February 2013 Sunriver Scene

The Sunriver Area Public Library presents an exhibit of teddy bears and wildflower images in time for Valentine’s Day gift giving

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Nature Center................ 8 Love Wine Inc.............. 10 Calendar...................... 13 Women’s Club.............. 17

SROA News.................. 22 Public Safety................ 30 Classified..................... 37 Commentary................ 39

The SROA Nominating Committee is seeking potential candidates to run in the August election to fill seats on the board of directors.

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February • 2013

volume xxxix • Number 2

Get ready for the inaugural Dummy Downhill at SHARC Sunriver’s first Dummy Downhill will take place Feb. 9, 3 p.m. on the tubing hill at SHARC. As the name implies, the event involves sending a dummy mounted on a snowboard or skis down the slope of Peck’s Peak. Prizes will be awarded for the longest jump, best crash and bestdressed dummy.

Jon Wiley, owner of Good2Go, a delicatessen and recreation equipment rental provider in The Village at Sunriver, may have been the first person to construct a dummy for the event.

“We are snow sports enthusiasts and we’ve got all the sledding gadgets, so I jumped at the chance when I saw the Dummy Downhill promotional materials.”

Wiley built his downhill dummy with a 170 centimeter snowboard and a kid sized sled shaped like a snowmobile, on which sit a couple of stuffed tigers he borrowed from his children. Wiley was elusive about whether he had permission to employ the stuffed animals.

“I was so excited, I built my dummy and took it to SHARC to register without understanding that registration doesn’t happen until the day of the race. That gives me time to improve my dummy.”

Wiley installed an adjustable ballast system so that he can get right up to the 50-pound weight limit. And being a ski enthusiast, he’s prepared to apply a secret wax based on snow conditions the day of the event.

There are a few basic rules to entering a dummy into the event. The dummy must be at least 3 feet tall but no taller than 6 feet. Maximum width is 3 feet. Maximum length is 8 feet and maximum weight is 50 pounds.

The dummy must have a name and a tow rope attached to it. No sharp protruding objects, glass or “live” dummies are allowed. No propulsion devices — gravity powered

Antenna approved; faster 4G service coming to Sunriver

to Sunriver after a career teaching high school English and Asian art history at a community college. “It’s a passion. I like doing it. I like seeing people figure it out (their finances and become homeowners). It’s a good feeling.”

The Newberry Chapter of Habitat for Humanity builds modest 1,200square-foot homes on donated land with discounted and donated materials and volunteer labor. The organization passes the savings on to families who qualify to buy the homes. A typical Habitat home mortgage is $485 per month, which includes insurance and property taxes.

The next generation of AT&T wireless service is coming to The Village at Sunriver via a new antenna array approved for installation on building 26 (South Bend Bistro). Three 4G LTE antennas will be concealed inside a canister designed to look like a metal chimney or exhaust vent.

LTE, which stands for Long Term Evolution, is the name for a technology standard used for 4G wireless networks.

LTE is used by AT&T to deliver highspeed wireless service. 4G wireless is supposed to be four to 10 times faster than 3G networks.

The new antenna canister will be sited between two existing antenna canisters that house 3G antenna arrays, making three chimneys on the roof of the South Bend Bistro building. The new antenna canister will be 27 feet, 9 inches above ground, nearly a foot taller than the existing antennas. At 24 inches in diameter, it will also be significantly wider than the existing 8-inch diameter antennas.

The SROA Design Committee approved the new 4G LTE antenna array, with conditions, at its Jan. 18 meeting.

The committee said the new antenna shroud must be painted to match the color of the existing antennas and that all cables connecting the antennas shall be shielded from view, preferably inside the building.

The existing canisters are painted black and don’t readily draw the attention of passersby, but some people have noticed them and asked questions about their purpose. The installation of a third, taller and wider canister may generate a few more questions. But as the wireless site is on a building on the western perimeter of the village, most peoples’ attention is not focused that direction.

AT&T customers visiting the village will likely be pleased to discover their 4G devices connect at high speeds.

It is possible that in the future, when

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John Wiley of Good2Go in the village is ready and waiting to participate in the Feb. 9 Dummy Downhill event at SHARC.

only. No pyrotechnics (fun as that might be) and no obscenities.

The Dummy Downhill is a family-friendly event. Finally, each entry must have a crew on the course to help pick up the remains.

Having prepared his entry early, Wiley put his downhill dummy — named Good2Go — on display in front of his store, where it attracted attention and competitors.

“The ski shop next door started questioning the ingredients in my wax, and said they may have a secret weapon of their own.

They are trying to play mind games with me, but I think no matter what happens it’s going to be a fun event.”

Information and entry forms for the Dummy Downhill are available on page 32, SHARC, 4 Seasons Recreational Outfitters, Village Bike & Ski, Sunriver Sports and at www.sunriverowners.org.

For more information, call 541-585-3145.

Sunriver resident honored with Habitat’s ‘hammer’ award

By Brooke Snavely Louise Wilson of Sunriver was presented Newberry Habitat for Humanity’s Order of the Hammer award on Jan. 15. The award is a framed hammer with an engraved plaque that acknowledges her 11 years of volunteer and fundraising activities for the local chapter that has built affordable homes in south Deschutes County for lowincome families. The award is granted to volunteers who make contributions above and beyond expectations.

“I feel privileged I was recognized, but I’m one of many who do a ton behind the scenes,” said Wilson, who retired

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Sunriver police officers, businessman reach settlement A settlement agreement and mutual release has been made between Robert “Bob” Foster and Sunriver Police Sgt. Joseph Patnode, officer Kasey Hughes and the Sunriver Service District. The settlement stems from stalking order petitions Hughes and Patnode filed against Foster in March 2010.

Those cases were scheduled three times for a hearing in Deschutes County Circuit Court and delayed each time.

In August 2012, Foster filed a complaint against Hughes, Patnode and the Sunriver Service

District, too.

A settlement was announced by the Sunriver Service District Managing Board Jan. 17.

“The matter has been settled by mutual agreement of both parties involved. It includes mutual releases of all claims and all actions,” said Ron Angell, Sunriver Service District board member. “Not only the stalking protective order but also the action filed by the respondent, Mr. Foster, against the officers and the district, have been terminated and settled by mutual agreements. There

were no payments of monies in either direction. Both parties agreed to accept responsibility for their own costs and fees and no money changed hands. The papers have all been submitted locally and to the federal court and the matter is over.”

Service District board members applauded announcement of the agreement, which is not an admission of liability by either party. Sunriver Service District board member Debra Baker said resolution of the case is “a great ending.”

Foster had no comment.

Habitat

Wade credited Wilson with starting Women for Newberry Habitat, a project in which Wilson “talked 50 of her closest friends into becoming founders for $100 each. The next year 50 more women became benefactors and paid $50 more,” to attend a fundraising event called Flip Flops & Lemon Drops, a social event that was held three times in Crosswater.

Women for Newberry Habitat also created Hats Off to Humanity notecards. Wade said Wilson’s fundraising efforts generated approximately $30,000 in donations to Newberry Habitat.

Wade lauded Wilson’s care and mentoring of families selected to buy and live in Habitat homes. “Louise specializes in selecting families and mentoring them. She was chair of the selection committee for many years. She helped families solidify budgets and payoff debts so that they could qualify.

Then she served as an ongoing buddy and partner who goes with the family to help them pick out the finishing touches for the homes,” such as light

fixtures, countertop materials, flooring and carpeting. “After moving in, the family partner is on call. Louise has done that for years.”

During the recent economic downturn when many local families lost jobs and their debts grew, Wilson came up with a gap payment plan to help pay down debts so that families could continue to qualify for Habitat homes.

Wilson said many families have never budgeted before.

“We work with the families and their creditors and help them organize how they spend their money. It’s really gratifying. I’ve been invited to give a talk about the selection process at Sunriver Christian Fellowship.”

“The Sunriver community is the primary source of leadership, volunteer and other support for Newberry Habitat, and Louise continues to provide noteworthy assistance to our efforts,” said Dwane Krumme, interim executive director of the Newberry Chapter.

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By comparison, monthly rent for a home in the La Pine area averages $975 a month.

Families who qualify for Habitat homes must have incomes 20 to 60 percent below area median income, provide 400 hours of sweat equity building the home, and take classes to manage their finances. Many of the qualifying families work in Sunriver.

A Newberry Habitat for Humanity house was dedicated to new owners in late January.

The couple works in window framing for JELD-WEN and at The Village Bar & Grill in Sunriver. A Habitat house to be built next year will be for a woman who works in the housecleaning department at Sunriver Resort and has an 8-year-old son.

“It’s so satisfying to see how well the families who buy these homes are doing. If people remember what it’s like to have their first house, that’s what I see in these people. When you have your own house you can organize your life,” Wilson said.

Barbara Wade, Newberry Habitat board member, said Wilson was awarded the Order of the Hammer for her vision for procedure. “She knows how things should be done. She has a knack for memorializing documents and procedures and making sure they are followed.

She is one of the longest standing volunteers. She served on the board. She’s one of those dedicated volunteers that every organization depends on.”

By Brooke Snavely The Sunriver Owners Association and the Deschutes County Commissioners have been removed from a lawsuit filed by Mike Kennedy, the former chief of Sunriver police. Kennedy’s employment with the Sunriver Service District was terminated in February 2012. In the lawsuit filed in July 2012, Kennedy’s allegations include that he was wrongfully discharged, his professional reputation was defamed and that he was deprived of retirement benefits.

Kennedy’s July 2012 suit alleged that SROA was “not pleased” with his role in instituting third party reviews of service contracts between the Sunriver Service District and SROA, which reduced the contract amounts.

Kennedy also alleged that retaliation against him occurred after he challenged the legal definition of Sunriver’s roadways.

When a SROA board president stated in 2007 the roads were not highways, Sunriver police stopped enforcing laws applicable to highways. Kennedy claims he helped enact legislation that changed the definition of highways to include Sunriver roadways. Kennedy claims his actions prompted some SROA members to propose dissolving the police department, and

one individual to threaten his employment.

“To defend against the allegations, SROA filed motions to dismiss all claims against it. On Jan. 17 those motions were granted by the court.

All claims against SROA have now been dismissed,” said Bill Peck, SROA general manager. “ The court granted motions to dismiss Mr. Kennedy’s claims against the county and the county commissioners, too.”

Peck previously stated that SROA was not Kennedy’s employer.

Kennedy was employed 22 years by the Sunriver Police Department. He was hired in 1990 and promoted to chief of police in 2000. He claimed that he received positive performance evaluations and was never disciplined. The suit alleges Kennedy’s employment was terminated without warning Feb. 16 by a unanimous vote of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board and that the board did not give a reason for the termination.

Kennedy seeks to be reinstated or recover $1 million in damages for future lost wages.

Editor’s note: Case 6:12-cv01319-AA filed in U.S. District Court in Eugene, is available online via the Public Access to Court Electronic Records system (www.pacer.gov) for a fee.

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Multiple zones successfully stimulated at Newberry geothermal project AltaRock Energy says it has successfully stimulated multiple Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS) zones from a single wellbore at a demonstration site on the west flank of the Newberry Volcano approximately 13 miles southeast of Sunriver.

Creating multiple EGS zones from a single well is expected to dramatically increase the flow and energy output per well. The overall effect will be to lower the cost of geothermal energy production by as much as 50 percent.

Project managers describe the successful stimulation of multiple zones from the single wellbore as a major advancement that has the potential to establish geothermal energy as a major power producer in the U.S. energy portfolio.

“Geothermal energy has the smallest environmental footprint of any renewable power source we now have, and is the only renewable energy source

that provides 24/7 baseload power,” said Susan Petty, president and founder of AltaRock Energy. “The purpose of the Newberry EGS project is to demonstrate AltaRock’s new technology designed to lower the cost of EGS, and thus allow economic extraction of heat from the earth in locations where high temperatures can be reached by conventional drilling techniques.”

Enhanced Geothermal Systems are geothermal reservoirs created in hot, low permeability rock by injecting cold water at moderate pressure to enhance the permeability of existing fractures. This suggests that EGS projects can be sited in areas without naturally occurring hydrothermal resources such as hot springs and fumaroles.

EGS projects could, theoretically, be sited anywhere there is geothermal heat near enough to the surface to be economically recoverable.

Free fly ‘tying and lying’ sessions The Hook Fly Shop in The Village at Sunriver is offering free fly tying seminars Wednesdays at 6 p.m. through March. The sessions are appropriately titled “Tying and Lying,” a combination of activities for which fly anglers have well-deserved reputations.

“Yes, ‘Tying and Lying,’ that’s what we call it,” said John Olschewsky, an employee of The Hook Fly Shop and fishing guide with Cascade Guides & Outfitters which operates out of the store.

“At 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, when we close the store we move upstairs where Fred Foisset and I tie flies and help others who want to learn to tie flies. It’s meant to be friendly and fun. We had six people at our first session. One of them was a retired professor who was studiously trying to tie a fly pattern and making a mess of it. I leaned over and touched a match to the fly and it burned up in an instant. It’s pretty amazing how quickly fly materials burn. You should have seen his reaction. The next one he tied was much better.”

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Studies by MIT, the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Geological Survey and Google have concluded that EGS technology would unleash at least 500 gigawatts of recoverable geothermal energy in the western U.S. alone — and potentially more than 3,000 gigawatts across the U.S. EGS has the potential to provide a significant portion of the country’s electric power supply.

Until now, cost has been a major challenge facing EGS projects. Geothermal wells can cost several million dollars to drill. Increasing the generating capacity of each well lowers the cost of the produced power by reducing the number of wells that need to be drilled.

Systems with single stimulated zones simply don’t yield enough power per well to make the electricity produced cost-competitive. The ability to create multiple stimulated zones from a single well, a technique now proven at the Newberry EGS project, increases the amount of power produced by the well and decreases the overall cost of the power produced.

It’s about the diverters Multiple-zone stimulation is made possible with AltaRock Energy’s Thermally Degradable Zonal Isolation Materials (TZIM). The materials are designed to divert stimulation from one zone to another, and then degrade into non-toxic components such as water and carbon dioxide when the stimulation is complete and the well is allowed to reheat. The challenge was identifying materials that persist during stimulation when the well is relatively cool, and then break down quickly into non-damaging components when stimulation is complete. AltaRock spent years researching and testing their TZIM technology to develop a suite of materials for a variety of conditions, and has patented the technology.

At Newberry, AltaRock used a TZIM made from a biodegradable non-toxic polymer commonly used for other purposes that was specially prepared and ground to particle sizes specific to the geology encountered in the hot, dry well, which was drilled in 2008.

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The fourth annual Sunriver juried Art Faire is accepting artist applications through March 18 via ZAPP, an online application system. Held Aug. 9-11 in The Village at Sunriver, the event is limited to a maximum of 70 booths.

Acceptable art and fine crafts categories are: ceramics, drawing, glass, gourd art, jewelry, metalwork, mixed media, painting, photography, print making, sculpture, textiles and woodwork. To apply by the deadline, go to www. zapplication.org For information about the art faire, visit www. sunriverartfaire.com or email sunriverartfaire@ yahoo.com

Guide to offer tips for fishing the Crooked River February means it’s time to think about chasing rainbows in the beautiful Crooked River canyon. With the increase in daylight and temperatures inching up, it’s a perfect time to experience some great fly fishing.

To help you get out of the recliner, the Sunriver Anglers Club has asked Crooked River fishing guide Bryon Salaz of the Hook Fly Shop to explain how to be successful on this wonderful fishery. The Feb. 21 meeting will be at SHARC beginning at 6:45 p.m.

Understanding the river begins with some basic entomology. Salaz will cover the spectrum beginning with midges that are currently active on the water. He’ll describe the hatch seasons of the river, which include blue winged olives, the famed Mother’s Day caddis, pale morning duns, as well as the lowly scuds. He’ll also share his personal patterns for each of these hatches as well as a detailed map of the river.

Rod weight selection and recommended lines will be covered. Salaz will share several examples of successful nymphing setups and recommended knots that everyone needs to master before heading to the water.

If you are someone who loves to see the moment of a dry fly take, come prepared to learn the specifics of the hatches and see samples of the flies.

Having grown up in Redmond, Salaz began fishing the Crooked River when he was 12, so he has experienced the decline as well as the current rebound in fish numbers and

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“The serenity of the canyon and the changing views make me feel like I have my own little chunk of heaven,” Salaz said.

Meetings of the Sunriver Anglers Club are open to all, especially to those wanting to learn more about angling and conservation opportunities in the area, and to meet others with similar interests.

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Siggy the Abominable Snowman was the hands down favorite window decoration in The Village at Sunriver over the holidays, according to shoppers who cast ballots in a contest sponsored by village management. Siggy raked in 120 votes of the approximately 300 ballots cast. Fifteen stores participated in the contest.

Siggy graced the front window of Signature Imports located in building 23 along retail row. Siggy was the collective brainstorm of Linda Scott, Signature Imports manager and clerk Cynthia Pless.

Scott said the idea for Siggy the yeti started with the mask, hand-made in Mexico with a vivid set of dagger-like teeth and startling blue eyes. “That mask always got my attention when I walked past where it was displayed in the store so I wondered how to use it. Cynthia wanted a window display that would be different and we agreed using the mask certainly would be different.”

Pless and Scott mounted the mask on a display mannequin, dressed it in Equadorian clothes, wrapped a Mexican blanket around its shoulders and put a stocking cap made of alpaca wool on its head. Finishing touches included sticking a Peruvian deer figurine in the mask’s mouth and a rose in its lapel.

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Linda Scott (left) and Cynthia Pless pose with Siggy the Abominable Snowman at Signature Imports.

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pile of cotton snowballs ready for throwing and a chimney decorated with lights.

“All the teenagers recognized the motif,” of the yeti eating the reindeer, Pless said. “There was a 2-year-old boy who said to us and his parents that Siggy was the highlight of his Christmas vacation. He made his parents bring him back to the store twice so he could see Siggy.”

“We thought it was successful,” Scott said. “A lot of people turned in ballots at the ice skating pavilion. The intent was to get visitors to go through the village looking at the displays.

From what people told us, they enjoyed it.”

Signature Imports won the window decorating grand prize of $500 off one month’s rent.

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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.Each advertiser bears responsibility for claims made on their behalf.

most mobile devices operate on 4G networks, the 3G antennas can be removed and the clutter of antennas can be reduced, but that may be years down the road.

Velocitel Inc., the antenna installation contractor, can pull permits from the SROA Community Development

Department Feb. 1 and then has 12 months to install the new antennas.

“AT&T’s upgrade to 4G LTE will allow for faster, clearer data speeds and services for locals, visitors and emergency personnel with 4G service. It is truly a benefit for the area and the community of Sunriver,” said Denease Schiffman, operations manager for The Village at Sunriver.

Club to hear about S. County Peter Gutowsky will address the Sunriver Men’s Club Tuesday, Feb. 19 in the Hearth Room of the Sunriver Resort.

The title of his talk is “Newberry Country: A Plan for Southern Deschutes County.”

Sunriver area men and women are welcome to attend. The cost is $19 per person.

Gutowsky, principal planner with Deschutes County, oversees the Long Range Planning Section responsible for comprehensive and transportation planning, land use policy, interagency coordination, and

historic and natural resources.

Gutowsky’s experiences span urban and regional planning and include successful programs receiving state and national recognition relating to urban growth boundaries and urban reserve areas, natural hazards, groundwater protection, urban forestry, and riparian restoration. He received a master’s degree in community and regional planning from the University of New Mexico.

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Area chamber members learn how to promote their biz on a budget On Jan. 18, SHARC and SROA hosted a joint breakfast meeting of the Sunriver and La Pine chambers of commerce. Chamber members and the SROA Board of Directors watched and discussed a video titled “Marketing on a Miniscule Budget” by Roger Brooks, which highlighted how to best spend your marketing dollars as well as how to cooperatively advertise with other business and tourism entities within your community.

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Teddy bears, flowers in time for Valentine’s Day gift giving Looking for that special Valentine’s Day gift? How about a handcrafted teddy bear or a flower that never wilts?

Soft-sculpture artist Nancy Crandell and photographer Susan Berger, residents of the Sunriver area, will be exhibiting their work at the Sunriver Library through April 27.

