Don't miss out on Audubon's annual bird count in December at the Nature Center Page 10
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Public Safety........... 24 Classified Ads ......... 31
Sunriver Stars Community Theater announces its 2024 season of performances Page 20
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S C E N E A NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSOCIATION
DECEMBER 2023
VOLUME XLVI • NUMBER 12
Happy Holidays from the folks at SROA
2024 SROA monthly maintenance fees set
Welcoming the giving season What a lovely time of the year. Summer visitors have returned to their school or work routines allowing local residents to enjoy the beautiful fall colors on a walk or bike ride before the arrival of winter snow. In October, we enjoyed harvest festivals and ghosts and goblins. The month of November gave us time to pause to be thankful for the many blessings and opportunities granted T G,
ary. This discount does not apply to any remaining SHARC assessments. A 3.75% increase also was approved for the Skypark Fund assessment to $68.99 a month. The Skypark Fund is used for maintenance and repairs of the tarmac, which is designated “limited commons” and available for use by Skypark owners only. The board is allowed to implement up to a 6% increase annually without a vote of the owners, and it thanked staff for
careful budgeting with what they need and the goal to keep maintenance fees below 4% – despite fixed costs continuing to rise – which SROA doesn’t have any control over. “Between the Finance Committee and staff we have really good people looking at everything,” said James Lewis, SROA general manager. “We control what we can control.” T F,
SROA to conduct comprehensive owner survey SROA NEWS – The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) will be conducting a comprehensive owner survey in February. SROA conducts owner surveys about every three years. Surveys are beneficial to the association to gather data and feedback from owners on a variety of topics relating to the community that accurately reflects the current membership composition. The survey will include about 60 multiple-choice questions on ev-
erything from whether or not your rent your home and participate in recreational programs to amenities and infrastructure. The results of this survey are then used as a board planning tool for future SROA initiatives and programs. Owners will have the option of doing the survey electronically or by mail. By opting to do the survey electronically, owners can help save association resources in cost of mailing out the survey to its 4,000-plus mem-
bers. If you feel SROA doesn’t have your current email, you can fill out a form online at www.sunriverowners. org/updatemyinformation by Jan. 31. To receive a mailed survey, owners must reach out to SROA to request a mailed survey. You can contact SROA by calling 541-585-3723. Leave a message with your name and Sunriver lot and lane. The deadline to sign up Jan. 31. You must be the property’s primary owner of record to receive the survey. SUNRIVER SCENE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN. VOLUME XLVI • NUMBER 12 P.O. BOX 3278 SUNRIVER, OR 97707
There's still time to help those in need and purchase food and gifts to stock Sunriver's local food bank for the holidays.
SROA NEWS – During the Nov. 18 SROA Board of Directors meeting the board approved increasing the monthly maintenance fee 3.75% to $159.51 per month to fund the 2024 budget. The board also approved a 3% discount for owners who choose to prepay their annual amount in full by Jan. 25 (the discounted annual amount is $1,856.70). Owners will receive their maintenance fee invoice in the mail or by email in late December/early Janu-
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SUNRIVER SCENE • DECEMBER 2023
Sunriver
OWNERS ASSOCIATION
SUNRIVER
SCENE December 2023 Volume XLVI, 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
Giving
us. We begin to think of family and friends gathering around tables of great food, laughter and maybe even a football game or two. December is now here with holiday decorations, sales, shopping and celebrations. It’s now a season of giving. During the holiday season, spend quiet time pondering the many blessings we experience including a free country, family and friends, schools and teachers for our children, jobs to pay for food and shelter, roads to travel on, first responders, good healthcare, and the list can go on and on. God has truly blessed our country. He also told us to “Love Our Neighbors as Ourselves.”
Fees
Here’s a list of what maintenance fees cover: • Accounting: Tracks and monitors the association’s annual budget including accounts payable, receivables, investments, replacement reserve, contingency and payroll. • Administration: General manager and staff work with the board and committees to provide services to owners, handle day-to-day operations and legal matters, insurance and human resources. • Communications: Sunriver Scene newspaper, websites
Please remember community members who are less fortunate and consider how you might share some kindness with your neighbor: a thoughtful word, a card, fresh baked cookies, a ride to an appointment, a raked lawn or a shoveled walkway. The Sunriver Community Christmas Sharing Program provides food for a Christmas meal for deserving families and a present for children within our 97707 Zip code area (Sunriver and greater Three Rivers area). Donations are needed to purchase gifts for children and items for a meal for local families in need. Numerous volunteers will gather to buy, wrap, sort and distribute gifts and food to our neighbors. Here’s how you can help: • Fill a grocery bag with food. Pick up a grocery bag
at Community Bible Church, Sunriver Christian Fellowship, The Door, Sunriver Police/ Fire Station, Sunriver Library, Sunriver Post Office, First Interstate Bank and Sunriver Women’s Club. Fill the bag with food and return it by Friday, Dec. 8 to one of the following locations: Community Bible Church, The Door, Sunriver Christian Fellowship, First Interstate Bank in Sunriver or the Sunriver Police/ Fire Station. • Donate cash or checks: Monetary donations will be used to purchase gifts and perishable food items. Giving Trees donation envelopes can be found at Community Bible Church, Sunriver Christian Fellowship, The Door, SROA and First Interstate Bank. Please deliver monetary donations to one of the locations by
Friday, Dec. 8. • Become a sponsor: A business or organized group can become a sponsor by providing a location for the public to pick up grocery bags or be a drop off point for filled grocery bags. Sponsors also can be a location for donation envelopes where individuals can make monetary donations. Sponsors also may make charitable donations or offer products or services free or at reduced prices to these deserving families as Christmas gifts. • Volunteer your time: For information contact Carol Cassetty at 541-610-8483 or Madeline Bednarek at 541593-3653. Please help share the joy of the holiday season by making a donation to benefit a local family.
and social media, e-blasts, owner guide/directory, ballot packages, Sunriver maps, all association printed materials and SHARC/events marketing. • Community Development: Architectural review and compliance of all private and commercial properties. • Information Technology: Manages servers, computers, emails, network, gate and security systems, phone, A/V and other technology-related systems. • Natural Resources: Directs ladder fuels and noxious weed reduction programs, forestry management, environmental/river restoration, asbestos
abatement, Oregon spotted frog monitoring and protection, mosquito and invasive bullfrog control. • Public Works: Maintain 66 miles of roads, 34 miles of pathways, street signs and other signage pathway kiosks, trash pickup, parks, boat launch, pools, tennis/pickleball and other recreational amenities, common areas and ladder fuels pickup. Also maintains SROA’s stable of rolling stock (snowplows, graders, service vehicles, etc.). • Recreation: Administrative operations. • Reserves: $30 of each month's fee is funneled directly
into the reserve fund. This fund is used for major repairs and replacement of capital assets with a three- to 30-year lifespan and minimum value of $3,000.
Communications Specialist Shae Callewaert | 541.585.2938 shaec@srowners.org Communications Specialist Kristine Thomas | 541.585.2939 kristinet@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
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Treasurer report:
Contact your board at infosroa@srowners.org
sroa president’s message
As SROA Board Presipositive. dent, I have the privilege While being of sharing my thoughts of benefit with Sunriver owners via to home this column. Personally, owners, it’s I view this as one of my important more important (and to provide time-consuming) tasks. additional Keeping all Sunriver context. owners apprised of the Gerhard Beenen B o a r d governance and financial members health of their community are volunteers who dedicate is important to me. In this tens of hours each month for column, I want to discuss the Sunriver community. Are how your voice is heard and there limits to how much time acknowledged by the SROA a board member is willing to Board. dedicate to SROA tasks? Approximately one year ago, While we all volunteered the SROA Board put in place a and purposefully ran for our process to respond to any own- position on the SROA Board of er who brings their concern(s) Directors, board members have before the board at an owner’s responsibilities and interests forum (first agenda item for outside of their commitment to each board working session and the SROA Board. Two SROA meeting). Board members have full-time It is our belief that owners jobs. Many board members who take the time to address serve as board liaisons and/or the board with their concern(s) committee chair of standing should receive a thoughtful SROA committees. Board response. Typically, this is done members also participate on via an email or phone conversa- task forces, as needed. Two tion with a board member, after SROA board members serve the assigned board member has as members of the Sunriver conducted some research and Service District board. Most consulted with SROA staff. board members schedule their The feedback we have received family vacations to avoid being from nearly all owners has been out of town during the third
week of the month. If they are out of town, they typically join our meetings via Zoom. Filling open board positions can be challenging, so it’s important we don’t over burden our volunteers. How can you help? The first thing for all owners to know is that SROA provides a wide range of communication tools to inform owners of the workings of your owner’s association. The Scene is a great source of information made available monthly to all owners. SROA maintains a website (www.sunriverowners.org) that provides both historical content as well as more current information. Urgent messages are sent via email to all owners (email blasts) or to specific owners, if SROA has your email address. If you currently do not receive email blasts from SROA, registration is easy by filling out a simple form on the SROA website. There are a couple of ways for an owner to bring specific issue(s)/concern(s) to the attention of the SROA Board. For those who are in Sunriver, we hold an “owner’s forum” prior to each board working session and board meeting. For those who aren’t in Sunriver, you can
contribute your thoughts via an email by clicking on the link on the SROA Board of Directors webpage on the SROA website. In either case, it is important that your comments be specific, concise and clearly written. The more clearly your concern is stated, the more appropriate will be our response. If you plan on speaking at the owner’s forum, it would be helpful if you bring along a printed copy of your comments. Can an owner’s requests exceed our ability to respond? One owner has sent me 75 emails since July 1, constituting more than 82% of all owner emails I have received from owners. Likewise, SROA staff members have full-time jobs servicing the needs of all Sunriver owners. Excessive/repetitive requests are both time-consuming and demoralizing. I tend to think most Sunriver owners prefer timely processing of a homeowner’s proposed design change over staff responding to dozens of requests related to plant protection from a single owner. In closing, it is important to note that SROA Board T P,
