January 2022 Sunriver Scene by Sunriver Scene

Sunriver Christian Fellowship in the process of purchasing their own facility

Local couple keeping community theater alive in Sunriver

MASKS REQUIRED In all Indoor Public Spaces – VACCINATED OR NOT – Sunriver thanks you!

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VOLUME XLVIII • NUMBER 1

SROA crews work round-the-clock to keep roads clear

From Sunriver’s entrance, drive approx. 4.9 mi to Road 41, turn rt. and continue straight to 200 Road to Besson Day Use Area (approx. 1.9 miles from Road 41)

Snow Trails

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Besson Day Use Area & Boat Launch

Interpretive Trail Signs 1 2 3 4 5 6

.25 SCALE IN MILES

Sunriver Resort History Camp Abbot History Shrubs Small Birds Mammals River Restoration

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By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene s mary mccallum SROA NEWS – While most folks park SUNRIVER IS A are sleeping as snug as a bug in a rug NO DRONE ZONE – it’s all hands on deck for Sunriver’s s Prior approval required before takeoff/land resort Public Works crews during a snow FLOATING THE RIVER? drone anywhere within the Sunriver comm marina stables RIVER LAUNCH & TAKEOUT POINTS event – even if that happensR I VtoE R be restaurant Please contact Sunriver Airport & Sunriver Owners Association There is no bank launching or takeout RO ◆ at 2 o’clock in the sunriver morning. While A D anywhere in Sunriver. Please use the Resort airport sroa boat launch Marina, SROA Boat Launch, Harper Bridge, pretty to look at, having to deal with access card required Besson Day Use or Canoe Takeout ER snow and icy road conditions is an IV R unavoidable inconvenience of living ES UT This was left at the Recycling Center by owners and visitors following D E S C H the Thanksgiving holiday. in snow country. Walking, bicycle Luckily, route to mountain river Resort, rooms & gallery for those living, visiting bike trails. See Gray Gallery or working in Sunriver, the Sunriver Great Hall h previous panel for evert Fireside RoomAssociation (SROA) Public Owners trails map. t Landmark I & II ont Landmark Gallery By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene Works crew is on call any time of the votes, measures are required to pass by provided Vduring busy holiday periods great meadow ER Heritage I & II i ◆ cardinal landing bridge I estead 1-3 Besson Commons R day or night – including weekends the votes reached SROA NEWS –Although folks have and the summer months to handle the 60 percent ofbicycle & foot cast trafﬁc(it only nature center 18 N sunriver & observatory S Uload. Wait… so we’re supposed to and holidays – to ensure the com50%). It’s unfortunate misinformation extra the best of intentions, the “mis-cycling” lodge i ◆ munity’s 64 miles of roads and 34 and half-truths permeated a message of of Irecycling has created a monster. Over just let the stuff pileC Aup? ROAD SCADE VER ES R G L AK E AS P EN ST N m OD E miles of pathways get cleared. L ◆ up a vocal few. The topic ofW recycling has come the Thanksgiving holiday the Sunriver ea Wildlife H ab itat great RIVER do w hall “The crew does a fantastic job and sg Recycling Center was overrun – not repeatedly since the dawn of Sunriver. 5 So, what should SROA do about olf c stead you’ll find Sunriver roadsourin better only with recyclables – but general It has been the top concern on every recycling? There were several options se LODGE 10 QUELAH shape following than VILLAGE a snow event owner survey, amenity/infrastructure brought up during the December board household garbage. 17 D in other communities,” said Mark ◆ Recycling has become the misfit child survey and during town hall meetings. meeting: NIS AQUILA ILLAGE D LODGES Smith, SROA’s Public Works C A Scurrent operations continue 1. LetT the SROA even had a property trade with of Sunriver. No one wants to deal withRANCH CABINS O W Direce CADE R OAD 1-6 H O U gs S 5 ES public tor. “That being said, we do have E as is rely on SROA staff Sunriver Resort Limited Partnership in it and, as much as SROA tries, the cenIN ub L i to clean the mess KY works S ◆ pa recycling ABBOT DRIV 11 operators this winter who some new 2. Continue to request additional bins MEADOW 2012 (which owners approved by vote) ter continues to be a problem. Owner CIRCLE 4 E HOUSES i ◆ E police sroa CONDOS IV ◆ DR are not as familiar with Sunriver’s 3 during peak periods and be in violation to gain opposition of the new center hasalso 1 B B O T recycling ﬁre 4 the land to build aAnew E 6 V I roads and where the snow goes. We created additional strain on the exist- center as it made the most sense to keep with the county W DR 17 ILD 16 OT B F ABBask B L O to 12 everyone be extra patient this A ing center. 163. Again, seek an expansion of the exit within the Public Works campus. CONDOT OS ROAD FAIRWAY K Driving– knowing C winter.” isting facility with the county VILLAGE 13 But when it came down to the wire, Most recently, a nearby owner filed O Range R CONDOS 18 WIL at least A B Crews villagebegin at B OaT plow when 14 it’s already been opposed by owners and DFL O W ER ballot a complaint with Deschutes County owners waffled and last summer’s woodlands golf course DRIVE 15 sunriver ALBERELLO 15 14 s 9 threeB inches FREMONT of snow ◆ has accumu- MTN V against SROA for having “too many measure to construct CONDOS a new center failed. CROSSING EA IEW community CONDOS 2 on O V lated. association’sbiblefleet of snow V E Lrecycling Turn to Recycling, page 3 bins.” Those extra bins are While there were more yes than no c o t E clubhouse ri OD R ◆ The church tonw DRI GE oo VE north removal equipment includes three IN A S 10 M RY THEA T E pool NT i a grader, E R ◆ loaders, two sanders and OA POLE D North EAGLEWOOD HOUSES Complex a medium-duty truck with a plow CONDOS 1-9 fort 13 blade, two Bobcats with plow blades rock i PO Playground ND Pickleball park ER 1 and snow blowers, 3 O S a heavy-duty & Tennis A ROAD 1-6 Fort Rock 12 11 2 snow blower attached to Oa loader Pickleball i TH ◆ 10-15 By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene RT E GHWAY 97 and two walk-behind snow blowers. RI H i ◆ X iles D PO G ND E SROA NEWS – A proposal by a subcommittee of9the E A S T It takes a crew of eight to 10 ap-E R O S A Owner Enrichment Committee to construct a labyrinth proximately 120 man-hours to clear on commons in Sunriver has been tabled by the SROA the main roads, emergency services ive dr ss Board of Directors. HELP KEEP THE b parking lots and the pathways. Aleaver fort ro i ◆ easonal) A presentation was provided during the Dec. 17 board though areas are often plowed simul11 PATHWAYS SAFE work session. The subcommittee the proposed Lyra taneously, crews follow a priority list 10 ◆ outlined C EAST ◆ of what•toHelmets clearrequired first: for ALL riders and e asite location criteria and processes, the potential impact SR Fitness s ca passengers under 16 years (Oregon law). ont native habitat and& Aquatics nature, and owner outreach efforts. sca • fire/police access de road unch • Ride at a safe speed on surfaced paths They also provided information on the cost, construction Bike/Walking ◆ 11