Nancy Crandell began creating her teddy bears about 15 years ago after accumulating acrylic “fur” in an attempt to encourage her daughter in a bear-making project. When her daughter decided to work in a different medium, Crandell was left with a closet full of fur begging to become something, so she decided to let her creative juices loose and started making teddy bears. It turned out to be so much fun that Crandell is still creating bears as well as other cuddly critters.

Crandell and her husband moved to Central Oregon in 2000 for a two-year stay and, like so many others, are still here 12 years later.

An original contributor to the Artists Gallery in The Village at Sunriver, Crandell is also active in the Mountain Meadow Quilters, LT Rangers and the Bells of Sunriver.

“I hope the public will enjoy my critters and they bring a smile to their faces,” said

Wildflower photographs on canvas by Susan Berger and teddy bears by Nancy Crandell will be on display at the Sunriver library through April.

“Some folks mistake my photos for a painting, but they are real wildflowers shot in the wild,” she said. “Sometimes I’ll place a black backdrop behind a flower, which gives it a more ‘artsy’ look.”

A 1983 graduate of Gilchrist High School, Berger worked at the Daily Press in Victorville, Calif. as a photographer, writer and entertainment editor between 1987 and 2005 before returning to Central Oregon to work for the Sunriver Scene newspaper.

Berger is a member of the Native Plant Society of Oregon, and her images have appeared on the society’s annual poster promoting Native Plant Ap-

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A newspaper photojournalist by trade, Susan Berger began photographing wildflowers in 2003 in the Mojave Desert of Southern California after a fellow photographer talked her into going on a wildflower hunt. Finding and photographing wildflowers quickly grew into an obsession and is what Berger shoots almost exclu-

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“There is a tiny, unseen world beneath our feet and macro photography is one way to see it up close and personal,” said Berger.

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After injected water stimulated the first zone, TZIM was added to the water and partially plugged the first set of stimulated fractures at the wellbore. This reduced flow into the first zone and slowed its growth. Once flow to the first zone was reduced, pressurized water in the wellbore found the next weak point and began the stimulation of a second fracture zone.

At Newberry, this process was repeated three times, and then the valve on top of the well was closed and the well was allowed to heat up.

The hot (400-600 F) rock surrounding the well quickly heated the injected water, causing the TZIMs to degrade.

More than three stimulations can be conducted from a single well if the conditions warrant.

preciation Week. She also had one of her images recently published in the Wildflowers of the Northwest deck of cards offered

by Adventure Publications.

The wildflowers and teddy bears are available for public viewing and purchase during regular library hours.

Next steps This spring, AltaRock will test for permeability, flow rates, and heat capturing properties of the created reservoirs. After that, production wells will be drilled to intersect the reservoirs about 1,500 feet away from the injection well. Once a connection between wells is made, the well system — one injector and at least one producer — will be flow-tested to determine if the system can support a commercial plant.

If it is determined that a commercial plant is feasible, a design will be developed, and construction permits submitted to regulators. That will trigger development of an Environmental Impact Statement by the BLM and a public comment period. It is a long process, but the potential payoff in renewable domestic energy is enormous.

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Grant funds expansion of ‘traveling trunk’ program sunriver nature center & oregon observatory

By Jennifer Curtis, nature center interim manager The Sunriver Nature Center has received a $10,000 Community Grant from the Fred W. Fields Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) to expand its Traveling Trunk program.

OCF awards grants to nonprofit organizations that address important community needs. Science education has been slowly slipping from elementary education as a result of ongoing budget cuts, leaving teachers without important tools and resources to provide their students exposure to the natural sciences. The Sunriver Nature Center’s Traveling Trunk program provides lowcost hands-on nature education that can be used to supplement current class curriculum.

Sunriver Nature Center’s mission is to inspire present

Winter hours

Nature center: Wed–Sat, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $3 adults, $2 ages 2-12, members free.

Observatory: Open Feb. 16 for solar and night sky viewing.

Solar viewing: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., free. Night sky viewing, 8-10 p.m.

Admission: $6 adults, $4 children, members free.

The observatory is available for private star parties. $120 for one hour, $185 for two hours.

and future generations to cherish and understand our natural world. The center serves thousands of visitors each year and provides opportunities to explore space and nature right here in Sunriver. We offer hundreds of great on-site educational programs annually, but many educators are unable to provide this to their students for a variety of reasons, be it cost, transportation, or lack of time in their busy school schedules.

With our continued goal of educating the public, our Traveling Trunk program allows us to take nature into local area schools. The program provides a hands-on science learning experience right in the classroom.

Our nature themed trunks are full of fun, touchable bio-facts (skulls, pelts, feathers, wings, etc.), teacher’s guide and curriculum, activities and games.

Included with the trunk rental is the exciting opportunity see a live animal up close during a one-hour animal presentation.

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The Sunriver Nature Center’s Traveling Trunk program allows school children hands-on learning about nature.

In February and March, Pictures in the Pozzi, a changing display of works from area artists exhibiting in the Pozzi Building at the Sunriver Nature Center, presents Birds & Other Fliers, photos of birds, dragonflies, butterflies and other flying things by Tom Lawler.

Lawler, who began working with digital cameras in 2005, is an avid bird watcher and photographer and a volunteer birds of prey handler at the Sunriver Nature Center. On Saturdays, you will often find him talking to visitors at the nature center with the great horned owl perched on his hand.

“My wife and I moved to La Pine from Marysville, Calif. in 2004. I have always had a passing interest in watching birds, but since moving to Oregon I have become an avid bird

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We currently serve elementary schools within the BendLa Pine and Redmond school districts, grades K-5. These districts encompass 28 schools with an average of 25 teachers per school, and total more than 16,700 students.

During the first year of the Traveling Trunk program (a total of six months), we rented 10 educational trunks to 20 teachers from seven schools, providing more than 600 students the opportunity to experience hands-on nature education in the classroom. Even though this program is in its infancy, teachers are expressing their desire to

have this program as a regular fixture in their classroom.

The word is getting out and interest in the program is increasing. This year, 14 trunks are already scheduled to travel to nine schools. To continue this level of influence in our local schools, we need additional trunks, supplies, and staff hours to develop and implement this work.

We currently have two physical trunks that can house five different nature themed programs including: birds of prey, herpetology, native animals, Turn to Trunk, page 9

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watcher. I also became interested in digital photography. So in 2005 I purchased a digital camera and in the years since have really got into photographing birds. At times, when birds are not active, I pursue other photographic opportunities such as butterflies and dragonflies.

These flying insects are great subjects and are often more challenging to photograph than birds. But the reality is that I will photograph anything that has to do with nature.

“I started photographing birds with a Canon Digital Rebel XT and now, two upgrades later, shoot with a Canon 7D,” Lawler said.

Lawler shoots most photos with either a 300mm or 500mm lens. He also has a 70200mm zoom lens that is easier to transport on long walks and works well for taking pictures of dragonflies or butterflies.

Lawler often adds an extension tube of various sizes to allow him to get up close to the subject when shooting dragonflies or butterflies.

Lawler said his photographic goal is to take a picture that needs minimal post-processing.

“Yes, I will use Photoshop to remove unwanted objects and fix slight imperfections.

But I strive to make minimal adjustments and not alter the photograph in any major way.”

When taking bird portraits he often has to stay in one place for a period of time just observing birds and allowing them to become comfortable with his presence.

“Patience is definitely a virtue with this hobby,” added Lawler.

Pictures in the Pozzi may be viewed by the public free of charge during open hours of the Pozzi Building, MondayFriday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For information, call 541593-4442.

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Treasure hunting at the Second Tern

The Second Tern Thrift Shop is proud to play a part in efforts to recycle, preserve, improve and renew the local environment. The Second Tern attracts a wide assortment of shoppers with their own particular agendas.

Some come in for the great buys on high-end clothing such as Pendleton, L.L.Bean, Orvis, Patagonia, chico’s, Obermeyer, Jones New York, OshKosh and Tommy Bahama. Others come for antiques and collectibles.

Still more come for those hard to find items that keep them from having to throw away a working coffee system but need a new pot; the kitchen mixer that needs a replacement beater or they might be looking for a set of sheets for the guest bed.

Still others come for the obvious reason that there are terrific buys in all departments of the Tern – from CDs and movies to jewelry to tools, lighting, hardware parts and more.

Sporting equipment, bicycles, appliances and most anything you can think of will be a part of the Second Tern shopping experience.

The Second Tern is open Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and is located at 17377 Spring River Road next to Summit Xpress. It is a volunteer-driven organization and a fun group.

If you’re looking for a place to put some time and energy or need a donation picked up contact Gail, volunteer coordinator, at 541-598-7397.

Sunriver trees sport colorful ribbon and paint Blue ribbon. Pink ribbon.

Green circles and orange slashes. What do those ribbon and paint colors represent?

SROA’s Environmental Services staff performs a variety of inspections in Sunriver throughout the year, both on private property and commons.

To track locations of certain trees, ladder fuels reduction projects, noxious weeds and property lines, a range of material is used including ribbon flagging, wire flags and paint on trees and other vegetation.

Please do not remove the flagging. When a project is complete, the flags are removed.

If you have a question about particular marks or flags, contact SROA’s Environmental Services Department at 541593-1522.

Tree is on private property and has been permitted for removal.

• Sometimes a tree is marked with an “A” to indicate an active MPB tree. If the “A” is orange, the tree is on private or golf course properties.

Blue paint or flagging • Blue paint on bucked-up wood on commons notes firewood available on a first come, first served basis.

• Blue flagging tied around a tree trunk notes a MPB tree identified on private property • Blue flagging on limb notes approximate golf course property line.

Pink flagging • Pink flagging tied around tree trunks, branches or shrubs marks general property lines.

This occurs in areas where ladder fuels reduction will take Green paint • Green paint slash. Tree is on place on commons.

• Pink flagging tied to blue commons and designated for flagging on tree trunks, branchfuture removal.

• Green paint ring around the es or shrubs indicates there is a tree trunk indicates a mountain sharp turn in the property line. pine beetle (MPB) tree on comYellow flagging mons.

• Yellow flagging tied to tree branches marks noxious weed Orange paint • Orange paint slash on trunk. locations on commons.

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animal adaptations, and pond life. With the generous OCF grant the nature center can partially offset the program’s expansion cost of $21,000.

The OCF grant enables us to create eight additional trunks, for a total of 10. We will increase the number of physical trunks from two to 10, as well as the variety of nature themed

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curriculum, allowing more than two trunks to be rented at the same time. OCF funds will be distributed over time for program development, cost of trunks, biofacts, games and activities, as well as replacement of lost or damaged materials.

With funds to increase the number of trunks and themes, we can feasibly connect with every student in all Central Oregon school districts — a very exciting endeavor.

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Orange flagging • Orange flagging is used by SROA Public Works to note a variety of their own projects.

Wire flags (various colors) • Sometimes used to indicate special project areas such as ponderosa planting locations.

High Desert Museum events • Feb. 2, Ranching in Oregon: Historic Perspective, Contemporary Issues: Ranching explores this industry’s history in Oregon, from the arrival of cattle in the late 1700s to important ranching issues in the high desert today. Part I focuses on early ranching and how it became a major industry in the 1800s. Part II this summer will address ranching issues and today’s lifestyle.

• Feb. 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Hummingbirds: From tongue to tail, these tiny pollinators are special in many ways. Discover how all their body parts are designed for an active lifestyle. This Sensational Saturday family event features creative, hands-on fun.

• Feb. 12, 7 p.m. Natural History Pub: Sage Grouse Conservation: The greater sage grouse has suffered longterm declines throughout its range primarily due to habitat loss.

It is a candidate for protection under the Endangered Species Act. Join Autumn Larkins, sage grouse conservation coordinator for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, to learn about the species’ status and important conservation initiatives. Free. Father Luke’s Room at McMenamins Old St. Francis School, Bend. RSVP: www. highdesertmuseum.org/rsvp/ • Feb. 16, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Spirit of the West Day: Meet the High Desert’s determined pioneers and hear their stories of grit, resourcefulness and determination, as you experience it too, taking part in their daily activities throughout the Hall of Exploration and Settlement.

Hands on, interactive fun for children which teaches how people survived a rugged, challenging environment.

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Love wine inc: Kristin Hills Winery offers sweet delights Helping people find their inner wine enthusiast

By Julie Johnson On the edge of Amity, Ore., a quaint little house sits back from the road, tucked beneath a forest of sequoia, pine and cedar trees. It’s the home of Kristin Hill Winery, a tiny, family-run operation that serves up a range of wines for a range of palates.

I’ve tasted Kristin Hill’s wines before, but I stopped by again recently, looking for a wine for a friend. She enjoys wines that are not too sweet and not too dry; one that bursts with flavors of berries, not of flowers. And while she will try reds, she prefers whites.

Kristin Hill offers two wines that I thought might fit the bill — Generic Eric and Kat’s Meow. Generic Eric is labeled as a semi-sweet and is a wonderful starter wine for someone who is new to wine. The blush wine is a blend of pinot noir and chardonnay. It is light and fruity, tasting of soft cherry, and smooth on the palate. The wine is popular with fans of the winery and people look forward to the yearly release.

By contrast, Kat’s Meow is labeled as a sweet wine, although it doesn’t taste much sweeter than Generic Eric. Kat’s Meow is a Müller-Thurgau, a hybrid white wine grape variety developed in 1882 with the goal of creating an easy to grow vine that would produce grapes with Riesling’s quality, elegance and complexity. The resulting Kat’s Meow is light and gentle, and smells fruity with an undertone of herbs. The taste hints of a floral bouquet that is refreshing, not cloying. Kat’s Meow is a very popular wine and the

winery often sells out of its annual production, so if you are interested in trying it, make sure to snag it when you find it.

While there, I decided to partake in some of Kristin Hill’s other wines. They have a nice selection of pinot noirs, Chardonnay and a dry Gewürztraminer, but I was most interested in their sparkling wines. Only a few Oregon vineyards dabble in sparkling wines, so they are always nice to find. Kristin Hill carries two — a brut and one called Fizzy Lizzie. Fizzy Lizzie is designed to be reminiscent of Kir Royale, a popular French champagne cocktail made with a blackcurrant liqueur. Winemaker Gary Aberg and his wife Linda came up with the idea because, when they lived in Germany, they’d often visit France, where every little cafe seemed to offer the drink. Kristin Hill’s version has a mix of pinot noir and chardonnay with one percent of cherry added at the very end. The cherry is just enough to offer a hint of sweetness and an interesting twist on a bubbly.

Their final wine, a port, is also a treat. Most ports are fortified with brandy, a distilled wine. But instead of using someone else’s brandy, Kristin Hill sends part of its wine to Clear Creek Distillery to distill into the fortifying liquor. The resulting port is a decadent experience of layer upon layer of intense, silky dessert wine. As with most ports, Kristin Hill’s is best served with dark chocolate.

The trip to Kristin Hill was well worth it. I’ll be sure return again very soon.

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Gettin’ fizzy with it A friend asked me how wineries made wines that were only semi-effervescent rather than full-blown bubbly. One of her favorite wines is the Tualatin Estate Semi-Sparkling MuscatFrizzanté from Willamette Valley Vineyards, so she had a reason to ask.

Semi-sparkling wines are actually made in much the same way as a true sparkling wine (technically, sparkling wines can only be called “Champagne” if they are produced in the Champagne region of France). All wines go through a primary fermentation process in which the grape juice is combined with yeast. The yeast interacts with the sugars in the juice to turn a fruity kid’s drink into alcohol. It also produces carbon dioxide, which generally dissipates.

To make either a sparkling or semi-sparkling wine, the liquid then goes through a secondary fermentation step. During this step, the wine is combined with a mixture of yeast and sugar for the specific purpose of producing the carbon dioxide, which is what creates the bubbles when

the wine hits the glass. The difference between a sparkling or semi-sparkling wine is the amount of sugar added in the secondary fermentation. Less sugar equals fewer bubbles.

Of course, the yeast-sugar method isn’t the only way to make a sparkling wine. In some cases, wine bottles are injected with carbon dioxide gas to produce bubbles. The bubbles tend to be larger in size and dissipate faster than in traditionally made wine. For this reason, the method — while easier — is generally only found in lowerquality, less-expensive wines.

There is a third type of effervescent wine you can find that isn’t labeled as either sparkling or semi-sparkling — bottles with a bit of subtle spritz to them. While once considered a bad thing in still wines, I find more and more wineries employing this with select wines to balance sweetness or acidity or to offer a new mouthfeel for a wine.

To create the subtle fizziness, winemakers often bottle in cold temperatures to capture more dissolved carbon dioxide that will result in a slightly fizzy

wine when served at room temperature. In some select cases, a winemaker may bottle a wine with a bit of residual sugar that will continue to ferment and produce the subtle spritz.

The latter method is rarely employed because it results in sediment building up in the bottom of the bottle. Also, it is often considered a sign that a bottle has gone bad through a process called refermentation. For this reason, it’s always important to ask whether the effervescence is intended if the wine is not labeled as such.

Read more about wine on Julie Johnson’s blog at www.lovewineinc.com. A former newspaper journalist and editor, Johnson lives in McMinnville and is senior vice president for Bliss Health.

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• Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:30 a.m. Family Fun Story Time: A fun and interactive time with stories, songs, rhymes and crafts aimed at ages 0–5, with adult.

• Feb. 6, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Teen Game Day: Play Wii, Guitar Hero, Rock Band, Madden Football, card and board games. Open to ages 10-17.

• Feb. 8, 12 p.m. and Feb. 22, 2 p.m. Know Digital Books: Learn how to access the library’s ebook collection for your ereader, tablet computer, or other mobile device.

• Feb. 9, 1 p.m. Write Now: A program where attendees brainstorm, play word games, and enjoy the written word in a casual setting.

• Feb. 12, 2:30 p.m. Lego Block Party: Start with a little inspiration, and then build away. Drop in program for kids, ages 6 and up.

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Young musicians to be featured at February potluck

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, Feb. 13 as the Sunriver area potluck presents entertainment by young musicians Kiarra Saito-Beckman and Taylor Gonzales.

Violinist Kiarra Saito-Beckman, 13, is an eighth grader at Cascade Middle School in Bend. She has won numerous national, state and local awards, plays in the Central Oregon Symphony, and will be a featured soloist with the symphony this spring.

Having taken honors in the Sunriver Music Festival’s Young Artists Concerto Competition for the second time, she recently won the Young Artist Van Buren Concerto Competition and will be one of the soloists under the direction of Neil DePonte, conductor of Oregon Ballet and Theater Orchestra. Saito-Beckman

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studies privately at the University of Oregon and has won a scholarship from the Sunriver Music Festival three years in a row. Saito-Beckman also plays cello and piano.

Taylor Gonzales is a senior at Summit High School, and is preparing auditions to be a

piano performance major in college next fall.

Gonzales has won three Young Artist Scholarship awards, and has also been the recipient of a Rotary scholarship for his piano lessons.

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and leek tart with spinach, and sweet potato salad with blood orange vinaigrette. Dessert will be assorted cookies. Iced tea, coffee or soda is included. Alcoholic beverages are available at the no-host bar.

To reserve a seat, sign-up sheets at the Marketplace or in the foyer of the SROA administration building, or call Ken Arnold at 541-593-9397 or email sunriver.mensclub@ yahoo.com Deadline for signing up is 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17.

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luncheon service at noon. The program follows at 12:30 p.m.

Menu choices are (1) a Reuben sandwich with pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese & Thousand Island dressing on toasted marbled rye with French fries, or (2) Caesar salad with grilled chicken breast, romaine lettuce, candied walnuts, dried cranberries, Parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing or (3) a vegetarian mushroom

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and Lecture: Spotted Owl Update: Lauri Turner, biologist with Deschutes National Forest, shares the latest on Northern spotted owls in Oregon, and an update on how many are on the eastern slope of the Cascades. Find out the impact of summer wildfires on this threatened species. Bring a bag lunch or purchase one at Rimrock Cafe. Free with museum admission.

• Feb. 21, 6 p.m. High Desert Perspectives: Vibrant Traditions in Plateau Arts: Rebecca Dobkins, Ph.D., professor of anthropology at Willamette University, and curator of Native American Art at the university’s Hallie Ford Museum of Art, explores Plateau Indian artwork and the relationship between traditional and contemporary artistry. Free.

• Feb. 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mid Oregon Credit Union Free Family Saturday: All are invited to experience the museum’s acclaimed exhibits and programs.

Admission is free for day.

• Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Back-

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March is last chance to order legacy bricks in 2013

The legacy brick program is sponsored by the Sunriver Women’s Club to raise money for their philanthropy fund.