Highlights of the SROA Board of Directors monthly meeting The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors meeting was held Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Board members present: Gerhard Beenen, Bill Burke, Keith Mobley, Scott Gillies, Clark Pederson, Julianna Hayes, Linda Beard and Mark Murray. Absent: Tony DeAlicante. SROA staff present: James Lewis, Susan Berger, Jesus Mendoza. Owners forums (summarized) From Nov. 17 work session • Randy Schneider has concerns about ODOT’s decision to reduce snowplow operations along the stretch of Highway 97 between Knott/Baker Road and Vandevert Road. • Jane Boubel thanked the board for allowing her to serve on the Owner Enrichment Committee for eight years. While the committee had a slow start, it has now taken off and has served SROA and owners on many levels. She is also happy to see the positive direction of the board and leadership by GM James Lewis and said she hears many positive remarks from other owners about Page 4
the association. She thanked the board, James and staff for their hard, generous work. • A letter was read into record from Paul Conte’s attorney requesting association records related to the vote, including ballot envelopes with owners name and address and any comments received to date related to plant protections. From Nov. 18 regular meeting • Randy Schneider said he learned new information about ODOT’s reasoning behind the priority rating for snowplow operations of the highway and that it was based on data and severity of accidents along that stretch of road. Schneider feels what wasn’t taken into consideration was weather and other factors. Schneider also commended the board for always “showing up and having a quorum.” Board actions • Approved minutes of the October SROA board work session as written. • Approved minutes of the October regular SROA board meeting as corrected. • Approved the October
SROA Financial Report
Year-to-date as of October 31, 2023 (unaudited)
Total Operating Revenue................................... $11,343,561 Total Operating Expenses* ................................ $11,070,402 Operating Surplus / (Deficit) ....................... $273,159 *Includes Reserve Fund Contribution: $2,852,570
2023 unaudited financials. • Approved Resolution 2023007 authorizing designated signatories for the association’s accounts. • Approved SROA’s 2024 annual budget as presented. • Approved 2024 Maintenance Fee assessment of $159.51 per month – an increase of 3.75% or $5.77 per property per month. Further moved to approve a discount of $57.42 resulting in an annual payment of $1,856.70 for owners who pay their regular maintenance fees (excluding special purpose assessments), in full, by Jan. 25, 2024. • Approved the 2024 Skypark Fund assessment of $68.99 per month, an increase of 3.75% or $2.49 per property per month. This fund is for future repairs and maintenance of the tarmac, which is designated as “limited commons” and available for use www.sunriverowners.org
by Skypark owners only. • Approved the authorization of SROA’s controller to purchase up to $3 million in U.S. treasuries with maturities of more than two years and up to five years in duration. This is to take advantage of higher interest rates. This plan was also reviewed and endorsed by the Finance Committee. Committee/board action requests • Approved the resignation of Mark Szmczak from the Design Committee. Also approved the resignation of Mary Condy and Louise Howard from the Owner Enrichment Committee. The board thanked everyone for their service. • Accepted the annual report of the Owner Enrichment Committee as presented to the board at the Nov. 17 T H,
The Reserve Study
By Clark Pederson Several months ago, I wrote about the Capital Reserve Fund of SROA. The article mentioned the upcoming Reserve Study. The study has now been completed and a report issued. Every three years SROA hires a certified reserve specialist to work with our staff to examine the list of all association assets, review their useful life and estimate repair and replacement costs. That cost is compared to the cash we have set aside for the eventual replacement, major repair, refurbishment, or remodeling of those capital assets. A calculation is done to determine our current and projected future level of funding. One of the purposes of the study is to determine the appropriate level of maintenance dues to assess owners. With proper planning of yearly contributions, we lower the risk of needing to request a special assessment to cover the upkeep and replacement of our current assets. The components of the study include every asset owned by the association with a useful life of three to 30 years and a cost of more than $3,000. Examples of items covered include vehicles and heavy equipment, pool equipment, building roofs and siding, asphalt, furniture, window coverings, exercise equipment, picnic tables and shade structures. What were the conclusions of the study? The current costs of replacing assets is $26.9 million. Future replacement costs are estimated to be $36.3 million, based on a compounded rate of inflation of 3.5%. The reserve fund has a current balance of $11.5 million. A fully funded time value balance would be $16 million. The fund grows by the interest earned on reserve fund and the annual contribution made to the fund with a portion of our maintenance dues. The 2024 contribution will be over $3.8 million. The association goal is to be 70-100% funded by 2042. At 70 percent funding the industry considers an association to be fully funded. The Reserve Study ReT T, SUNRIVER SCENE • DECEMBER 2023
Sunriver Music Festival call for artists, announces upcoming events Sunriver Music Festival call for artists, announces upcoming events Sunriver Music Festival invites a Central Oregon artist to create the commemorative 47th season poster. “For over four decades, Sunriver Music Festival has featured some of the most accomplished painters and photographers in the region. The collaboration is a beautiful experience for all involved,” Executive Director Meagan Iverson said. Maria Leistad, 2023 selected poster artist, agrees. “It was an honor to have my art showcased by Sunriver Music Festival for the 46th season,” Leistad said. “The natural music of this landscape that many of us call home is the perfect backdrop for the festival’s immensely talented musicians. I hope that “Sunriver’s Trumpeter” conveys the same
feelings of tranquility and magnificence that Sunriver Music Festival has come to represent for so many of us.” Here’s your opportunity to join the ranks of esteemed artists by submitting your artwork to the selection committee, which is comprised of a jury of accomplished artists from the Artists’ Gallery Sunriver. Visit sunrivermusic.org/festival-art for submission details, requirements, and benefits. Upcoming events • Concert rock violinist Aaron Meyer will “Rock the Holidays” at the Tower Theatre with originals and hits of the season, combining contemporary and classical styles with his dynamic rock band. The event is Wednesday, Dec. 6. Visit towertheatre.org for tickets. • The sixth annual Piano Showcase features acclaimed classical pianist Sean Chen
and award-winning blues and boogie-woogie pianist Arthur Migliazza. This multi-genre event –including a masterclass,
Highlights
• Accounting: Presented a draft of the 2024 SROA operating and reserve budgets to the Finance Committee. Working with the Sunriver Service District’s auditing firm. Continue to work on the reserve study. • Communications: Continue to adjust design for new kiosk map. Promoted soiree wine events via social media. Started updates to the 2024 Owner Guide & Directory. • Community Development: Continue to modify some application forms and flyers related to the Design Manual. There were 81 project applications submitted in October. Work with the Design Committee continues with discussions and research on “tree protections.” • Natural Resources: Prepared and mailed fourth
notification for ladder fuels violations. Annual LFR fall inspections continue on private properties in the south end of Sunriver. Completed annual surficial pickup of asbestos materials on commons. Performed annual pre-emergent spray applications for cheatgrass. Started flagging property lines and marking trees for 2024 LFR contract. • IT: Installed Verizon cellular boosters in SHARC and SROA admin. Moved Jonas server from older legacy server to new host and will be moving Jonas to a cloud-based system. Configured a new snowfall file for 2024. Created web map of Sunriver with clickable areas to retrieve specific data. • Public Works: Winterized sport courts including removal of windscreens and tennis/
board work session. Association operations • Administration: Kudos was given to Kellie Allen, human resources manager, for her all her work to hire, take care of issues, track changes in state laws, etc. Continue to discuss and meet with architects on future remodeling of the admin building. Follow up with various board members and owners regarding comments during owner forums at board meetings. Met with incoming police chief Lopez regarding bike patrol and alternatives. Continue to participate in Strategic Plan 2030 Task Force meetings.
President
members and SROA staff are dedicated to providing Sunriver owners with accurate and timely communications. Your role as an owner is to use the tools provided by SROA whenever
Maria Leistad, second grade teacher at Three Rivers School, with some of her students who were excited that her poster art was selected in 2023.
workshop and diverse concert program – celebrates the versatility and virtuosity of the piano. The event is Saturday, March 16. Tickets go on sale Dec. 7 at sunrivermusic.org. • Kick up your heels on the dance floor or tap your toe from the comfort of your reserved table at the annual Valentine’s Dinner & Dance Concert at the Great Hall. Wednesday, Feb. 14. Tickets go on sale Dec. 7 at sunrivermusic.org. Sunriver Music Festival is a nonprofit presenting worldclass orchestral performances and supporting music education throughout Central Oregon. Through a commitment to excellence, collaboration and innovation, the Sunriver Music Festival seeks to foster a lifelong love of classical music in its many diverse forms. Visit sunrivermusic.org for more information. pickleball nets. Winterized facilities, drinking fountains and landscaping/sprinkler systems. Installed snow equipment on trucks. Foundation dig-out of new Public Works building complete and the metal exterior has been ordered. CDL training for new staff is underway in time for plow operations. Interviewing for two open positions. • Recreation/SHARC: SHARC visits were up over the same time period in 2022. A new coached lap swim session was launched to increase lane sharing and help prevent repetitive motion injuries. Facility hours have rolled back to 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. winter hours. Ordering summer retail and already planning for a successful year ahead. Communicated the 2024 RPP prices to prop-
Treasurer
port set our current funding percentage as 71.27%. This is great news but before we begin celebrating, we must remember that we use the reserve fund for not only replacement of current assets but to fund new amenities. Spending funds on new amenities lowers reserve balances and the percentage funded calculation. Future amenities that are being discussed or are in planning include adding a dog park, improvements to Fork Rock Park, building neighborhood pocket parks, additional pathways, remodeling of the administration offices as we take over the space used by the police department and remodeling of SHARC offices and living room space. Balancing owner wishes for new amenities and their resulting addition to the reserve schedule against dues assessments and other revenue sources is a difficult job. There is a future cost for adding amenities that increases over time. This is reflected in the Reserve Study. The Reserve Study is an important tool for SROA administration, the Finance Committee, and the Board in making decisions regarding the budget and maintenance dues –Clark Pederson is the treasurer of the SROA Board of Directors and chair of the Finance Committee. pederson@ srowners.org
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Responsibly recycle your Christmas tree Central Oregon Scouts BSA will collect and recycle Christmas trees in the Sunriver and La Pine communities on the weekends of Dec. 30 and 31, and Jan. 6 and 7. A donation of $10 is requested, but the Scouts will gladly accept larger donations. The money raised from the Scouts’ efforts will support the local Scout troops and packs of Central Oregon. The donations are 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 the mission a reality. For general information on tree recycling in Central Oregon, please visit www. takeyourtree.com. Before recycling your tree, please clean off decorations and place it by the street on your pickup date where it will be easily visible to the Scouts
the messaging phone number below.
and drivers. A donation via Venmo can be made by visiting www. takeyourtree.com and clicking on the area you reside in. You also can write a check payable to “BSA Troop 76,” place it in a sealable plastic bag and rubber band it to your tree. If you wish to arrange other payment options, need special assistance with your tree or have general questions, please visit www.takeyourtree.com, or call and leave a message at facility access.
