asked to wear a mask for in-house gatherings. Please join the Fellowship Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Services are currently held at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 18143 Cottonwood Drive, across from the Marketplace (aka “north store”) and Shell Station, until the end of December. Keep your eyes peeled for the new location to be announced in mid-December, and in the January Scene. Information can also be obtained by contacting the church office at 541-593-1183, or via email at sunrivercf@gmail.com. The current website includes a link

to the video recordings of each service, and other information at www.sunriverchristianfellow ship.org

Gallery to feature young artists In an effort to reach out to the local youth art community, the Artists’ Gallery Sunriver and the Betty Gray Gallery jointly launched the first Youth Artist Challenge to all young artists in Central Oregon. At press time over 50 young artists, most from south Deschutes County, submitted entries to support the theme: My Central Oregon Home. The competition will be juried by a set of experienced artists and teachers, and each student will receive direct encouragement and feedback on their submissions. Challenge winners will be featured in the Betty Gray Gallery in December and January. There will be a reception on Friday, Dec. 10 that will feature the winners alongside Central Oregon artist Kenneth Marunowski in the upper gallery. As a special holiday treat, the reception will feature music by The Bells of Sunriver.

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Saturday, Dec. 17-18. On those days everything will be marked down 50%. She reminded customers that the store will be closed the following Friday and Saturday, Dec. 24-25. Beard pointed out that the store will be constantly restocked as the month progresses. “That means customers will have the opportunity to find new items when making more than one visit. We’ve been

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7 Nominating Committee----------------------------9am SROA Admin 8 Owner Enrichment Committee--------------------2pm via Zoom 9 Covenants Committee------------------------------10am SROA Admin 10 Design Committee----------------------------------10am via Zoom Telecommunications Task Force-------------------3pm SROA Admin 16 Finance Committee---------------------------------9am SROA Admin SSD Board Meeting--------------------------------3pm Fire Station 17 SROA Board Work Session-----------------------9am SROA Admin 18 SROA Board Meeting------------------------------9am SROA Admin 22 Design Committee----------------------------------10am SROA Admin 23 SROA offices closed for Christmas 24 SROA offices closed for Christmas 25 SHARC closed for Christmas 31 SROA offices closed for New Year holiday

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hand, a labor intensive and relatively ineffective process for an area this large, the seeds will be dispensed through the process of hydroseeding. Hydroseeding involves premixing the seeds in a slurry with fertilizer, mulch, and a polymer that increases water absorption by the seeds. Additionally, 200 ponderosa seedlings will be planted in the area to replace the lodgepole pines that were removed. With this approach, the hope is that we will be able to restore the area in the quickest and healthiest way possible before noxious weeds have an opportunity to establish, and before increased foot traffic in the area creates destructive pathways and compacted soil through the area. In addition to the water main project, you will see native plant restoration work in progress throughout the rest of

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our campus. For example, the post-construction area in front of the newly expanded observatory has been planted with Idaho fescue, sagebrush, wax current and various penstemon species. Although rodents, deer, insects, soil quality, weather, and other natural factors may all impact the survival of the plants, we are also concerned with the potential impact that

over 70,000 humans visiting our campus has each year. You can support these restoration projects by staying on designated trails and pathways, heeding “restoration in progress” signs, and by keeping dogs on short leashes and away from these areas. Together, we can restore our landscapes into healthy habitats benefiting wildlife and humans alike.

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intended to separate bike/ pedestrian traffic from vehicle traffic, especially in areas where existing bike/pedestrian traffic is known to use the roadways. 2. Access: Pathways intended to improve community connectivity. 3. Recreation: Pathways that will enhance access to and within recreational features such as parks. As part of the update, the pathway system was also divided into five regions to highlight detailed analysis performed through the previous planning processes. These regions feature existing pathway networks as well as illustrate the need for

PATHWAY MASTER PLAN REVIEW Owners can view the plan on the SROA website at www.sunriverowners.org and click the Capital & Reserves button on the homepage. There will be a form on the Pathway page for owners to send in their thoughts and comments. additional pathways. Proposed pathways are the same as those in the 2013 plan but updated to reflect current needs within the pathway system. “This plan is not stagnant and will continue to change as boards and priorities change,” said SROA Public Works Director Mark Smith. The new plan also includes a

Tunnel Evaluation Report created by Century West in March 2021. The report analyzed eight of the existing pedestrian tunnels and adjacent pathways to evaluate conditions and future improvements to the tunnels. It also includes additional proposed tunnel locations. Adoption of the plan by the board is expected in early 2022.

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sunriver women’s club President’s message Happy Holidays to our SRWC members and their families. We have launched our annual service project, “Winter Wear for Kids.” This year the children in south Deschutes County need snow boots, sweatpants, waterproof gloves and underwear. We have drop off locations at Cascade Sotheby’s and First Interstate Bank in the village, and my home at 7 Paper Birch. Monetary donations are always welcome and can be sent to SRWC, PO Box 3334, Sunriver OR 97707. As this difficult year ends, I want

to wish everyone a happy and healthy 2022. –Nancy Fischer, SRWC President Membership: Whether you are already a member and need to renew your membership, or if you have been meaning to check us out and join, now is the time by visiting Sunriver womensclub.org. We had our first in-person luncheon in many months with 11 new members attending. It was wonderful to connect with and meet so many new members. If you like to have fun, volunteer,

Club hosting virtual craft fair

Make your upcoming gift buying easy. Don’t worry about crowded stores and short supplies. The Sunriver Women’s Club (SRWC) virtual Winter Crafts Fair through Dec. 31. You can shop safely, any time of the day, from the comfort of your home. Select the perfect gift, big or small, for every person on your list. The fair has a wide selection of items created by amazing artists. “The impact of the pandemic on so many people in the last two years has been devastating. There are buyers and artists who are not be able to attend shows because of their own or a loved one’s health challenges,” said Julie Cartwright, SRWC virtual team member. Visit sunriverwomensclub.org/winter-crafts-fair to complete your shopping.

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Power of 50 to benefit youth Do you share our concern about the effects of the pandemic on student well-being and learning? Sunriver Women’s Club announces the transition of the popular Power of 100+ program to the Power of 50 and seeks to raise $50,000 for south Deschutes County children and youth. Many suffer from pandemic issues such as learning loss, lack of grade level achievement, missing targets required for graduation, effects of virtual school and emotional issues, to name just a few. For more information go to sunriverwomensclub.org/50

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Fly Tying Corner: Wally wing blue wing olive

Wally Wing Blue Wing Olive materials list Hook: Firehole 419, size 16-18 Thread: Ultra 6/0, olive Tail: Whiting tailing pack, dyed olive Body: Polish quill, dyed olive Wing: Whiting Hebert minor hen saddle, dyed dun Hackle: Whiting dry fly saddle, dyed dark dun Tying instructions and steps are being published in video form, and can be found on the Sunriver Anglers Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SunriverAnglers/, or at the following YouTube URL: https://youtu.be/LaTfMKnY5A. If you have questions or would like additional information about the Wally wing blue wing olive pattern, please do not hesitate to email me.