March 9 will be the final deadline to order bricks for 2013. After the deadline, the bricks will only be ordered and installed once a year to be cost effective.

Placed in a pathway behind the outdoor amphitheater at SHARC, a legacy brick is a great way to honor those cherished people in your life (parents, grandparents, siblings, children, friends, etc.). Or how about honoring a beloved pet, anniversary date, high school, college, hometown, or those special times in Sunriver? You could also choose to engrave a brief poem, quote or other tasteful personal message. Business names are welcome, but can-

pack Explorers: Children, ages 3-4 accompanied by a parent, do science, art, body movement stations, and share stories and songs. Put on backpacks filled with artifacts and explore the museum. Take home art and an adventure activity. Members: $10 per child. Nonmembers: $15 per child, plus museum admission for accompanying adult. Purchase a four-class pass, through May and get $5 off. Registration required: 541382-4754, ext. 329.

• Feb. 6-7, Somebody Smells: Animals constantly use smells in many ways. It is like their secret code. Use your nose to explore how scents are important to animals.

• Feb. 13-14, Biscuits and Butter: Make old time biscuits and butter like pioneers of the frontier! Play with all kinds of pioneer tools and toys.

• Feb. 20-21, Snow! A look at snow and how it changes form.

Participants will experiment and see how many things can be made from snow.

• Feb. 27-28, High Desert Cats: A study of bobcats, lynxes and cougars. See up close what they eat and how they survive.

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Valentine’s dinner, concert to feature sounds of Salem Big Band

One choice for a romantic Valentine’s night out is at Sunriver Resort’s historic Great Hall where the Sunriver Music Festival is hosting dinner with a full concert and dancing featuring the 18-piece Salem Big Band.

The Salem Big Band has been performing throughout the northwest since 1989. For this evening of romance, the band has created a special line up of favorite big band love songs.

The Sunriver Resort chefs have created a three-course

Valentine’s Day menu for the evening with a choice of three entrees.

Individuals, couples and groups of friends are invited.

Tables for two or eight are available.

Tickets are $80 and include the Feb. 14 dinner, concert and complimentary beverages. The evening begins at 6 p.m. in the Sunriver Resort Great Hall.

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The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is looking for a volunteer to teach AARP Driver Safety classes in Sunriver.

AARP and SROA have made arrangements to offer three driver safety classes at SHARC this year. A volunteer instructor needs to commit by the end of February in order to undergo training and be qualified to lead the Sunriver classes.

“You don’t have to be a driving expert, just have a desire to help drivers reduce traffic crashes and save lives. This is a volunteer position with all expenses paid by AARP. We will train you,” said Thomas Drynan, AARP Driver Safety coordinator for Central Oregon.

A A R P ’s Driver Safety classes are designed for drivers 50 years of age or older. The course offers motorists an opportunity to hone their driving skills and develop strategies for adjusting to age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. The six-hour defensive driving

program focuses on Oregon traffic laws in an ever-changing driving environment and is Oregon DMV accredited. Individuals who complete the course may be eligible to receive an auto insurance discount.

The AARP Driver Safety classes will be held April 2, July 2 and Oct. 3 in the Crescent Room at SHARC from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It has been several years since the driver safety classes were offered in Sunriver.

Information: Tom Drynan, 541-923-2326, tmdrynan@aol.com

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Gonzales also plays the clarinet and alto sax in Summit High’s top performing groups, and is the co-founder and conductor of the Summit High Student Symphony O r chestra.

He has studied music theory a n d conductTaylor Gonzales ing at COCC with Michael Gesme.

The Sunriver area potluck will begin at 6:30 p.m. at SHARC. Wine, beer, and mixed drinks can be purchased during the social time beginning at 6 p.m.

No outside alcoholic beverages

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are allowed due to liability insurance issues.

All residents from Sunriver, Crosswater, Caldera Springs, and surrounding neighborhoods are invited. Sign up at the SROA office, SHARC, Marketplace or email areapot luck@gmail.com.

Bring an entrée or salad to

share that will serve 10 to 12 people. Please remember to bring a serving spoon for your dish as well as your own place settings, including coffee cup or water glass. Coffee and water will be provided.

The cost is $5 per person ($15 for families of three or more people). Late cancellations can be made to areapotluck @gmail.com or by calling 541598-2181.

The potlucks are a great way to meet and welcome your newer neighbors and get to know area residents. Requests for seating with friends can’t always be accommodated, but will be attempted when possible.

If you are interested in joining the potluck committee, talk to the member seated at your table or one of the greeters or other committee members you meet at the potluck.

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Visit the online calendars at www.sunriverowners.org for event info, meeting agendas and minutes

meetings & gatherings

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

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Chris Christensen, co-chair Covenants Scott Hartung, chair

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Environmental Rae Seely, chair katrae@q.com

Finance Bob Wrightson, chair bobnkatie10@msn.com

Nominating Al Hornish, chair al4joyce3@chamberscable.com

Public Works Richard Jenkins, chair richard.jenkins1@cox.net

Recreation Chair open infosroa@srowners.org

SROA committees are always in need of volunteers. Interested in joining?

Contact the chair.

Design Committee---------------------------------------- SROA board room, 10 a.m.

Citizens Patrol----------------------------------------------- SROA board room, 3:30 p.m.

Stillwater Fishing Seminar------------------------------- SHARC, RSVP: 598-2048 Dummy Downhill------------------------------------------- Tubing Hill, 3 p.m.

Magistrate---------------------------------------------------- SROA board room, 8:15 a.m.

Nominating Committee-------------------------------- SROA board room, 3 p.m.

Healthy Lunch & Lecture Series---------------------- SHARC, 11:30 a.m. RSVP: 585-3144 Potluck--------------------------------------------------------- SHARC, 6 p.m. RSVP: 598-2181 Finance Committee-------------------------------------- SROA board room, 8:30 p.m.

Sunriver Service District Meeting--------------------- Fire Station, 3 p.m.

Valentine Dinner & Concert--------------------------- Great Hall, 6 p.m. RSVP: 593-9310 SROA Board Work Session------------------------------ Fire Station, 9 a.m.

Design Committee---------------------------------------- SROA board room, 10 a.m.

SROA Board Meeting------------------------------------ SROA board room, 9 a.m.

Public Works Committee------------------------------- SROA board room, 3 p.m.

Mens Club Luncheon------------------------------------ Sunriver Resort, 11:30 p.m.

Sunriver Womens Club Luncheon------------------- Crosswater Grile, 11:30 p.m.

Sunriver Anglers Club------------------------------------- SHARC, 7 p.m.

Wine & Cheese Pairing (Members Only)--------- SHARC, 4 p.m. RSVP: 585-3144 Oscar Party-------------------------------------------------- SHARC, 4 p.m. RSVP: 585-3144 Healthy Lunch & Lecture Series---------------------- SHARC, 11:30 a.m. RSVP: 585-3144

Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce news keynote speech (speaker to be announced), and special presentation of the chamber’s Business of the Year Award. The event is open to the public. Make your reservations by calling 877-5938149 (toll-free) or email info@ sunriverchamber.com Sunday, June 2 is the date of the fifth annual Swings fore Strings Golf Tournament in Sunriver. Join your friends and business acquaintances at the championship Woodlands golf course for a fun-filled day of great golf, food, drink, music and camaraderie. The popular event, presented by Sunriver Resort, benefits the Sunriver Upcoming chamber events The chamber has scheduled Music Festival’s summer conits annual meeting for Thurs- cert series and the Sunriver day, March 21, at SHARC chamber’s business education in Sunriver. The meeting will programs. To be placed on include a “year in review,” the email list for registration Bank of the Cascades to host After Hours The Sunriver branch of Bank of the Cascades will host the chamber’s after hours Tuesday, Feb. 19, 5:30-7 p.m. The public is invited to stop by the bank to meet its new manager, Jeff Ludeman, and the rest of the staff. Refreshments will be available and business cards will be drawn for door prizes.

Bank of the Cascades is located on Beaver Drive in the north end of The Village at Sunriver.

After hours is free and open to the public.

Find and “LIKE” SHARC on Facebook to keep up on the latest events at the facility. We would also like to see photos posted of your family having fun at SHARC!

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p.m. Information: katem@des chuteslibrary.org or 541-3121086. A volunteer application is available at www.deschutes library.org/about/support/ volunteer • American Red Cross hosts a blood drive in Sunriver about every two months. Volunteers needed for 3.5 hours during the drive. Contact Ellen at 541749-4111.

• The Second Tern Thrift Shop always needs a hand at the nonprofit store which benefits the Sunriver Nature Center.

Contact Gail Beeson at 541598-7397.

• The Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory has a variety of duties which may include greeting visitors, answering www.sunriverowners.org

These groups meet regularly, same time, same place

Mondays Ladies Lunch and Bridge 11:30 a.m., The Meadows at the Sunriver Lodge Sign up at the Marketplace Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. Pozzi building at the Sunriver Nature Center

Tuesdays Couples Bridge 6 p.m. Crescent Room, SHARC Sign up at the Marketplace Info: 541-593-9397

Wednesdays Sunriver Rotary 7:30 a.m., Hearth Room at the Sunriver Lodge Info: 541-593-7381

information, call 877-5938149 (toll-free) or email info@ sunriverchamber.com

Sunriver Yoga Club 8:45 a.m. All levels welcome Crescent Room, SHARC Info: 541-598-7203

Chamber elects new officers At its December meeting, the board of directors of the Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce elected new officers for 2013.

Named president and chairman of the board was John Audia, owner of the Sunriver Countr y Store IGA and Sunriver Marketplace IGA. Michael Diven, co-owner of the Village Bar & Grill and a broker with Sunriver Realty, will serve as corporate secretary. Gregory Tibbot will continue in his role as chamber treasurer. Tibbot is with 1st Premier Properties in Salem and represents the owners of The Village at Sunriver.

Knitting Group 6-9 p.m. Styxx and Stones Village at Sunriver Info: 541-593-3132

Area organizations looking for a few good volunteers Have spare time on your hands and enjoy helping others and your community? There are numerous organizations within Sunriver and nearby communities that would welcome your donation of time.

• Citizen Patrol needs volunteers for a minimum of four hours a month. Members perform house checks, coordinate emergency evacuations and traffic control for community events. Candidates must be a Sunriver property owner. For information, contact Carolyn Barr at 541-593-8397.

• The Sunriver Area Public Library needs help to shelve library materials. Volunteer openings are Tuesday 2-4 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 4-6

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questions from the public and animal care. Contact Susan Briles at 541-593-4442.

• The Newberry Chapter of Habitat for Humanity constructs homes for families in need in south Deschutes County. Contact Dwane Krumme at 541-593-5005 or email info@ newberryhabitat.org.

• SMART (Start Making A Reader Today) needs volunteers Tuesdays and/or Thursdays, either from 12:15-1:15 or 1:45-2:45, to read one-on-one with Three Rivers Elementary School kindergarten and firstgrade students. Contact Sue Stephens at 541-355-5600 or go to www.getsmartoregon.org for information and to complete a volunteer application.

Thursdays Le Cercle Francais 8:30 a.m. Cafe Sintra Info: 541-550-1459 Duplicate Bridge 6 p.m., First, second & fourth Thursday, Hosmer at SHARC Info: 541-593-9397

Churches Catholic Holy Trinity

Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday; 5:30 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. Sunday.

Cottonwood Road across from the Marketplace.

541-593-5990, 541-536-3571 www.holyredeemerparish.net Rev. Theo Nnabuga

Non-Denominational Community Bible Church at Sunriver

9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship; 10:45 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 11:15 a.m. Bible Fellowship Hour. At Beaver and Theater drives. (541) 593-8341 www.cbchurchsr.org Pastor: Glen Schaumloeffel

Sunriver Christian Fellowship

10 a.m. Sundays at Holy Trinity Church, Cottonwood Road.

Episcopal & Lutheran traditions. 10 a.m. Sunday school, ages 4-12. 541-593-1183, www.sunriverchristianfellowship.org Pastor: Nancy Green Page 13

Project update: BendBroadband testing cables in every home Certification of the cables in every home in the Sunriver area served by BendBroadband, and conversion of the Sunriver area cable system to all digital signals began Jan. 31.

All customers need to have the cable wiring and active outlets in their homes certified before June 30. Certification involves checking signal levels and replacing any cable, fittings or other components that do not meet specifications.

BendBroadband will call each customer or property manager to set up an appointment for home certification or customers can call 541-312-7228 to schedule appointments.

During the certification process all cable TV customers will be upgraded to digital cable.

A set top box will be required on each TV in order to receive digital cable. With an estimated 9,000 set top boxes to be installed and approximately 4,000 homes to certify, BendBroadband intends to spread out the work during the February through June time frame.

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The analog cable signal will be turned off in July.

Home certification details are available at www.BendBroad band.com/sunriver Wire protection plan During the home certification process BendBroadband installation technicians will isolate and fix any issues with customer-owned wiring or cable outlets that would affect the performance of their (or their neighbor’s) cable and Internet services.

BendBroadband will offer an opt-in wire protection plan for a nominal monthly fee.

Details will be discussed with homeowners during scheduling of home certification visits.

New channels added During the transition from analog to all digital service, an interim Sunriver digital channel lineup will be available. The interim channel lineup will have 11 brand new networks and eight high-definition simulcasts of existing networks.

The number of new networks a customer will receive with the interim channel lineup will depend on the cable TV package they choose.

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system. Analog channel numbers and channels available will not change.

Interim cable TV packages will be available at BendBroadband.com/Sunriver under “Digital Cable TV” or at the BendBroadband (formerly Chambers Cable) office in the Sunriver Business Park.

A printed copy of the interim channel lineup was mailed to all digital cable TV subscribers in the Sunriver area.

The interim channel packages will be in effect from Jan. 31 until the transition is complete this summer. At that time, video customers in the Sunriver area will have access to BendBroadband’s full channel lineup and on demand services.

Customers must set an appointment with BendBroadband to have their cable wiring and outlets certified and digital boxes installed before they can receive the interim channel lineup. Customers who already have a digital set top box in their home began receiving the new line up Jan. 31.

Each TV must be connected to a set top box in order to receive the digital channel lineup.

In order to receive content in high definition customers must have an HD enabled set top box and an HDTV. New music service Effective with the launch of the interim line up on Jan. 31, BendBroadband will switch from DMX to Music Choice, providing a full suite of music channels.

BendBroadband’s Music Choice service provides 45 music genre channels compared to 29 channels currently provided with DMX. Music Choice provides on screen information (such as artist name), while DMX channels presented a blank screen.

Sunriver customers will also have access to extensive video on demand content from Music Choice when the system upgrade is completed in July.

Interim pricing and set top box rentals With the exception of the limited package, pricing for the interim cable TV packages will remain the same as the corresponding Sunriver cable TV package available today, and

will include a number of new channels. Refer to BendBroadband.com/Sunriver for channel lineup information, prices for the interim cable TV packages, and set top box pricing and features.

BendBroadband is offering discounted pricing on set top box rental to new digital customers. Existing digital customers may also take advantage of these offers when adding set top boxes to their account.

Customers can familiarize themselves with the available set top boxes by visiting Bend broadband.com/Sunriver.

Remote access available Sunriver cable TV customers now have access to a mix of streaming services and recorded shows that can be watched on PCs or mobile devices through Bendbroadband2go TV Everywhere service. The service has been available since early January. To access bendbroadband2go, customers need to subscribe to the associated TV network and have a BendBroadband email account.

Information: www.bend broadband.com/2go

Salt of the Earth award presented to Christensen, Olson

In January, Sunriver Christian Fellowship presented its Salt of the Earth Award to Dawn Christensen and Pennie Olson of Obsidian Hair Spa. Christensen owns the spa.

Olson is a nail technician at the spa.

Pennie and Dawn “got excited about the Sunriver Community Christmas Basket Program and decided to get involved, and involved they did!” said Jane Boubel during the award presentation.

In 2010 they organized and

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provided prizes, a silent auction, donated all the proceeds from a full day of business at Obsidian Hair Spa and ultimately donated more than $3,000 to the program.

In 2011 they got The Village at Sunriver and Sunriver Business Park merchants involved and contributed more than $6,000. This past year a charity poker and bingo event at SHARC was added, and raised more than $7,200.

In biblical times salt was a precious substance. It was vital for preserving meat and perishable foods, and was an essential ingredient in the making of bread. It is the most used spice for added flavor.

The Salt of the Earth Award is given to individuals or organizations, not affiliated with Sunriver Christian Fellowship, who flavor, enable, enrich and preserve the lives of others in the greater Sunriver area.

SUNRIVER SCENE • FEBRUARY 2013

Midge secrets to be revealed Renowned authors, fly tiers and fly fishermen Brian Chan and Phil Rowley will present a two-day seminar on stillwater fishing Feb. 9-10 at SHARC. Co-sponsored by the Sunriver Anglers Club and the Central Oregon Flyfishers, the event will cover all aspects of lake fishing.

Both men have a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Chan, a guru of chironomid fishing, will lead the program and share information on lake biology and entomology based on 30 years of experience as a fisheries biologist in British Columbia. Phil Rowley is a noted fly fisher and author and produces feature articles and regular columns. “Fly Patterns for Stillwaters” is Rowley’s most recognized book for lake fishermen.

Chan and Rowley are famous for their chironomid fishing techniques used in pursuit of trout whenever midges are

available.

Discussions will include early season fishing tactics, floating and sinking line techniques, demonstrate essential knots and share pointers on imitating damselflies and leeches.

Seminar attendees will find these topics invaluable as they search for trout in Central Oregon lakes and reservoirs.

Chan and Rowley also will demonstrate fly tying techniques and share their most successful patterns. Many of these patterns have been shared in popular fly fishing magazines and in commercially available videos and books.

The seminars begin at 9 a.m. both mornings. Catered lunches are included. Registration is $85 for members of the Sunriver Anglers Club or Central Oregon Flyfishers, and $95 for non-members.

For more information contact Doug Vakoc, 541-598-2048 or email Doug@Vakoc.com

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The Newberry Volcano EGS Demonstration is partially supported with $21.4 million in grant funds from the Department of Energy to AltaRock Energy matched by an additional $22.4 million from the AltaRock-Davenport partnership. The project supports research by faculty and students at Oregon State University, the University of Utah, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Texas A&M, and Temple University.

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Basket program served 98 families On a cold December morning, more than 80 volunteers delivered food and gift baskets to 98 families sponsored by the Sunriver Christmas Sharing Program. Deserving families were selected and the purchases of toys were matched to the age and gender of the children. More than 100 children received gifts and new hooded sweatshirts purchased by generous community members.

“Many thanks to all who volunteered their time and made donations for this successful event,” said Gene Bennington, a program volunteer.

A team of 23 volunteers, working since last September, planned the logistics, acquired food, toys, warehouse space and solicited volunteers.

Nearly 130 people participated in the planning, loading and sorting of food; collection, solicitation and storing of toys; and the final delivery. Close to 300 food boxes were delivered with all the ingredients for a full Christmas meal. This year, each family had a choice of an 8-pound ham or a 14-pound turkey. In addition to the meal, each box contained an assortment of additional food items and household supplies.

Bruce and Martha Rhine donated the distribution site at the Kokanee building in the Sunriver Business Park, and Obsidian Hair Spa staged a lucrative poker/bingo fundraiser at SHARC in early December.

“Thank you to all of the many generous people in our community that donated food and toys then took time from their busy holiday schedules to attend meetings, acquire food and toys, pack, sort and brave the cold weather to make this year a special Christmas for many families,” Bennington said.

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Bigger, more plentiful trout in local lakes thanks to strong fish control programs

By Rod Juranek The results are in. There was a noticeable increase in length, weight, and numbers of game fish experienced during the 2012 season at East, Paulina and big Lava lakes.

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife staff, interns from the OSU Cascades campus, volunteers from Central Oregon Flyfishers and the Sunriver Anglers clubs have all made a difference in reducing the number of tui chub from East and Lava lakes and the blue chub from Paulina Lake.

Efforts in 2012 were concentrated on trapping the mature chub as they spawned in the shallows of each lake. Set nets were used successfully and monitored for baseline data on each lake. Approximately 9,000 pounds of chubs were removed from East Lake alone.

The harvesting of mature chub was designed to decrease the number eggs that hatch.