Highlights
erty managers and will prepare usage reports for each property after the Thanksgiving holiday. Working with IT and accounting to roll out new software for
The meeting adjourned at 10:24 a.m. The next SROA board work session will take place at 9 a.m. Dec. 15 followed by the regular board meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16. To watch the
To schedule your pickup date, call the number for your area. Sunriver pickup, call 541385-3935 La Pine pickup, call 541385-3971 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 success in the past and have improved the lives of so many of our youth through Scouting. If you are unable to get your tree picked up during the Scout event, it can be taken to Knott Landfill in Bend or the La Pine Transfer Station for free. Trees must be free of flocking, tinsel, ornaments, lights, metal, or plastic bases. meetings live via YouTube, or at a later time, visit the meeting date on the SROA website calendar for the YouTube link. Meeting minutes, once approved, are available on the SROA website at www. sunriverowners.org
Don’t miss the last soirée There’s still time to get tickets to the last Sip, Sip, Soiree, an event presented by the Sunriver Owners Association and SHARC. Sip, Sip, Soirée is a curated, intimate experience highlighting an Oregon winery, local caterer and live music. The soirée is from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 at SHARC, and will feature wine by Knudsen Vineyard, appetizers by Smorgasbord Bend and music by Desert Wheelhouse. The seating is limited to 60 attendees. Tickets are $50 for owners and $55 general public. For information and to purchase tickets, visit www. sunriversharc.com/soiree.
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Ideas for unique holiday gifts from Artists' Gallery Sunriver By Deni Porter Let’s face it. We already have plenty of stuff. We don’t need more gloves or slippers or robes. We want something unique. Good items that no one else has. We want the gift of art. Let your shopping be joyful at the Artists’ Gallery in The Village at Sunriver. Music is playing, people are laughing, and the items for sale are unique and handmade. A shopper’s biggest worry is deciding which one of the many items to purchase. Helpful and happy artists will assist with decisions and even gift wrap your purchase. You will be humming a holiday tune on the way back to your vehicle.
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Make plans to attend the gallery’s annual holiday celebration by marking your calendar for 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. Share holiday treats and drinks with the artists while looking for holiday gifts. Here are just a few suggestions for unique gifts. · Beautiful stained-glass art
by Becky Henson · Artful oil paintings of all sizes by Bonnie Junell · Unique woven scarves and baskets by Charlene Virts · Holiday cards from beautiful watercolor paintings by Dianne Lay · “Only in Oregon” red sunstone jewels from Karla Proud · Wearable felted art scarves
by Stacey Colgan · Wonderful, whimsical art glass pieces by Cheryl Chapman · Special paintings and prints by Lori Orlando Artists’ Gallery Sunriver is located in building 19 in The Village at Sunriver. For information, visit www.artistsgallerysunriver.com
Painting on glass demo at Artists’ Gallery Cheryl Chapman will demonstrate her unique style of art glass at Artists’ Gallery Sunriver from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9. She will have a selection of her Christmas ornaments for sale at the gallery. Chapman’s art imagery is influenced by nature and whimsy. She constantly feels the need to express the fun and beauty she sees around her and loves to include animals in her work, mostly focusing on birds, dogs and cats. Trees and flowers also are prominent. T G,
Young artists take flight at Betty Gray Gallery By Jim Fister Fall and winter holidays are here in Sunriver. We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving, and we hope that everyone’s holidays are filled with joy, no matter the celebration. The Betty Gray Gallery of art at the Sunriver Lodge is continuing its holiday tradi-
tion of celebrating young artists while it continues to showcase regional plein air artists as well. The Central Oregon Young Artists’ Challenge is in its third year, with several schools and individuals participating this year. The finalists for the year will be on display December and January in the downstairs gallery. The challenge is open
to any student between fourth and twelfth grade in the tricounty area, and it received approximately fifty entries this year. This year’s theme is: My Wish. Participants provide both art as well as an artists’ statement, and a jury of local artists judge the finalists on display. In the upstairs gallery, plein air artists Kathleen Keliher and JoAnn Burgess will be showcasing their wonderful pastel and paint works. Keliher is a former president of the Plein Air Painters of Oregon and uses the high desert landscape as inspiration for her work. She focuses on capturing the energy in the scene as much as she does the objects and works with quick brush strokes and
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copious material to create her work. JoAnn Burgess has been working with pastels for more than 20 years and shows in a variety of places in Central Oregon. Her love of the area influences her work. She uses color, texture, and light to create an exciting visual journey for the viewer. The two artists delightfully complement each other and provide a view of Central Oregon that everyone
can enjoy. An artists’ reception is tentatively scheduled for Friday, Dec. 8 to welcome the young artists and show the advanced works as well. This is a great opportunity to meet the future of art and culture in the region. Please make sure to come see the festive decorations at the Lodge and view the artwork. And enjoy your holiday season in Sunriver.
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Sunriver You January classes By Melinda Kufeld Happy holidays! The Sunriver You committee will resume offering classes in January to kick off learning something new throughout the new year. Back by popular demand, our Eco-Friendly Kitchen class will demonstrate how small changes can make a big environmental and personal financial difference. The January SROA Forum will provide insight into the findings of the Long-Range Strategic Plan Task Force. Those interested in traveling won’t want to miss January’s Travel Forum. Read below for the class descriptions and presenter information. All classes require registration through www. sunriveryou.com. As registration closes 24 hours prior to the class start time, sign up before the 24-hour deadline. SROA Forum: Long-Range Strategic Plan Thursday, Jan. 11 at 4 to 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. Presented by SROA’s Assistant General Manager Keith Kessaris. SROA Long-Range Strategic Plan Task Force has held three meetings to discuss long term goals for Sunriver. The task force has been looking ahead to where Sunriver should or might be in 10 years and how to get there. Kessaris will present what they have discussed so far. Then the forum will be open for community input via the chat feature on Zoom. Have your big picture ideas, suggestions and questions ready to be considered and discussed during the community input portion of the forum. Please note: This forum,
originally planned for November, needed to be rescheduled. Those who already registered for forum have been shifted to the January forum and notified of such. All Sunriver You classes require registration, which closes 24 hours before the class start time. Please visit www. sunriveryou.com to register. Tips for an Eco-Friendly Kitchen Thursday, Jan. 18 at 2 to 4 p.m. at SHARC. Presented by Lynne Haroun. About one-third of the food produced in the US is not eaten and today’s food system is a major contributor to the greenhouse gases warming our climate. Whether you’re concerned about climate change, sustainability or the impact of inflation on your food budget, this class is for you. Learn how making small changes in the foods we eat, the amount of food we waste, and the tools we use in our kitchen to store and prepare food can have a big impact on the environment and our wallets. Following the presentation there will be time for “Show and Tell”. Bring your own eco-friendly tips and kitchen
tools to share with the group. The presenter will bring ecofriendly products that she uses in her kitchen, including a portable induction cooktop. Sunriver resident Lynne Haroun has a master’s degree in Environmental Health Sciences and Public Health. Since retiring, she has pursued her interest in climate change by participating in workshops on the science and impacts of climate change and on collective/individual actions to reduce ecological and carbon footprints. Travel Forum: South African Safari Wednesday, Jan. 24, 4 to 5:30 p.m. at SHARC. Presented by Kathy and John Vogel, Nancy Pietroski, Helen and Ron Heeren. Kathy and John Vogel will present a whirlwind roundthe-world trip that included a South African safari, a Mauritian beach vacation, a weeklong glamping hike along the west coast of Australia, and a sojourn at a subtropical paradise just two hours from Sydney. They’ll share what worked, what didn’t work, and tips for each destination. The forum will also include two shorter presentations. In the first, travel pharmacist Nancy Pietroski will answer the question “When should I see a travel medicine specialist before my trip?” She’ll cover types of
Owner Enrichment Committee events Daffodil Sale The October daffodil bulb sale was a huge success. Look for more than 3,000 daffodils popping up in the spring to brighten Sunriver’s neighborhoods. Thank you to everyone who joined in the sale this year – adding to the 2,400 bulbs sold last year. Sunriver Ski Club Ski Show The first Sunriver Ski Club Show will be held Saturday, Dec. 2 at Benham Hall at SHARC. Please come take a look at the bargains local vendors are offering, meet representatives from Sunriver Women’s Club Chix on Stix, Central Oregon Nordic Club travel, types of travel medicine professionals, resources, and travel risks for which medicines or vaccines are needed. In the second, Ron and Helen Heeren will discuss how to decide if RVing is right for you, things to consider, and what they have learned about RV travel along the way (this talk was rescheduled due to illness in October). Plan to stay afterward for socializing and sharing travel stories; BYOB, if desired. John and Kathy will have homemade Aussie pies and South African samosas to share. The Vogels are experienced travelers who enjoy destina-
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2024 Audubon Christmas Bird Count at the Sunriver Nature Center bundled up and many with coffee in hand to start their routes. Participating in the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count, these volunteers’ mission was to spot and identify as many birds as possible in the next 24 hours within a fifteenmile diameter circle around the Sunriver area. By the end of the day, the Sunriver team had 3,923 confirmed bird sightings of 58 different species. In addition to meaningfully contributing to community science, these volunteers made new friends, learned from each other, experienced the beauty and the joy of nature, and had a lot of fun. As the day darkened, the volunteers gathered for cookies and hot cocoa in the nature center where the compiler gathered the bird lists, many stories were traded, and much laughter was shared. The Audubon Christmas Bird Count started in 1900 as a new holiday tradition. Since then, the tradition has grown and spread across the nation.