By Phil Fischer As the weather has cooled down and become rainy this fall, blue wing olives, or callibaetis, have become more prolific in our rivers and streams. The Fall River has been a blue wing olive testing ground for me, and often a source of frustration after being on the receiving end of numerous refusals from feeding trout. The Wally Wing Blue Wing Olive was borne to confront such a challenge. Blue wings hatch profusely on those cool moist days, and they float for long distances, unless taken by a hungry trout. There are a couple keys to matching this hatch: 1) a notable wing silhouette, and 2) high floating profile that gives a perspective of movement. The Wally Wing Blue Wing Olive checks off both keys. The wally wing gives a clear wing signature. And the full hackle

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Check out the video for tying instruction. Coupled with the very stiff barbs to form the tail from a whiting Coq De Leon tailing pack, and a good quality hackle, this fly floats well in the surface film and is a perfect solution to imitating blue wing olives to fool fussy trout. Experiment with this pattern during the callibaetis hatches on rivers throughout the fall. If you have suggestions on future patterns to feature in this column, I welcome your input. I can be reached at Philfischer@ sbcglobal.net.

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Music Festival was very supportive and I was pleased to be a part of it!” 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 only requirement on medium and size is that it is able to be reproduced successfully into an 18x24 poster. Works larger than 18x24 are not recommended. The deadline for submission is Feb. 22. Please contact the festival if you are considering submitting art for consideration. The chosen artwork is considered a donation to the festival; all other submissions will be available for pick-up in early March. For more details visit www. sunrivermusic.org, email information@sunrivermusic.org or call 541-593-1084.

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Local Scouts offer Christmas tree recycling Central Oregon Scouts BSA will be collecting and recycling Christmas trees in the Sunriver and La Pine communities on the weekends of Jan. 1-2 and Jan. 8-9. A donation of $10 is requested, but they will gladly accept any donation over that amount. The money raised from the Scouts’ efforts will go to support the local Scout troops and packs of Central Oregon. Your donation is used to fund troop activities, community service projects and to replace worn out gear the Scouts use throughout the year. The mission of Scouts BSA is to create the leaders of tomorrow by building character through outdoor challenges and education. Your donation helps make that mission a reality. For general information on tree recycling in Central Oregon, please visit the website at www.takeyourtree.com. • Please have your tree cleaned of all decorations and place it by the street no later than 8 a.m. where it is easily visible to the Scouts and drivers. • You can make a donation via PayPal or Venmo by visiting www.takeyourtree.com and clicking on the area you reside in or you can attach your donation in a Ziplock bag rubber banded to your tree. Please make your check payable to “Scouts BSA” • If you wish to arrange other payment options, need special assistance with your tree or have general questions; please visit www.takeyourtree.com, and call and leave a message at the messaging phone number below • To schedule your pickup date on Jan. 1 or 2 or Jan. 8 or 9, call 541-385-3935 for a pickup in Sunriver or 541385-3971 for pickup in the La Pine area. A special thank you goes out to CentraTel, which has generously donated the phone messaging service for many years. This is a win/win situation for the community and for the local Scout troops. This recycling project provides a service to the community and teaches organizational and team building skills to the Scouts involved at all levels of the project. A big thank you goes out to the Sunriver and La Pine communities who have made this event a big success in the past and have improved the lives of so many youth through Scouting. SUNRIVER SCENE • DECEMBER 2021

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Sunriver Stars to host audition for first show of season; seeking volunteer board members After nearly two years of video and hybrid performances, Sunriver Stars Community Theater (SSCT) is ready to get back to a more familiar scene: the stage. A single audition for Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple, Female Version” is scheduled for 6 p.m., Dec. 15, at Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce. SSCT is also looking to expand its board, and is accepting yearend donations to assist in covering expenses for its celebratory season – 10 years of community theater magic. “With an exciting year ahead, there is much to plan for,” said Victoria Kristy, Stars artistic director. “Although we do not have our own theater or paid employees, we do have to rent venues, buy scripts and costumes, build sets and pay royalties. Ticket sales only cover a small portion of those expenses. Charitable contributions from our wonderful community help

us to continue offering a quality theater experience to the local community.” Kristy founded Sunriver Stars after more than 40 years directing children’s theater in Arizona, California and Washington. After retiring to Sunriver, she knew she needed a creative outlet and since Sunriver didn’t have a community theater, it was the perfect fit. Since 2012, SSCT has produced 30 shows, including several child r e n’s plays, and continues to support local performing arts programming for youth. The 2022 season will begin in March with a female version of Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple” directed by local veteran actor, Ron Pugh. In this take the lead characters are female friends who end up living together despite polar opposite personalities. The cast includes four of their girlfriends plus two

Spanish brothers. Character descriptions and details can be found at sunriverstars.org. Audition-related questions may be directed to Pugh at ronpugh@ live.com. The Stars’ season will continue with “Mamma Mia! The Secret of the Spoon,” a dinner theater-style show, and conclude in the fall with an all-ages production of “OZ” co-directed by Kristy and SSCT president, Michele Hans. With all the excitement, the SSCT board is hoping to welcome new members in the areas of costume/props manager, marketing director and recording secretary. If interested, please contact Kristy at sunriverdiva@gmail.com. For further information or to make a donation, subscribe to our mailing list at www.sunriver stars.org or follow SSCT on Facebook. Sunriver STARS Community Theater, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation is a community-based performing arts organization providing quality, family-friendly entertainment and education opportunities for Sunriver and the surrounding communities.

Your neighbor may need your help this holiday season The Sunriver Community Christmas Sharing Program provides food for a Christmas meal for deserving families and a Christmas present for children in our 97707 Zip code area (Sunriver and greater Three Rivers). A holiday turkey, along with your donated food and purchased gifts for children from your monetary donations will be given to deserving local families. Volunteers will gather to buy, wrap, sort, and deliver these holiday gifts and food to our neighbors.

until Friday, Dec. 3 (application deadline). Pick up an application and provide it to a family you know in need.