Each female chub is capable of laying 20,000 eggs. The result was a decrease in chub numbers and an increase of zooplankton

and healthier and larger rainbow and brown trout, kokanee and Atlantic salmon.

Part of the long-range plan for these lakes is the introduction of Blackwater trout from British Columbia. A ferocious eater, 10,000 legal sized triploid Blackwater trout were released into East Lake in September. It is hoped they will begin feeding on the chub fingerlings this year. More Blackwater trout will be released in East Lake in early summer. The plan also calls for the introduction of triploid Eagle Lake trout in Paulina Lake to see how successful they are at attacking the chub population.

In the meantime, the department will continue to seek funding to keep the netting and removal of spawning chub programs going. Total elimination of the chub is not possible but keeping the population at a size that doesn’t impact the desired species is a realistic goal.

Biologists Terry Schrader and Jen Luke reported on the Deschutes River monitoring plan for 2012-2014. The goal

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Sunriver connection to ‘Keep Kids Safe’ license plate A license plate to raise awareness of child abuse and help fund prevention programs is now available to Oregon motorists. The new “Keep Kids Safe” license plate joins the standard tree graphic and other special registration graphic plates offered by the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles. Oregon citizens are encouraged to purchase the license plate, which will generate a sustainable source of revenue for proven child abuse prevention efforts across Oregon’s 36 counties.

The license plate is the result of a homegrown, citizen-led effort. Rep. Gene Whisnant (R-Sunriver) sponsored the legislation to establish the license plate. Members of the Deschutes County Children & Families Commission worked doggedly over three sessions to get the bill passed. The team of Pamela Trow-Johnson and

Randy Johnson of 501 Drive, created the license plate art and in the design process, recruited an OSU Cascades marketing research class to conduct a statewide survey to select the final design. Local children were used in all images.

The Deschutes County team worked in collaboration with Rep. Debbie Boone (D-Cannon Beach), the coalition of local Children & Families commissions, and the Children’s Trust Fund of Oregon.

The license plate is a response to alarming child abuse statistics in Oregon. More than 11,000 Oregon children were confirmed victims of abuse in 2010

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is to develop a model that will predict benefits to populations of browns, rainbows and whitefish in the river with increased winter flows. The results of the department’s fish surveys will be published in late February.

Schrader reported a significant decrease in the number and size of largemouth bass in Davis Lake during annual surveys. The same was found to be true in Crane Prairie Reservoir.

Schrader reported populations of bluegill and brown bullheads in Crane Prairie have shown a steady rise, which should be a concern for all fishermen.

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– the equivalent of more than 170 school buses full of children. Nearly half of these children were under the age of six.

“The consequences of child abuse affect the health, economy and welfare of our communities and our state,” said Susan Lindauer, executive director of Children’s Trust Fund of Oregon. “We’re all impacted by child abuse in some way and we can all make a difference.

Purchasing a Keep Kids Safe license plate is an easy way to contribute to creating healthy, successful children and families and show your support for Oregon’s kids.” Learn more about the Children’s Trust Fund of Oregon and/or the Keep Kids Safe license plate at www.ctfo. org.

The surcharge for the new Keep Kids Safe license plate is collected at issuance ($30 for a two-year registration period or $60 for a four-year new vehicle registration period and $30 at each subsequent renewal).

The surcharge is in addition to other vehicle registration and plate fees.

The nonprofit Children’s Trust Fund of Oregon will manage and allocate the funds from net proceeds of plate sales to every county for proven child abuse prevention programs. The organization’s mission is to prevent child abuse in Oregon through strategic investments in proven, bestpractice programs, public education and research.

Applications and fees for the plate are accepted at Oregon DMV field offices or through the mail to DMV headquarters.

DMV’s website has information on how to change to a different license plate at: http:// cms.oregon.gov/odot/dmv/ pages/vehicle/platechange.aspx

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“Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while and leave footprints on our hearts.” – Unknown

sunriver women’s club Presidents’ message Frequently, people don’t know how they may have impacted another person’s life.

Because of the unselfish kindness, generosity, hard work and support of SRWC members, others have warm clothing, food on the table, heat for the family, wheel chair accessible ramps into a home or medical assistance. Since our members may not have direct interactions with the recipients, we may never know the full impact of what we have accomplished.

As is evident in reports from the organizations that have received grants, we have made a difference in the lives of the people in our community.

During February, the philanthropy committee will begin the review and selection process for the 2013 grants. Awarding of grants is just one step into

the hearts and lives of people in need.

We thank the members of the SRWC for the many “footprints” they have left in south Deschutes County.

–Nancy Farnham and Pam Morris-Stendal, SRWC co-presidents February luncheon Our February luncheon will be held at Crosswater at 11:30 a.m. on, Tuesday, Feb. 19.

Lunch will be Irish beef and potato stew with house made soda bread and dark chocolate mousse with Bailey’s crème mint sauce. Cost is $18. A fashion show will be presented by the Second Tern. Volunteers from the Tern and a few women’s club members will be modeling items of clothing that can be bought at the Second Tern. It will be a fun afternoon.

Also, the club is collecting

OSU-Cascades hospitality program Oregon State UniversityCascades plans to launch a four-year hospitality degree program that was once offered on the main OSU campus, after receiving gifts totaling $320,000 from the Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association (ORLA) and hospitality-related businesses across the state. The new degree program could launch as early as September, pending approval by the Oregon University System.

The funds will allow OSUCascades to hire a professor to develop and lead the new degree program in keeping with the standards for national accreditation and recognition.

The funding will also contribute towards the program’s operation for three years fol-

lowing the launch, after which the program will self-sustain through student tuition.

“The hospitality industry is Oregon’s second largest private employer,” said Steve McCoid, president and CEO of ORLA. “We see a degree program focused on the skills needed to lead in a hospitality environment as an investment in the future of the hospitality industry.”

OSU-Cascades currently offers a hospitality management option within its business degree. The campus has also offered executive education courses for hospitality professionals through a collaboration with Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration.

SRWC members enjoy winter activities. Pictured from left to right: Nadine Ruth, unidentified guest, Margo Lachner, Sandy Young (behind), Nancy Farnham, Melodee Munckton, Patty Klascius, Vicki Tavares, Valerie Wood, Sheila Schmerber, Sue Husby, Nadine Ash and Corinne Andrews.

outerwear items for students at Rosland Elementary School in La Pine. Please bring jackets, mittens, hats, socks and boots to the luncheon or call a board member to donate.

RSVP to Nancy Foote at srwcprograms@gmail.com.

Reservations and/or cancellations must be made no later than Friday, Feb. 15. Please remember to bring soap for Care and Share and box tops for Box Tops for Education.

Hearty/Soft Soles meeting Join us on Monday, Feb. 11, to help plan our hikes for 2013. We will meet at 1 p.m. at Valerie Wood’s home, 16 Big Leaf Lane, Sunriver. Bring your hiking suggestions, books, maps and calendars. If you are unable to attend and have ideas, please let Barb Wymetalek know before the meeting at barbwymo@chamberscable. com Winter activities Ice skating – every Wednesday and/or Friday at 10 a.m.,

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Membership We welcome new members all year long. If you have a friend or a new neighbor who is not a member, please extend an invitation for her to join the SRWC. Annual dues are $20 for an active membership and $30 for an associate membership and are 100 percent tax deductible. The SRWC membership year is from May 1 through April 30. For information, contact Nancy Fischer via email at nancyfischer@sbc global.net or 541-593-7458.

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Feb. 5 – Cross country sking, off road to Mt. Bachelor near Sunriver. Leader: Sheila Schmerber and Liz Englund.

Feb. 12 – Easy 1-mile snowshoe at Swampy Lakes. Leaders: Pat Arnold and Ezma Hanschka.

Feb. 26 – Guided one and a half mile, easy snowshoe (snowshoes provided) with USFS ranger on Mt. Bachelor.

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Picture Perfect: Determining the subject of your image

By Mike Jensen Visualizing your subject is an important concept to think about when you go out to take pictures. When I head out, I usually have a few things in mind that I really want to shoot. It depends on where I’m going.

My good friend Marcus Schwing and I went on a snowmobile ride a few weeks ago. We stopped several times to take some pictures and every time I stopped to consider what my subject was before beginning to shoot.

I had a few ideas of what to shoot, but most of the mountains were shrouded with clouds. What to do when that happens? Focus in close, and open up the aperture. What do I mean by that?

If you go out to shoot iconic landscapes and the weather doesn’t cooperate, move toward macro (close up shots) and choose one single subject.

Think about what the subject of your image will be.

Usually, when shooting an iconic landscape, you have multiple subjects… the foreground, middle ground and background, and the icon. Also, never forget to look behind you.

It’s okay to shoot into the sun if

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you know what to do and how to manage it.

The snowmobile ride started at Edison SnoPark. We rode to Wanoga, to Dutchman, and then down the Cascade Lakes Highway. We stopped at Devils Lake, and Elk Lake before riding down to Deschutes Bridge and onto the forest road trails.

About four miles east of Deschutes Bridge we stopped to shoot the pristine forest under sunlit skies. We waded through about 3-4 feet of soft unpacked snow. We didn’t wade far because it was deep and the going was slow.

Marcus began to shoot one tree, and I focused in on an icicle dripping from the branch of a Douglas fir. I decided that this was the subject of my image, and decided to proudly say so by focusing my camera lens on it, and blurring out the background. Who says you can’t take great pictures during the middle of the day?

The icicle image was taken at 2:40 p.m., ISO 400, shutter speed 1/8000 second, f4.5.

Why ISO 400? I shoot most “handheld” outdoor images at ISO 400. It helps me offset the fact that I can’t shoot on a tripod. In this case, I had a hard enough time getting to

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my subject, and quite frankly, didn’t want to go back to get my tripod.

Why f4.5? I was shooting a Canon 24-105 mm lens.

This is my “go to” lens. I’ve easily shot more than 100,000 pictures with this lens. At f4.5 I get enough depth of field to show my subject and blur out the background.

Why 1/8000 of a sec? This is a byproduct of ISO 400 and a wide-open lens. That’s it.

The tree with starburst was shot at ISO 200 (OK, I broke my own rule), f22, and 1/40 sec shutter speed.

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Workshop teaches how to live with a chronic condition Do you, or does someone you know, live with a health condition that affects daily life? Workshops to achieve a healthier way of life for people with ongoing health conditions begin as early Feb. 5.

A chronic health problem is one that you must learn to live with for many years, such as diabetes, emphysema, arthritis, migraine headaches, and heart disease. A healthy way to live with a chronic condition is to work at overcoming the symptoms.

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With the renovation well underway, and a bright future in sight, now is the perfect opportunity to launch your dreams. • Want to own your own boutique, gallery, market, or restaurant? • Want an office in the heart of Sunriver?

Wednesdays, Feb. 13 to March 20, 5:30-8 p.m.

To receive Living Well class information or to register for classes, call 541-322-7430 or visit the Living Well Central Oregon website at www.livingwellco.org.

Living Well Central Oregon is a regional, collaborative initiative that sponsors and supports the Living Well with Chronic Conditions program.

This program is made possible through the cooperation, dedication and support of Deschutes County Health Local area schedule Bend: Deschutes County Services, Northwest Health Health Department, 2577 NE Foundation, Oregon Health Authority, PacificSource Health Courtney Drive Tuesdays, Feb. 5 to March Plans, Jefferson and Crook county health departments, St. 12, 2:30-5 p.m.

Wednesdays, Feb. 13 to Charles Health System, Pioneer Memorial Hospital, Mosaic March 20, 5:30-8 p.m.

Saturdays, April 6 to May 11, Medical, Providence Health Plans, Central Oregon Council 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

La Pine: La Pine Event Cen- on Aging and Mountain View Hospital. ter, 16405 First Street ic Conditions program, sponsored by Living Well Central Oregon, is designed to complement and enhance medical treatment and disease management. Through the series of classes, participants will learn what they can do to feel better and manage their condition more effectively.

One series of classes and the book, “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions,” costs each participant a total of $10.

Rediscover The Village at Sunriver, where local businesses serve local residents and guests.

Explore the possibilities by contacting Thomas Bahrman at 541.617.9612 or tom@foreterra.com.

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Acrylic, oil art exhibit at the Lodge

By Billye Turner Sunriver Lodge Betty Gray Gallery presents a fine art exhibition of Pat Oertley’s acrylic abstract paintings along with works by other artists in the upper gallery and Ann Ruttan’s oil landscapes in the lower gallery. The exhibition continues through March 1.

Pat Oertley, a former Sunriver resident, presents abstract acrylic and oil stick paintings in a muted palette from two series of her artwork, “Jazz” and “Layers and Fragments.”

The artist received a MA in Fine Arts from Columbia and

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spent many years living abroad and teaching.

Other abstract works in the upper gallery include a dark hued, layered encaustic by Erin Kay, black and white allegories of Los Angeles freeways by Sandy Brooke and a large black

and white acrylic abstract by Gary Vincent.

Also on display in the upper gallery are a series of realistic images of Fort Rock including a large acrylic painting by Allan Stephenson and minutely detailed, photorealistic watercolors by Steven Johanneson.

In the lower level gallery, a grouping of Ann Ruttan oils, impressionistic, expressionistic and abstract, demonstrate the breadth and variety of her current work. All depict her favored subject of the natural landscape.

Billye Turner organizes exhibitions for Sunriver Resort and provides additional information at 541-832-9398.

Pathway project received pro/con comments The Deschutes National Forest received approximately 70 comments about the proposed Sunriver to Lava Lands pathway during a public comment period that began Dec. 12, 2012 and closed Jan. 11, 2013.

A percentage of the comments were from Sunriver and included a mix of positive and negative comments according to Sunriver resident Scott Hall, who spoke with the forest service’s project coordinater. Hall said Scott McBride was “going through the comments, digesting and responding to them.”

“There definitely were some negative comments regarding the connecting of SROA private paths to a public pathway,” Hall told the SROA Board of Directors on Jan. 18.

Hall said Bend Fort Rock District Ranger John Allen would soon issue a decision on the proposed 6-mile-long, 10-foot-wide paved pathway that would link Sunriver to the Lava Lands Visitor Center.

Allen can decide on several

courses of action ranging from no action, to selecting one of many possible combinations in the project area. Allen will consider how well the alternatives meet the project’s purpose and need; how well the alternatives respond to issues; whether public comments were considered during the analysis, and the likely environmental effects of the proposed action and how mitigation measures will apply.

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Once a decision is issued, a 45-day appeal period commences. Anyone who commented during the public comment period would be eligible to appeal the decision.

Hall said McBride asked for another letter of support from SROA. The board voted to send such a letter which amounts to a third letter of support for the pathway.

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1. Wear boots or shoes with grip soles such as rubber and neoprene composite.

Slick soles on shoes will definitely increase the risk of slipping.

2. Use care when entering or exiting vehicles. Use the vehicle for support by bracing yourself with the vehicle door and seat back.

3. Step - don’t jump from vehicles and equipment.

4. Don’t walk with your hands in your pockets. You will need your arms for balance if you do slip.

5. Take short shuffling steps in very icy areas.

6. Curl your toes under and walk as flat-footed as possible.

7. Don’t step on uneven surfaces.

Avoid ice-covered curbs.

8. Keep your full attention on walking.

Digging in your purse or backpack, talking on the phone or texting while walking on ice or snow is dangerous.

9. Bend your knees a little and take slower steps – you can greatly reduce your chance of falling.

10. In winter conditions motorists may not be able to stop or slow down for pedestrians. Before you step into the street, make sure that approaching vehicles have come to a complete stop.

When these tips don’t work, and you know you are going to slip, try to reduce your potential injuries by: • Rolling with the fall. Try to twist and roll backwards, rather than fall forward.

• Relaxing as much as possible when you begin to fall.

• Tossing any load you are carrying.

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Get your sweetheart the gift of art Rather than the usual valentine dinner or box of chocolates that will soon be gone and forgotten why not give your sweetheart the permanent gift of fine art? A painting on a wall or a hand-crafted piece of pottery sitting on a table will be a daily reminder of that special day.

Artists Gallery Sunriver will host it’s Second Saturday artist reception Feb. 9, 4-7 p.m. where you can mix and mingle with this month’s four featured artists and other gallery artist.

The artists can also assist you choose that one-of-a-kind treasure for your valentine.

The reception is free and open to the public. Light refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Jeff Thompson There is a hidden art to sculptures created in hot glass.

It is the dance of balancing molten glass and coaxing it into existence. This is a privileged viewpoint – like knowing how a magician performs his illusions.

Glass artist Jeff Thompson is inspired by his team of artists that provide him with the skillful hands required to create his visions in glass sculpture.

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“Everything I make requires talented assistants, and sometimes I require up to five on the most difficult sculptures,” said Thompson. “Behind the art there is a scientist in me and I find it very satisfying to design, engineer and build my studio equipment that includes crucible furnaces, oversized kilns and various other peripherals. This gives me the ability to create custom equipment or melt special glass formulas and is a requirement for my own mastery of the medium.”

Marjorie Cossairt An artist doesn’t receive a better start from nature than feeding a chickadee from her hand.

In Marjorie Cossairt’s painting, “Mountain Chickadee,” the viewer can also feel the wonder and beauty of nature.

Cossairt’s home sits on 20 acres of meadowland highlighted with views of the surround-

ing mountains and access to an unlimited number of subjects.

The artist excels at interpreting the natural surroundings that are plentiful in Central Oregon. Her watercolor paintings display an impressionistic realism.

“The fluidity of the medium, as well as the interaction of pigment and water, along with a blend of spontaneity and control is the essence of my paintings,” she said. “Experimenting and discovering different techniques, my approach to watercolor is mostly intuitive, working in a carefree manner creating shapes and textures resulting in representations of reality.”

Cossairt’s watercolor paintings are a favorite of gallery patrons. Fortunately, she not only provides original work, but high quality giclée prints that allow everyone to enjoy her depiction of nature’s beauty.

ture with his art form. Using horsehair, peacock feathers and other traditional natural elements, Roussel creates decorative plates and vases.

During the firing process, the horsehair and feathers “burn” onto the surface to produce a wonderful artistic effect. For the past several years, his focus has been on black and white horsehair vases, in addition to brilliantly hued reds and oranges created with the use of ferric chloride.

The artist doesn’t use traditional glazes in his work, staying with raku, pit, sagger and smoke firings.

Du r i n g the sagger process, the pottery, along w i t h horsehair and sugar, are wrapped in aluminum foil and then fired at various temperatures. When each piece cools and the foil is removed, the true serendipity of “playing” with nature is revealed

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Junell embraces these gifts and uses them to produce fine art oil paintings that speak to the viewer on an emotional level.

Junell’s use of texture and strong color is illustrated in the wide range of subjects that she paints — from beautiful nature scenes (especially the Sunriver landscape) to animals, sports and people. Her “red poppy” paintings are very popular with collectors.

Junell’s exuberant personality is also reflected in her work.

Viewers have enjoyed watching as she makes the “en plein air” painting process look effortless.

Others have had the pleasure of attending one of her locallyoffered art classes.

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This 3,800 sqft 3 bdr / 3 full baths & 2 -1/2 baths, 2 offices, large kitchen and dining area, with views of the golf course. One owner & never rented. $749,000.

This large home has over 3,500 sqft of living space, 3 bedrooms/3.5 baths, 3 car garage. This is an amazing value, great quality, never rented. $599,000.

This unique unit has a 1 bedroom rental and 3 bdr/ 2 bath rental. Walk to the SHARC, village, store. Turnkey furnished. $353,000.

#5 Meadow House

2 bdr/ 2ba 1,230 sqft, nicely furnished, located close-in South end, walking distance to the Village. Great rental property and Turn-key, furnished. $279,000.

This 3,200 sqft 4 bdr / 3.5 bath home has 2 master suites, a large den/family room, hot tub & sauna, with views of the golf course. $599,000.

Single level 3 bdr/2.5 bath 2,200 sqft newer home is furnished, has a family room, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings and hot-tub. Priced at $429,000.

This 1,688 sqft 3 bedroom/2 bath home has a large family room and a 2 car garage. Too many updates to list, great rental property. Turnkey furnished $352,000.

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2,200 sqft 4 bdr/ 3 ba, Great location in the North end of Sunriver with large great room, open kitchen. fully furnished and turnkey. Priced at $359,000

This 2,660 sqft home sits on the Deschutes river on a 1 acre parcel with a dock. Main house is a 2/2 with a separate studio as part of the garage. Priced at $449,900.