By Sevilla Rhoads Everyone is welcome to join the Sunriver Nature Center’s team on Wednesday, Dec. 20 to participate in Audubon’s 123rd annual Christmas Bird Count. Across the nation this holiday season, thousands of participants will be part of the world’s longest-running wildlife census, which contributes invaluable data to bird population research. At 4 a.m. on Dec. 20, 2022, the forest around Sunriver was so quiet you could hear the light snow patting the frozen trees. It was just above freezing. Suddenly, startlingly close, a deep hoot broke the silence. This was the bugle sounding the start of the Sunriver 2022 Audubon Christmas Bird Count. Species number one: great horned owl. By sunrise, the first morning bird count team had three great horned owls on its list. A few hours later, after the sun and temperatures rose to about 50 degrees, more bird count volunteers set out,
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articles. Birders of all ages and abilities are welcome to contribute to this fun, nationwide, community science project, which provides ornithologists with a crucial snapshot of our native bird populations during the winter months. Each individual count is performed in a count circle with a diameter of 15 miles. Sunriver’s circle includes a myriad of landscapes including water features like the frozen waterfalls of Fall River, the gurgling of never-frozen springs at Spring River, and the Deschutes River trails across from the lava flows at Dillon Falls all the way down to where the river flows into La Pine State Park. It also encompasses the icy slopes of Lava Butte, golf courses turned winter T B,
Light pollution effects and prevention By Paul Poncy A few hundred years ago, people across the globe could see the Milky Way from their homes. Now, that number has dropped to less than two-thirds of the human population and, in the United States, more than 80 percent of the population cannot see the Milky Way. The driving factor in this change is light pollution – unnecessary artificial human-made
light that drowns the stars’ visibility. This prevents access to the beauty of the night sky, which should be available for all people to enjoy. Light pollution has many other adverse effects, such as interfering with the circadian rhythm of wildlife. Life on Earth has evolved to regulate behaviors based on the light output from the Sun. By falsely turning night-time light levels
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Second Tern looks back on 2023's more unusual sale items Before the year comes to a close, the Second Tern Thrift Store remembers some highlights of 2023. The wedding dress: In May, a mother and daughter visited the store. The mother spotted a wedding dress hanging in the back work area, not even out on the floor. The daughter had just gotten engaged but no wedding date was set. Eager to see the dress, volunteers brought the dress to the women, the daughter tried it on, and it fit perfectly. Result: A unexpected satisfied customer, and many warm and fuzzy feelings everywhere. The Hathaway Brown School chair: A typical black captain’s chair with the logo of the Hathaway Brown School. Founded in 1876, Hathaway Brown began as "afternoon classes for young ladies" at the all-boys private Brooks Military School in downtown Cleveland. Its original name was the Brooks School for Ladies. Ten years later, this group of forward-thinking women founded the Hathaway Brown School, which still thrives as one of the few single-sex girls schools in Ohio. Their school motto: non scholae sed vita
Snow toys, pump organs and wool applique kits are just a few items you may find at Second Tern.
discimus… we learn not for school but for life. One Subaru, two boats and three pump organs: We have sold two boats, one big, one small, thankfully they came with trailers. The Subaru was donated by a not quite, but close, “little old lady from Pasadena.” It was posted on Craigslist, but as soon as it was parked on site, we received calls, and by that Friday there were four names on the “I am interested” list. The first person on the list bought it Friday afternoon. The three pump organs are a marketing challenge, to say the
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least, beautiful but definitely a niche market. The second one that was donated this year needed some “tuning,” so Lucas Creighton, a young
musician, and Tern Manager Sean Creighton’s son, opened it up, fixed and fine-tuned, and several hours later it was in saleable condition, and it
sold. The third organ arrived Nov. 8, and it was made by the Chicago Cottage Organ Company, which was established in 1879. This particular organ came with a house the donor’s mother bought in Portland in 1986, but it is believed that the previous owner had it for at least 30 years. Come visit it. In the crafts area: 23 wool applique kits came in Nov. 4. These gorgeous kits are brand new and include the pattern plus all the parts to make them. There are 12 months of the year in a pickup truck themed project, as well as a dozen kits to make candle mats in the wool applique. What a generous gift from someone in our community. T T,
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The holiday season at the Tern: All Christmas trees, snow toys, Christmas tree stands, and wreaths were displayed Nov. 3, and were joined by holiday items including Santa figures, snowmen, angels, nutcrackers,
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particular suppresses melatonin production and prevents sleep. Humans are also paying for this artificial light with energy waste. To power all the unnecessary lighting in the U.S., which is about 30 percent of all lighting, 21 million tons of carbon dioxide are dumped into the atmosphere each year. This adds up to $3.3 billion per year of wasted money. If the effects are so adverse
ornaments, holiday dishes, tree toppers, lights and garlands. Someone donated a beautiful, hand-carved olive wood nativity made in Bethlehem, Israel. It sold immediately. The Tern’s “forest” started with 30 trees, all set up, lights tested: 17 sold the first weekend. Believe it or not, however, a tree was donated a few days
later, so we were back up to 14. Most, if not all, trees, wreaths and snow toys will probably be sold by the time you read this article. However, there are plenty of ornaments, lights and more to last the season, so please stop by. You never know, day-to-day, what you might find. Just ask any of our regular customers.
then why do we have so many lights? The stated reason for most night lights is safety, but, in reality, adding light does not increase safety. Bright lighting can have the opposite effect, making property and people easier to see and therefore easy targets for crime. Bright lights also constrict our pupils and make it harder to see our surroundings, leading to unsafe places to walk at night. What can you do to combat light pollution? The easiest thing is to be conscious of
your usage of outdoor lights. Turn off lights when you are not actively using them or install motion sensors. Point all lights down with a cap on top to shield the sky from glare. If you must use lights, opt for a warmer, more reddish hue. Red lights are less energetic and therefore less disruptive to our eyes. In the near future, we also will need to worry about artificial light from man-made satellites. Satellites in low Earth orbit reflect light from the Sun
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and are being launched frequently by private companies. By 2030, it’s predicted 50,000 satellites will represent a 2,400 percent increase in the number of satellites in only a decade. As a result, the sky will be 250 percent brighter at night, erasing about 50 percent of the stars in the night sky.
This is a threat to our night sky access, which should be available to all people. Promoting light justice begins with small steps as an individual to counteract and oppose light pollution. For additional information, visit the International Dark Sky Association at darksky.org
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“It is simply a way to express my love of nature, fun and animals, and I hope it puts a smile on your face,” Chapman said. “I draw my ideas in a way that is unique to the final outcome of my glass paintings. The techniques that I employ for my enamel painting on glass are unique to this medium and so my drawings are more than just sketches. They are specific and detailed renderings of what I will trace onto the glass.” For information, call 541593-4382 or visit www.artistsgallerysunriver.com
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Partners Bridge 3 p.m., Crescent room at SHARC. $1, register/info: 541-556-6408
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Newly opened Sunriver Pet Boutique & Spa offering free nail trims in December By Andrea Hine “People have been so supportive and super nice since I opened Sunriver Pet Boutique & Spa at the end of October,” said Michelle Thompson, owner. “I received three bouquets of flowers the first day. The response is just amazing, and I’m so grateful to be here.” With four years of dog grooming experience, Thompson “grew up working,” as her parents owned and operated a combination grocery store and gas station in a small Washington town with a population of about 500 people. “I was handling the cash register at 12 years old,” she said. Familiar with Sunriver from previous vacations, and “falling in love with the town,” Thompson first worked at another local establishment before deciding earlier this year that “I needed to start my own business.” She scouted various locations for several months before choosing The Village at Sunriver, having been told that
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Repeat clients Sandy and Dwane Oliver describe Michelle Thompson (far right) as 'so personable, and really good with dogs.'
“we’d really like to have you here as a tenant.” Thompson gladly accepted the suggestion of offering retail items in addition to grooming services, as can be seen in the store’s extensive array of pet supplies, toys, and dog food. With the services of a contractor – one of those who gifted her with an opening-day bouquet – Thompson transformed the interior, which in
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its previous life as a shave ice shop lacked flooring. “We also painted everything, and put in two tubs for bathing, one of which features ozone therapy to help with arthritis and skin problems,” she said. Known to decrease inflammation, pain, and swelling, and activate the body’s immune system, ozone therapy is known as a useful treatment for a wide variety of cases where damaged tissue such as wounds,
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have seven dogs ranging in age from four months to two years. Basically, they’re all puppies.” Thompson loves people and having them bring in their dogs so it comes as no surprise that Sunriver Pet Boutique & Spa is already doing a brisk business. “All my clients from the other local establishment came with me,” said Thompson. “I’ve also acquired many new clients, some of whom heard about me from those who know my work.” Such is her nature – described by a couple who have made several return visits as “so personable, plus she’s really good with dogs.” An older couple, who don’t even own dogs, are “handing out my business cards. Everyone has just been so sweet,” Thompson said. Sunriver Pet Boutique & Spa located in The Village at Sunriver, Suite 130 in building 17, is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 541-705-7040 or email srboutiqueandspa@gmail.com. As an incentive to visit, free nail trims (normally $20) are being offered throughout December.
experience, but joined to both learn more about Sunriver’s birds and to participate in this meaningful community event. Less experienced volunteers count in groups led by experienced local birders. Volunteers indicate what terrain types interest them and then are placed in groups based on their preferences. Some groups snowshoe out into the forests, some have driving routes, some walk the paved Sunriver trails and there
are several stationary count locations suitable for persons in wheelchairs or with different mobility needs. Volunteer If you are interested in volunteering in the 2023 Sunriver Nature Center Audubon Christmas Bird Count, visit the Sunriver Nature Center’s website at www.snco.org/christmasbird-count/ where you will find more information and a registration link.
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abscesses, joint and ligament injuries exists. So dogs feel as comfortable and safe as possible while they’re here, Thompson only grooms one animal at a time. And, unlike many other establishments, she has no cages, as they “scare dogs that are already nervous, and make grooming more difficult.” Nor does Sunriver Pet Boutique & Spa book appointments backto-back so the dogs are able to roam. A wash-you-own dog option costs $20, and Sunriver Pet Boutique & Spa is featuring free nail trims through the end of December. Her canine clients, including those that have never been groomed before, are visibly comfortable with Thompson, who asserted that “dogs can sense good people, and if someone is safe.” But she knows her limits, and “will attempt to groom cats, but their demeanor determines how it goes.” It’s not surprising to learn that Thompson has always had dogs in her life. “My parents raised labs,” she said, “and my husband Jon and I currently
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A Place to Connect: Sharing Fun,Talents and Philanthropy
sunriver women’s club President's message 2023 is coming to a close, and there is much to be thankful for. The Sunriver Women’s Club is amazing in the way it supports its members through meaningful connections, and at the same time consistently gives back to the community. Since 1999, SRWC has supported south Deschutes County nonprofits through grants in an amount approaching $1 million. This year, long time members welcomed many new members as there is something for everyone. We gather to laugh, celebrate, find enrichment, engage in physical activities and contribute to our community. Not a member? Join today. This holiday season, we wish everyone peace, health and prosperity. –Debbie Baker, SRWC President Season of giving Since 1999, the SRWC has awarded more than $970,000 to local nonprofit agencies through its Community Grant program. The goal is to sup-
www.sunriverwomensclub.org all proceeds to provide needed funding for nonprofit agencies in the south County area. Visit www.sunriverwomensclub.org/ join-us for more information.
port a strong network of direct service providers to improve the lives of the most vulnerable citizens in the south Deschutes County community by targeting child safety, hunger prevention, shelter, education/youth development, and health/mental health. During this season of giving, please consider donating to these programs at www. sunriverwomensclub.org Hunger Prevention Fund In support of the club’s Hunger Prevention Fund’s monthly fundraising goal, “Team Carol” crowdsourced to be the Sunriver Women’s Club November Matching Donors. They joined forces and helped raise funds to support essential food pantries in south Deschutes County. The December Matching Donor is “A Hearty Sole” who has set her challenge amount at $1,000. Please help us match this generous challenge by donating at sunriverwomensclub. org or email us at fundraising@ sunriverwomensclub.org Membership December is a great time
December socials: All are invited All are welcome to join members at the Sunriver Women’s Club December socials: • Coffee Break at Brewed Awakenings, Monday, Dec. 11, 10 to 11 a.m. • Happy hour at The Backyard – Sunriver Resort, Dec. 19: 4 to 6 p.m.