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LOCAL AREA EXPERT THE MARKET LEADER FOR MORE THAN

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56887 - 15 Dancing Rock Loop $2,500,000

56395 - 197 Fireglass Loop $1,995,000

56191 - 282 Sable Rock Loop $1,750,000

CALDERA SPRINGS | Completed July 2021. Four suites on the main level along with great room, gourmet kitchen, dining room, laundry/mudroom, and expansive covered paver patio w/ sunken hot tub. Upstairs you will find two more suites plus bunk/play room. Sold furnished. MLS# 220124589 | Beds 7 | Baths 7.5 | Sq Ft 4,540 Michael Sullivan | Judi Hein | Principal Brokers (541) 350-8616 | (541) 408-3778 mike@sunriverhomes.com judi@sunriverhomes.com

CALDERA SPRINGS | Dramatic Schumacher home has a warm, rustic elegance with luxurious touches you would expect in a custom home. 3 bedrooms (all are suites) plus an ofﬁce on the main level. Upstairs is a large bonus/game room w/ wet bar, corner ﬁreplace & full bath. MLS# 220130270 | Beds 3 | Baths 4.5 | Sq Ft 3,843 Judi Hein | Michael Sullivan | Principal Brokers (541) 408-3778 | (541) 350-8616 judi@sunriverhomes.com mike@sunriverhomes.com

CALDERA SPRINGS | Perfectly sized, single-level 4 bdrm CS home backing to large common. Extraordinary attention to detail! Gorgeous great room w/exposed beams & trusses, hardwood ﬂoors, gourmet kitchen, unique leathered granite in baths. Beautiful paver patio with ﬁrepit & Bocchi Ball court. MLS# 220131584 | Beds 4 | Baths 4 | Sq Ft 2,767 Bryce C. Jones | Nola J. Horton-Jones | Principal Brokers (541) 420-4018 | (541) 420-3725 thejonesgroup@sunriverrealty.com

17045 Shawnee Circle $1,495,000

58073 - 14 Tournament Lane $1,400,000

6900 NW River Springs Road $979,000

BEND | 4038 sq. ft single level on 18.67 ac. Epic master suite w/ 2 bathrooms. 9 ft ceilings throughout. Additional Rooms inc: Ofﬁce, bonus, living, family, and all season! Huge garage.1800 sq. ft shop. Backyard oasis! Swim Spa, hot tub, BBQ & ﬁre pit! MLS# 220136127 | Beds 3 | Baths 3.5 | Sq Ft 4,038 Amy Campbell | Broker (541) 480-8565 acampbell@sunriverrealty.com

SUNRIVER | Gorgeous GC views & clean contemporary style in Sunriver! Huge windows & soaring ceilings give an expansive feel. 5 Bedroom suites let you host year-round! Multiple deck spaces for group entertaining or private enjoyment. SHARC paid, furnished. MLS# 220133602 | Beds 5 | Baths 4 | Sq Ft 3,491 Michelle Powell | Broker (541) 771-2997 mpowell@sunriverrealty.com

REDMOND | Well built, immensely loved & meticulously maintained property. Home is made of ICF then ﬁnished w/ stucco vinyl on the exterior. Home exudes character inside & out w/ ranch ﬁrepit & bocce ball court. Located w/in the River Springs gated community. MLS# 220133932 | Beds 3 | Baths 2.5 | Sq Ft 3,350 Kerri Kurtz | Trent Stutzman | Brokers (541) 350-4377 | (541) 731-0448 kkurtz@sunriverrealty.com tstutzman@sunriverrealty.com

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SCENE January 2022 Volume XLVIII, No. 1 57455 Abbot Drive PO Box 3278 Sunriver, OR 97707 OWNER/PUBLISHER Sunriver Owners Association

The SUNRIVER SCENE is the official monthly publication of the Sunriver Owners Association, a not-for-profit Oregon corporation dedicated to: “Maintaining Sunriver as a premier residential and resort community, protecting and enhancing its quality of life, natural environment and property values.” The Scene is mailed to Sunriver property owners anywhere in the U.S. and available at locations throughout Sunriver and through a paid subscription by mail. Publication of advertising copy or individuals’ opinions in the Scene does not constitute endorsement by the newspaper, the Sunriver Owners Association or any of its members or board of directors. Each advertiser bears responsibility for claims made on their behalf. Scene content including stories, advertising and images are copyrighted and cannot be re-published without permission.

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888.284.6639 toll-free email: infosroa@srowners.org www.sunriverowners.org GENERAL MANAGER James Lewis jamesl@srowners.org ASST. GENERAL MANAGER Keith Kessaris keithk@srowners.org COMMUNICATIONS SUNRIVER SCENE 541.585.2937 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 541.593.6645 NATURAL RESOURCES 541.593.1522 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 541.585.2903 PUBLIC WORKS 541.593.2483 RECREATION, SHARC & MEMBER SERVICES 541.585.5000 SUNRIVER SCENE • JANUARY 2022

What is a labyrinth? According to Wikipedia.org labyrinth is a word of pre-Greek origin. In English, labyrinth is generally synonymous with maze. While maze refers to a complex branching puzzle with choices of path and direction, a circular labyrinth has only a single path to the center. A labyrinth has an unambiguous route to the center and back and presents no navigational challenge. Labyrinths are often used for contemplation; while walking among the turnings, one loses track of direction and of the outside world, and thus quiets the mind.

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standard, the design, timeline, and maintenance of the labyrinth. The committee looked at several potential locations, including Mary McCallum Park and near Fort Rock Park, but found the most desirable spot west of a pathway and Beaver Drive on an expanse of commons between Circle 2 and Circle 11. The labyrinth would be approximately 80 feet in diameter and its paths outlined in half-round pieces of cut wood and about the length you’d put in a fireplace. “We want this to be a wonderful thing for Sunriver and a special place to be discovered,” said Dan Hilburn, who is a

member of the OEC and labyrinth subcommittee. Concerns raised by owners over the proposal included habitat and wildlife impacts, potential disturbance to nearby homes, utilizing commons and parking. As one owner commented, “we believe common areas are for eyes and wildlife and nothing else.” They also noted that the area proposed for the labyrinth has been a location for mule deer to birth their fawns. The board will revisit the proposal at the January meeting following more information gathering. Owner comments for or against the labyrinth proposal can be emailed to infosroa@ srowners.org

This non-recyclable Christmas decor item was found in the recycling bin. It still worked and could have been donated.