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From the board room: Providing guidance in achieving our vision for the future

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By Bob Nelson, SROA president Over the past several years, SROA and the Sunriver community have experienced dramatic growth and development.

SROA’s financial health has been solidified by the approval of reserve funding for repairing and replacing our aging infrastructure of roads, pathways, facilities and capital equipment. We also designed, constructed and opened the spectacular SHARC, our aquatics and Bob Nelson community center. Most recently, we have added considerable acreage to our common property. This will allow us many options for the eventual expansion of our amenities.

Of course, this development did not magically happen. It has been guided by the mission, beliefs and objectives contained in SROA’s Vision 2020. Vision 2020 is a document intended to provide SROA a leadership tool to assist in successfully achieving our specific community vision and related strategy by the year 2020.

Correspondingly, each year the SROA board develops specific goals designed to assist us in achieving our major objectives that include: 1. A comprehensive amenity, facility and site development plan that will be implemented within the plan period (2010-2020) 2. A well-developed financial structure including related objectives, goals, plans, processes and financial vehicles that ensure a sound financial future 3. A high quality of life experienced by all owners and their guests including

the ongoing enhancement of owner property values 4. Sound association leadership and management At its January meeting, the board approved the following goals for 2013 to further these four objectives of Vision 2020: Objective: Sound Association Leadership and Management Goal 1: Develop and make operational a core, board-level decision-making model for reviewing, evaluating and prioritizing proposals for board action.

Such a decision-making model would set out specific written criteria for use by the board to assess and prioritize proposals for individual projects that come before the board for action. By establishing such a decision-making model, SROA would have a reliable, consistent and robust process for projects and ideas we currently encounter and stability for future decision makers.

This model could be used in the implementation of the Infrastructure & Amenities Master Plan approved by the board in November 2012. It could also be used by our committees, task forces and work groups in performing tasks assigned them by the board.

Goal 2: Study and review SROA’s role in the marketing and branding of Sunriver and determine how these efforts relate with or to other community stakeholders.

Goal 3: Executive leadership succession/ hiring a general manager.

Our current general manager is scheduled to retire in September. It is a major

responsibility of the board to select a highly qualified person to lead our association into the future.

Objective: Well-developed Financial Structure Goal 4: Develop a Long-range Financial Plan We began work on the long-range financial plan in 2012. While a great amount of work and study has been done, it remains a work in progress.

Completion of the plan is essential to the successful implementation of the SROA Infrastructure & Amenities Master Plan.

Goal 5: Review Business Model for SROA Amenities Historically, the operations and maintenance cost associated with SROA’s many community amenities has been partially, but substantially, funded through annual recreation access agreements with property management companies and owners of independently rented homes in Sunriver. Especially with the addition of the highly popular SHARC to our amenities offerings, this method of funding has come under question and needs to be replaced.

Achievement of this goal will involve, among other things, the following: • Assess SROA’s business model for pricing access to SHARC, North Pool, tennis courts and other SROA amenities.

• Identify goals SROA aims to achieve with its business model for pricing access to SROA amenities • Using the board’s decision-making model, evaluate SROA’s current business model for pricing access to amenities • Using the board’s decision-making model, examine and evaluate alternative business models for pricing access to

SROA Board of Directors January meeting summary The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors met Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013.

Board members present: Bob Nelson, Bob Wrightson, Chris Christensen, Richard Wharton, Roger Smith, Patty Klascius, David Jendro, Pat Hensley and Greg Froomer. Staff present: Bill Peck, Susan Berger.

Treasurer’s report Report unavailable due to year-end preparations to finalize and close the 2012 budget accounts.

Owners forum –No owners spoke.

Association operations Administration: Completed year-end employee performance reviews. Updated SHARC and recreation policies and fee schedules for 2013. Adopted the 2013 SROA operating fund budget.

Accounting: Drafting yearend financial for auditors. Billed Page 22

annual SHARC assessments.

Working through a change in FDIC coverage. Working on year-end payroll reports and preparing W-2s.

Communications: Promoted SHARC events (donation drives, wedding expo, Dummy Downhill, Oscar party, etc.).

Updated SHARC facility rental brochures. Preparing Sunriver marketing campaign.

Community Development: Of the 134 properties originally notified during the paint survey, only 11 were cited in 2012.

More than 155 new contractor registrants have been added for 2013. Construction of the new building 6 in the village is under way with completion expected late spring/early summer.

Environmental Resources: Preparing for 2013 department projects. Continuing to work with the Department of Environmental Quality regarding asbestos. Began seeding of restoration areas on commons and will continue throughout the winter.

IT: Met with BendBroadband on video services at SHARC as well as researching other options. Received music songwriter copyright contracts from BMI, ASCAP and SESAC to allow broadcast of copyrighted music. Researching new Internet user functionality options available on fitness machines at SHARC. Public Works: Repairing and repainting picnic tables. Park checks being done weekly to ensure safety of all play areas.

Changed staffing hours with at least one crewmember starting at 5 a.m. to make sure roads are safe. Public Works is staffed seven days a week and on most days someone is available between 5 a.m. and10:30 p.m., and on-call if needed.

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SROA amenities (including amenities to be added in the future) Objective: Comprehensive Amenity, Facility and Site Development Plan Goal 6: Begin implementation of the SROA Infrastructure & Amenities Master Plan The Infrastructure and Amenities Master Plan was presented in draft form to our owners at our Annual Meeting last August. In November, the plan was formally adopted as our guide in improving and developing Sunriver’s amenities and infrastructure. We are now just beginning the process of studying, prioritizing, refining and modifying specific proposals for changes and additions to our amenities and infrastructure. In January, the board established a task force to guide our endeavors. We anticipate that the task force will use the decision-making model developed in Goal 1 as part of its process. We also will incorporate planning for use of land acquired in the 2012 property exchange. It is worth emphasizing that implementation of plans for future infrastructure and amenities is planned to occur in a fiscally responsible manner. Equally important to the successful implementation of future items is our desire to engage the membership every step of the way.

I began this article by referencing all of the significant things that have been accomplished in our recent past. This year should not see a diminishing of either tasks or accomplishments. It is our legacy of planning, in service of our mission, that has been our foundation. It is what has allowed us to “stay the course.”

And our course remains ambitious, yet realistic.

and proper communication of emergency situations. There were no major incidents over the busy holiday season and improvements were made to winter operation and safety procedures at the tubing hill.

Herb Dix, John Salzer and Scott Hall.

–Approved sending a third letter from the board to the Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District in support of the pathway the district plans to construct between Lava Lands Visitor Center and Sunriver.

Board actions –Approved appointment of –Approved Dec. 15, 2012 regular board meeting minutes SROA staff member Brooke Snavely as liaison to the Sunriver as written.

–Approved transfer of Area Chamber of Commerce. $3,975.06 from SROA operating fund to Skypark reserves as Committee/board action surplus funds for maintenance requests of the tarmac.

–Approved motion for the –Approved resolution 2013- Recreation Committee to con001 amending Sunriver Service duct a pickleball study.

District Administrative Services The meeting adjourned at Agreement to adjust fees.

10:34 a.m.

–Approved resolution 2013The next SROA board work 002 amending Sunriver Service session will take place at 9 a.m.

District Accounting Services Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, followed Agreement to adjust fees. by the regular board meeting at –Adopted six board goals for 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 in the 2013 that will further the objec- SROA administration building, tives of Vision 2020.

57455 Abbot Drive, next to the –Appointed an Infrastructure Sunriver Fire Station. and Amenities Master Plan Approved minutes of the task force to include: Bill Peck, meeting are posted, as available, Hugh Palcic, Mark Smith, on the SROA website at www.

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Looking for SHARC ambassadors Like to volunteer? Want to meet and greet newcomers to Sunriver? Have a knack for getting involved? Consider becoming an ambassador for SHARC. The SHARC Ambassador Program is a volunteer opportunity for Sunriver owners.

The only requirement is first hand, year-round knowledge of Sunriver and a smile.

As a SHARC ambassador, you will be extending hospitality and relating information to patrons regarding the many services offered at SHARC, other SROA recreation amenities, and community retailers and services. Ambassadors serve as a visible and knowledgeable link between facility staff and the guests.

Ambassadors meet once a month to share ideas and socialize.

It is a great way to be involved in Sunriver. For more information, please give Shellie Campbell a call at 541-585-3144.

Nominating Committee outlines candidate by petition procedures for SROA Board of Directors The SROA Bylaws allow for candidacy by petition for election to the SROA board. This provision is important since the board wishes to provide a means of candidacy for those who want to contribute to the community through service on the SROA Board of Directors, but who have not sought candidacy through the Nominating Committee process.

Qualifications required of SROA board candidates are that they are Sunriver property owners in good standing and are willing to commit to the duties and responsibilities of the position, which include preparation for and attendance at board work sessions and meetings normally held on the third Friday and Saturday of the month.

SROA employees are not eligible.

A prospective board member should have demonstrated leadership skills based on past experience and achievements. He or she should bring a broad perspective and show willingness to seek solutions. The individual is expected to work with enthusiasm and integrity to help the Sunriver community move forward on important issues facing the SROA board and the community as a whole.

Several forms must be completed in order to effect a candidacy by petition. The Candidacy Form and Signature Sheet are Exhibits “A” and “B” of the SROA Bylaws. The Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement and the Board Applicant Information form also must be completed by those seeking board candidacy.

Forms may be obtained by contacting the SROA office at 541-593-2411 or by stopping by the SROA office located on Abbot Drive. Forms are also available for download online at www.sunriverowners.org>Online Office>Resource Center>Committees>Nominating Committee. Click on Board Candidate Packet 2013.

You can download the PDF file to your computer, print and fill it out at your leisure.

The SROA Bylaws state that a valid petition must have no fewer than 100 signatures of individual property owners (only one valid signature per property).

It is suggested that candidates by petition contact the Nominating Committee by April 1 for more information about the process and about serving on the board. Committee members are listed in the green box following the Nominating Committee story on page 25.

Mail or deliver completed forms to: Elections Committee, Sunriver Owners Association, P.O. Box 3728 Sunriver, OR 97707. The filing deadline is 4 p.m., Friday, April 12, 2013. Petitions received after this deadline are invalid.

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February Donation Drive

During February, SHARC will be accepting donations of new teddy bears and stuffed animals. These soft and cuddly creatures will be donated to local emergency responders to give to children during emergency incidents. Each donated item will receive one entry in our monthly drawing for 10 SHARC passes valid for one year.

Donated items are not tax deductible.

Healthy Lunch & Lecture Series

Join us for a complimentary lunch while learning how to take better care of yourself. Covering a variety of topics, the lectures are Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the dates below. Reservations required by the Monday prior to luncheon date. Call Emily at 541-585-3145 or email EmilyS@srowners.org.

February 13: TBA February 27: Richard Koller, MD, neurology – stroke March 13: Adam Williams, MD, allergy – asthma March 27: TBA April 10: Greg Borstad, MD, rheumatology – gout

COMING IN MARCH Learn about our garden climate

Linda Stephenson of L&S Gardens in La Pine will give a presentation on “Cold Climate Gardening” March 4, 6 p.m. at SHARC. Stephenson has written a book by this same name and will talk about the hardiest of the hardy plants, shrubs and trees for Central Oregon gardens. Free. No registration necessary.

Lifeguard training at SHARC

Three courses of five-day Red Cross lifeguard training classes are available. Participants must attend all five classes in a course.

Cost is $150 which includes manual, certification and potential employment opportunities at SHARC or other area aquatic facilities. Registration available at www.sunriverowners.org>Online Office>SROA Job Openings. Information: 541-585-3145 • Course 1: March 17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; March 19 & 21, 4 to 8 p.m.; March 23 & 24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Course 2: April 13 & 14, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; April 16 & 18, 4 to 8 p.m.; April 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Course 3: May 11, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; May 14 & 16, 4 to 8 p.m.; May 18 & 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Spring swim lessons for kids FAST Camp at Three Rivers School will feature swimming lessons at SHARC in March. Lessons will be included with daily enrollment in FAST Camp during the weeks of March 11–13 and March 18–22. We recommend enrolling in all swim days to get the full benefit of the lessons. Enroll your child in FAST Camp online at www.sunriverowners.org to join in the fun and learning.

Campers will be divided into lesson groups by ability. If you have any questions about the program please call FAST Camp, weekdays from 3–6 p.m. at 541-419-0968 www.sunriverowners.org

A Night at the Oscars

Walk the red carpet like the Hollywood A-listers when you arrive at SHARC to celebrate the best of 2012’s movies. Watch the event on the Benham Hall big screens and enjoy a buffet dinner, no-host bar, live music, contests, prizes and more. Sunday, Feb. 24, 4 p.m., $40/person. For reservations call Shellie at 541-585-3144 by Friday, Feb. 22.

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SROA members benefit by shopping locally SROA members can now pick up a shop local card from the HOID office at SHARC when they renew their 2013 SROA ID card.

Discounts are being offered by many eateries and merchants in The Village at Sunriver with your 2013 SROA ID card.

SROA member art show

When: Feb. 6 through 8.

Reception Feb. 8, 4 to 6 p.m.

Where: Hosmer Living Room, SHARC Come see how talented your fellow SROA members are during this three-day art show.

Light refreshments will be served during the artists’ reception.

Information: Shellie at 541-585-3144

Well Traveled Fork When: February 22, 4 to 5 p.m.

Where: Hosmer Living Room, SHARC Cost: Free SROA members are invited to join chef Bette Fraser of The Well Traveled Fork for a happy hour presentation featuring local wines and cheeses. Reservations required as space is limited. Call Shellie at 541-585-3144

Fireside Chats

Are you an SROA member who is an expert on bugs? Do you have a coin collection or other hobby or interest you’d like to share? We invite you to participate in monthly fireside chats at SHARC. We will be setting up chats every month throughout the year in the Hosmer Living Room. Contact Shellie at 541585-3144 for information.

Upcoming events Feb. 9: Dummy Downhill competition at the tubing hill, see entry form page 32 and story page 5.

Feb. 24: Oscar Party see page 15 March 24: Sunriver Mudslinger, Spring Break Mud Run (details in March) March: Basketball Bedlam see page 25 March 30: Easter Festivities Page 23

Q. SROA is undergoing the members’ open house held Dec. annual audit of its financial 28 at SHARC? A. It was a great opportustatements. How does the audit work? Who conducts it, what do nity for the board to have a the auditors look at and when little social time with their fellow owners and express their do they report their findings?

A. Basically, the annual audit appreciation for the owners’ occurs to provide assurance that support. The open house was SROA is doing everything on well attended and, from what the financial up and up. It is an I could gather, was greatly appreciated by those essential element in attendance. in meeting the asQ. Is the propsociation’s fiduciaerty exchange bery duty. The Bend tween SROA and accounting firm Sunriver Resort, of Harrigan, Price and Fronk, which Coffee with the GM which was ap8 am, Feb. 12 proved by owners has performed our at SHARC in April 2012, fiaudit for quite a Hosmer Room nalized? What are few years, is conOwners are invited to the next steps in ducting the 2012 learn the latest SROA utilizing the nearaudit. news and ask questions. ly 33 acres of land The objective of an audit is to express an SROA acquired in exchange for expert opinion as to whether the 1.5-acre South Pool site? our financial statements are A. As part of our due dilifairly presented in all mate- gence, we have been waiting rial respects and in conformity for an environmental assesswith U.S. generally accepted ment of the acquired properaccounting principles (GAAP). ties, which I understand has On a sample basis, they review been completed. Everything our source documents and else is done and we are curanalytically compare actual rently in the process of final results to auditor expectations recording with Deschutes to ensure our financial proce- County. It is my hope that dures are operating as intended. by the time you read this Based on the results of their column, the exchange will sample testing procedures, have occurred and SROA will the auditors deduce that the have ownership of the 33 acres financial statements as a whole included in the deal. are materially accurate.

Q. The SROA Board of DiIt is my understanding that rectors is working on updating SROA has always received a the policies that dictate how clean unqualified opinion of committees function. What has its financial statements over changed about SROA’s committhe years. tee structure over the years and Q. What happened at the what additional changes are

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“We could not have moved the office so quickly without the community support,” Beezley adds. “Having the strong policemen and firemen available made a huge difference. We are so appreciative of everyone’s time and effort to help us. Sunriver is a remarkable community.”

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knowledge and experience are essential to the job. This gives the committee more credibility and makes them more useful to the board. The board is also committed to providing more training for chairpersons and inclusion in board training sessions. The ultimate goal is to build a better and stronger team equipped with the same community mission and desired outcomes. With a clearer understanding of expectations and responsibilities comes mutual respect. Much more can be accomplished if everyone is pulling in the same direction and singing from the same sheet music.

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thereby strengthening the committee’s value and effectiveness.

It’s also important that volunteer service be both beneficial and rewarding. To that end, the policies are being revised to better define not only each committee’s roles and responsibilities, but just as important, those of the board and liaisons.

Liaisons serve as the conduit for the exchange of information between the committees and the board. That conduit is an important component to maintaining a strong line of communication.

The policies will also better define how a committee member is selected and what skills,

being considered?

A. Historically, SROA committees have existed with little or no direction from the board of directors. At best, oversight and direction was random. This less than desirable situation left committees to their own devices and, while intentions were always good, topics generally evolved from a specific interest of the members or chairperson.

These topics or committee’s direction were not always in keeping with the community’s or the board’s goals.

Revisions to “committee policies” are being proposed in an effort to improve committee and board communication,

Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in La Pine will host its 17th annual Valentine Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 9, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Dinner will include spaghetti, salad, bread, and drinks for $5 per person or $20 for a family. Wine will be sold by the glass. The event will be at the church, which is located at 16137 Burgess Road.

Information: Debbie Garrett at 541-536-1992.

SUNRIVER SCENE • FEBRUARY 2013

Potential candidates sought for SROA Board of Directors

The Nominating Committee of the Sunriver Owners Association is looking for candidates to run in the August 2013 election for the SROA Board of Directors. The committee will be compiling a list of prospects and is seeking to add more names to the list of qualified potential candidates.

As a homeowner, your help is sought to identify homeowners who might be interested in serving the community by being on the SROA Board of Directors.

In suggesting individuals please consider the following qualifications for candidates:

ings which are normally held on the third Friday and Saturday of each month, as well as to serve as board liaison to a SROA committee or task force • SROA employees are not eligible

Summary Statement The candidate is a person who has demonstrated leadership skills based on past experience and achievements.

He/she brings a broad perspective and a demonstrated willingness to seek solutions.

The individual is expected to work with enthusiasm and integrity to help the Sunriver community move forward on important issues facing the SROA board and the community as a whole.

Required Conditions • Is a Sunriver property owner in good standing • Is willing to commit to the duties and responsibilities of Preferred Characteristics the position, including prepa• Has demonstrated leaderration for and attendance at ship skills based on past experiboard workshops and meet- ence and achievements

• Has the ability to work collaboratively to address complex issues and effectively problem solve • Has been involved in Sunriver or Sunriver area organizations • Exhibits collegiality and tolerance of different views • Demonstrates effective listening and communication skills, both oral and written • Has a track record of acting in good faith and in the best interests of the organization • Is a team player If you know of someone who meets the above qualifications or if you are interested in being considered as a candidate and meet the above qualifications, please call or email any member of the Nominating Committee listed below.

Thank you for your help in identifying potential candidates to govern Sunriver.

Katie Hall, co-chair . .............katieh604@gmail.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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By Dr. Daniel Skotte, High Desert Family Medicine The cold and flu season is here, and news from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is not encouraging. As of late November, according to the CDC, five southern states reported above normal rates of doctor visits for flu-like symptoms, indicating the flu started earlier than the past two years when flu season was relatively mild.

“The early nature of the cases, as well as the specific strains we’re seeing, suggest this could be a bad flu year,” CDC Director Thomas Frieden said.

Not since 2003-04 has the flu season begun this early. Unfortunately, the vaccine that year was not a good match with the dominant strain and roughly twice as many (48,600) died from influenza as the seasonal average.

Colds and the flu – short for influenza – are nasty viral infections that strike the respiratory system in late fall and peak during the winter months, especially January and February, finally tapering off as late as May. You are exposed to the virus when someone nearby sneezes or when you touch something where the virus germs have landed and then move your hand close to your nose or mouth.

Symptoms are well known.