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to give yourself the gift of membership in the Sunriver Women’s Club, which is a balanced social and philanthropic organization. There are plenty of social events to meet everyone’s style from a knitting group, a winter fun group with activities like cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and even full moon hikes! In the Spring, there are hiking, biking and
kayaking clubs for all fitness levels. There are casual events for coffee, no host lunches that provide an opportunity to meet new friends, and luncheons with a speaker providing an educational program. Volunteer opportunities abound to support the larger community and provide a place for members to work on a team. The SRWC fundraising events use
Winter fun events: Members only Winter fun events are for Sunriver Women’s Club members who enjoy fun winter outdoor activities like crosscountry skiing, ice skating, sledding or snowshoeing. • Full moon walk or snowshoe, location TBD, Tuesday, Dec. 12: 5 to 7 p.m. • Ice skating with lunch at the Pavilion in Bend, Tuesday, Dec. 19: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For details about club events, visit www.sunriverwomensclub. org
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Fly Tying Corner: Food court midge
Food Court Midge Materials List Hook: Firehole 609 barbless, size 18 - 20 Thread: Veevus 14/0 black Trailing shuck: .025” lead wire Abdomen: Polish quill, natural Thorax: Peacock Wing: Natural deer hair Hackle: Whiting dry fly midge saddle, grizzly Tying instructions and steps are published in video form, and can be found on the Sunriver Anglers Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ SunriverAnglers/, or on YouTube at https://youtu. be/53gSiehfGW8.
By Phil Fischer A few weeks ago, the seasons signaled an inevitable change as we marched toward winter. Slowly, early fall and warmer weather turned to a nice, crisp nip in the air. The change brought about a shift in hatches on our local rivers. Gone are terrestrials, and mayflies are waning. But a steady hatch to be counted upon, especially on warmer mid-winter days are midges. From now until springtime, midges will provide the most reliable dry fly opportunity on our local streams. It was this situation that sent me back to the vise to create a new pattern that would imitate midge hatches.
I was fishing one of our local spring creeks and observed a bunch of fish feeding on a profuse, but exceedingly small midge. The fish were lined up, almost as if they were at the food court of a local mall. I did not have a good imitation in my box, so I sat down and got creative. Onstream, I had noticed numerous midge shucks floating by, apparently being left behind by the emerging midges. I decided to try and imitate this with a trailing shuck on the imitation. I settled on some UV Krystal Flash. For the abdomen, I chose a stripped peacock barb off a tailfeather. For the thorax, I used a sparse peacock barb wound to add profile to the
thorax. I used deer hair for the lay-down wing. Lastly, I used a whiting midge grizzly saddle hackle to help with flotation. Each of these materials are rather delicate and break easily in trout teeth, so I used a bit of super glue before winding each material around the hook. This pattern is tied on a size 18 short shank barbless hook. Don’t hesitate to tie down to size 20s and even 22s. After tying a half dozen of my new midge creation, I was anxious to give it a try. The first time out, I eased in above a pod of feeding rainbows and delicately presented this pattern. It did not take long for the fish to pass judgement. The second
cast, I hooked into a nice 16inch rainbow, and over the next hour and a half, I hooked and released about a dozen fish on this pattern. I remembered my analogy of observing the trout lined up to the food court, and so, the Food Court Midge was named. Give this pattern a try this winter on the Fall, Crooked, Metolius or other favorite waters. If you have questions or would like additional information about this pattern, please email me. Or if you have suggestions on future patterns to feature in this column, I welcome your input. I can be reached at philfischer@sbcglobal.net.
funds for the club’s conservation efforts. The event will feature a nohost bar, social hour with cocktails, a beef, fish, or vegetarian dinner menu, a 50-50 raffle and the auction. Those planning to attend are encouraged to visit the Angler’s website (www.SunriverAnglers.org/ calender) to register, make menu choices or offer auction items for the fundraiser. Those providing items should deliver them along with a de-
scription and value declaration to Doug Vakoc, 27 Siskin Lane, Sunriver, by Dec. 7. The Anglers’ conservation activities include improving sport fishing in Central Oregon; supporting organizations focused on stabilizing water flows on the Middle and Upper Deschutes River; removing evasive fish from local lakes; providing scholarships to local students pursuing degrees in
Angler’s holiday festivities The Sunriver Anglers will host its annual Christmas Holiday party at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11 in the Great Hall at the Sunriver Resort. This holiday event for members, guests and supporters returns after a COVID-driven hiatus of sev-
eral years and to a venue that is highly cherished by the club. A number of special activities are planned such as a serenade from the Three Rivers Elementary School children’s choir and a silent auction for a variety of fishing items/outings to raise
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SRWC Community Grant Program awards $39,000 to nonprofits The Sunriver Women’s Club awarded more than $39,000 in October to local nonprofits serving south Deschutes County. This award represents a range of organizations focusing on supporting food insecurity, child safety, shelter, and education and youth development. Grants addressing food insecurity include Care and Share Community Outreach to provide monthly food boxes to local families, La Pine Community Kitchen to serve hot meals to an average of 600 people monthly, NeighborImpact to support transportation to collect food from regional food hubs, and The Giving
Plate to underwrite a backpack program that provides weekend food for 217 students in five south county schools. Child safety programs receiving awards include the Kids Center to expand child abuse prevention training, and MountainStar Family Relief Nursery in La Pine for an outreach program supporting at risk families with home visits and items such as diapers, wipes, groceries, and gas and
phone gift cards. A grant to St. Vincent De Paul will support a propane voucher program, providing life sustaining fuel for families during the winter months. Grants to programs promoting education and youth development include both Three Rivers and La Pine Elementary Schools to provide field trips for all students in kindergarten through fifth grade and the South Deschutes Volleyball Association to provide an out-ofschool sports league supported by fundraisers, community support and players fees. Lastly, an award went to the Sunriver Music Festival to provide a
subscription to Mindful Musical Moments, a school music program for students. Since 1999 the Sunriver Women’s Club has granted more than $970,000 to local non-profits in south Deschutes County as part of the Sunriver Women’s Club Community Grant Program with a focus in five priority areas: child safety, hunger prevention, shelter, education/youth development, and health/mental health. The goal of the program is to build a strong network of services improving the lives of people in the community. To learn more, visit www. sunriverwomensclub.org.
Motorboat registration renewal reminders coming The Oregon State Marine Board will be mailing motorboat registration renewal notices to boaters whose motorboat registration expires on Dec. 31, 2023, and electronically to boat owners with emails on file. Each renewal notice is unique to the owner and their boat. Boat owners are encouraged to take advantage of the online renewal option. Renewing online using the Marine Board’s Boat Oregon Store (https://apps3.oregon. gov) is the fastest method, offering a printable temporary permit to go boating right away. Owners can renew multiple boats or purchase Wa-
terway Access Permits in one transaction with a $1.50 portal provider fee. The registration decals are mailed within 2-5 days from online sales and within 7-10 business days from the date of receipt by US mail with payment and the remittance coupon. Owners can then expect an additional 2-4 weeks for their decals to arrive by mail. The timelines may vary since printing and mailing are handled outside the agency. Any watercraft with a motor or sailboats 12 feet or longer are required to title and register with the Marine Board. Motorboat registration fees are $5 plus $5.95 per foot and are is-
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rod outfits, fishing and shooting outings, and Mt. Batchelor lift ticket packages. The club’s next meeting is 5:15 p.m. Jan. 6 in the Crescent Room at SHARC. Val Wadsworth and Phil Fischer will report on the Project Healing Waters veteran support event the Anglers held in June. People interested in learning more about the Anglers should visit its website, www.SunriverAnglers.org or contact us on Facebook at www.facebook. com/SunriverAnglers
Fisheries, Wildlife and Environmental Sciences; and partnering with federal, state, and county representatives to preserve and improve the environment. A highlight of the evening will be the children’s serenade in which the choir will ring in the holidays for the Anglers with familiar carols and singalongs. The auction will have some attractive items such as fly
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sued on a 2-year calendar basis. Nonmotorized boaters with paddlecraft 10-feet and longer can also purchase waterway access permits through the Boat Oregon Store. A 7-day permit costs $5, an annual permit is $17, and a two-year permit is $30. Annual and two-year permits also are valid for the calendar year(s). And because
these permits can be saved or printed immediately, these make great stocking stuffers for the holidays! Visit the Boat Oregon Store help page with videos and instructions on how to navigate the system to renew your motorboat registrations or purchase Waterway Access Permits.
Artists invited to apply for Sunriver Art Fair The Sunriver Art Fair is a nationally recognized, juried fine arts and crafts event. Attended by large numbers of both locals and visitors for more than 14 years, the event is returning Aug. 9-11, 2024 to The Village at Sunriver, one of our proud sponsors. Artist applications for the 2024 fair open Dec. 1 and close on March 9. Artists interested in applying can visit sunriverartfair.org for information. Pr e s e n t e d b y t h e Sunriver Women’s Club, all net proceeds go to support nonprofits groups providing services in south Deschutes County through community grants.