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likely would again 4. Get rid of the recycling center Currently SROA does not have a long-term solution. The easiest route would be to get rid of the recycling center altogether, which would require those who want to recycle to take it to a local transfer station in Bend or La Pine. Hopefully, with side-yard recycling proposed by Cascade Disposal, things could change. Cascade Disposal has not set a date for when the program would begin due to a variety of factors prevalent these days, such as staffing. SROA has and will continue to encourage the county and Cascade Disposal to provide side-yard service but, ultimately, has not say as to when it will begin. Owners in favor of a side-yard

recycling option should also contact Cascade Disposal at 541-382-6660. SROA will continue to educate owners and visitors via the Scene and website on what can or can’t be recycled here – even though it seems to have little effect. People have learned that if they toss their garbage in a bin or leave it somewhere that it will just “magically disappear.” Unfortunately, it’s not magic, and someone is left cleaning up the mess. And to the Grinch who thought it appropriate to dump their lighted, non-recyclable Christmas yard decor in the recycle bin (which, by the way, still worked)… after it was fished it out of the bin the decoration was quickly adopted by a family with a child who now loves it. Here’s to hoping Santa left coal in your stocking for being so naughty.

Task force to host town hall meetings SROA NEWS – SROA’s Telecommunications Task Force is hosting three town halls in the coming weeks to inform and educate owners about the proposal to provide fiber-to-the-home service in Sunriver. The meeting will go over the advantages and disadvantages of continuing to work with BendBroadband or for SROA to create it’s own fiber-to-thehome network. There will be an opportunity for questions and answers. The meetings will be held virtually via Zoom, and registration will be required. Meeting dates: • Tuesday, Jan. 25, 3:30-5 p.m. • Friday, Jan. 28, 3:30-5 p.m. • Wednesday, Feb. 2, 3:30-5 p.m. For more information about telecommunications or to register to attend one of the virtual meetings, visit www. sunriverowners.org/telecom munications www.sunriverowners.org

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The first month of it was not every year is often the necessary to occasion for resoludraw on that tions, statements of reser ve. As our good intentions. James would I will get to that, s a y, c r e d i t but in the context of for this and what we did together accomplishin 2021. Doing this ments like is made much easier opening of the by the fact that I Keith Mobley new Memhave just finished ber (formerly the board’s performance review North) Pool, completion of of our general manager for that the Fir Cone/Woodlands golf year. course drainage pond, improveLittle did we know about ments at Mary McCallum Park, what was ahead when James and strengthening relationships Lewis accepted the board’s in- with our Sunriver partners bevitation to become our general longs to many. manager. COVID-19 has had As to the future, be it hereby profound effects on all of us, resolved that we will in 2022 but for the management of complete and adopt a revised Sunriver it posed huge hurdles. Design Review Manual, deShutdowns not only ended velop a 5-year strategic plan, revenue streams, but also re- complete improvements at sulted in calls for refunds of Mary McCallum Park, moniamounts paid for recreational tor and maintain a balanced access. Your board appreciated budget, and reach a decision on the wisdom of prior boards the future of telecommunicain establishing a $1.2 million tions in Sunriver, among many dollar reserve fund for events other things. of this kind. Thanks to some superb man- Know your board agement by Lewis and his staff, The board member in the

spotlight this month is Scott Gillies. Director Gillies is in his second year on the board. He serves as board liaison to the Design Committee, one of the most demanding, and frequently challenging volunteer assignments, in all of Sunriver. As with all volunteer SROA board members, Scott has a capacity for quiet listening during lengthy board and committee meetings. He has proven to be a thorough and patient listener who thinks creatively, and when appropriate, speaks warmly and directly to the issue on the table. He recognizes the importance of coordinated efforts in reaching shared goals, and works to ensure a spirit of cooperation and cordiality. Gillies work experience of more than 40 years in the design industry has prepared him well for SROA board service. He has been design director and director of design development for companies that have included O’Neill, Nike, Nordstrom, Eddie Bauer and JC Penney. He has also volunteered in managing community sports programs, and helped initi-

ate and run the Sunriver You educational program through the SROA Owner Enrichment Committee. Scott also served on the Rules Awareness & Compliance Task Force, and has devoted many hours to meetings of the Design Committee, as well as in review of the forthcoming revised Design Manual. Director Gillies has degrees from Washington State University and Bassist College, and is working toward a master’s degree from Lewis & Clark. His education and expertise led him to live in Seattle, Portland (Oregon), Dallas (Texas), Charlotte (North Carolina), Santa Cruz, and Amsterdam. He chose Sunriver when he was ready for a permanent address. In his application to the SROA Nominating Committee, he said: “I love our community and love living here on a permanent basis. I want to continue to keep it as wonderful as it is currently and continue to make improvements.” Well, Scott, how can we help you?

Highlights, actions of the SROA Board of Directors monthly meeting The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors meeting was held Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. Board members present: Mike Gocke, Keith Mobley, Gerhard Beenen, Bill Burke, Scott Gillies, Clark Pederson, Paul Coughlin. Absent: Mark Murray and Tony De Alicante. Staff present: James Lewis, Susan Berger, Jesus Mendoza. Owners forums From Dec. 17 work session • Letters were included into the record from the following owners: Jay Bowerman, Kate MacKenzie, Glen Scott, Mary Marson and Steve Murray who were all in opposition of the labyrinth proposal due to concerns utilizing common property, impact to nearby homes and habitat/wildlife impacts. • A letter from Ken McClain questioned the need for fiber optic to the home considering the ever-changing technology and additional wireless formats that are available. From Dec. 18 regular meeting • Randy Schneider believes the allowance of five cords of firewood on a property is too much and, if it continues to be allowed, there should be storage Page 4

somewhere for an owner’s excess w ood until it can be used. He also believes RV storage rates should be reasonable since Sunriver has a rule preventing parking of such vehicles at a residence. Until Sunriver has a dog park Schneider also feels that the proposed leash law would be useless. Board actions • Approved minutes of the Nov. 12 SROA board work session as corrected. • Approved minutes of the Nov. 13 SROA regular board meeting as corrected. • Approved November 2021 financial statement (unaudited). • Tabled a first reading of a proposed leash rule for dogs on pathways until the January board meeting. Committee action requests • Approved appointment of Jim Tyvand to the Covenants Committee and Michael Applegate as alternate to the Finance Committee. • Approved changes to the 2022 club/organized group meeting space policy related to hours of operations, staffing availability and pricing.