Colds usually involve a sore throat, stuffy nose and congestion, cough and a slight fever, especially in children. Seasonal flu is marked by sore throat, stuffy nose, cough (often a “dry” cough), alternating fever and chills, headache and body aches. Colds and flu symptoms typically last a few days to a week.

Treatment for colds and flu is similar. Stay home and rest to allow your body to fight the virus and avoid infecting co-workers.

Drink lots of non-alcoholic, caffeine-free liquids. Frequent hand washing helps you to not re-infect yourself or infect others around you. Over-the-counter products can alleviate cold symptoms, but don’t actually cure a cold. They also make you more comfortable and help you rest. A mild case of the flu can be treated like a cold.

Antibiotics are useless for treating colds or flu. A physician will prescribe antibiotics only if a bacterial infection is diagnosed.

Two groups of people need special attention: those with preexisting medical conditions like asthma, heart failure, chronic lung disease, diabetes or HIV; and those at greater risk of serious flu complications like children under two years old, adults 65 years and older and women who are pregnant or within two weeks from the end of

a pregnancy. These folks should see a doctor to discuss obtaining a prescription for one of the antivirals like oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza). Both have been in use since 1999 and are effective, if administered properly, against seasonal flu. If you seem to recover from the flu and then symptoms return, see your physician.

The most effective way to treat seasonal flu is to get a flu shot before you become ill. This year’s vaccine is about a 90 percent match to the flu strains in circulation, making it particularly effective compared to vaccines in prior years. We have received our shipment of vaccine and can administer injections now at a moderate cost.

Every year, seasonal flu causes more than 200,000 hospitalizations, estimates the CDC, and anywhere from 3,300 to 49,000 deaths. No one needs another trip to the doctor, but getting a flu shot will help to keep everyone healthy all winter.

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United Way campaign surpasses $1 million In early January, United Way of Deschutes County surpassed the $1 million mark in its effort to raise $1.25 million to help address urgent social service needs in Deschutes County.

United Way volunteers and staff thank contributors and continue their work to reach the goal before June 30.

“The collective effort of campaign volunteers, area workplaces and the generosity of local donors have been tremendous thus far,” according to a United Way media release dated Jan. 2. “Area residents who have not yet donated are encouraged to pause a moment and consider directing a gift from their heart.”

In 2011, United Way financial contributions resulted in basic human services being

provided to more than 74,000 Deschutes County residents, including some of the more than 1,300 homeless children in Central Oregon.

To promote the 2012-2013 United Way fundraising campaign, volunteer campaign chair John Salzer, a resident of Sunriver, has vowed to wear a LIVE UNITED T-shirt every day until the goal of $1.25 million is reached. Salzer brings visibility to the cause by marking his shirt with weekly updated campaign pledge amounts.

United Way invites area residents to invest in the people of their community and assist United Way of Deschutes County in reaching the $1.25 million goal. The money helps support more than 30 local so-

John Salzer’s T-shirt shows amounts pledged in the current fundraising drive.

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Sunriver Men’s Golf Club: Cold, colder and coldest

My golf muscles are beginning to atrophy, and I can no longer pretend that my next game is going to be my all-time best, because the way it looks now, there may be no next game for quite a while.

By Paul Grieco The wrong kind of records Historical average high and low temperatures for Bend for January are 41 degrees and 23 degrees, respectively. Through the middle of January these averages were 35 and 11, with about a foot or more of snow covering Sunriver to add the not-so proverbial frosting on the cake.

The reputed La Niña warming effect for this winter in Central Oregon is officially La Nada… By this time last year our band of merry winter golfers had played at least a dozen times since the end of October (Sunriver’s official closing of the resort courses). This year they are all relegated to snowshoeing, skiing and other wintry pursuits, having played once

Don Olson enjoying golf at Brasada Ranch, December 2012

in November and once in early December.

In fact, my wife and I have spent many days of late snowshoeing and Nordic skiing all over the Woodlands course. It’s a good thing the resort doesn’t charge white fees.

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The Professional National Championship will bring a field of 312 golfers to Sunriver, utilizing both the Crosswater and Meadows courses that hosted the 2001 and 2007 national championships.

The right kind of message Another right message For those who would like to The Sunriver Mens Golf It’s worth repeating that Scott volunteer as a driver, a walking Club (SRMGC) is creating Ellender, director of resort opscorer, caddie or many of the a questionnaire to send to its erations, has announced that other fun jobs on or off the members to find out what annual passes for play at all levwould improve their playing els – individual, family, young course, please download and and membership experience. executive and educator – are fill out a volunteer form.

Go to www.srmensgolf.

Questions will range com, click on “Schedule from game formats to As part of my diet, I golf every day. frequency of play, to My doctor told me to live on greens and Results” under the pace of play and more. as much as possible. — Anonymous navigation menu on the left. The first item that This will be an electronic comes up at the top will survey. Members will be sent a being held at the same price as be a link to the Volunteer link to the survey, which they last year. The sole exception is will fill out on their computer. the recreational pass (formerly form.

The results will be sent to the known as the tour card), which SRMGC board for compila- may increase slightly. Also, the Membership New members are welcome. resort will host a luncheon for the SRMGC on the last playing Sunriver residency is not redate of the 2013 season – an quired. For more information Actors will be asked for their email SRMGC president Robrehearsal preference. This show additional “thank you” to the ert Hill at rhill@taftcollege.edu is a compilation of several short club for its loyalty. or go to www.srmengolf.com stories that will be rehearsed on Paul J. Grieco is secretary of Tuesdays or Thursdays. Actors Great volunteer opportunity June 23-26 marks the third the Sunriver Men’s Golf Club need only attend the day their visit to Sunriver Resort by The and may be reached at pjg3sr@ story rehearses. The entire cast will meet for a read through on PGA of America’s showcase gmail.com Feb. 8 and then not again until the end of March.

The Stars will offer a dinBut, help is still close at hand! ner theater experience at the Saturday, April 27 show. “We are currently interviewing local caterers and will give all the details of the menu next month,” Kristy-Zalewski said.

Information: dramama@ LOCATED IN MAVERICKS OF SUNRIVER ATHLETIC CLUB comcast.net or www.sunriver (club membership not necessary for treatment) stars.org tion and analysis.

The survey is anonymous, so members may say what they want without repercussion. The survey link should be emailed to members by mid-February.

Auditions set for next community theater production The Sunriver Stars, Sunriver’s community theater, will hold auditions the first week of February for their next show, “O. Henry… A Collection of Jookalorum.”

Jooka what? Jookalorum is a word personally invented by playwright O. Henry to mean splendid, extraordinary and special. According to Victoria Kristy-Zalewski, Sunriver Stars artistic director, that is what actors will experience by being a part of this series of short plays.

“We are looking for actors with or without experience, young adult or old codger. If you are interested, you are invited to request an entire script by emailing me at dramama@ comcast.net or you may check our website for auditioning

monologues.”

The Stars also need a musician to play old time banjo or guitar music during transitions between scenes. Also needed is someone with technical experience to set up the theater group’s new lighting equipment and operate the dimmer controls at each show.

“We’d love donations of period furniture or dress to enhance the late 1800s setting and always needed are donations for our raffle,” KristyZalewski said.

The audition takes place at SHARC from 6–9 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 7. Actors will be asked to introduce themselves, do several readings from the script solo and then in a scene working with other potential cast members.

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Vacation home maintenance: When disaster strikes – what to do when pipes freeze

By Shannon Bassett With the recent spate of severe cold weather it is not uncommon to find yourself with frozen pipes. Causes of freezing vary, for instance, not keeping the house warm enough when vacant. Having a cold area in the house such as a room above the garage can trigger an isolated area of freeze.

Even poor design, such as including plumbing in exterior walls, can produce problems.

I have one home with a challenging bathroom. Two of the three sinks are on an interior wall and the third is plumbed through an exterior wall. Despite the house temperature, (occupied or vacant) if it is extremely cold the third sink is subject to freezing.

Another common cause of whole house freezing is failing to close and insulate the foundation vents. If the water enters your home though the crawlspace and the area freezes, no water will be in the house when the temperature drops. Should you find frozen pipes at your home, follow the steps below to limit the damage.

1. Identify as closely as possible where the problem is located.

Is it isolated to a single sink, the bathroom or the entire house? Be

sure to check the showers as well.

2. Turn off the water to the entire house. In Sunriver, this is typically at the street and can be done with the assistance of Sunriver Water LLC at 541-5934197. Many of the newer homes have a whole house shutoff valve which is often located in the garage or a first floor closet. These are great because you won’t have to dig through the snow to find the water meter. I highly recommend talking to your favorite plumber about installing an interior water shutoff.

3. Turn up the heat in the house. By warming up the house you just might melt away the problem. If the problem is isolated to a specific sink or area, use a space heater or hair dryer to warm the area. Never try to thaw pipes with an open flame.

4. Hurry up and wait. I like to leave all the faucets off and let the house and even the outside temperature warm up. If you are in a rush for water, call the plumber and they may be able to safely heat up your system and get you going. Leave that to the professionals.

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6. You are now ready to turn the water back on to the house. If you are working with the outside water meter I recommend calling Sunriver Water LLC for assistance. There is a hefty cost if you break the meter while messing around with it. Once the meter is turned on, you want to make sure the dial is not spinning. If all faucets in the house are off, no water should be going into the house. If you see the dial spinning shut off the water and call the plumber.

You may have a leak.

7. If the dial doesn’t spin then you should be back in business.

Walk through the house and turn on the faucets and showers and flush every toilet. Once you confirm that everything is working, turn everything off, wait a few minutes and then go check the meter. It should not be mov-

An 1/8-inch crack can release up to 250 gallons of water a day.

ing. If it is still moving, you have a slow leak. Shut it off and call your plumber.

If you find your pipes frozen, don’t panic. Frozen pipes don’t have to shut down your entire vacation. These tips and tricks can help when disaster strikes. Of course the best solution is always prevention. Keep your heat at a safe temperature, keep your sink

Fiscal cliff deal extends home energy efficiency tax credits

By Linda Collier When congress approved the American Taxpayer Relief Act in January, it extended a tax credit that ended in 2011 for energy saving home improvement projects. That means there’s a $500 retroactive tax credit available for homeowners who upgraded their home’s energy efficiency in 2012, as well as for those planning to improve their home in 2013.

“This is a big deal for our local economy,” said Tom Kelly, Neil Kelly Company president.

“Every dollar saved helps homeowners stay in their home longer and make the necessary updates and improvements to create a healthy, energy-efficient

home.”

According to the Joint Center for Housing Studies, Americans are forecast to spend an annualized $134 billion on home remodeling through the first half of this year.

“We are in the process of notifying customers who worked with Neil Kelly’s home performance team last year to inform them about this tax benefit,” Kelly said.

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• $200 for ENERGY STARrated windows, doors or skylights (Midstate offers a rebate of $6 per square foot of glass for energy star qualified windows with a U-value of .30 or less.)

Neil Kelly’s Home Performance division works closely with Clean Energy Works Oregon to offer homeowners free energy audits as well as financial incentives for a variety of energy upgrades.

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Cruise News: Understanding trip insurance – the devil is in the details

By Betsy Scherr

I have written before about insurance company so I was not the importance of trip insurance. certain. It was difficult for them This time, let’s drill to get clear answers into the details. so they could decide There are many what to do. policies travelers can My advice: If anybuy. I advise always one in your family is picking up the phone ill, has pre-existing and calling the insurmedical conditions ance company direct of any kind or is eland asking questions Betsy Scherr derly, it is best to buy about your particular insurance at deposit, situation – especially if you, a not final payment. Most good parent or child has medical is- insurance policies have waivers sues. I have clients who did not for pre-existing medical condido this, thought they had cover- tions if you buy at deposit. This age for something or someone, way there is no question about and ended being disappointed. when somebody first got ill or Here are some examples: what medical conditions they Mr. Smith buys cruise insur- had before. It is all covered. ance at final payment, not at Another key point: You must deposit. He buys something buy enough insurance to cover all inexpensive he finds online. A non-refundable expenses for the week before the cruise, his father pre-existing medical conditions starts to get very ill. The father waiver to apply. The trip insurwas already on hospice care when ance companies will deny your he bought the insurance. They claim if not all is covered. are unsure if they have coverage For example: Your cruise costs or not. They call the insurance $10,000; your air non-refundcompany. There is nobody who able is $1,000; and your noncan tell them they will get their refundable hotel and tours are money back if they decide not to another $2,000. In this case, you take the trip. better purchase $13,000 coverage The insurance company tells total otherwise the insurance them they have to file a claim, company may deny your claim and they will find out later if it since you did not cover all the is covered or not. I tell them I non-refundable trip expenses. do not think they have coverage When you buy the coverage because their dad was already on is very important. Most insurhospice when they bought the ance companies require you to insurance at final payment. If purchase additional insurance they had bought at deposit and within two weeks of making any covered all their traveling non- additional reservations. If you refundable expenses, then I think book the cruise in January and he would have been covered, but buy $10,000 insurance coverage I did not know this policy or at that point, then buy your air

Parks district director joins Sunriver Rotary

By Terry Myers Bob Schulz, the new executive director of the La Pine Parks and Recreation District, joined the Sunriver Rotar y Club Jan. 9. During the new member induction ceremony, Schulz described Terry Myers photo his 30 years experiBob Schulz is inducted into the Sunriver ence building park Rotary by Pam Beezley. programs with the Portland Parks District. He exhibitions and community was also in private business and gatherings. Schulz said he plans to “…fill the building all day consulting.

“I was retired and playing golf and evening and make the comtoo much when I came to the munity center the real hub of realization that I wanted to go La Pine.”

Including Schulz, the Sunriver back to work,” Schulz said. “I loved Central Oregon and the Rotary has 45 members who are La Pine position came up and it actively involved in volunteering and fundraising for 10 nonprofit seemed the perfect fit.”

Schulz was hired in September organizations and service projto replace Justin Cutler who ects that serve the youth, the served two years as the first aged and the disadvantaged in director of the district. Schulz south Deschutes County. The recently moved his office into Sunriver Rotary meets Wednesthe renovated La Pine Event day mornings at 7 a.m. in the Center, a 12,000-square-foot Sunriver Resort’s Hearth Room.

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March 1, you need to call the insurance company within two weeks of March 1 to increase your insurance coverage to cover the additional non-refundable airfare costs.

“Cancel for Any Reason” insurance policies are also available.

Some policies offer this option, but most will not pay cash back.

Instead, they give a voucher for a future cruise.

Another client, Mrs. Jones, bought the cruise line’s insurance plan because, due to her age, it was less expensive. She swallowed a fish bone while on a river cruise in Europe. The cruise line took good care of her. She was taken to a hospital, sedated, and the fish bone that was lodged in her throat was removed. She had a $1,000 medical bill while in Belgium. What she did not understand completely – I blame myself for not explaining it better – almost all the cruise line insurance includes is secondary medical coverage, not primary.

What does that mean?

Most insurance companies in

the U.S. are not going to pay a claim for medical expenses incurred overseas. Because Mrs. Jones had secondary medical coverage, she had to file a claim with her insurance company first, have it denied, and then file a claim with the cruise line insurance. If she had primary medical insurance coverage, she would have avoided this and only filed one claim directly to the issuing insurance company that offered primary coverage.

She will eventually get reimbursed, but it is a huge hassle and a lot of paperwork. On top of that, at the hospital, they would not take her credit card for payment. She had to wire money to pay her bill. I have not heard of that before. I guess in Belgium they don’t trust our credit cards.

You need to check when you purchase trip insurance if it is primary or secondary medical coverage. So, who are the good insurance companies? I use Travel Guard and American Express (Allianz). Both companies offer various policies. The policies I

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I also like to send people to this website: www.insuremytrip.com This company offers many policies. I find their sales representatives are good at explaining what each policy offers. Unfortunately, prices have gone up for 2013, but they are still pretty good for people under 60 years of age.

Expect to pay between five and six percent for insurance. If over 60 years old, a lot of policies now range from seven to 13 percent of the total trip cost.

Knowledge is king. Taking a few extra minutes to read and ask questions may save a huge amount of hassle and time down the road in case you do need to use trip insurance.

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Sunriver Service District Managing Board January meeting summary public safety The Sunriver Service District Managing Board met Jan. 17. Board members present: Debra Baker, Ron Angell, Bob Wrightson, Jim Wilson, Bob Nelson. Staff present: Marc Mills, Art Hatch.

Public input -Pam Beezley thanked the police and fire departments for their assistance moving the Sunriver Music Festival’s office on Jan. 3. (See page 24.)

Financial Report (As of Dec. 31, 2012, unaudited) Resources..................5,176,681 Requirements............4,866,431 Police Wages & Benefits.......670,926 Materials & Services..100,348 Fire Wage & Benefits........851,661 Materials & Services...124,369 Bike Patrol.....................39,958 Non-departmental.......108,611 Board actions -Announced settlement of a stalking protective order between two Sunriver police officers and a local businessman. Director Angell said the parties mutually agreed to release all claims. There were no payments either direction, both parties accepted financial responsibilities on their behalf and the matter is over.

-Approved minutes of the Dec. 4 meeting with the Board of County Commissioners.

-Approved minutes of the

Dec. 13 board workshop and regular meetings.

-Approved payment of $15,563 to SROA for vehicle maintenance and administrative services rendered in December.

-Approved amendments to contracts between the district and SROA. Accounting and administrative service rates decreased while human resources rates increased slightly, for a savings of about $2,000 annually to the district.

-Conducted an initial review of the fiscal year 2013-2014 budget. Treasurer Wrightson encouraged the board to think about what tax rate to establish.

The proposed budget is presented to the Deschutes County Commissioners in March.

Chiefs’ reports Fire -The department responded to 574 incidents during the 2012 calendar year including 404 medical service calls, 78 good intent calls, 34 false alarms, 28 service calls, 19 fires, eight hazardous conditions and two special incidents.

-Chief Hatch reviewed processes for the district to retain eligibility to bill Medicare for ambulance services and distributed forms requiring directors’ signatures.

-The department is establishing a home safety inspection program for Sunriver homeowners. The voluntary program will identify hazards in homes

EMERGENCY? Dial When to use 911

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that request the inspection.

-Chief Hatch attended a meeting of a 911 executive board subcommittee at which establishment of a standardized communications system across all participating agencies was discussed. Hatch said improved emergency communications and reduced costs were some possible advantages of standardizing the systems.

-Chief Hatch met with county planners and a land use attorney regarding rezoning of the site near Lake Penhollow on which the district wants to construct a training facility.

Police -In December the Sunriver Police Department investigated 170 incidents, followed up on 56 and assigned 14 case numbers; made 20 arrests; provided 369 on property assists, 42 off property and 273 public assists, issued 246 traffic warnings and 18 traffic citations. They investigated 37 Sunriver rules and regulations incidents, issued 17 warnings and one citation, and issued 77 warnings of pathway violations.

-Director Angell asked about an increase in SRPD assists to Deschutes County Sheriff ’s deputies outside Sunriver. Chief Mills confirmed such assists are occurring more frequently.

When Sunriver officers leave property, they are instructed to notify command who responds to calls inside Sunriver during their absence.

-Director Wilson noted that chief Mills sent two officers to Three Rivers School the day of the Newtown, Conn., shoot-

ings to assure school staff of law enforcement preparedness. He understood that the principal was pleased for their presence.

-Five staff members and several Citizen Patrol members participated in the Shop With a Cop program.

-Working with federal investigators on a counterfeit $100 bill that was presented in Sunriver.

Chief Mills said the counterfeit bill was of high quality and that the person who presented it is not believed to have realized it was counterfeit.

-The department increased law enforcement presence on New Year’s Eve by putting four patrol cars on duty. Chief Mills said he thought the action was successful because there was only one DUI issued after midnight.

-Chief Mills was elected chair of the Central Oregon Law Enforcement Services Board of Directors. Mills served six years as its administrator and expects the new role will require more of his time.

-Development of an emergency operations plan continues in preparation for a March drill. An emergency map was developed and distributed. The siren system is working and all staff members are being trained in its use.

-Nine new members have joined the Citizen Patrol since May. -The Neighborhood Watch program contact list was expanded and emails sent more frequently.

-Communication and coordination with the fire department

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has improved. Chief Hatch said he visited the police station more in the past five months than in the past five years.

-The department is preparing for reaccreditation inspection.

-The department’s new computer network that synchronizes with 911 dispatch is up and running and all staff have been trained and certified in its use.