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ADUs now allowed in some areas of unincorporated Deschutes County Starting Dec. 1, owners of eligible properties can apply for rural Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) permits through Deschutes County Community Development. On Nov. 1, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners passed new rules to allow ADUs in certain unincorporated areas of Deschutes County after considering public feedback and recommendations from the Deschutes County Planning Commission. Not all properties will be eligible for ADUs. Based on state and local ordi-
nances, rural ADUs are subject to additional development standards compared to typical residential projects. To qualify for an ADU: The property must be located in a rural residential zoned area (RR10, MUA10, UAR10, SR 2 1/2, and WTZ zones). In most unincorporated areas of the county, the property must be at least two acres. In southern Deschutes County, the property must be at least five acres. The ADU is limited to 900 square feet of useable floor space (excludes attached garage
areas, porches and decks). The ADU must be located within 100 feet from the primary dwelling. The ADU must also comply with all applicable state laws relating to water supply, sanitation and wastewater disposal. For a full list of zoning standards and permitting requirements, please visit www.deschutes.org/adu If you have general questions concerning ADU development, please contact the Deschutes County Planning Division at 541-388-6560 or via email to planning@deschutes.org
Rotary Club provides gifts to local – and world – communities By Lee Haroun As the season of gift-giving approaches, Sunriver-La Pine Rotarians are reflecting on the contributions they have made the last couple of years. Aaron Schofield, club president, recently shared a list with fellow members. I don’t think I was the only member who was surprised by the number of “gifts” Rotarians gave in 2022 and 2023. Here are some of the ways Rotarians contributed to the
community: • Invited representatives of local nonprofits to speak at the weekly meetings, sharing information about the services they offer and how we can help them, both as individuals and as a club. • Contributed to Polio Plus to fund Rotary International’s effort to eradicate polio from all countries of the world. • Fund vaccines in Third World countries. • Provided money so that
Sunriver-La Pine Rotary Club The Sunriver-La Pine Rotary Club meets at 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays in the Hearth Room at Sunriver Resort. Guests are welcome to attend and learn more about the work being done by Rotarians. Visit www.sunriver-lapinerotary.org to learn about the club’s upcoming events, grant deadlines and more.
Mi Casa Kids can purchase a van to transport the children in its care. • Contributed $500 to support Ukraine. • Contributed $500 to provide shelter boxes to flood victims in South America. • Provided books for the reading programs at Three
Rivers and La Pine grade schools. • Gave poinsettias at Christmas time to seniors living in Prairie House in La Pine. • Hosted an annual fundraiser to support nonprofits in south county. In the last five years, our local Rotary Club has raised more than
$200,000. • Awarded annual college and vocational school scholarships to La Pine High School seniors. • Cleaned a section of Highway 97. As Rotary members, we are honored to give back to our community, fulfilling Rotary International’s motto of “Service Above Self.” While we all enjoy this holiday season, we also dedicate ourselves to giving throughout the year to those in need.
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High Desert Museum reveals name of young bobcat High Desert Museum announces name for new bobcat The High Desert Museum announced “Timber” is the name of the bobcat who arrived as a small kitten, and is now a full-grown cat. The male kitten arrived at the museum in October of 2022 weighing less than 3 pounds. By April, he had matured enough to begin making appearances in an atrium habitat across from the permanent Spirit of the West exhibition. Timber alternates in the space with Gert, the gray fox. “Timber is undoubtedly now a visitor favorite at the museum,” Executive Director Dana Whitelaw said. “While bobcats are well-established in the High Desert, it’s rare to see
Opened in 1982, The High Desert Museum brings together wildlife, cultures, art, history and the natural world to convey the wonder of North America’s High Desert. Visit www.highdesertmuseum.org for information on hours, events and exhibits. The High Desert Museum is located about 15 minutes north of Sunriver on Highway 97.
one, especially so close. Timber presents a unique opportunity for visitors to connect with an important predator of the High Desert.” The bobcat’s name was selected by the winner of the 2023 High Desert Rendezvous raffle. The winning ticket was pulled at the museum’s annual gala in August. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife placed the
bobcat at the museum after he was found in the Portland area separated from his mother. State wildlife officials initially returned the bobcat to the area where he was found in the hope that his mother would return, but the kitten soon gravitated toward people again. Since the bobcat was habituated to humans, he wasn’t suitable for release into the wild. The museum’s wildlife team has expertise in caring for
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He had matured enough by April to begin making periodic appearances before visitors. “Timber is smart and took quickly to training and working with wildlife staff,” Curator of Wildlife Jon Nelson said. “He also enjoys visitors and at times can be seen playing with people through the viewing glass of his habitat.” In the wild, bobcats eat a wide range of prey including birds and small mammals. Timber enjoys meals of rats, mice, rabbit, quail and other whole-animal foods at the museum. The museum cares for more than 120 animals, from otters to raptors. The majority of animals are unable to be released into the wild, either due to injuries or because they became too familiar with humans. At the museum, they serve as ambassadors who educate visitors about the conservation of High Desert species and landscapes.
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Sunriver Stars Community Theater announces 2024 season lineup of performances Nancy Emrick, accompanied by pianist Dr. Stephen Marshall. The one-night performance to support the Stars’ building campaign will take place in a private home with Emrick presenting pieces ranging from Bach to Bocelli. Champagne and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Later in spring, the Stars invite guests to take part in its live studio audience for “A Night with the Girls, A Golden Girls Parody.” Inspired by the television show, guests can be prepared to laugh the night away as the gals get out of one situation only to find themselves in the middle of another. The show is scheduled for May 31, June 1 and June 2. Kids Drama Camp (June 24-28) will include new elements this year including a teen program with handson instruction in sound and lighting as well as guidance to write, produce and act in
By Janet Grant Sunriver Stars Community Theater announced a unique twist to its 2024 season. The lineup will feature two shows, an acting workshop, opera fundraiser, Golden Girls parody, and the annual STARS Kids Drama Camp. To start the season, Broadway star Patrick Osteen will teach a free acting workshop, “So You Want to Be an Actor?” on March 21 at SHARC as a collaboration between SSCT and the Sunriver You program. The following two days, he will present a one-man show, “An Iliad,” at Sunriver Brewery Taproom. “This is an exciting opportunity and a first for SSCT,” artistic director Victoria Kristy said. “We are heading into our twelfth season and shaking things up a bit.” April will bring another rousing evening to the community with the Stars fundraiser, “An Evening with La Diva,” featuring international opera star
The Sunriver Stars performed ‘Trap for a Lonely Man’ in 2023. The Stars announced the lineup for its 2024 performance season.
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Chamber welcomes three businesses; seeks volunteers for mentor lunch The Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed three new members in November. If you are interested in being a chamber members, email exec@sunriverchamber.com. Heart of Your Style Melinda Young describes herself as a “style, fashion and closet whisperer.” The owner of Heart of Your Style, Young helps people decide what clothes they love, find their style and offers suggestions from her Cabi clothing line. Whether you are trying to find an outfit for an event such a wedding or dinner party, going on a vacation or need to refresh or update your wardrobe, Young can help you put together the perfect outfit. “I provide fashion experiences in your home or mine with your girlfriends. With my Cabi clothing line, I’ll share the latest trends, give you style tips and offer advice,” Young said. “I help women make it a bit more interesting and a whole lot more enjoyable getting dressed every day.” She can be reached at 503539-0086 or mlou72@gmail. com. View her Cabi collection at melindayoung.cabionline. com for the latest styling tips, trends, and outfit ideas or read her blog at melindayoung@ cabionline.com/blog. Oregon Astronomy & Rocketry Founded by Bob Grossfeld (NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador since 1999), Oregon Astronomy & Rocketry is Central Oregon’s first astrotourism provider. Oregon Astronomy
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science center for the community. Grossfeld loves Central Oregon, and envisions CARA as a way to inspire, engage and educate the next generation of explorers through space science. Visit cascadeastronomy. org to learn more. Ornament Quest continues Follow the Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce on Facebook or Instagram to receive the daily clue where an ornament is hidden at a business. Find the ornament and receive a $25 gift card and the ornament. The quest continues through Dec. 15. Seeking volunteers to plan middle school lunch The Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Three Rivers School to host a lunch and presentation for the middle school students in the spring of 2024. The lunch is a day of career exploration and inspiration. Students will hear a presentation from a guest speaker, then have time to talk with mentors about their careers. Here are a few ways you can help: • Volunteer to plan the lunch. • Be a sponsor. Sponsorships are $100; $250; $500; and $1,000. Sponsors will be recognized at the lunch and in social media posts and in the media. • Donate items for the students’ gift bags. There are 150
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Central Oregon mysteries; give yourself the gift of joining a book club By Deon Stonehouse Book Clubs at Sunriver Books are great fun. We have a friendly group of people in our Book Clubs, and everyone is welcome. If you would like to attend a discussion, email sunriverbooks@sunriverbooks.com to sign up. With December holidays, the days of Book Club discussions are slightly varied. Central Oregon author visits to present his mystery series Ted Haynes presents his entertaining Central Oregon mystery series at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 via Zoom. Haynes is a Central Oregon resident with an appreciation for not only the beauty of the area, but also the myriad unique and interesting places known to locals and frequent visitors. Haynes will take us on a tour of the settings in his series and provide a snapshot of his books. Sign up information for the Zoom event will be available at sunriverbooks.com or by emailing sunriverbooks@sunriverbooks.
com. Participants will be able to submit questions. There are four books in the series so far: “Suspects,” “The Mirror Pond Murders,” “Mt. Bachelor Murders,” and “Pole Pedal Murder.” The fifth book called “The Sunriver Murder” is scheduled to be released June 2024. Haynes introduces Dan Martinez, a young lawyer who is at loose ends after losing his job at a Portland law firm. Returning to his parent’s Central Oregon home, Dan spends the summer training for a triathlon. Stopping by Candy Winterpol’s home, he finds her
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helped her navigate the ins and outs of human behavior. The two women shared an apartment and were devoted to one another, but her grandmother recently died so Molly is on her own regarding how to comport herself. Molly works as a maid in a toney hotel, the Regency Grand, a job she enjoys. Molly likes things clean, tidy and in order, and she feels accomplishment in returning a messy room to a state of pristine comfort. She has a friend in the kitchen, Juan Manuel, and a crush on Rodney. Molly has surmised that to most of the guests, the maid is almost invisible. She is good at her job; being a maid doesn’t call on her to have a lot of sparkling repartee. What her job doesn’t prepare her for is murder. The Regency Grand has a lot of well-heeled customers. People important in the financial and the society pages of leading newspapers. One of them, Mr. Black, is dead in the penthouse, a room Molly routinely cleans. Discovering him in this condition is way outside Molly’s normal duties. Once the police get involved it is clear Molly is caught in troubled waters. This is an absolutely charming mystery; Molly is a delightful character intent on putting things right.