SROA Financial Report Year-to-date as of November 30, 2021 (unaudited)

Total Revenues.......................................... $10,040,056 Total Expenses.......................................... $10,184,762 Operating Budget Surplus/Deficit.............. -$144,706 Board discussion • The Owner Enrichment Committee labyrinth subcommittee gave a presentation on the proposed labyrinth to be constructed on commons between Circle 2 and Circle 11. The board deferred any decision until the January meeting and allow time to gather more information. Association operations • Administration: Work continues on the Telecommunications Task Force, specifically with the contract with BendBroadBand/TDS. Also working with the SSD and public safety building task force on a site analysis and proposed purchase option of the building to the SSD. Continued progress on the update of the Design Manual that will soon produce a third draft. Participated in discussions with Sunriver Resort Limited Partnership regarding www.sunriverowners.org

the permitting and construction processes to dredge the lagoon/river access are at the boat launch/Sunriver Marina. Follow up meeting held with the Rules Awareness & Compliance Task Force for input on how the summer season went. • Accounting: Presented final SROA budgets to the Finance Committee and SROA Board. Mailed out the 2022 maintenance fee invoices. Finalized work on the Sunriver Service District final audit. Worked with a loss consultant for AIG for 2022 property insurance. • Communications: Created a new webpage for the Pathway Master Plan and updated the Telecommunications page. Created pages for SHARC’s event space now that we are booking events for 2022. Continue to create signage about Oregon’s indoor maskwearing mandate. Updated SROA pricing and program Turn to Highlights, page 7

By Gerhard Beenen As SROA Treasurer, one of my duties is to sign checks for SROA. I don’t get to sign all checks, just the ones that exceed $1,000 in value and those made out directly to general manager James Lewis. In truth, several SROA board members have signature authority, but the treasurer is the “default” signer, when in town. So why is it important to have one of SROA board members hike, bike or motor out to the SROA administration building for the sole purpose of signing checks? To answer this question, I will relate an incident that happened when I was a young manager working for a major corporation. A secretary, who worked for the marketing manager (I was the manufacturing manager at the time) opened a personal business bank account. She then created fake invoices from her personal business and had her boss sign off. Accounting processed the invoice, cut a check and sent it off to her fake company. While this did not happen in my department, I was shocked when this incident came to light. Mind you, this was a secretary all of us on the management team knew and enjoyed working with. She was not under suspicion by any of us. The lesson I learned is that embezzlement can happen in any organization and the perpetrator may very well be someone you know, like and have worked with closely for a long period of time. So how does SROA protect itself from embezzlement? SROA, like many organizations has a rigorous process of financial control when drafting checks. First off, the people who place orders get approval of a purchase requisition before the order is placed. If the order exceeds $5,000 in value or more, then a board member must sign off on the purchase requisition. Orders can only be placed with approved vendors and the shipment address must be a SROA facility. When the ordered item arrives, an SROA employee must sign the packing slip and return it to accounting. The packing slip is then matched to the original purchase order and the vendor’s invoice before the accounts payable clerk issues a check. That check needs to be signed by either general manager James Lewis or assistant general manager Keith Kessaris. Finally, if the check exceeds $1,000, or goes directly Turn to Treasurer, page 5 SUNRIVER SCENE • JANUARY 2022

Committee looking for SROA board candidates The Nominating Committee of the Sunriver Owners Association is seeking owners to run for a board position for the 2022-2025 term. Three current board seats (Mike Gocke, Gerhard Beenen and Mark Murray) expire in August 2022. While outgoing directors have the option to run for re-election, the Nominating Committee likes to have at least six candidates run for the three openings so the membership has a choice. Detailed information on how to seek a board seat is located on the SROA website at www.

sunriverowners.org/owners/ get-involved. The Nominating Committee is tasked with recruiting, screening and qualifying the slate of candidates. In order to qualify you must be an owner of property in Sunriver, be a member in good standing, not been convicted of a felony, and complete and submit the appropriate application forms in a timely manner. The application is available on the SROA website at www.sunriverowners. org and at the SROA administration office.

Candidates are welcome to engage with the Nominating Committee on the process, but candidates are also able to petition the membership as detailed in the SROA Bylaws. There will also be space on the ballot for write-in candidates. The date for submitting a completed board application or filing candidacy by petition is 5 p.m. on March 18. The Nominating Committee welcomes your participation and invites candidates to run for a seat on the SROA Board of Directors.

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and the service/product they provided. If, at any step in the process, I am uncertain about what I’m signing for, I ask for additional information from our accounting department. As a SROA Finance Committee member for the past five years I have been debriefed by our auditors after each annual audit. The auditors have consistently found our finance and accounting department does an outstanding job. Although they don’t audit our financial controls in depth, their exposure to our records and documentation has demonstrated to their satisfaction that SROA has a robust process of financial control. I am very proud of our finance and accounting

team and the good work they do. I have no reason to doubt the integrity of anyone in the chain of processing invoices and drafting checks. That being said, I follow the advice of former President Ronald Reagan who famously said: “Trust but verify.” The SROA Finance Committee doesn’t meet in January so look for my next Treasurer’s Report in the March Scene. –Gerhard Beenen is the treasurer of the SROA Board of Directors and chair of the Finance Committee.

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to general manager Lewis, a board member must also sign the check. While I have no reason to believe anyone at SROA is embezzling, my past experience has taught me that my signature on an SROA check is more than a formality. I first review the vendor and make sure it is someone I’m familiar with (e.g. one of SROA’s regular vendors). Next, I verify the invoice is for something that makes sense for SROA. Finally, if the check is quite large (I sometimes sign checks for several hundred thousand dollars), I verify I am familiar with the vendor

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Cascade Disposal is reminding customers of winter trash collection protocols to ensure your side-yard trash is collected in timely manner following a snow event. Please advise maintenance crew, property management or anyone who handles the oversight of your property of these steps. • Keep the outside and inside of enclosure clear of snow and ice including the holes used to keep doors open. • Keep the tops of containers clear of snow and ice. • Provide a clear path for drivers to move cans to the street. • Please have cans ready the night before or the morning of pickup by 6 a.m. • Keep in mind that loose trash freezes and will need to be bagged to ensure can is fully emptied. Contact Cascade Disposal with questions at 541-382-6660 or via email to cust2012@wasteconnections.com.