• Pick up and fill a grocery bag with food Bags are available at the following sponsor locations: Community Bible Church, The Door, Sunriver Christian Fellowship, Sunriver Women’s Club, Sunriver Fire Station, Sunriver Library, Sunriver Post Office, Salon Sunriver and First Interstate Bank (Sunriver branch). Return filled bags to the Community Bible Church, Here’s how you can help: • Encourage deserving fami- The Door, Sunriver Christian Fellowship, First Interstate lies to participate Applications are available at Bank (Sunriver branch), and the Three Rivers School, Second Sunriver Fire Station through Tern Thrift Store, Sunriver Fire Station, and area churches Turn to Sharing, page 26

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Sunriver Citizen Patrol looking for members The Sunriver Citizen Patrol is looking for new members. Now that the COVID pandemic is (hopefully) waning, we are looking to ramp up our CP activities and we would like you to be part of it. The Sunriver Citizen Patrol is a volunteer organization of men and women that has been active in the community for over 20 years. We work with the Sunriver Police Department as ambassadors to the community

and help the police department in community outreach. Our many activities include: • Bike Patrol: If you have been out on the Sunriver bike paths during the spring and summer you have probably seen the Bike Patrol. Along with the police department paid bike patrol officers, members of the Citizen Patrol (we’re the older ones) also take part in riding the paths. Our mission is to provide assistance to visitors and

help remind people of SROA bike path rules. It’s a good way to incorporate some volunteer time into your exercise regimen. • Vehicle patrol: “Patrolling” in the Citizen Patrol vehicle is a great way to support the community – visitors and residents alike – by providing assistance, answering questions, and showing a presence in the community. • Vacation house checks: One of the many services pro-

Highway project will improve human, animal safety By Andrea Hine “We live in a wildlife hotspot, with deer and elk frequently on the move during breeding and mi-gration seasons,” prefaced Peter Murphy, spokesman for ODOT. “So our two-phase project to ex-tend the fourlane divided highway for six miles includes constructing two wildlife corridors to pro-vide safe passage for animals crossing Highway 97. The underpasses make a big difference, and – as we’ve seen on roadways elsewhere in Oregon – effectively result in zero fatalities.” Phase 1 of the project extends Highway 97 from South Century Drive to just past Vandevert Road, and ties the new highway to approximately 15 miles of improvements to the north. Phase 2 will include constructing an additional three miles of divided highway southbound and an additional wildlife undercrossing. The estimated cost of the project is $25 million. Murphy explained that ODOT uses wildlife corridor undercrossings to help animals get to where they need to go, and help reduce the chances of vehicle-wildlife collisions. “Animals have to find openings to cross the highway. And now, with the first underpass in place, as well as fencing leading to it, they have restricted access. Mothers teach their offspring, and it becomes a habit over the years – it will only get better as time goes on.” Highway 97 is the main north-south transportation corridor through Central Oregon and a criti-cal part of the state’s transportation system. “As de-

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mand continued to increase, safety became more and more of a concern due to limited passing opportunities. This caused lengthy following times that sometimes resulted in drivers making passing maneuvers with high speeds and limited sight dis-tances,” said Murphy. “We’re real happy with results so far,” said Murphy. “People find it safer to have a big median, and speaking for ODOT, the more we can separate traffic, the better we like it.” ODOT also converted the existing Vandervert Road, Lambertiana intersection

configuration. “What really makes a difference is the Vandevert connection,” said Murphy. “Southbound drivers now only have to look in one direction to get into traffic – so they have a better view of what’s going on – while northbound drivers don’t have to speed up to enter traffic as before. Eventually drivers will see two lanes going in each direction, northbound and southbound.” Murphy also thanked the U.S. Forest Service for their partnership and allowing ODOT use of the land for the project.

vided to the Sunriver community is the Sunriver Police Department “Vacation Check” Program. For a limited period, Sunriver Police officers and Citizen Patrol members will check the exterior of your property for any signs of uninvited activity while you are away. This has proven to be a very valuable and popular program for many years and is provided free of charge to Sunriver owners. • Missing persons search: Every year several people are reported missing by loved ones on the sometimes-confusing pathways of Sunriver. The Citizen Patrol aids the police department in locating folks who are lost through the efforts of the Initial Response Team. • Philanthropy: The Citizen Patrol has long been involved in philanthropic endeavors. Chief among these is the Shop-witha-Cop program supported by the Sunriver Police Department whereby kids from disadvantaged families get to meet and shop with a friendly and supportive police officer to supply some family Christmas needs. The Citizen Patrol provides both financial and volunteer support to this great program.

• Traffic control: Citizen Patrol has provided traffic control for many events in the past including the Pacific Crest races, Sunriver Women’s Club Art Fair, the Three Rivers Middle School run/walk event, and others as requested by the Police Department. •Assist in emergency evacuation: The Sunriver Police and Fire Departments have a detailed emergency plan in the unlikely event that residents and visitors must evacuate Sunriver. The Citizen Patrol has a role to play in these plans. If this sounds interesting, we would love to hear from you. Feel free to contact one of the following CP members. • Bob Hann, membership chair: sloopysails@gmail.com • John Noordwijk, president: john@dibconsult.com • Ron Heeren, administrator: rmheuk@gmail.com

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Sunriver Service District board monthly meeting summary public safety –Approved invoice to Peck Rubanoff & Hatfield PC for legal services in the amount of $7,107.79. –Approved invoice to Robberson Ford for budgeted replacement police vehicle in the amount of $39,555.91.

The Sunriver Service District Managing Board held its regular meeting on Nov. 19, 2021. Board members present: Bill Hepburn, Dennis Dishaw, John Ralston, Robert Foster and Gerhard Beenen. Absent: Ron Stephens, Tony De Alicante. SSD staff present: Chief Cory Darling, Chief Tim Moor, Debbie Baker, Mindy Holliday, Lt. Mike Womer.

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pointing SSD board positions (chair, vice chair, etc.) in order to be fair and transparent. Chief reports Fire –In October, there were 40 calls for the Sunriver Fire Department, which included 22 ambulance calls. The department assisted Bend Fire nine times, two were for the ladder truck for structure fires as Bend’s ladder truck was in the shop. –The department’s administrative assistant left and Mindy Holliday will fill in on a threemonth evaluation period. –An Insurances Services Office meeting took place to evaluate the department’s education system, water systems, etc. for scoring purposes in determining the community’s insurance rating. Currently, Sunriver is a 3 (1 being the best). –Training included air bag instruction, interior firefighting, pumper operator and cardiac arrest. –A retirement party was held for engineer/paramedic Robert Redden, who was with the department for more than 20 years. –Engineer/paramedic/acting captain Nic Newcomb completed his “Blue Card” incident command training. –The department remains down in firefighter reserve staff. –La Pine Fire lost five personnel to another department, which could result in Sunriver Fire being called to respond

to emergency incidents to the south. Police –In October, the Sunriver Police Department received 525 calls for service, 28 of which were emergencies. Officers conducted 234 traffic stops, provided 5 community-policing responses, investigated 36 cases, made 12 arrests, performed 76 security checks and conducted 385 self-initiated responses. –Sgt. Lopez wrapped up week five at the FBI National Academy and is halfway through the program. –Officer Ross has returned to light duty assignment and is working on re-accreditation standards and public information officer duties. –Grant Tommen passed physical and psychological evaluations and has accepted a final job offer. This will bring the department back to fully staffed. –Officer manager Dana Whitehurst is mentoring a college intern. –Chief Darling, officers Ross and Palmer are participating in a peer support program through the International Association of Chiefs of Police. –Officer training included firearms qualifications and leadership. Turn to summary, page 22

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3. SSD website The Sunriver Service District website (www.sunriversd.org) is a resource for not only information about the proposed Public Safety Building, but also provides board meeting minutes, upcoming meeting agendas, information on the Civil Service Commission, and more. The Public Safety Building page is updated regularly and guests are encouraged to sign up for notifications to be alerted when new information is posted.