-Mills said the greatest impact of SHARC on department resources was time spent responding to parking concerns.

-Citizen Patrol volunteers are staffing the front desk on Tuesday and Thursday mornings while the office manager takes college level classes.

The meeting adjourned at 4:48 p.m. to executive session. The next meeting of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board is Thursday, Feb. 14, 3 p.m. at the Sunriver Fire Station training room, 57475 Abbot Drive. Approved meeting minutes are posted, as available, at www.sunriversd.org

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What type of fire extinguisher should be available in every home? Are smoke detectors required in every room? What supplies should homeowners have on hand in the event of a natural disaster?

The Sunriver Fire Department is offering a new public education and home safety program to the Sunriver residential community. The program is designed to help prevent common residential fire and life safety hazards including electrical, heating and cooking hazards as well as fall and injury prevention.

Because there are no requirements for fire inspections in private residences, the home safety checks are not conducted for enforcement purposes. The goal of the program is to identify hazards and educate homeowners about ways to resolve problems before they occur.

Individuals who desire a free home safety check performed on their home should contact the Sunriver Fire Department at 541-593-8622 to make an appointment. The home safety checks are available to all homes within Sunriver including condominiums and townhomes.

A home safety check takes approximately 30 minutes to complete and the homeowner’s presence is required.

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Ask the police chief

By Marc Mills Q: What is the best way to pass information to a 911 dispatcher? (Submitted by a concerned Neighborhood Watch member).

A: The first thing that you will need to do is succinctly tell the dispatcher what your emergency is.

You might have to think about it for a minute. How would you best describe a Marc Mills person wandering in the middle of the road, who seems lost or suffering from a medical condition? So when the dispatcher asks, “911 what is the nature of your emergency?” You might respond by saying, “I need someone to check on a young male who appears disoriented.” The description does not need to be perfect; something short and close will work.

One caller had difficulty describing the location of an incident to the dispatcher.

The dispatcher was not that familiar with Sunriver and did not recognize the location the caller was describing. We Sunriver veterans need to remember that although we know what and where the SHARC is, telling the dispatcher that the (person) in need of medical or police attention is right across from the SHARC, will probably not be understood by the dispatcher.

Descriptions of locations need to be focused on major streets and major cross streets.

So, the way that the dispatcher will best understand is to say something like, “Send the police to Beaver Drive just north of Theater Drive.” Dis-

patchers put the location into the computer, which searches its database and looks for the right location by roads. If a new building, business or restaurant name has not been updated in the computer system, then the computer will not know where you or the incident you are calling to report are located, and the dispatcher will keep asking for more information.

Finally, it’s important not give dispatch too much information too quickly, or all at once. Let the dispatcher ask the questions. The questions follow prompts from the computer, and sometimes the information needed is asked in a different order than the way you and I think.

So, remember: 1) Explain concisely what the problem is. 2) Know the name of the major street and cross street, and 3) answer the dispatcher clearly and succinctly and give Turn to Ask, page 32

Sunriver officer to participate in Police Unity Tour In May, Sunriver Police Officer Evan Kennedy will join nearly 1,600 law enforcement officers from around the United States on a three day, 250mile bicycle ride in the 2013 Police Unity Tour.

The Police Unity Tour begins in Somerset, N.J., travels through Philadelphia and Baltimore and ends in Washington, D.C., at the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial during National Police Week.

The primary purpose of the tour is to raise awareness about the police officers who have died in the line of duty. The tour’s motto is, “We Ride for Those Who Died.”

The secondary purpose is to raise funds for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and Museum. Since its inception in 1997, the Police Unity Tour has raised nearly $10 million to support the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial, with $1.5 million raised during last year’s 16th annual ride.

Officers riding in the tour must raise a minimum of $1,800. The tour provides support services including overnight lodging and food while they ride, however each officer must pay for their own transportation to and from the east coast as well as some meals and other miscellaneous expenses (bike, equipment, clothing, etc.).

“It is because of the incredible support from our friends, family, and colleagues, that all of the officers from the Oregon delegation are able to participate in the tour this year and

County Sheriff’s Office.

Kennedy will take vacation time to participate in the event. He said he will wear the Sunriver Police Department uniform at a post-ride event at the Washington, D.C. police memorial.

Individuals interested in making a tax-deductible donation to officer Kennedy or the Oregon Police Unity Tour team should contact Kennedy at 541-593-1014.

Sunrirver Police Officer Evan Kennedy on his road bike.

not let the heroes who have died in the line of duty be forgotten,” Kennedy said.

Kennedy will be joined by 12 other police officers from the Bend, Eugene, Springfield and University of Oregon police departments, and the Lane

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Sunriver Police log Selected log entries from the Sunriver Police - December 2012 SCMC = St. Charles Medical Center R&Rs = Rules & Regulations

RP = Reporting Person BAC = Blood Alcohol Content UTL = Unable To Locate DUII = Driving Under Influence of Intoxicants

DCJ = Deschutes County Jail SFST = Standardized Field Sobriety Test DCSO = Deschutes County Sheriff Office SFD = Sunriver Fire Department OSP = Oregon State Police DWS = Driving While Suspended

12/01 Received a call from RP on Fawn Lane who reported suspicious activity at their home. No suspects. Locks have been changed.

12/01 Report of too many open house signs in the McNary Lane area. Realtor was advised of the Sunriver R&Rs regarding open house signs.

12/01 Contacted a lost juvenile on a bike at circle 11. Officer led him home.

12/03 RP reported that someone was posting her out-of-state vacation rental on Craigslist to collect rental income from it. The posting has since been removed. RP was referred to the FBI’s Internet crime reporting website.

12/03 Report of a disoriented elderly male who had just left the Country Store.

After we located him, he consented to transport for further evaluation.

12/03 RP requested a welfare check on a relative at Mt. Adams Lane residence.

We advised the relative to contact the RP. 12/04 Report of someone possibly inside a vacant house on Red Cedar. RP noticed lights on inside and knew no one was supposed to be there. Upon arrival we found an open front door, but did not locate anyone inside or any evidence of criminal activity. House was secured.

12/04 Conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Canoe Camp Drive for improper display of registration tags and expired registration. Driver was taken in custody for failure to register as a sex offender. He was taken to DCJ and issued a citation for DWS. 12/06 RP reported two subjects insisting they were staying at his condo. One of the subjects then used his cell phone and they left. Checked the area and UTL. They were later located at another condo with the same address.

12/07 Report of smoldering maps in front of the map kiosk at Abbot and Beaver Dr. Responding officer located a bundle of maps smoldering with a piece of wood and weeds on top. Sunriver fire department arrived and undamaged maps were placed back in the kiosk.

12/07 Traffic stop on Backwoods Lane for failure to maintain lane. Driver issued a citation for DWS-misdemeanor and driving uninsured.

12/08 Assisted SRFD with an illegal open burn at Muskrat Lane residence.

Person responsible was advised of Sunriver R&Rs. 12/09 Received a call of suspicious footprints on Grizzly Lane. The footprints led up to a vehicle but it was not touched. The rest of the footprints just walked around houses but never went up to any doors. The prints were a man’s, approximately size 10.

12/09 Owner of a Witchhazel Lane residence reported her vehicle was broken into and is worried that the same individuals might try to break into her home while she is out of town.

12/09 Parental disciplinary measures taken in dispute between parent and child.

12/09 Report of a DUII driver entering Sunriver. Contacted the subject. Not intoxicated.

12/09 Contacted female subject hiding in the bushes near Abbot and South Century Drive. Her vehicle was parked on the forest service road just east of the RR tracks. She was wearing a black hoodie, black ski pants, gloves and beanie/face mask and had men’s size 8 skate shoes. She stated she was just clearing her head during a walk after driving from Deschutes River Woods. She provided multiple stories that didn’t make sense. Officers searched the area and her vehicle.

12/10 RP on Blue Grouse Lane reported that a half a cord of wood was stolen from his house.

12/11 Public Works reports finding a box of cough medication on the roadway.

This has been happening regularly and they wanted the police to know.

12/11 Arrested individual on a felony warrant following a traffic stop for failure to signal, DWS and driving uninsured. Subject transported to DCJ. 12/14 RP reported someone uprooting his reindeer decorations in his back yard near the bike path. This has occurred at least once a year and has happened at least three times this past week. Extra patrol requested.

12/15 Conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on South Century Drive for failure to signal and failure to drive within lane. Subject refused to perform SFST. He was arrested for DUII and transported to DCJ where he refused a breath test. A telephonic search warrant for a blood test was obtained. He was lodged for DUII, reckless driving and reckless endangering.

12/16 Assisted DCSO with a slide-off on Lunar Drive.

12/16 Assisted DCSO with an unwanted subject who, upon deputy’s arrival, was holding a gun under his chin. He was taken into custody.

12/17 Came across a tree blocking the eastbound lane on Cottonwood Road.

With assistance from DCSO, officers managed to push it off the roadway.

12/17 Report of construction vehicles parked along the road prohibiting snowplow drivers from doing their job. Contact made.

12/17 Officer came across a hit and run to the light pole at the intersection of Cottonwood and South Imnaha roads. No suspects.

12/17 Report of small, bare footprints on the front porch of residence on Foursome Lane, but none leading up the stairs. Area checked.

12/18 RP on Nine Iron Lane reported a vehicle parked on the street partially blocking traffic. Officer attempted contact at the house and found no one home. Contact made later in the day. Vehicle moved.

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Sunriver Fire Department seeks reserve firefighters Sunriver Fire and Rescue is recruiting reserve firefighters. The application deadline is Feb. 5. Applications will be reviewed with the most qualified candidates invited to a mid-February testing process.

The testing and interview process will include a written examination (scheduled for Feb. 15 at 5:30 p.m.), physical agility testing and interviews (scheduled for Feb. 16 at 8 a.m.). The in-house reserve academy is anticipated to begin March 15 and will continue for 13 consecutive weekends.

Reservists work under the supervision of a shift officer alongside career staff in the areas of emergency medical response, fire suppression, fire prevention, rescue and public assistance. Firefighters work in a team environment that requires excellent interpersonal skills, extreme physical exertion, superior decision making skills and the ability to effectively write, read and communicate with

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department staff as well as members of the community.

Reserve firefighters are compensated and the department provides all necessary equipment. Typically, reserves work a minimum of five 24-hour shifts per month.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment, meet department background requirements, possess a valid Oregon driver’s license and have a high school diploma. Applicants are not required to have completed a basic fire academy or EMT/paramedic certification, however, any completed fire or medical training is desirable.

Applications are available for download at www.sunriverfd.org and must be returned to Sunriver Fire and Rescue no later than 5 p.m. on Feb. 5 to the attention of Chief Bjorvik, program director. Postmarks are not accepted.

Information: Captain Don Willis, SRFD training officer 541-593-8622.

Reserve Firefighter Recruitment Important Dates Application period closes Feb. 5, 5 p.m.

Written examination Feb. 15, 5:30 p.m.

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the information needed as they ask for it.

Q: At the December Sunriver Service District meeting there was discussion about adding a wing onto the fire station where the police might move.

Why consider consolidating the police and fire departments in one building?

A: The fire chief and I are conducting due diligence research to see if it would be feasible to consolidate under one roof at a cost savings to the Sunriver Service District and its taxpayers. The Redmond Fire Department passed and formed a service district in the last several years. Upon checking we found that the City of Redmond signed over the Redmond Fire Station for a small fee and agreed to a 99year lease at a small fee.

Both the Sunriver police and fire departments currently lease our buildings from SROA. SROA has an amenities plan in which the police and fire departments could have space added. We believe that consolidating both departments in one location could save taxpayers money over time, but we do not know the answer, thus we are researching.

Q: Why was the process for interviewing and hiring Sunriver Bike Patrol officers accelerated this year? It used to happen in spring, now it’s occurring in mid-winter.

A: I felt rushed last year in our process and many of our applicants were in school and it was difficult to schedule interviews during the week.

By accelerating the interviews we were able to take advantage of Christmas break and do interviews while school was out. We will offer jobs, do background investigations and have our training schedule set for mid-May. Bike Patrol will start Memorial Day weekend.

Q: What are some advantages of the Sunriver Police Department’s new computer network?

What can the network do now that it couldn’t do before?

A: There are many, but the top three are security, control, and redundancy. Before, every computer stood alone with no backup and no real administrative controls. Law enforcement has many security controls and having secure computers is the law. We now have security, redundancy and control along with the ability to load all computers with shared programs and files.

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A northbound Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) freight train hit a cargo trailer stuck on the railroad tracks at Vandevert Road Dec. 31. The resulting crash forced the train to stop, which blocked the railroad crossing near Highway 97 for about four hours. No injuries were reported.

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reported 56-yearold Gerald Steven Stranak of Bend was driving eastbound on Vandevert Road in a 2002 Monarch motorhome and towing a 20-foot enclosed cargo trailer when the trailer detached and came to rest in the railroad crossing.

Stranak notified Deschutes County 911 dispatch, and dispatch attempted to notify BNSF personnel so that train traffic in the area could be stopped. While Stranak was attempting to re-hitch the trailer to his motorhome a northbound train collided with the cargo trailer and knocked it off the railroad tracks.

The roadway was blocked while BNSF personnel inspected the train to ensure it was safe to continue. The trailer was towed from the scene due to extensive damage sustained during the crash. The motor home was not damaged.

Personnel from the Oregon Department of Transportation, Deschutes County Public Works, Sunriver Police and BNSF responded to the scene.

Police log continued from page 31 12/18 Assisted DCSO with an open door at residence on Canoe Camp Drive.

12/19 Assisted with a slide-off at circle 6 and West Cascade Road.

12/19 Officers assisted with a harassment report at Powder Village Condos.

12/20 MVA on Beaver Drive near Ponderosa Road. Driver stated a deer ran in front of him, causing him to slide and crash into a tree. UTL deer.

12/21 Slide off on South Century Drive near Highway 97. Traffic control performed until bystanders pushed vehicle out of the snow.

12/21 Report of guests staying on Klamath Lane who were being too loud in the hot tub. Renters contacted and informed of Sunriver R&Rs regarding noise.

12/23 Report of male subject who had been gone on a walk for almost four hours.

Subject returned home, unharmed, while police were out searching.

12/23 Report of juvenile male pointing a handgun at another juvenile. Unfounded.

12/23 Assist to SRFD regarding a possible flue or structure fire.

12/24 Dog brought to the police department. Owner contacted, dog retrieved.

12/24 Two loose dogs ended up at a home on Duck Pond Lane. Officer found owner looking for the dogs and gave him a ride to his house. Verbally warned.

12/28 Dog found on Sparks Lane. It was returned to its owner with a citation.

12/28 Theft of a rifle reported from a Red Cedar Lane residence.

12/28 RP reported passing of counterfeit money at a restaurant in the village.

Counterfeit $100 bill retrieved as evidence.

12/31 Noise complaint on Puma Lane.

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Reserve firefighters Casey Johnson, Matt Wright and Jeff Whitworth are participating in the annual Scott Firefighter Stairclimb event in Seattle.

The stair climb is a nationally recognized event that attracts more than 1,500 participants each year to raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. All proceeds go directly to the society’s mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma and Hodgkin’s disease and to improve the quality of life for patients Firefighter Casey Johnson and their families.

The Sunriver firefighters can make in the lives of those will team up for this competi- suffering from leukemia, lymtion, racing up 69 flights of phoma and related diseases. stairs (that’s 1,311 steps) of The event organizers hope to Seattle’s Columbia Center raise more than $1.7 million. (second tallest building west of The Sunriver firefighters are the Mississippi) and attempt- doing their part to help raise ing to bring home the trophy funds. for the best time. They’ll climb Johnson, Wright and Whitwearing all of their firefighting worth will be demonstrating gear, making it an even greater that they have what it takes challenge. to compete, with a dem-

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onstration in front of the Country Store in The Village at Sunriver, Saturday, Feb. 16 and Friday, Feb. 22 from 3-5 p.m. Sponsored by the Country Store and Sage Springs Spa, the firefighters will be suited up, just as if they were responding to a fire, and taking their turns on a treadmill, demonstrating the training they endure in preparation for the event.

They will have a fire engine with them to showcase to the community.

It will be an opportunity for children and people of all ages to talk with the firefighters about the stair climb event and see the equipment and gear used in everyday emergencies.

A freewill donation box will be at the event, with all donations going to the fundraiser.

Community members interested in donating may also go to the event website, click on the donate button and enter “Sunriver” or they may mail or drop a personal check by the Fire Department payable to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

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And what comes with it - coupons, flyers, etc.

Mixed paper & junk mail

Paper, envelopes, white and colored paper, paper bags, computer paper, tin can labels, wrapping paper (no foil or ribbon), shredded paper (strips only, no confetti). Put shredded paper in a paper bag only and staple shut to avoid litter

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Cereal/cracker/shoeboxes (discard liners), soda and beer cartons, paper egg cartons, paper towel tubes. Magazines, catalogs and phonebooks

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Cans, jar lids, clean foil, TV dinner trays, beverage cans.

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Book clubs to discuss Jane Austen’s body of work

By Deon Stonehouse, Sunriver Books & Music The first three book club meetings of February will concentrate on Jane Austen, an elegant wordsmith whose work has survived for over 200 years. Then the Non-Fiction Book Club discusses “The Swerve” by Stephen Greenblatt, an excellent work of history. Book clubs are a great way for readers in the community to gather for a pleasant evening discussing books. The clubs meet Monday evenings at 6:30, everyone is welcome.

Feb. 4 the Classics Book Club discusses Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice.” Is there a sprightlier opening than the beginning lines of this time treasured novel? “It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.”

“Pride and Prejudice” is considered one of the most entertaining and romantic of stories,

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a love story for the ages. Perhaps it is much more. Was Jane Austen also a feminist? While “Pride and Prejudice” does tell the love stories of Jane and Mr. Bingley and Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy, it is also the story of a family, the burdens of having daughters instead of sons, and the options open to women of the era. The Bennett family includes five daughters, the family home and estate will pass on the death of the father to the next male heir in line, a rather tiresome clergyman. If the daughters have not found suitable husbands by that time, they will be penniless and at the mercy of their distant relative, a precarious financial position indeed.

Austen knew well of the world she creates in her stories. She lived this life, endured uncertain financial times as an unmarried woman, and lived by the generosity of her brothers. So while “Pride and Prejudice” will certainly entertain us with the

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Feb. 11 the Mystery Book Club discusses “Death Comes to Pemberley” by P.D. James.

Jane Austen’s novels are among my favorites; normally I do not like to see her characters used by other authors, they belong to Austen. “Death Comes To Pemberley” is the exception.

P. D. James is an ardent fan of Austen’s body of work as well as a gifted author in her own right.

She recreates the world of “Pride and Prejudice” to perfection.

The story is set six years after the marriage of Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy. They have two young sons and the degree of matrimonial happiness one expected for them. As the story opens, the Bingleys and the Darcys are dining together when a coach

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Feb. 18 the Fiction Book Club discusses the light, lively novel, “The Jane Austen Book Club” by Karen Joy Fowler.

Five women and one man meet monthly to discuss six books by Jane Austen. The novel takes on the recent phenomenon of book clubs, pays homage to Austen’s work, and blends in the stories, often humorous, of the book

club members. As the months progress, the stories of the book club members show the differences in attitude and community from the days of Austen’s novels.

If you enjoy Austen, this is a rare opportunity to indulge in the pleasure of discussing her work, as discussed by a fictional book club of rather engaging characters. Sounds like fun.

Feb. 25 the Non-Fiction Book Club discusses “The Swerve”

by Stephen Greenblatt. It was my husband’s’s pick for the best non-fiction book of 2011. More importantly to the author, it also won both the Pulitzer Prize Turn to Book clubs, page 35

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Asia Watch: A spin around Asia, and Starbucks here we come rife with corruption, graft, inefBy Michael J. Ranieri I thought I would take this ficiency and inequality.

Some might say that China opportunity to bring you up to date on a few issues that is incapable of changing itself despite the enorhave been percolatmous pressure and ing in Asia the past need to reform. It few months. doesn’t matter who China’s new leaders is running China it and old problems is said. It’s China’s On Nov. 8, 2012 socialist political China’s fifth gensystem holding the eration of leaders, country back. It will Xi Jinping and Li be interesting to see Keqiang, assumed Michael Ranieri if China’s detractors control of the Communist Party of China. They are correct and if China’s fifth have gotten off to a good start. generation will do any better The Chinese economy is im- than its fourth or previous proving and they have made all generations.