Notice to owners who hire snow removal contractors If you hire a contractor to remove snow from your Sunriver driveway, walkways, decks, roof or patios, please request (and monitor) the following: • All removed snow must remain on your property. • Take special care to make sure snow is not dumped near or around hydrants. • Snow from your property should not be plowed or blown onto neighbors’ driveway or property. • Snow from your property should not be plowed or blown onto commons, including islands in the cul-de-sacs. • Your snow should not be pushed into the street for other motorists to navigate through or snowplows to contend with. • Do-it-yourselfers are also requested to keep snow on their own property For a list of snow removal contractors who have registered with the SROA, go to www.sunriverowners.org/departments/public-works/snowplowing

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• main roads • secondary roads • cul-de-sacs • parking lots • pathways and tunnels Split into teams, two people work clearing the south end of the community and three on the north end. One person plows and sands the main arterial roads (Beaver and Abbot drives) while the remaining crew members work to clear pathways and facility parking lots. The mechanics from SROA’s fleet maintenance department can also pitch in, if needed. SROA’s snow and ice fighting arsenal also includes the application of cinders and ice melt (magnesium chloride) to the roads. Conditions need to be just right for the ice melt to be effective and, if it’s too icy, cinders are pushed off the road

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A list of snow removal contractors is included in the Registered Contractor list on the SROA website. Go to www. sunriverowners.org. Click on Departments > Public Works to the snowplowing page. Safe driving Sunriver’s curvy, tree-lined roads and traffic circles can be a challenge for some drivers. Here are tips for driving in winter conditions. • If weather is bad and there isn’t a pressing need to go somewhere – stay home. Waiting a few hours allows crews the time to improve road conditions. • Slow down. Speed is your enemy when it comes to snow and/or ice covered roads. It doesn’t matter if you have traction tires, studs or 4WD. Although these devices help,

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Sunriver Chamber announces new executive director The Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristine Thomas as its new executive director. She began Dec. 1, after the retirement of Kent Elliott, who served as the chamber’s executive director since 2013. Chamber board president Dan Youmans shared that Thomas worked as a freelance communications and marketing specialist for the chamber for most of 2021. “We could not be more excited for the future of the chamber and of our community with Kristine being chosen as the executive director. The board of directors is confident Kristine will be an excellent steward of the chamber’s mission as well as being a leader and advocate for our community,” Youmans said. “Kristine brings a wealth of experience and leadership in this position as well as new ideas to serve our businesses and community members.” Thomas has extensive experience in communications and marketing, including serving as a managing newspaper editor, interim writer and editor for Western Oregon University and the communications and

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changes on the SROA/SHARC websites for 2022. • Community Development: Active projects/building permits remain busy. Continue to issue compliance letters for design and rule violations now that the department has a dedicated compliance officer. Continue to participate in the update of the Design Manual. • Natural Resources: LFR reduction projects continue on commons. Property lines and trees are being flagged for the 2022 LFR contract. Submitted the Firewise application for recertification. LFR inspections continue for condo and commercial properties and performed site visits for tree removal and private properties. • IT: Continue to update emergency information for owner properties. Performed

maintenance on internal servers and configuring an online payment portal within Jonas. Continue work with Community Development on database issues. Worked with accounting to accurately identify each property to receive their maintenance fee invoice/coupon. • Public Works: Removed roadside hazards such as tree stumps and installed/replaced damaged roadside site posts. Ongoing plow equipment preparations underway and replaced a hydraulic tank on a dump truck. Equipment installed on new fleet pickup truck. Continue aquatic training and operation procedure development at SHARC. • Recreation/SHARC: Public Works facility/aquatic techs officially took over handling the mechanical aspects at SHARC and the Member Pool. Recreation Director Leigh Anne Dennis will start on Jan. 3 with assistant general man-

ager Keith Kessaris filling in during the interim. Christl Weaver moved from Member Services to SROA’s front desk administrative assistant. Events manager Camille Collard has been scheduling event request for 2022 and soft holds for 2023. She has also been finalizing dates for summer Turf Tunes and ticketed concerts. Prepped Tubing Hill for upcoming sessions, including three Blacklight Blast events during holiday weekends. The meeting adjourned at 10:34 a.m. The next SROA board work session will take place at 9 a.m. Jan. 14 followed by the regular board meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan 15. To watch the meeting virtually, visit the meeting date on SROA website calendar for the link. Approved minutes of the meeting are posted, as available, on the SROA website at www. sunriverowners.org

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Sunriver Christian Fellowship is on the move 2022 is the year of new beginnings for the Sunriver Christian Fellowship. After 22 years of sharing a worship space with Holy Trinity Catholic Church, the Fellowship has moved temporarily to SHARC before moving to its new, permanent home. Sunriver Christian Fellowship (SCF) is excited to announce they are in the final stages of purchasing a church building. This was made possible through an on-going capital campaign and approval by the Fellowship members on Dec. 12. Purchase closing for the fitness/gym portion of the Sunriver Fitness and Aquatics Center (formerly Mavericks) is anticipated in late January. After a few months of remodeling and updating, SCF will move to the location located at 18135 Cottonwood Road, across from the Marketplace and next to their former place of worship. The building should be ready for the congregation and for community use about mid-year. Sunriver Christian Fellowship will have room to

Sunriver Christian is purchasing the main building of the former Sunriver Aquatics & Fitness facility, left, and undergo a remodel, above. Until the project is completed, services will be held at SHARC.

grow and hopes to provide even more support to the local community as a place for meetings and events. “Since its origin, Sunriver Christian Fellowship has had the freedom of being renters for our worship and ongoing ministries. That has permitted us to spend a large percentage of our budget reaching out to our neighbors in need. We have held sacred the commands of Jesus to love God and to love our neighbor as ourselves as central to our witness,” said

SCF pastor Nancy Green. “We now become owners of our own building. That gives us great freedom to use the building for our worship and for welcoming more community involvement. We are excited by these opportunities, all the while holding these two great commandments at our core: to love God and to love our neighbor.” Sunriver Christian Fellowship is a partnership venture in faith sponsored by All Saints of the Cascades Episcopal and

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Gallery showcases young artists The Betty Gray Gallery in the Sunriver Lodge recently installed the finalists for the first annual Young Artists’ Challenge. The challenge was open to the entire tri-county school region, and four schools responded with multiple entries. Overall, nearly 150 students entered the competition, and the jury selected 13 finalists based on submission, talent and use of the tools ‘Peace’ by Ryleigh and techniques available to them. There were three jury-unanimous finalists, and 10 others who captured a majority of the vote. All 13 pieces will be available for viewing at the Betty Gray Gallery in the Sunriver Resort’s Lodge. Nearly all of the art displayed is also available for purchase. Or customers can offer a patronage fee that allows the student to keep their own work and still benefit. The Young Artists’ Display will be on display through the end of January in the Betty Gray lower gallery. Everyone is encouraged to view and support the work to enable the students to add to their skills.