Where to find information about the proposed Police & Fire Public Safety Building In order to provide transparency, encourage community input, and provide as much information as possible, the Sunriver Service District has created numerous opportunities for owners to get involved. Video clips, testimonials, site/floor plans and more will provide 4. Videos In order to see the deficiencies insight into the project. for both departments, short videos will take viewers inside 1. Sunriver You Session both buildings to hear firstDec. 7, 4 – 5:30 p.m. hand from police officers and Via Zoom, Free Register at: www.sunriver firefighters why these problems need to be addressed for the you.com/classes Video recording to be posted safety of first responders and to www.sunriversd.org after the the Sunriver community. All videos are posted on the SSD event website, and police/fire social media accounts. 2. Facility Tours The Sunriver Fire and Police Chiefs will personally lead tours 5. Social media Each department has their of their current facilities and answer questions about why an own presence on Facebook, integrated Public Safety Building is needed. Tours are Dec. 3, Dec. 17 and Dec. 29. 4 – 5 p.m. Sign up: https://sunriversd. org/public-safety-bldg

Instagram and Twitter. The Sunriver Police department is also on the NextDoor app. Everyone is encouraged to follow these accounts for information on the proposal, as well as emergency preparedness and other safety information. 6. Sunriver Scene newspaper The Public Safety Building section of the Scene is dedicated to giving readers upto-date information. Stories have included details about the deficiencies of both buildings, the Sunriver owners making up the task force, photos of current facilities compared to industry standards, and more. Be sure to pick up a copy every month or access the online version. 7. Email Everyone is encouraged to send questions, comments or concerns via email to ssdadmin@sunriversd.org. All emails will be read and answered.

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Administration –Received inventory sheets from police and fire and completed all documents for liability insurance. Due to best practices the district will receive a 10% discount from SDAO on the premium. –Worked on promotional materials on the public safety building project. –Met with land use attorney to draft terms of a fire station Purchase Option Agreement with SROA. Also met with Greg Munn regarding financial questions of the building. –Met with SROA General Manager James Lewis regarding proposed changes to the management agreement. The document was reviewed by legal and found no issues with the requested changes. Other business –The next regular meeting

of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 16, 3 p.m. Directions for attending the meeting virtually are posted on the SROA calendar under the

SSD meeting date. The meeting adjourned at 5:33 p.m. Approved meeting minutes are posted, as available, to www. sunriversd.org.

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in the modern world. We’re excited to help provide the Central Oregon community with greater access to the internet.” Deschutes Public Library’s mobile hotspot collection features 50 devices that county residents can check out for up to three weeks at a time. Each small hotspot works much like a WiFi network in a home or a business: it transmits an internet connection to which people can connect a smartphone, computer or tablet. Up to five devices can link to one mobile hotspot at a time, meaning a family can share the connecTurn to Library page 26

SUNRIVER POLICE LOG Selected log entries collected 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 FTA = Failure to Appear GOA = Gone On Arrival

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10-3 A traffic stop was conducted on Vandevert Road on a vehicle with an expired registration. Subsequent investigation led to the arrest of suspect for a warrant out of Deschutes County. He was lodged at DCJ. 10-4 Citizen Patrol recovered a television on the corner of Jackpine Lane and Meadow Road. The television had no note on it and is not listed as stolen 10-5 Subject was trespassed from the SROA recycling area. He was advised if he returned, he would be criminally charged. 10-7 An employee of the Circle K in the Sunriver Business Park made contact with an officer about an intoxicated person who just pulled into the parking lot. Subsequent to investigation, the driver was cited in lieu of arrest for DUII. 10-8 Contacted the RP who stated his dog was attacked by two dogs. His dog didn’t sustain any injuries. He wanted the incident to be documented and no further law enforcement action. Contacted the owner of the two great danes in order to find a solution so this doesn’t happen again 10-9 Found a sawzall on Belknap Lane. Officer contacted the contractor and he asked if we could hold it at the station until he can pick it up. 10-11 RP saw a black and white medium sized dog with a docked tail walking around the Oregon Loop area recently and believed the dog is a stray. Requested area checks and to pick up the dog, if possible. 10-12 Searched for possible graffiti near Beaver Drive and SHARC. Officer did not find any substantial graffiti under the bike tunnels but found old spray paint on the aluminum tunnel that could have been left over from construction. Located one black solid line on one tunnel. On a nearby tunnel officer found a scribble that looked like it was written with a sharpie. It does not appear to be graffiti or criminal mischief at this time. 10-15 Responded to a non-injury motor vehicle crash on South Century just south of Vandevert. 10-17 A wallet found at SHARC was turned in. 10-19 Initiated a traffic stop on Highway 97 for failure to register a vehicle that subsequently led to the cite and release of the subject for DWS. 10-19 RP on Plover Lane reported a dead deer in the yard which had been partial eaten. Photos were sent to ODFW who advised it looks like the work of a coyote, not a cougar. Sunriver Public Works was notified to dispose of the deer. 10-19 Initiated a traffic stop at Bakersfield Road location for a driver failing to drive within their lane. The traffic stop evolved into a DUII investigation. Turn to Police Log, page 23

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Happy holidays: Christmas tree care tips By Jim Bennett What a great time of year for family events, vacations, celebrations and so much more. A little snow always adds something special to any event and for the snow sports members of the family, the more, the merrier. Holiday and Christmas trees are popular ways to adorn our homes for the season and can create a magical, winter, festive season. However, if certain precautions aren’t taken, the tree can become the ultimate hazard. Each year, throughout our country there are fires that start in holiday trees and quickly become catastrophes within the home. There are several steps and regular actions you can take to reduce the chances of a fire incident: • Do not leave the lights on when not home or overnight when you go to bed. • Regularly fill the water base of the tree. • These trees are highly flammable, especially as they continue to dry. Never have them near any source of heat or flame • Speaking about heat, a hot ember that pops out from the fireplace and onto the tree could be disastrous. Keep distance between tree and fireplace and use appropriate spark preventers (screens/glass doors) on your fireplace. • Checkout those light cords. They only last so long and being tangled up in a box for a whole year can weaken wires and potentially cause a break and a spark or short.