Terrorism in the right comments Indonesia with regard to the Indonesia is at need for weeding risk of losing its out widespread correputation as one ruption that exists at of the most successalmost every level of ful countries in the government. world at combating With that said, terrorism since Sept. this new team of 11, 2001. The govleaders has been left Xi Jinping ernment has had a with serious problems. In my view the biggest good track record of arresting issues facing China are the and convicting terrorists. In growing gaps between rich and recent months, however, there poor, city and countryside and has been growing concern that increasing numbers between the urban of radicals are gocoast and the rural ing underground to interior. China’s “Go form terrorist cells.

West” initiative of 10 years ago, which was There have been designed to speed complaints that Inup development of donesia’s president China’s poor interior and the country’s provinces, has been a police force have Li Keqiang failure. not done enough The Chinese have to crack down on also yet to figure out how to suspected Islamic terrorists. rebalance the economy away Radical groups have become from over-reliance on exports emboldened and have launched and investment and toward violent, and sometimes deadly, domestic consumption and attacks on minority Islamic sects greater equity between China’s as well as Christian churches. diverse regions.

I hope that this violence is Probably most worrisome is quelled before making its way that China’s new generation of to Indonesia’s tourist areas, like leaders will inherit a country Bali, as it did in the past.

Drones to Japan & South Korea No sooner did both Japan and Korea elect conservative, pro-American leaders last month that we hear these countries want to buy Global Hawk aircraft. South Korea wants “to monitor and deter threats (from North Korea no doubt) in 2015 and beyond” while Japan hopes to launch drones by 2015 “in a bid to counter China’s growing assertiveness at sea, especially when it comes to the Senkaku Islands.”

These drones are intended for intelligence gathering, which is fine in my mind. But they can also be modified to carry a weapon.

If the United States proceeds with the sale, I agree with those who want a commitment that South Korea and Japan not arm the drones. If such a commitment is not forthcoming we can expect an even higher level of tension and mistrust in that part of the world. The North Koreans and the Chinese will retaliate and, at the very least, step up their own arms initiatives.

Starbucks in Vietnam I was very pleased to hear that the Seattle-based company will open its first coffee shop in Vietnam in early February. It will be in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon). This could not have happened at a better time. My wife, Joyce, and I will visit Vietnam in February and we will spend a few days in Ho Chi Minh City. I’m sure we will have a cup or two of Starbucks coffee.

There is no problem getting coffee in Vietnam. Unlike China, Vietnam has had a long history of drinking and producing coffee. Coffee shops are quite common along the streets of the big Vietnamese cities. You might also be interested to know that Vietnam is the world’s second-largest

producer of coffee after Brazil.

The problem with Vietnamese coffee is that it is not very tasty.

It is a low-grade robusta used mostly in instant coffee.

Editor’s note: Asia Watch, is an occasional column by Sunriver

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and the National Book Award.

Stephen Greenblatt will be in Bend on March 7 as part of the Deschutes County Library’s Author Author series. It seems like a fine time to be discussing this excellent work. Poggio Bracciolini’s discovery of the lost manuscript “On the Nature Of Things” by Lucretius, a manuscript that had been lost to the world for a thousand years, was hugely influential

to the Renaissance. This was one of the most important discoveries of its age with far-reaching consequences. This powerful poem had a profound impact on many of the finest minds of their times including Galileo, Darwin, Montaigne, and Thomas Jefferson. Greenblatt is a professor of humanities at Harvard and an author with a very accessible, intimate writing style.

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What can we learn from Sandy Hook? commentary

By Jan Hunt The U.S. has had 61 mass murders since 1982 — more than 19 times higher than other first-world countries,1 and the pace is accelerating. While there have been 31 such tragedies since the Columbine High School massacre in 1999, 16 of them occurred in 2012, and one more already, just five days into 2013.

But the most heart wrenching of all was the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut, where 20 precious children, ages 6 and 7, were lost.

While we will probably never know all the factors that led up to this tragedy, one thing we do know is that the capacity to willingly inflict harm on others originates in the first three years of life.

We now know that an abusive childhood can create lifelong genetic changes.2 This type of damage directly affects the individual’s stress response, increasing the risk of suicide and homicide. Conversely, the capacities for trust, empathy, and affection are created through compassionate nurturing in the earliest years.

What have we learned from Sandy Hook? Several things.

We couldn’t have designed a better reminder to love our children and to tell them so every single day, when it could be our last chance.

We couldn’t have designed a better argument against guns (Australia hasn’t had a mass shooting since 1996, when strict gun control laws were passed).

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And we couldn’t have designed a bet- they treat their students?

Can we create a school program that ter argument for increasing funding for mental illness prevention and treatment, values children’s emotional needs above and for including compassionate parent- the need to learn the three Rs? Can we finally recognize that compassionate ing skills in every school curriculum.

Why is parenting, the most conse- parenting should be the most important quential job in the world, with the po- subject in any curriculum?

Can we help children learn to respect tential to create lifelong emotional damage (and the one job that almost every others, not through threats and punishchild will eventually have), completely ment, but by being treated respectfully by adults? overlooked in the school curriculum?

The answers to these questions are What better argument for makimportant, being meaningful and bold changes “One generation of deeply loving cause every murcould there be parents would change the brain of derer, whether by guns or any other than to lose 20 inthe next generation, and with that, means, was once a nocent children the world.” child who missed in one morning something critiso close to Christ- – Charles Raison, M.D., Department of cal in their early mas? Why was it Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory years. We need to necessary to have University School of Medicine focus deeply on such a brutal rethose years. minder? What can we learn?

We need to establish more parenting Can we learn to treat every child with the same respect we ask them to give us? classes so new parents can learn more Can we remember how vulnerable they supportive and respectful approaches are? Can we learn the critical importance they themselves rarely or never experiof the early years for preparing them to enced.

We need to help parents recognize as become healthy, responsible adults, free early as possible when they need help, from emotional disorders?

Can we help all parents to recognize and to make it easy for them to receive their responsibility to society, and give help for a disturbed child, without social them tools for raising a compassionate stigma.

We need to help teachers recognize as child? Can we learn that schools can help children to treat their peers with love and early as possible that a child is being misrespect, by giving an example in the way treated by parents or peers. We need to

train teachers to handle such situations with compassion and expertise.

We need our schools to be safe - not just from guns, but from anything that can lead to a life that lacks compassion.

The capacity to love, respect, and trust others starts in the earliest years. If we can put our focus on those years, we can give children the best preparation for a life filled with such compassion and emotional health that would make it nearly impossible for them to choose to harm another human being.

Making such an enormous change in the way we treat our children will take time, and we’ve run out of time. To have any meaning at all, Sandy Hook has to be the tipping point that finally brings a new way of thinking about early childhood needs.

Sunriver resident Jan Hunt holds a Master of Science degree in counseling psychology, is the director of the internationally recognized Natural Child Project, and has published an authoritative parenting book (The Natural Child: Parenting from the Heart) and hundreds of articles for parents and educators.

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1 “Newtown, Connecticut Shooting: Timeline of Mass Killings Since Columbine.” Newsmax Media, December 2012.

2 Allele–specific FKBP5 DNA demethylation: a molecular mediator of gene– childhood trauma interactions. Nature Neuroscience, 2012.

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Regional news from Sunriver’s perspective in a nutshell the corner of Northwest Wall • Three new restau- Street and Northwest Franklin rants are opening in Avenue, will be an upscale downtown Bend in the com- diner featuring black-anding months. Sweet Saigon is white checkerboard floor, an a new Vietnamese restaurant open kitchen, wooden bar and at 915 Northwest Wall Street booth seating. The menu, howin the space formerly occu- ever, according to co-owner Ted pied by Amalia’s. Owner Tan Swigert, will offer everything from a really good Vo, who also owns cheeseburger to filet Pho Viet & Café mignon. on Northeast Third • St. Charles hosStreet, plans to open pitals in Bend and Sweet Saigon this Redmond are losmonth (February) ing a small portion with servers dressed of their Medicare in traditional Vietreimbursements as namese work shirts. Jonathan Kahnoski a result of a new The Brickhouse is government program, the Hosmoving from its current locapital Value-Based Purchasing tion on Southwest Industrial Way to the Firehall building on Program, enacted as part of Northwest Minnesota Avenue the Affordable Care Act (aka and Lava Road, where both Obamacare) that rewards or Staccato and Bourbon Street penalizes health care providers Sea & Soul Food came and based on quality of care meawent, with an opening date sures. The other two hospitals in April. Jeff Porad, owner of owned/operated by St. Charles, both the Redmond and Bend Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Brickhouse restaurants, says Prineville and Mountain View business at the southwest loca- Hospital in Madras, are exempt tion has been steady but hopes from the program because they a downtown location, being are “critical access” hospitals.

Nationwide, just over 1,400 close to hotels and foot traffic, hospitals had reimbursements will increase receipts.

The Drake, to open in April reduced and almost 1,600 in the remodeled space once hospitals were awarded booccupied by El Jimador at nuses. The maximum change is

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1 percent (+/-) with most hospitals seeing changes of less than a quarter percentage point.

In Bend, the hospital will lose 0.25 percent of an annual $72.3 million in Medicare reimbursements, or about $183,000. In Redmond, the hospital will lose 0.54 percent of its annual $12.1 million in reimbursements, or a little more than $65,000.

Whether a hospital receives a bonus or penalty is determined by its quality scores, 70 percent of which are clinical scores such as if and when pre- and post-surgical medications are administered. The other 30 percent is based on patient surveys about the communication and responsiveness of doctors and nurses, and the cleanliness and noise levels of the hospital environment. The St. Charles hospitals greatly exceeded national averages in some measures but were below the national average in others. The quality measures are based on 2010 data, according to Pam Steinke, vice president for quality and chief nursing executive at St. Charles Health System, who said a number of improvements already have been implemented.

• Proposed mortgage reforms released last month by

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bundled and sold for the life of those loans will hurt community banks that depend upon selling mortgages to investors or Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac to finance new loans. Mark Anderson, a mortgage broker with Western Pacific Mortgage in Bend, noted a community bank that packages and sells 40 mortgages, each for $200,000, would have to maintain a reserve of $400,000, money not available for other uses.

Enviro News

• Dispatcher error has been determined to be the reason firefighter response to the Pole Creek Fire was delayed a critical three hours, according to John Allen, forest supervisor for the Deschutes National Forest. A couple in Sisters, William and Leigh Kuhn, reported a wisp of smoke, indicating a fire, to the Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Center in Prineville at 6:30 a.m., Sept. 9. The Kuhns’ call was received and logged at the dispatch center, then there was a shift change and then staff focused their attention on other reported fires that seemed more urgent. Thus, the smoke near Pole Creek “wasn’t responded on in as timely of a way as it could have been,” MAllen said.

“That’s the human error.”

• Winter closure of roads to motorized traffic in areas south of Lake Billy Chinook and near Tumalo, La Pine and Fort Rock have been expanded to protect deer herds wintering in these areas. The closure runs from Dec. 1 to March 31. Even secondary roads on private land are closed to the general public.

Deer herds have declined, especially near Billy Chinook, with poaching a contributing factor.

State wildlife officials hope to increase the Billy Chinook deer population from the 4,900 estimated currently to 6,200.

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• A major wind project proposed for Crook County between Prineville Reservoir and Millican is on hold because the two California companies that planned the project starting in 2008 have had a falling out. The companies, Pacific Wind Power and RSquared Energy, have reached a settlement out of court that leaves Pacific Wind Power a non-managing investor and R-Squared Energy leading Turn to Nutshell, page 39

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the project, but intending to sell it. The project, West Butte Wind Power, planned to generate 104 megawatts of electricity – enough to power 35,000 homes – using up to 52 turbines on 5,900 acres of privately-owned land in Crook and Deschutes counties. Both counties have approved the project but federal permits allowing the turbines to be connected to the electrical grid have not been issued.

The project was expected to receive the first ever permit from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) allowing for the unintentional killing of golden eagles that live nearby and might fly into the turbine blades. According to Mike Green, a USFWS migratory bird biologist based in Portland, the companies would have been required to offset eagle deaths by revamping older power poles within 10 miles of the project site whose design posed a risk of electrocution. Golden eagles are not listed under the Endangered Species Act but are protected by the Bald and Golden Eagle Act and the Migratory Bird

Act. In the past, the USFWS has issued short-term permits allowing accidental eagle deaths during construction. This permit would have been the first to allow accidental deaths from the on-going operation of the turbines.

Good deeds

• The Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor was awarded recently to Tech.

Sgt. Brandon Stuemke, 33, who grew up in Bend, graduating from Bend Senior High School, and now serves with the Alaska Air National Guard’s 212th Rescue Squadron. While deployed to Afghanistan in 2010, Stuemke’s unit was supporting Operation Bulldog Bite, flying 25 missions over five days with 22 hours a day on duty and barely two hours of sleep. The missions involved flying into the middle of on-going firefights and being lowered to the ground to retrieve 49 soldiers, 11 of whom were dead.

“What was so weird was going into active firefights; hoisting down under fire became the norm,” Stuemke said.

The DFC is awarded to those who distinguish themselves in support of an operation “by heroism or extraordinary

achievement while participating in aerial flight.” The valor designation indicates the recipient’s actions were heroic, done while facing hostile enemy fire.

The 212th Rescue Squadron has returned to their home in Alaska but is still conducting rescues. In November, Stuemke and a colleague performed a nighttime parachute jump 160 miles north of the Arctic Circle to successfully rescue a 58-yearold woman who was suffering from gastrointestinal bleeding, loss of blood and dehydration.

• Diogenes may have found his honest man. Locksmith Bryan Donnell, owner of Bend Lock and Safe on Northeast Franklin Avenue, returned the $50,000 in cash he found in a safe he was hired to remove from the home of Dale Parkinson. In 2007, the Parkinsons withdrew the money and put it in an 1,100-pound safe they purchased from Donnell, fearing a financial collapse.

Last December, they moved into the house next door and decided to sell the safe back to Donnell. They had forgotten completely about the bundles of $100 bills in the safe and were stunned when Donnell showed up at their home with a plastic bank bag containing the

money. The safe had a secret compartment, where the bag was stored, that Parkinson had overlooked. Donnell refused a reward, saying he didn’t believe someone should be rewarded for being honest. Not to be denied entirely, Parkinson sent “the largest bottle of expensive scotch I could find” to Bend Lock and Safe.

• Kenai, a Mt. Bachelor rescue dog, had to be euthanized in early January after being diagnosed with cancer. A yellow Labrador, Kenai was 9½ years old and had served as

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commentary Thank you from Boy Scout Troop 36

Lanell Bennett, La Pine Thank you to all who participated in our Christmas tree recycling fundraiser. It was a huge success. Troop 36 collected 173 trees and more than $1,500 in donations. This will allow all of our scouts to attend summer camp at Camp Meriwether on the Oregon Coast next summer!

All of the trees collected will be chipped and used for mulch in Sunriver.

Troop 36 will be back in Sunriver in May for the Fire Free yard debris drop off weekend. They will help unload yard debris from vehicles.

Thanks again for a terrific year and we look forward to serving you again next holiday season.

From the editor’s desk: Property managers speak out on access agreement By Brooke Snavely

Representatives of five of the seven large-scale property management companies in Sunriver addressed the SROA Board of Directors at their Jan. 18 work session. They had three main points: How the agreement to send their guests to SROA recreation amenities (SHARC, tennis courts, etc.) isn’t working for them, recommendations for change and reminders of the value of professionally managed vacation rentals.

Tom O’Shea, Sunriver Resort managing director, said he was concerned about the revenue guarantee element of the agreement. This year, he said the resort is guaranteeing $370,000 in revenue. Combined, he said, the seven property managers have committed to pay SROA $1.2 million for their guests to access SROA recreation amenities in 2013.

“In an unpredictable economy, I don’t want to continue such an arrangement. Four years ago, we (all the property managers in the access agreement) were short $100,000. We honored our commitments and paid the money back the following year when activity levels improved.”

Regarding the proposed 49 percent increase in the 2013 recreation access agreement versus the 33 percent increase that was adopted, O’Shea said the property managers “allowed themselves to be in between the owners and the board. That needs to change.

Those issues need to be communicated by SROA to the owners impacted by the change. Not to us.”

O’Shea said 65 percent of rental revenues go to homeowners and 35 percent to the property managers.

“We (the property managers) are essentially taking on the guarantee risk on 35 percent of the revenue.”

Penny Bennington of Bennington Properties said, “our vacation rental owners live with less than 35 percent occupancy. The SROA board needs to understand the issues.”

O’Shea said all the property managers have signed up to send their guests to SROA’s recreation amenities this year, but probably not next year. “We have no control over expenses. No say. Given the lack of certainty, we probably won’t sign an access agreement next year.”

O’Shea suggested SHARC gate fees be standardized for everyone.

“Let the market determine what everyone pays at the gate… say $8, but ultimately, everyone should pay the same. Make it simple. That makes it easy for us to budget and there’s no room for ambiguity.

Perhaps let the property managers pre-purchase blocks of tickets.”

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Penny Bennington asked the SROA board to make decisions that “take into account impacts on the tourism industry. I’m supportive of efforts to recruit more fulltime residents. The only way to get them is through more tourism.”

Larry Browning of Discover Sunriver Vacation Rentals said the property management companies “contribute to, promote and exceed the goals in the SROA Mission Statement.” He said they do so by: • Spending a combined $1.5 million annually marketing Sunriver.

• As large county room tax revenue generators, Sunriver property managers earn seats on the Central Oregon Visitors Association board of directors where they guide marketing programs that benefit Sunriver.

• The companies’ nearly 1,000 employees who live and work locally and are knowledgeable about Sunriver serve as community ambassadors.

• Providing a market for businesses to service Sunriver at reasonable prices.

• Providing “peace of mind” services via regular security checks and maintenance inspections of vacation homes.

• Providing community service and charitable contributions. Over the past 30 years, the property managers said they gave “often and generously to every local charity, be it cash, in-kind donations, www.sunriverowners.org

an avalanche rescue dog for more than eight years, spending five days a week at the mountain with his handler, Curtis Norsen, director of the Mt. Bachelor ski patrol. Mt. Bachelor has four other rescue dogs on their team. More than 90 expressions of condolence were posted to the Mt. Bachelor Avalanche Rescue Dogs’ Facebook page after Kenai’s passing was announced.

Editor’s note: In a Nutshell is compiled from press releases and news articles published in other Central Oregon newspapers.

volunteering of staff or serving on boards.”

• Creating and managing community events, including the JELD-WEN Tradition, the Pacific Crest, the Marathon for a Cause and Sparrow Club golf tournament that boost awareness of Sunriver and support local, regional and national charities.

• Standards, training and education. The property managers regularly inspect homes in their programs to ensure a good experience for guests and owners. The companies provide training for their employees and participate in seminars aimed at improving visitors’ experience.

The property managers expressed concern about the declining number of professionally managed homes and the rising number of independently managed homes. They said the independently managed homes attract business by offering discounts the property managers can’t match, which could turn Sunriver into a “low rent district” and negatively impact property values.

Bob Nelson, SROA board president, told the property managers that SROA also was not satisfied with the recreation access agreement and intends to revise it. He sought clarification that the property managers wanted a gate fee model. Nelson also asked what the property managers suggest SROA do regarding private rentals.

To be continued…

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Over 2,000 sq ft of living space w/ lrg master suite & lots of storage space. Home backs to common area for privacy on deck/hot tub. Kitchen, baths, utility rm all have tile countertops.New roof in 2007. $369,000 MLS# 201208352 Bryce Jones & Nola Horton-Jones (541) 420-4018 | (541)420-3725

56395 Twin Rivers, Crosswater Wonderful building site with an OUTSTANDING View of Mt. Bachelor and the golf course. This 0.63 acre lot is ready to build on. If you are looking for privacy, tranquility, breath taking views, and wildlife in an upscale community, this is your SPOT! $425,000 MLS# 201203260 Roger Wayland & Michelle Powell (541) 593-7903

7 Thrush, Sunriver This newer 5 bdrm/3.5 bath home is located near the Deschutes River. Vaulted greatroom has skylights, new gas fireplace plus bonus room. Updated kitchen and newer furniture package. Large lot with hot tub, & spacious deck. $550,000 MLS# 201207240 Roger Wayland & Michelle Powell (541) 593-7903

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