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Christian Fellowship’s mission is to be a visible presence of Christian love by helping those in need in Sunriver, south Deschutes County, across the country and around the world. Until further notice, inperson worship services will be held every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in Dillon Room at SHARC.

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Parking and entrance is off Beaver Drive on the east side of SHARC. Everyone is welcome to join SCF for worship. A temporary office has also been established in the Sunriver Business Park in the Village Properties office building at 56835 Venture Lane, #206C. For more information, call 541-593-1183, email sunrivercf@gmail.com or visit the website www.sunriverchristian fellowship.org

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Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory upcoming events Extreme Earth Family Program Jan. 15 and Jan. 29, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Experience how extreme Earth can be. Together we will explore earthquakes, air pressure, and glaciers through hands-on experiments. Can you build an earthquake-proof structure? Can you create a cloud in a bottle? What causes a glacier to melt? You’ll discover the answers to all these questions and more during this family program at the nature center. Preregistration is required and capacity is limited. Winter Landscapes Photography Workshop Feb. 12, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory for an immersive winter landscape photography workshop, hosted by award-winning photographer Christian Murillo. Although photographing landscapes during the winter can add an extra layer of complexity, it is also a special time of year to hone your photography skills and capture local landscapes under a unique blanket of snow. This workshop is limited to ten participants and will have both a classroom and in-field component. For more information and to register for either of these events, visit: www.snco.org

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Resolutions are for the birds By Amanda Accamando, Nature Center Manager The new year has arrived, and good intentions abound. Instead of setting improbable goals for yourself that fade after a month or two, consider making a resolution for the birds. One simple commitment can help support our winter songbirds and improve your record of fulfilling new year’s resolutions. Throughout the year, but especially during the winter months, you will want to spend some quality time cleaning your bird feeders and bird baths on a regular basis. Last winter, those of us in the wildlife community received many reports of sick and dead birds, specifically wild pine siskins. The tiny, heavily striped, yellow-accented finches are a common visitor to bird feeders. A shortage of food in their northern home range last year, meant that many more Pine Siskins moved south, crowding bird feeders. Although reports of salmonellosis occur yearly during the winter, last year’s ecological conditions in Pine Siskin habitat may have contributed to the substantial outbreak. At the same time, from January through April 2021, the

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Bird feeders should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis to help avoid the spread of illness and disease.

CDC and public health officials documented a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections in people. The affected area included Oregon, Washington, California, and nine other states, and 29 people were reported sick, some requiring hospitalization. The common denominator in almost all these cases – wild birds. People reported owning a bird feeder, having contact with a sick or

dead bird, or having a pet that had access to or contact with wild birds. Birds can transmit salmonellosis, the disease caused by bacteria belonging to the genus Salmonella, to humans and to other birds by fecal contamination of food and water and even by bird-to-bird contact. Bird feeders and bird baths, and the areas surrounding them, can Turn to Resolution, page 11

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Looking forward to 2022, January meteor shower By Bob Grossfeld, Observatory Manager Most people look forward to the new year after the holidays and the parties are over. However, as I reflect over the last year, it makes me realize how the observatory has grown and improved. So, what does 2022 look like? We are working on getting the new expansion exhibits done and the telescopes tested, and I am very excited for the new look. We will continue to add new programs and exhibits throughout the year. In addition, we have expanded our hours, and will operate during the winter months. This includes daytime viewing of the Sun through our special filtered telescope, Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2

p.m., as part of the admission to the Sunriver Nature Center. Our evening viewing will be Wednesday and Saturday nights, with programs beginning at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m., with reservations required. We have another small meteor shower in January which peaks on the evening of the 3rd into the morning of Jan. 4. The Quadrantids is an above average shower, with up to 40 meteors per hour at its peak. This meteor shower is believed to be produced by dust grains left behind by an extinct comet known as 2003 EH1, which was discovered in 2003.The shower runs annually Jan. 1-5, and the thin crescent Moon will set early, so this will set up excellent viewing. Best viewing

will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Bootes but can also appear anywhere in the sky. If you are outside, look at Orion, the Hunter. You don’t need a telescope to enjoy the view. Use your binoculars to find the Great Orion Nebula, located below the belt, in the middle of the sword. If you have a telescope, be sure to use it this month. The views of the winter sky are worth the cold weather. Not only is Orion worth the time, but January is a great time to go out and look at the galaxies. If you are out and it’s clear, don’t hesitate to drive by the observatory and see if any of our staff are viewing. Be sure to come in and look, it

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on a weekly basis. Disinfect feeders by soaking or dousing them with a bleach solution (one part bleach to nine parts water) for about ten minutes. Then scrub feeders, inside and out, with warm soapy water. Make sure to thoroughly rinse the feeders and then allow them to dry completely before refilling and setting them back out. Make sure you sanitize the area where you cleaned your feeder. We recommend avoiding your kitchen sink and cleaning your feeder outside or in a bathtub. Salmonellosis can also be transmitted to ground dwelling birds who gather under your feeder. On a weekly basis you will also want to rake up and discard seed and debris under your feeders. To protect yourself, make sure to wash your hands thoroughly after touching or cleaning your feeders and keep your pets away from feeder areas.

During the next few months keep an eye out for birds, especially pine siskins, that may appear lethargic, puffed up, or with swollen, irritated, or partially closed eyes. If you see these signs or suspect that a bird may be sick contact SNCO, another wildlife rehabilitation center, or Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife. If you find a dead bird in your area, wear gloves to collect the bird and double bag it before bringing it to a wildlife rehabilitator.

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become a vector of the disease. This is more of concern in the winter as resources are scarce and birds rely on feeders more. Many of us place bird feeders outside our homes with a goal of supporting wildlife, and bird feeder hygiene is an important responsibility we assume. Removing bird feeders completely from the landscape may sometimes be warranted in cases of outbreaks and the best way to support birds. If you host birds at feeders and bird baths, there are plenty of things you can do ensure healthful conditions for the birds and yourself. Bird feeders should be cleaned on a regular basis throughout the year. Monthly cleanings are generally sufficient, but during the winter, we recommend cleaning your bird feeder or bath

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should be awesome. The staff continues to work on our educational and public programs, and we hope to return to more in-person programming in 2022. Check our website at www. snco.org for all our current news. I am excited that we can

use the new expansion and want to thank everyone who made it possible. We continue to keep our eye on the future, as future expansion plans call for a new Discovery Center and planetarium. If you would like more information on these plans, feel free to contact us. January may be a time to reflect, but I believe it is a great time to get out and view the winter sky. I hope you get a chance to enjoy all that the sky has to offer this month and if nothing else, remember that summer is just six months away.