The holidays are also a time when candle usage hits a high. A forgotten burning candle on the table can be a true fire hazard as the wax melts away and wick and flame get down to the very bottom and then superheat the object it’s sitting on until fire occurs. Make sure everyone in the family is a partner in candle safety, extinguishing them when leaving the room and preventing them from being knocked over by pets or people. The holidays and presents; something many look forward to, especially young people (OK, the rest of us young-atheart as well!). Who else looks forward to presents? Not who we hope, but those intent on theft. Leaving a tree with packages snuggled underneath for all to view at the front window can be an enticement for someone focused on taking other’s presents. Keep window coverings closed when not at home so that holiday grinch doesn’t get any ideas of enjoying your presents. The holidays also usually see an up-tick in phone scams. Remember the old, but very true saying, “if it’s too good to be true, it probably is”. People of all ages can be taken in scams that seem and feel so real, only to find out that the only reality was money leaving your possession and going to someone else. Do not give money to unknown and unverified requests unless you are completely sure who and what you are giving your hard-earned money to. Use extreme caution as well in

Public safety facility update As mentioned in this month’s Scene, we have some great opportunities for you to learn more about the proposed public safety building. Transparency is our mission, and we want to be sure that your questions are answered, and we’ve done our job to inform you of why this initiative is so important for safety of the Sunriver community. Join us online for this important discussion and to answer your questions on Dec. 7 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Zoom. Registration required at www. sunriveryou.com/classes. Participate in a tour of police and fire facilities so you can see firsthand what the needs are for an integrated public safety building. Tours are on Friday, Dec. 3 and Friday, Dec. 17 and Wednesday Dec. 29 from 4 to 5 p.m. Sign up at https://sunriversd.org/public-safety-bldg Whether you are driving to the police or fire stations for a tour or taking a trip into Bend or beyond, remember it’s winter driving time. Make sure your vehicle is prepared for our

weather, which many times can include slippery roadways without the presence of snow. Events like freezing fog can be beautiful on the branches of trees but make a slippery mess of the roadways. Slow down, increase following distances and expect that stop be a more gradual applying of the brakes, which means more room to stop. Have appropriate traction tires and/or all-wheel drive. Keep your vehicle well stocked with a flashlight, blanket, snacks, water, phone chargers (and the phone), first aid kit and anything else you will need to survive for a period of time in your car if you get stuck and have to wait an extended period of time for help. One last message for the month is PLEASE don’t drink and drive. If leaving a holiday party where you may be intoxicated (keeping in mind, “buzzed” driving can still be drunk driving) have someone else take the wheel who is not under the influence. Best rule is plan ahead for a designated driver or plan another way home. From our family to yours, have a fun, safe, wintery, holiday season. –Jim Bennett is the public information officer for the Sunriver Fire Department.

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10-20 Two residents reported a vehicle vs. pedestrian MVA with minor injuries and information was exchanged on scene. Involved parties brought up concern of the Quelah Condos sign being a hazard as it blocked a driver’s view of the crosswalk. 10-21 While driving north on East Cascade, officer noticed a streetlight was partially knocked over at Circle 9. 10-22 Performed a traffic stop on Snow Goose for a vehicle with no license plates. Upon further investigation the passenger was arrested for a state-wide felony warrant. 10-24 Responded to a found firearm at a Meadow House condo vacation rental. 10-25 Employees found their coworker asleep in her car in the driveway of a Quelah home they were working at. They were concerned she was under the influence and was going to attempt to drive later. Officer contacted the female, and she was able to call a third party to pick her up. 10-28 Responded to a single vehicle MVA rollover near Circle 1. No injuries were reported. 10-28 Officer was returning to the Sunriver Police Department and spotted a subject that had been trespassed from the recycling center for collecting bottles from the bins. 10-29 Report of a cold hit and run at the Sunriver Nature Center. 10-29 Suspect was cited in lieu of arrest for trespassing in the second degree on Abbot Drive. 10-30 Performed a traffic stop on Spring River Road. Subsequent investigation led to the driver being cited in lieu of arrest for DUII. SUNRIVER SCENE • DECEMBER 2021

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Help local students make the holidays memorable 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. You may be asking how you can help? Well, that’s easy. Please bring 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 through Dec. 10 and let them know it is for our “holiday store.” We are looking to fill the hallways at Three Rivers with these goods and allowing the students to come in and purchase them as gifts for relatives. Please do not bring clothing items as we can’t accept clothing donations. Another way to help is by donating gift bags, tissue paper and gift tags. We want this experience to be amazing for our students. Any help you can give by donating toys, frames, jewelry, stuffed animals, puzzles, Turn to Students, page 28

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Habitat for Humanity dedicates newest Putney Place townhomes By Andrea Hine “Owning our own home means the world to our family, and we couldn’t have done it without Habitat for Humanity and all their volunteers,” said Kristal Seymour, who – with her husband Aaron Agostinacci and their children Aaron, Zoe and Veda – officially took possession of one of Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver’s new townhomes that were recently dedicated at La Pine’s Putney Place. Admitting that, as first-time buyers, the process was extremely exciting and scary at the same time, the couple was motivated to apply “so we could have a stable place for our kids.” Agostinacci, who has worked at Spring River Tree Service for more than a decade, and Seymour, a stay-at-home mom, praised the nonprofit for “an awesome job in giving us advice and keeping us excited about achieving our goals. We thank you from the top of our hearts.” In return, Mitzi Putney and Doug Vakoc of Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver’s Family Services Committee had special praise for Seymour, who they described as a tremendous on-site worker whose involvement is far from over. “Kristal looks forward to helping other Habitat homeowners, especially now that her family lives so close to the site where future townhomes will be built,” they said.

Robert and Jaime Dee, shown with their son Rowan, are about to cut the cake celebrating their ownership of a new townhome at Putney Place in La Pine.

The second family participating in the afternoon’s ceremonies, Robert and Jaime Dee (and their son Rowan), had been struggling to put savings together and cope with the rising real estate market. They decided to “give it a shot,” and were pleasantly surprised when their application was approved. Both husband and wife relished the hands-on aspect of becoming Habitat homeowners. Robert Dee, who works at Cascade Heating & Specialties, Inc. and has a history in construction, enjoyed being able to experience other aspects of the industry, such as putting up siding that was outside of his realm. “And doing the HVAC was awesome,” he added. Jaime Dee, a long-time em-

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ployee at Republic Services (formerly Wilderness Garbage) in La Pine, said that “I’m used to hard work, and certainly didn’t mind all the hours we put into it. I actually didn’t get to do as much work as I wanted to, and kept asking for more.” (Due to COVID safety precautions, Habitat hired outside contractors to augment its volunteer contingent.) “I was looking forward to the moment when everyone would lift up the walls together, the way you see in frontier movies.” Located behind the Senior

Activity Center in La Pine, Putney Place Neighborhood “is a concrete way to address the lack of affordable housing in the region,” noted Jessica Crossley, deputy executive director of Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver. When completed, Putney Place Neighborhood will consist of 19 two-story townhomes which allow more dwellings per acre than detached single-family houses. The land upon which it is built was donated by Deschutes County to the nonprofit Habitat affiliate.

Pictured inside their new Putney Place townhome are Kristal Seymour and Aaron Agostinacci (center), and their children (left to right) Veda, Zoe and Aaron.