Mystery Book Club The Mystery Book Club will discuss “The Maid” by Nita Prose at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4 in person and 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 via Zoom. “The Maid” is an interesting story combining unique characters with a clever plot. Molly Gray has difficulty interpreting the nuances of social interaction, and she has a tendency to blurt out things obviously true but wholly inappropriate for comment. Un- Fiction Book Club The Fiction Book Club will til recently, her grandmother discuss “The Reading List” by Sara Nisha Adams at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11 and at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18 at the bookstore. Celebrate the joy and the power of reading with an excellent list. Mukesh, a lonely, grieving widower, and Aleisha, a college student overwhelmed by the responsibility of helping her brother care for their mentally ill mother, bond and heal through sharing books. Mukesh’s wife was an avid reader, while he watched documentary programs. His granddaughter is following in her footsteps, always with a book in her hands. Aleisha works at the library, while shelving books she finds a crumpled reading list. Mukesh goes to the library in search of books, to remember his wife and bond with his granddaughter. The first meeting between Aleisha and Mukesh doesn’t go well, but soon they are delving into the books on the list. Join them in reading the list. Sunriver Books & Music is in building 25 in The Village at Sunriver. Call 541-593-2525 or visit www.sunriverbooks.com SUNRIVER SCENE • DECEMBER 2023
Central Oregon Mastersingers’ present various holiday performances in December Caroling, Bend Parade, Sunriver visit by the CO Mastersingers • •
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of Dickens’ classic that only bells, musical instruments, and debuted last year in Portland, of course, ghosts! Compared to previous holiday concert Phoenix and London. The shows are slated for 7 programs, the music of “A p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, and 2 Christmas Carol” is not necesp.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 at the sarily more difficult, however, the entire work is a cappella. Tower Theatre. Tickets are available online There are no instruments and from the Tower Theatre at no piano accompaniment. It’s just the choir!” www.towertheatre.org. Clark continued, “In addiFor information, contact the box office at 541-317- tion to the exhilarating story, 0 7 0 0 , i n f o @ t o w e r T h e - told masterfully by COCC atre.org or visit the web- Theatre and Communication site at www.centraloregon Chair Lilli Ann Linford-Foreman, and the movie-like soundmastersingers.org. Mastersingers conductor scapes, there are several new Christian Clark was quickly arrangements of carols that are Christmas Eve, the fourth sold on the piece and said the absolutely stunning. We’ve all Sunday of advent, will be cele- choir “is really put to the test, heard “Silent Night” a hundred brated with three worship ser- as they are required to emulate times, but not like this!” vices. The regular service at 10 a.m. will begin with the lighting of the Love and Christ candle, and the choir will present “One Small Child” by David Meece, arr. by Lloyd Larson. That afternoon at 3 p.m. there will be a special family service designed especially for children of all ages. The program Bin Location: East side of the Sunriver Marketplace will feature familiar carols, a 18160 Cottonwood Rd. Sunriver storybook of Christmas titled “A Night Like No Other,” and the Bells of Sunriver. Santa will appear to send each child home with a copy of the book. At 6 p.m. there will be a traditional Christmas Eve service with carols, choir, and communion for all. Please join us at any or all our advent worship services. You are welcome.
A modernized musical version of the Charles Dickens classic tale, “A Christmas Carol,” will weave traditional carols with new music as performed by the Central Oregon Mastersingers and COCC’s Lilli Ann Linford-Foreman during their annual holiday event Dec. 9 and 10 at Bend’s Tower Theatre. Two-time Grammy nominee and American Prize winner Benedict Sheehan produced this innovative storytelling
‘A Night Like No Other’ holiday celebration Sunriver Christian Fellowship is an ecumenical, multi-denominational congregation that welcomes all people through its doors. Services begin at 10 a.m. each Sunday at 18139 Cottonwood Road, across from the north store. Everyone is welcome to the communion table each Sunday. Services are also live-streamed. The link can be found on the SCF home page at www.sunriverchristianfellowship.org. If you are unable to watch the service live, you can use the same link to watch the recording at your leisure. Contact information and Fellowship information can be found on the website as well. The advent and Christmas season is upon us. Sunriver Christian Fellowship would like to share its music and worship
services with the community. We invite all to our services as we celebrate the 2023 holiday season. Each Sunday of advent the service will begin with special music, “Love’s Pure Light” by Joel Raney, as we light the advent candle. On Dec. 3, the first Sunday of Advent, the candle of Hope will be lit, and the Bells of Sunriver will be playing “O Come, O Come, Emanuel,” arranged for bells and chimes by Kevin Bryant. The second Sunday of advent, Dec. 10, the candle of Peace will be lit and the SCF choir will be presenting “O Come to Us, Emmanuel” by Joseph Martin. Bells of Sunriver will be providing a selection of Bach and Beethoven and the candle of Joy will be lit on Dec. 17, the third Sunday of advent.
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Sunriver Service District board monthly meeting summary public safety The Sunriver Service District Managing Board held its regular meeting on Nov. 16, 2023. Board members present: Jim Fister, John Shoemaker, Bill Hepburn, John Ralston, Gerhard Beenen, Tony De Alicante and Denney Kelley. SSD staff present: Fire chief Bill Boos, Lt. Stephen Lopez, administrator Mindy Holliday.
Old business –Public Safety Building update: Things are moving along and tracking on time. The police side of the facility should be dried-in within by end of November and interior work will begin. East expansion of the apparatus bay also was underway with concrete slab work expected after Thanksgiving. –Approved October building funding requests in the amount of $682,370.71. –Approved Zions Bank loan statement payment in the amount of $101,509.14. –Reviewed monthly construction report update to be sent to the county commissioners.
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New business –Approved August and September 2023 unaudited financials. Approval of October financials was tabled to December’s board meeting due to incorrect budget amount. –Received and accepted the FY 22/23 SSD audit report from Moss Adams. The audit
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Keep your holidays safe and accident free By Jim Bennett It’s that time of year when the family comes together, there may be Christmas/holiday trees and decorations, gifts and much more – maybe even some snow. Each month, we attempt to cover one or more preparedness messages to help our community prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters. The holidays are a rich time of year for safety messaging as there is a great deal that “could go wrong” and ruin the holidays – especially if simple safety steps aren’t taken. Fortunately, many of these safety steps are fairly easy to follow. Let’s start with Christmas or holiday trees which can certainly set the festive nature of the season, and they are beautiful, but with all beauty can come danger. You know it, you’ve heard it, but it’s the real thing – tree fires. A tinder dry tree is a combustible nightmare if exposed to any source of fire. From the spark of the fireplace to the candle that got too close or the spark of a damaged string of lights; the amount of time a tree can be fully engulfed is seconds or, at best, a minute. Regardless, it can happen so fast that we do not always have time to even grab the fire extinguisher or bucket of water. To keep your holidays safe: • A dry tree (branches aren’t pliable and instead just snap off) should not be put in the house, likewise when it gets to that point of dryness, be sure to remove and discard. • Check your light strings, they can become damaged over years of use and if there are any signs of wear, it’s time to replace. • Water, water and more water. Check the water level every day to make sure the tree can be as hydrated as possible. • Keep those sparks away – no flames near the tree such as candles and fireplaces.
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How many fire hazards can you find in the above picture? Be sure to keep the tree away from the fireplace and candles.
• Keep a fire extinguisher nearby in case of fire emergency. What to do with all the wrapping paper? It probably would be fair to say that for many the idea of getting rid of piles and piles of wrapping paper is to burn it. Throw it in the fireplace and watch the colorful flames shrink it to ashes. Think twice about that one. Many times, people will overload a fireplace and when the paper ignites, it burns fast and hot. The flames can quickly shoot far up the chimney and even worse, small, burning shreds of paper may escape through the chimney and cause fires elsewhere. The fireplace is not the place for garbage disposal, either throw the paper away or find ways to recycle.
make traversing the walkways and driveways difficult, if not dangerous. Be sure to keep your driveway and pathways clear and free of ice to avoid a ride in an ambulance. This time of the season also is an invitation for thieves. Looking through the window at the beautiful tree with packages nestled underneath can be quite the enticement for someone with ill intent. Be sure to block the view of the gifts when not home by closing window coverings. Speaking about not being home, be sure as you travel for the holidays that you lock up your home and turn off the Christmas tree lights, even if
MVA = Motor Vehicle Accident OSP = Oregon State Police RP = Reporting Person R&Rs = Rules & Regulations SCMC = St. Charles Medical Center SPD = Sunriver Police Department SFST = Standardized Field Sobriety Test UTL = Unable To Locate
10-1 Officers were dispatched to Your Store in the Village for suspicious circumstances. RP stated a male attempted to pay for his merchandise using counterfeit $100 bills. The store clerk informed the suspect the money was counterfeit. He paid for his merchandise using a Visa debit card. The counterfeit money was given to the Sunriver Police. 10-2 Officer dispatched to Cherrywood Lane for found property. Owner left gun and a black holster in the rental. Owner said they noticed the firearm was missing when they returned to their residence. The firearm was retrieved and logged for safekeeping. 10-8 RP reported an unknown a man entered onto his Deer Lane property, possibly looking to take his propane tank. He left without taking any items. 10-12 Police contacted a subject at the market in the Sunriver Business Park who had several outstanding warrants. Subsequent to the investigation, the subject was lodged at the DCAJ on the warrants and driving while criminally suspended. 10-14 Two parking citations were issued for vehicles parked partially in the roadway and on the wrong side of River Road. 10-20 A male subject was trespassed from the Village after distributing negative flyers regarding a local business. 10-20 Police responded to a noise complaint on Shamrock Lane involving a family singing karaoke. 10-21 Responded to a non-injury MVA at milepost 153 on Highway 97. Subsequent to the contact, the driver was issued a OSP crash report at her request. 10-22 A female was arrested for DUII after being stopped for reckless driving on Highway 97 near the South Century Drive exit. She was reported to have crashed near the Cottonwood exit and was traveling around 30 mph in the left lane of the 65 mph speed zone of the highway with no taillights. 10-23 RP reported a mountain bike was stolen from Village Bike and Ski. 10-25 Officer was dispatched to a single vehicle rollover crash on north Highway 97 at mile post 153. 10-27 Sunriver Police responded to a suspicious circumstance at a rental home on Rogue Lane. A child was reported to be on the front deck banging on the door yelling for help. It was determined the child had accidentally locked themselves out. The adult in the home was on a Zoom call and did not realize the child had gone outside and could not get back in. 10-28 Sunriver Police responded to a reported DUII driver in the Sunriver Business Park. Subsequent to the investigation, the suspect was taken into custody for DUII. 10-30 The Sunriver Police Department investigated a hit and run which occurred at the Shell gas station in the Sunriver Business Park.