Tern to make 2022 a banner year By Wes Perrin This year volunteers at Sunriver’s Second Tern Thrift Store are taking special notice of new year’s resolutions. Historians claim the Babylonians began the practice some 4,000 years ago and it’s still going strong today. “It’s a nice tradition, and worth doing,” said Susan Ertsgaard, store manager. Looking ahead, Ertsgaard says she resolves “to continue to do everything possible to make the Tern the best little thrift store anywhere.” “And I want all our volunteers to have a safe and healthy 12 months,” adds Liz Moore, volunteer coordinator. “I pledge to appreciate them even more for working so hard.” Long-time volunteer Phil Dean has a different approach. With tongue firmly in cheek, he resolves “to double my salary.” (This means an increase from zero to double zero.) “Might go after a few more vacation days, as well,” he concludes with a grin. Josh Steeves, the Tern’s technician, simply wants to “get more organized,” and hopes to see additional folks showing up on Turn to Tern, page 13

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The Sunriver Community Christmas Sharing Program thanks you By Tim Loewen More than 6,300 people live in the Sunriver-Three Rivers community (Zip code 97707 area). More than 77% of the students in our local Three Rivers School (grades K-8) are from families that are considered economically disadvantaged by the Oregon Department of Education. Typically, this means that a family of four (two adults and two school-age children) makes less than $26,500/year. There are many reasons for economic disparity: single family responsibilities, lack of educational or job opportunities, substance abuse, physical or mental illness or injury, difficulty overcoming past choices or experiences, lack of positive modeling, physical abuse, low wages, and high expenses like housing, transportation, utilities and food, to name a few. As these needs were shared from person to person throughout our community; financial contributions were given, goods and services were donated, groceries were purchased and given back for the cause. Children’s

The food bank was filled, above, and elves wrapped presents for the holiday, right, as part of the Sunriver Community Christmas Sharing Program.

gifts and holiday turkeys and hams were donated/purchased from local businesses to give to local families. Volunteers gathered to buy, wrap, sort and distribute gifts and food to our neighbors. More than 100 community individuals and groups contributed their time, talents, resources, and love back to our community, our neighbors, our brothers and sisters, our children. On the Saturday before Christmas, the Sunriver Christmas Sharing Program provided food, household supplies and Christmas meal items to more than 160 individuals, including 23 seniors. Additionally,

more than 55 children received Christmas gifts. For years volunteers from our Sunriver-Three Rivers community have reached out to those not so fortunate. Sharing some of our bounty with others. Desiring to provide a little joy to those down on their luck. Looking for ways to provide just a little reprieve from an otherwise difficult time. Bringing a smile to a child’s face. Providing a meal worthy of celebration. Helping a neighbor in need. The Sunriver Community Christmas Sharing Program would like to extend our sincere

thanks for the contributions of so many individuals, businesses, and groups that went to provide Christmas meals and gifts to deserving children and families in our surrounding community. Here are some of the businesses/groups that provided assistance this year: • Three Rivers School • Sunriver Fire Department • Sunriver Citizen’s Patrol • Sunriver Owners Association • The Sunriver Scene • Sunriver Country Store and

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mornings to receive donations. Jan Tuckerman, another veteran volunteer, resolves to educate donors about the store’s unwritten donation policy.” “It’s simple,” she explains. “Bring one in. Take two home.” It has been a very long time since the Babylonians promised to “pay their debts and return any borrowed objects,” and the list of most popular American resolutions is constantly changing. The Gallup Research organization compared the top 10 in 1947 with today’s leaders, and found that “losing weight” made both lists, ranking 10th in 1947 and number one today. The top resolve in the 1947 rankings was to: “improve my disposition, be more understanding, control my temper,” was currently completely absent.” Research shows as many as 45% of Americans say they

Left to right: Liz Moore, (assistant store manager and volunteer coordinator), Josh Steeves, (Tern technician), Susan Ertsgaard, (store manager).

make new year’s resolutions, but it seems only about 8% succeed in achieving their goals. Those figures don’t discourage Ertsgaard. “Our volunteers,

customers and supporters have already successfully resolved to recycle and re-use more items than ever,” she said. “And we’re all committed to having a banner year ahead.” Located on Spring River Road just west of Harper Bridge the Tern will be starting its 34th year of operation in 2022. The Tern is open Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m to 3 p.m., all sales benefit the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. Donations are accepted until 2 p.m. More information is available at www.secondtern.com and 541-593-3367.

Due to COVID -19 meetings below may be on hiatus. Contact them for information.

Monday Ladies Lunch and Bridge 11 a.m. Grille at Crosswater. Sign up: katiewayland02@gmail.com Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. Pozzi building at the Sunriver Nature Center

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

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Sunriver Anglers Club welcomes a new friend By Chris Powers A chance encounter with a stranger on a Canadian lake spawned a long-distance friendship that has resulted in many exchanges on fly fishing techniques and locations for Rynie Miyashiro, our Sunriver Anglers Club president. That friendship will bring Brian Smith, a central British Columbian, to the January Anglers meeting via Zoom. Smith plans to share his insights on fishing and expertise on fly

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member that has excelled in the art and craft of fly tying” Smith readily admits his first love is for trout that come freely to the dry fly and he proudly displays a flag in his office that has “OCFD,” i.e. obsessive, compulsive fishing disorder, printed on it. He regularly hosts a monthly webinar on fly tying for his club and will demonstrate his signature fly, the traveler caddis, for the Sunriver Anglers Club. He will also share his in-depth knowledge of BC waters such as the Skeena, Shellako, Crooked and Blackwater rivers as well as Dragon Lake and the alkaline lakes of the Okanagan. Smith’s presentation to the club will be via a Zoom meeting, which will occur at 7 p.m. on Jan. 20. The zoom meeting access will open at 6:30 p.m. Interested people may contact Rynie Miyashiro at ryniesra@ gmail.com for information on the Zoom meeting details. CCB#237714

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Houser House Creations, located across from Ace Hardware and in the complex with the Sunriver Chamber of Commerce in the Sunriver Business Park, is now an official UPS Access Point drop off and pick up location. If your package is ready to ship you can drop it off and it will be scanned and picked up by UPS without having to drive to a Bend location. For same day ground drop offs, packages must be dropped off by 12 p.m. and by 11 a.m. for air. After these times it will go out the next day. Packages must come completely ready to go, including a shipping label, as Houser House does not print labels or carry packing and shipping supplies. The store is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and closed Sunday. Tips from Houser House prior to drop off or pickup • Houser House can ONLY take UPS. They do not accept US Postal Service or FedEx. • House House is a drop off Turn to UPS, page 17