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Friday, Dec. 10. • Donate cash or checks toward the purchase of gifts and perishable food items Giving Trees (donation envelopes) are located at the Community Bible Church, The Door, Sunriver Christian Fellowship and First Interstate Bank and can be dropped off through Friday, Dec. 10. Monetary donations and checks can be made out to SCCS and mailed to Care and Share, 18160 Cottonwood Rd., PMB #501, Sunriver, OR 97707 anytime. For further information contact Carol Cassetty at 541610-8483 or call Madeline Bednarek at 541-593-3653

about how you can participate in the monthly Care and Share Community Outreach (our local food bank). Join in helping spread joy to local deserving families. Over 2,000 years ago a special child was born. We celebrate His birth on Dec. 25. He was God’s gift to mankind, Jesus. He said: “When I was hungry, you gave me food to eat. When I was thirsty, you gave me something to drink. When I had no place to stay, you welcomed me into your home. When I was without clothes, you gave me something to wear. When I was sick, you cared for me. When I was in prison, you came to visit me. The truth is, anything you did for my people here, you also did for me.” – Matthew 25:35, 36, 40

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The drug drop box is available during regular office hours at the Sunriver Police Department (next to SROA admin office, 57455 Abbot Drive), 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call 541-593-1014.

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tion. Hotspots can be placed on hold using the online catalog at https://dpl.pub/hotspotkits. For more information about the mobile hotspots, and for answers to some frequently asked questions, visit www.de schuteslibrary.org/about/news/ news?newsid=18354.

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Looking for a unique gift for the holidays? Look no further than Sunriver Music Festival’s website where you can order an online gift certificate for the upcoming 45th season. Gift certificates come in any amount and can be applied to any concert. For example, you could send someone you love to the festival’s very popular Valentine’s Dinner & Dance Concert featuring the premier dance band in the Pacific Northwest, Blue Skies Big Band. Yes, after a COVID break, title sponsor Sunriver Resort and Sunriver Music Festival are excited to announce the return of the annual Valentine’s Dinner & Dance Concert, Monday, Feb. 14 at Sunriver Resort’s historic Great Hall. The evening begins with a hosted happy hour at 5 p.m., followed by a multi-course plated dinner and full concert.

Blue Skies is a 17-piece big band based in Eugene and keeping alive the great tradition of big band swing music of the 1920s – 1940s. They play many of the original arrangements of classic swing era tunes from such band leaders as Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Harry James, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Woody Herman and Glenn Miller. Fronting the band will be the tight vocal harmonies of the Jewel Tones with a sound reflecting the great trios of the ’30s and ’40s, from the Boswell Sisters to the Andrews Sisters. “A treasured tradition! Come out to dance, or to enjoy great music, food, and friends,” states Meagan Iverson, the festival’s executive director. “Tickets always go fast for this joyful evening and we’re excited to Turn to Music, page 28

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board games, knick-knacks, 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. Our middle school students, along with adult volunteers, will also wrap the gifts and label them for their intended recipients. Thank you for showing Three Rivers students that their larger community cares deeply about them. For more information about the holiday store, contact Three Rivers School at 541355-3000.

welcome music-lovers back to the Great Hall.” Sunriver Music Festival follows all current CDC and OHA guidelines pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic and expects participants and audience to do the same. With evolving industry norms and best practices, COVID-19 vaccination is required. Visit sunrivermusic.org for the festival’s complete policy. Reserve a romantic table for two or join a lively table of 4-6 people. Tickets are $85 per person and includes hosted happy hour, four-course dinner and concert. This annual event usually sells out, so call 541-593-9310, email tickets@sunrivermusic.org, or visit sunrivermusic.org today to make your Valentine’s Day memorable.

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Mystery, fiction Book Club discussions By Deon Stonehouse December is here and 2021 is soon over, either the slowest or fastest of years. We wish you a happy holiday season. Please consider shopping locally at The Village at Sunriver as there are a variety of shops filled with great potential holiday gifts. Two more Book Club discussions this year, then our Book Club members have come up with a fabulous list of books for 2022. The 2022 Book Club selections will be up on our website, www.sunriverbooks. com in December. Also, the December newsletter will feature my favorite Fiction and Mystery books of 2021. Book Clubs are meeting via Zoom at 6 p.m. on Mondays. If you would like to attend a discussion, email sunriverbooks@ sunriverbooks.com and I will send you the Zoom link the weekend prior to the discussion.

• Dec. 13 Mystery Book Club discusses “The Searcher” by Tana French. Cal Hooper’s 25 years as a big city cop on the Chicago Police force have left him with a skill set, not least of which is the sixth sense that prickles the back of his neck when he is being watched. Cal has left all that behind, or thought he had, purchasing a small dilapidated cottage in the Irish countryside. He didn’t have much holding him in Chicago as his divorce left him alone and intent on staying that way for a while. The dwelling hasn’t been occupied in decades, and a lot of hard work will be needed to put it right, work that Cal plans doing himself. He isn’t used to the Irish vistas that pleasure his eyes. Cal is

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taking his time and treading gently, visiting the small village within a two mile walk from his home. He wants to get the lay of the land, figure out the ways of his neighbors rather than rushing in like a bull in a shop. On an evening he will walk in for a pint at the local pub, keeping quiet and observing the way the locals interact. His next-door neighbor, Mart, stops by to check on his progress fixing up the house. Mart is Cal’s guide to the village, letting him know about the people and their ways. Did I mention Cal’s sixth sense and desire for a quiet life? That sense is telling him he is being watched. Soon he catches the person spying on him, a young kid, probably about 12 or 13. Feral and quick to flee, it is clear there is something on the child’s mind that forces con-

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fronting the fear of a stranger. Something the child wants desperately from Cal. The child’s older brother is missing, Cal can’t stand by despite his vow that he was leaving that sort of work behind, he is persuaded to search for the missing boy. In so doing, he discovers the dark underbelly hidden beneath the beauty of his rugged rural community. • Dec. 20 Fiction Book Club discusses “The Giver of Stars” by Jojo Moyes. The Great Depression was a time of horrible deprivation, but it was also a time that called forth leaders who believed in working for the common good, trying to make people’s lives better. They were inventive and compassionate in their approach to problems, sometimes finding little things that grew

into actions of great merit. One such initiative, spurred by President Franklin Roosevelt and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, was the traveling library. In this historic fiction, a group of women take part in running such a mobile library in Appalachia. Alice was a bit of an embarrassment to her staid English family as she is too impetuous. She is practically under house arrest to keep her from doing or saying anything controversial when fortune smiles on the family. Bennett Van Cleve and his father, wealthy miners from Kentucky, are traveling in England. Bennett is smitten with Alice. She jumps at the chance to escape as a new bride, not realizing she was trading one prison for another. Bennett’s dad is even more controlling than her English family. When Mrs. Brady, the local organizer, asks for women

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to horseback ride into the hills with library books delivering them to people in remote cabins Alice rebels and volunteers. Margery O’Hare, the head rider, is tough as nails as she comes from a family of violent bootleggers, definitely not the woman Alice’s father-in-law wants consorting with his son’s bride. But there she is. As the women start riding into the hills, they meet suspicion and hesitance, but then something wonderful happens. The people on their routes begin looking forward to their arrival, keen to discover what new treasures those saddlebags hold. The story takes the reader into the lives of the women, their friendship, commitment, and their ability to come together when they face their greatest challenge. Sunriver Books & Music is in building 25 in The Village at Sunriver. Call 541-593-2525.