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Sunriver Police Foundation continues to grow The meeting of the board of directors of the Sunriver Police Foundation was held in October at SHARC. The foundation meets the third Wednesday of each month. The board discussed the success of October’s “Day at the
Range” and “Faith & Blue” events sponsored by the foundation. A women’s self-defense workshop and participation in the Sunriver Police Department’s holiday dinner party are being considered as future events.
Dennis Dishaw presented the foundation’s financial report and reviewed the foundation’s list of sponsors to date, which include: High Desert Realty Team Birtola, Sunriver Resort, US Bank, First American Title, Hammer Down Firearms, ACE
Foundation members will attend a couple of local games to review equipment and supply needs. If you are interested in the foundation or becoming a sponsor, contact Dennis Dishaw at 818-612-0913.
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provided 107 community-policing responses. There were 38 drone deployments, mostly for training purposes. –Officers attended various trainings, including skid car, mental health, handgun instructor. –Met with SROA to discuss rules and enforcement, with an emphasis on pathway use enforcement and education about e-bikes. –Two corporal and three officer entry candidates have been identified. –Community events included a toy drive, drone presentation at COCC, Halloween
activities in the Village and and required information for The Door church and SROA the SSD’s reserve study. employee health fair. –Attended an employment Sunriver is fortunate to have two local trainers, both of law seminar and BOLI annual whom offer puppy classes and can schedule one-on-one sesAdministration conference. sions. If interested, reach out by email. –Continue to learn/train on • Jane Devlin at wilddogsjd@gmail.com: Puppy classes and accounting/payroll workflows. Other business trail manners classes Monday and Wednesday. –Continue to work on hu–Outgoing police chief Mike • Michelle Stern at michelle@poochparenting.net: Fourman resource policies and Womer was provided his perweek classes with puppies “out on the town” in Sunriver. gather best practices informa- formance review. His last day tion. Also completed required with the police department is non-discrimination testing for Nov. 30. flexible spending accounts. –The next regular meeting have been because they were –Heather McGuire was hired of the Sunriver Service District Safety Tips intoxicated. as the new office assistant. Managing Board is scheduled Plan ahead, arrange for des–Updating various docu- for Thursday, Dec. 14, 3 p.m. you are gone for only an hour. ignated drivers and never get ments for onboarding/offboardThe meeting adjourned at A light on for security can also behind the wheel if intoxicated. ing employees and administer- 5:10 p.m. Let’s be a part of Central give a person who is looking for ing addition/removal of these Approved meeting minutes a home to burglarize a moment Oregon having a season free employees for all appropriate are posted, as available, to www. of pause and to look elsewhere. of drinking and driving heartbenefits. sunriversd.org. breaks. –Worked to provide updates We wish you a wonderful Don’t drive intoxicated Finally, every year there are holiday season from our fire tragic stories of new year cel- department family to yours. –Jim Bennett is the pubebrations that ended on a sad note because someone was lic information officer for the behind the wheel who shouldn’t Sunriver Fire Department.
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Sunriver Mens Golf: Don Olson cards third ace; Sunriver Mens Club leaders’ stats By Paul J. Grieco Long-time SRMGC member, Don Olson was kind to the men’s club coffers by waiting two days until after the season officially finished to card his third lifetime ace, thus saving the club a chunk of prize money. This one was during a Central Oregon Winter Series best ball event on Broken Top Country Club’s second hole. The hole was playing slightly uphill at 124 yards with a center pin requiring a testy carry over a front bunker. Olson’s pitching wedge arced beautifully with a slight draw toward the hole, took two bounces and appeared to dive in, just like it belonged there. We weren’t quite sure if perhaps it had gone over a hump in the green, but it was indeed holed. Witness to the ace were his playing partner Paul Grieco and the other twosome, Don Koon, of Sunriver, and Graham Kemp of Meadow Lakes. Olson shared his first two aces
“Why am I using a new putter? Because the last one didn’t float too well.” – Craig Stadler occurred 25 and 50 years ago. At this rate, he’ll be a centenarian for his next one. Congrats to Don, who won a KP and a gross skin for his effort. His is the fourth unofficial ace for SRMGC members this year, the other three all coincidentally and spookily at the 7th hole on the Woodlands course by Peter Alexander, Mike Roginski and Mike Reed earlier this season. For the statistically minded, the odds for a low-to-mid handicapper to earn a hole-in-one is approximately 1 in 12,000. Interesting end-of-season club stats With the season officially closed, it may be interesting to view how club members fared statistically in terms of winnings and scoring averages. The top 12 money winners
in weekly play (not including the Ringerboard winners, announced in last issue) which includes prize money for low gross, low net, KP’s, skins, and individual and team winnings were as follows: Peter Alexander, Jeff Corey, Scott Brown, Dan Burkhalter, Tom Woodruff, John Volkober, Don Olson, Mike Stamler, Dave Wightman, Don Larson, Jim Montroy and Peter Knaupp. Of this dandy dozen, there were five low handicappers (single digit less than 9.9 index), two mid-handicappers (10.0 to 15.9) and five higher handicappers (16.0 index and above). As far as prize money won per event entered (minimum of 12 events) the order changed. Still in first was Peter Alexander averaging $29 per event, followed by Scott Brown $26, John Volkober and Peter Knaupp tied for 3rd at $24,
tied for fifth at $21 were Dan Burkhalter and Jeff Corey, Brad Frederick at $20, Don Olson at $17, and tied for 9th are Mike Stamler and Tom Woodruff at $16, Dave Wightman $15 and Don Larson $14. We also looked at net and gross scoring averages (minimum six events): of course, we’d expect the best gross averages to come from the low index players who varied from 4.3 to 9.9. Leading the way in low-average gross score for the season are Lyndon Blackwell at 77.4, Peter Knaupp 78.5, Peter Alexander 79.6, Scott Brown 80.9, Jeff Corey 82.9, Don Wright 83.0, Brad Frederick 84.0, Kevin Baker 84.3, Mike Roginski 84.5 and remarkably, soon to be octogenarian – Dan Frantz 84.4. Average low net leaders are as follows: Peter Alexander 72.7, Chris Blumenthal 72.8, Peter Knaupp 73.2, Scott Brown 73.9, Dick Korban 74.3, Doug Johnson 74.3, Tom Woodruff 74.7, Terry Tjaden 74.7, Brad Frederick 74.9, Mike Stamler 75 and Scott Rigby 75 and Mike Reed 75.4. Of these players, four were low-handicappers, three were mid-handicappers and five were high-handicappers.
Don Olson hits a hole-in-one at Broken Top Country Club.
New members welcome New members are welcome. Sunriver residency is not a requirement. Find the SRMGC online at www.srmensgolf. com. For more information, e-mail SRMGC President Don Nolte at NolteFamily4@msn.com or me at the email address listed below. Paul J. Grieco is Handicap Chairman of the Sunriver Men’s Golf Club and may be reached at pjg3sr@gmail.com
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Thank you for a successful bake sale By Barb Purcell Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Visions of Sugar Plums Food/Bake Sale extravaganza, sponsored by Sunriver Christian Fellowship on Nov. 11 was a huge success. More than $36,000 for local charities was raised just in time for the holidays. Charities that benefitted from 2022 Visions of Sugar Plums were CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate), Sunriver-La Pine Habitat for Humanity, Trillium, Care for Kids, Three Rivers School Activities Fund, Nancy’s House, Bethlehem Inn, Volunteers in Medicine, Care & Share, Saving Grace, Healthy Beginnings,
Grandma’s House, MountainStar, Friends of the Children, and Oregon Adaptive Sports. We are so grateful for folks from Sunriver and surrounding communities that came out and purchased frozen foods, baked goods, and holiday entertaining gifts. Because of your generosity these wonderful local charities will continue their good work. We are grateful to event co-chairs Diana Gustavson and Ronda Floyd for all their hard work in organizing a small army of volunteers to achieve spectacular results in these trying times. A special thank you to Alexandra Haupt, events manager at SHARC, and the wonderful staff for all their help in making our event so safe and successful.
Thank you to the community and businesses By Madeline Bednarek I’d like to thank everyone who participated in the Artists’ Gallery “Fill Don’s Truck” event in October. Care & Share received more than 7,000 pounds of canned foods and almost $800 in cash and checks. This really helped the nonprofit organization in what we had to purchase in November.
All the merchants in The Village at Sunriver and the Sunriver Business Park were very generous. Kristine Thomas did a great job in getting the word out about the less fortunate in south Deschutes County. Once again, the Artists’ Gallery was generous in sponsoring this fundraiser along with First Interstate Bank. The libations and snacks from Fold, Sunriver Brewing and Hot Lava were delicious.
Sharpen your winter driving skills Winter is fast approaching, and road conditions may be a little worse this year than in years past. Improving your winter driving skills has never been more important. This year, with costs increasing, and fuels tax revenues trending down, ODOT will scale back maintenance and services around the state. ODOT won’t be able to clear roads
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winter driving skills. If you have to head out in the snow or ice, here are some things to keep in mind: • Make sure your vehicle is in good operating condition, with clean headlights, good brakes, working windshield wipers and good tires. • Slow down when approaching off-ramps, bridges or shady spots. Snow and ice may linger there longer. • Check your route before leaving – not just your destination but conditions along the way. • Never pass a snowplow or any winter maintenance truck on the right. It’s illegal and you may run into the wing plow that sticks way out on the right. • Allow extra stopping distance. There’s less traction on slick, snowy roads. • In bad visibility – heavy fog or snow flurries – being able to see is as important as being seen. Turn on your headlights to increase your visibility to others. • Carry chains and know how to use them. • If you’re tired, don’t fight it. Get a room if you can, wait out the storm and finish your trip when you’re refreshed. You may save a life. • Slow down and allow extra time to get where you’re going. • It doesn’t work for everyone but stay off the roads if possible. That leaves more room for those who must travel to travel safely and for our trucks to clear the road. Take a snow day.
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