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By Helen Heeren Sunriver You was started three years ago by Kate Keller, Scott Gillies, Helen Heeren and Kris Besson. It has continued to be run and organized by those 4 individuals, although Lucy Hilburn took over for Kris Besson in April of this year. The mission was to have people who know stuff volunteer to teach people who wanted to learn stuff. In any grassroots endeavor there is a huge learning curve, but we felt we were hitting our stride by spring of 2020. Then the pandemic came along and, like everyone else, we figured out how to keep going. We learned Zoom. When this December is complete, we will have offered 50 classes, lectures and forums since our start, 24 of those in this year alone. More than 1,700 “students” have attended live or virtual classes. It would not have happened without the many brave and brilliant folks offering to share their passions/ interests and teach. Thank you! Living in a community of people interested in learning and growing also contributed to successful classes. Since our affiliation with the Owner Enrichment Committee this year, we have added SROA Board Town Halls and information sessions such as the Proposed Public Safety Building Information Session on Dec. 7 to our offerings. To get a good start on the new year, you will want to join the Balancing Life Priorities class this month. Maybe you will discover that one of

Upcoming classes • Proposed Public Safety Building Information Session Tuesday, Dec. 7, 4 p.m. via Zoom • Balancing Our Life Priorities Thursday, Dec. 9, 4 p.m. via Zoom, taught by Betsy Warriner • Knitting for Beginners: Let’s Get the Basics First! Mondays, Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. in person at SHARC • Color Theory Thursday, Jan. 13, 2 – 3:30 p.m., in person at SHARC. • Quilt Making Basics Thursdays Jan. 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 24, March 3, 1 – 4 p.m. in person at SHARC your life priorities is teaching something for Sunriver You. In the new year, you can stay warm and cozy while you learn knitting and/or quilt making. Those last two classes will be in person; social distancing and masking will be required. All classes require registration through www.sunriveryou.com. Registration closes 24 hours before the class start time. Please plan ahead, and sign up before the 24-hour deadline if you want to attend a class. In the case of Zoom classes, you will be sent the virtual attendance link 48 hours before and again as a reminder two hours before the class starts.

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Letter from Readers Reasons owners rejected the new recycling center

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By Anglelika Gampert & Chris Aschoff I’d like to respond to Clark Pederson’s letter regarding the comments the board received about the new recycling project in the November 2021 issue. These comments do not represent the concerns of most us. They are well selected perhaps, but not the concerns of the majority. Sunriver owners believe that recycling is important to our environment and the future of our children and grandchildren. I am sure the board received more letters about the increase of the budget and about the careless behaviors of people just dumping garbage at our recycling center, than about building a new recycle center at the business park. To be clear, the real reason that the vote on the construction of the new recycle center failed is simple – when there are plastic bags and garbage throughout every recycle container, all of the contents of these containers will not actually be recycled, but will in fact end up in the landfill. The construction of the recycle center would strain an already strained budget, and not achieve the original goal. My husband and I will not wait for side yard recycling, but instead take our recycle to the transfer station south of here, where it stands a much better chance of actually being recycled.

By Mark McConnell Now is the time during the design review rewrite to include specs and guidelines to make Sunriver a leader in fighting climate change. Solar panels are getting better. It is a no-brainer that most houses in Sunriver could be equipped with solar panels and solar hot water collection systems. Let’s get some clear and easy-to-follow guidelines in the manual to make it a mainstream process to go solar! Energy conservation can also be written into design rules. Instant hot water systems should be encouraged. Outdoor lights glowing on unoccupied houses are another low-hanging fruit. The types of materials used in siding and windows that allow for more efficiency and solar collection should be approved and encouraged. Recycling at the home-based level is coming to Sunriver. It is the most efficient and greenest way to encourage less waste. Recycling is not garbage. There needs to be a way to allow for the transition of enclosures to accommodate the appropriate bins. It would be quite simple to allow for a five-year transition for homeowners, and also require reconfiguration of enclosures at points of sale, or when remodeling is occurring.

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TUBS ALIVE Hot tub, deck repair and refinishing, sales, installation, inspections and maintenance in Sunriver since 1992! 541-593-5163 www.tubsalive.com License #97643, bonded, insured. AUTO TUBS

HOME SERVICES & MAINTENANCE A1HomeServices for your vacation rental needs. Spa services, maintenance, yard care, security checks. Licensed, bonded and insured CCB #229890 541-797-8182, 541-633-6544

PET SITTING In your home while you are away, or will walk/feed daily, etc. For information, call Bonnie Rogers at 541-419-4647 Sunriver references available. 12/21 ROG

PROJECT ORGANIZATION We organize pantries, closets, garages and more. $40/hour with a 3-hour minimum. Call Sarah at 541-610-8613 AUTO KIELTY

VACATION RENTAL CLEANING I have owned a cleaning business on Maui from 2006 to 9/21. After living on Maui for 16yrs we are relocating full time to our home in La Pine. I have experience with vacation rentals, real estate cleans, move out cleans, and construction cleans. I am licensed/insured and have excellent references! DiAnna 808-268-5496 mamascleaningmaui@yahoo.com 12/21 White

TOP NOTCH CLEANING AVAILABLE FROM M.K. HAINES SERVICES New slots are available for residential or vacation rentals. Bonded and Insured. Excellent References. 541-977-3051 or mkhaineshelpinghands@gmail. com 11/21 HAINES

HOME RESTORATION & UPGRADES Kitchen, bath and living space. Custom railings, gates and metalwork. Affordable, custom craftsmanship. Call Ken Olson Building and Design, LLC. 541-213-8861 Licensed/Insured CCB #205419 AUTO OLSON

KT PET CARE Offering reliable and safe pet care. Serving Sunriver and surrounding areas. Services include: in home pet sitting, dog walking, small animals too! Call today 608-921-4765. 11/21 WELLS

BRIDGEPORT CONSTRUCTION Honest, reliable small remodeling contractor. 40 years experience. Call Will at 503-309-0790. Many references available. Licensed/Bonded/Insured. ccb#76152

SNOW REMOVAL Driveway snow plowing and snow blowing. No contracts; on call work only. General contracting, licensed, bonded, insured since 1992 CCB #97643, Tubs Alive, Inc. 541-593-5163

PD 2021 PICKENS

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NEED A RELIABLE PERSON FOR: • Security home checks • Take care of mail and plants • Sewing projects Serving the Sunriver area for over 45 years. Call me, Grace Phillips. It’s a matter of trust! 541-788-0199 AUTO PHILLIPS

AUTO A1

NEW CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING New homes, Kitchen & Bathroom remodeling, Additions. 35 years of experience. Desert Enterprises, Inc. CCB #181623 Ron @ 541-788-7574 1/22 DESERT

SR BLIND LADY Bend Window Works/Bend Blinds has a special just for Sunriver area homeowners for new or replacement window treatments! Free laser measure, free take down/disposal of old blinds, free installation! And remember, fresh new blinds help rental homes rent faster! BendWindowWorks.com 541-593-8372 AUTO BWW

DEPENDABLE 5 STAR QUALITY VACATION RENTAL CLEANING Specializing in owner-operated vacation rentals. I will be your eyes and ears for everything your rental needs. Convenient monthly invoicing. I have excellent references, long-time employees, quality products too. www.vacationrentalcleans.com Donna James 541-410-1770 Girl Friday Cleaning AUTO JAMES

SNOW REMOVAL Licensed, bonded, reliable snow removal for driveways & decks. Call Dan at 541-593-9920. CCB#54565 AUTO CLEARWATER

REMODEL & ADDITIONS Decks, windows, tile, miscellaneous carpentry and roof repair. Ryan Carroll 541-420-0675 ryancarrollconstruction.com CCB #193727 AUTO CARROLL

HOUSEKEEPING Resort & residential services. Back-to-backs, deep cleans, live-in cleans, COVID cleans. Call or text 541-213-0399 or 541280-4502. Ask for Nancy. Email: rrs30@netzero.net KIRKPATRICK

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THE CENTRAL OREGON

Market Leader

MLS# 220124726

MLS# 220130801

MLS# 220134215

17673 CRATER LANE

15104 RIVER LOOPLANE DRIVE E 17673 CRATER

56186 SOLAR DRIVE

SUNRIVER | Unparalleled Sunriver home must be seen to be appreciated. This home is a phenomenal vacation rental property, or a one-of-a-kind retreat for you and your family. Indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, private courtyard, outdoor kitchen, bonus room, triple garage, hardwood flooring and much more. Private setting near the Deschutes River.

BEND | Riverfront mountain lodge situated on a .50 acre lot on the banks of the crystal clear Fall River in Fall River Estates. Offers peace, beauty, and tranquility yet is located 15-minutes from Sunriver and 30-minutes to Mt. Bachelor and Bend. This home is an ideal blend of design, natural materials, and craftsmanship.

BEND | This beautifully updated 4 bed/3bath with 2,811 sf home boasts over 200 feet of Big Deschutes River frontage with large dock. Wonderfully appointed primary suite has a walk in closet, river views and access to the back through a slider. Hot tub, fire pit, garden with greenhouse, multiple RV hookups, RV dump, kayak/paddleboard racks, and more.

$2,670,000 | 9 BD | 6 BA | 5,621 SF

$1,395,000 | 4 BD | 4.5 BA | 3,407 SF

$1,275,000 | 4 BD | 3 BA | 2,811 SF

Roger Wayland | Principal Broker 541.408.1142 | roger.wayland@cascadesir.com

Jenn Schaake | Principal Broker 541.480.1142 | jenn@createalegacy.estate

Tuttle & Tuttle Group | Brokers 541.408.0067 | tuttleandtuttle@gmail.com

MLS# 201806944

MLS# 220133446

MLS# 220135024

17160 ROSLAND ROAD

57724 LOON LANE

17246 THOLSTRUP ROAD

LA PINE | Rare opportunity! 11.9 acres+/-parcel close to Wickiup Junction 3/10 mile east of Hwy.97. Level Building Lot within the City limits of La Pine views of Paulina Mtn. Range, ideal for light industrial. Utilities are available at Rosland & Drafter Rd. Check with Midstate for Electricity. La Pine’s commercial and residential growth is on the increase.

SUNRIVER | Terrific location, just a short walk to the Sunriver amenities on a .28 acre lot. Plenty of oom for you and your guests. Floor to ceiling windows, natural light, open floor plan, vaulted ceilings and cozy fireplace. This is an active vacation rental with strong rental income and is being sold fully furnished.

BEND | Cozy wood stove, vaulted ceilings, skylights, slate floors, & spacious kitchen with knotty pine cabinets & granite tile counters. 2 car attached garage and separate 800 SF 3-car garage/shop with finished office space and a 10x20’ storage shed. The backyard is nicely landscaped with a sprinkler system.

$829,383 | 11.90 ACRES

$689,000 | 2 BD | 2 BA | 1,574 SF

$589,000 | 3 BD | 2 BA | 1,386 SF

Clyde Browning | Broker 541.480.4520 | clydeinsunriver@gmail.com

Sarah Rucker | Broker 541.977.1063 | sarah.rucker@cascadesir.com

Kelly Winch | Broker 541.390.0398 | kwinch@sunriverdream.com

MLS# 220129395

MLS# 220128795

MLS# 220131875

17040 AZUSA ROAD

16441 BATES STREET

15869 BURLWOOD LANE

BEND | Great single level home sitting on .59 acres. Fully fenced back yard. Front and back yards have underground sprinkler systems w/ separate well. Back patio is wired for a hot tub if you wish to install one. Close to all that Central Oregon has to offer, 2 miles into Sunriver and being within 20 minutes of Mt. Bachelor, upper lakes, Deschutes, and Fall river.

BEND | The cabin in the woods you have been looking for. Vaulted great room floor plan. New Quadra fire pellet stove. New luxury vinyl plank floors. New well pump. Covered deck in the front, large deck in the back. Metal roof. 40 X 36 shop with RV Door, 220 power and large loft. Over 1 acre with large pine trees.

LA PINE | Situated on a 1-acre lot. This is a fantastic property with a long list of amenities. 30 X 30 double bay garage, wired for 220. Fully fenced property around perimiter and additional fencing inside property line. Outdoor sitting area with firepit. Dog run, chicken coop, garden space with RV hookup and playhouse.

$540,000 | 3 BD | 2 BA | 1,704 SF

$560,000 | 2 BD | 2 BA | 1,440 SF SHOP

$340,000 | 3 BD | 2 BA | 940 SF | 1 AC

Jason Aleksey | Broker 541.219.2906 | jason.aleksy@cascadesir.com

The Riley Group | Brokers 541.948.2932 | mike.riley@cascadesir.com

Don Nolte | Broker | 541.870.9115 don.nolte@cascadesir.com

CASCADESIR .COM | 5 4 1 . 593 . 2 1 2 2 Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty 57100 Beaver Drive, Suite 150 | Sunriver, OR 97707 | P.O Box 3122 Each office is independently owned & operated. All Brokers Licensed in the State of Oregon.

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