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sunriver women’s club President’s message Happy new year! This year the Sunriver Women’s Club will be celebrating 50 years of fun, friends, and philanthropy. We will kick off a yearlong celebration of “50” starting with our “Celebrate 50” on Jan. 27 at SHARC. It will be a great evening of celebrating, dinner, and dancing. We will be introducing our “Power of 50 for Education” where our goal is to raise $50,000 in 2022 for schools in south Deschutes County. Tickets are on sale on our website until Jan. 16. I hope you plan to join us for a fun evening. –Nancy Fischer, SRWC President Board members needed: Looking to get involved with SRWC? Are you interested in learning more about serving on the SRWC board, either as a board member or an assistant? The new board will be installed in May and the nominating process will begin soon. The board is a team that pulls all the great work of our members together; many hands make light work. Contact Debbie Baker for more information, nominating@sunriverwomensclub.org. Membership: ’Tis the season to spend time with family and friends. It is also the time to reach out to others who need our help and also to make new friends. What better way to do that than to be involved with the Sunriver Women’s Club. So, if you know someone who

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The Sunriver Women’s Club is proud to host a 50th anniversary year kickoff party on Jan. 27 in Benham Hall at SHARC. The evening festivities include food, live music, dancing, raffles and fun. Space is limited and tickets are required at https:// sunriverwomensclub.org/ Celebrate-50

is looking for volunteer opportunities and would like to make new friends and join in fun activities, then be sure to tell them about our organization and all we have to offer! They can always check out our website to learn more about us at www.sunriverwomensclub.org. Programs: Our January luncheon will be held Jan.18 at the Grille at Crosswater. Doors open at 11:30, lunch will be served at noon. Come kick-off the new year and join us to start our celebration of the SRWC’s 50th anniversary. Please see the SRWC COVID policy, proof of vaccine or testing is required for this indoor event. Reservations can be made on our website; lunch is $25. Sunriver Art Fair: We are now accepting artist applications for the 13th Sunriver Art Fair. Applications are accepted though ZAPP, and close March 4. If you are an artist or know someone who would like to

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exhibit in the Sunriver Art Fair please help us spread the word. The art fair team is looking forward to seeing everyone again in The Village at Sunriver, one of our proud sponsors. Join us Aug. 12-14 for art, family fun and more in Sunriver. Save the date: Please join us for Art Meets Wine in the Desert on May 14, from 2 to 8 p.m. at SHARC. Stay tuned for more information. Legacy Bricks Are Back: Order your engraved bricks now and support the SRWC Philanthropy Program at the same time. A brick is the perfect way to honor friends, loved ones, special events and places forever. We also offer a miniature replica brick to keep in your home or office. Bricks will be permanently displayed as part

of the walkway surrounding the amphitheater at SHARC. Place orders at www.fundraising brick.com/online-orders/sun river/ or email us at bricks@ sunriverwomensclub.org Fred Meyer Rewards: You can help the SRWC earn donations every time you shop by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to the SRWC at www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards. Search “Sunriver Women’s Club” or by nonprofit number BQ165. We Care: If you are aware of members who could use a word of support to lift their spirits, a note of sympathy or congratulations send the information to our “We Care” coordinator, Linda Rico, at correspondingsecretary@sun riverwomensclub.org

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Fly Tying Corner: complex twist bugger

Complex twist bugger materials list Hook: Firehole 718, size 8-10, or Daiichi 1710, size 6-8 Thread: Ultra 210 Denier in black or olive Weight: 3/16s gold conehead and 10 wraps 0.25 lead wire Tail: Marabou in fiery brown topped by medium olive Flash: 5-6 strand olive krystal flash Body: Medium olive chenille, UV polar flash – dark olive and whiting grizzly dyed olive schlappen tied in a complex twist Collar: Whiting coq de leon hen cape in speckled brown or natural pardo Tying instructions and steps are being published in video form, and can be found on the Sunriver Anglers Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/SunriverAnglers/, or on YouTube at https://youtu.be/9RHX0TxMf-k

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Women’s Club is now sponsoring a new initiative – The Power of 50 for Education with a goal of raising $50,000 to support students in south Deschutes County. The pandemic and virtual schooling created major challenges for many students: learning loss, lack of grade level achievement, missing targets required for graduation, social isolation and emotional issues, to name just a few. As reported in the Bulletin, district data found that students were at greater risk of harm in communities historically underserved, economically disadvantaged and where families provided fewer “home supports” during the pandemic. There are fewer community resources in south Deschutes County and some families are stretched

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Local couple keeps community theater alive in Sunriver By Janet Grant Alan Zalewski started vacationing in Sunriver more than 30 years ago. The quaint Cascade Mountain town with its pine forests, sparkling rivers, scenic bike trails and fantastic skiing at Mt. Bachelor, was the perfect place to retreat from bustling city life in Tacoma. His love for the area grew from visitor to property owner to part-time resident, or “snowbird,” with wife, Victoria Kristy. Kristy too loved their home away from home, often hosting friends and even an artist’s retreat where she shared her dream of starting a community theater, the one thing Sunriver seemed to be missing. Kristy had spent more than 40 years directing children’s theater in Arizona, California and Washington. Sunriver wouldn’t feel like home until she had a creative outlet and, thus, in 2012 Sunriver Stars Community Theater (SSCT) was born. “I have enjoyed watching it grow up,” she said. “We have

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attended seminars and conferences and had experienced advisors guide us over the past 10 years. We took those first baby steps together and learned along the way how to become the strong, professional group we are today. It has been thrilling to watch my ‘baby’ mature.” The Zalewskis wanted the group to be a community-based performing arts organization that would provide quality, family-friendly entertainment and education opportunities for the area. As a nonprofit, a board of directors had to be es-

tablished to help run and maintain the corporation, and today the board remains an integral part of the theater company’s success. Since 2012, SSCT has produced 30 shows, including several children’s plays, and continues to support local performing arts programming for youth. “It’s amazing to watch the variety of personalities and talents who come together to make the theater experience come alive,” Zalewski said. “The board is composed of dedicated people who want to contribute to the

Reminder to be fire safe when heating your home Colder temperatures prompt reminder to be fire safe when heating your home With the cold months of winter upon us, the Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) would like to remind people to be safe when it comes to keeping warm and heating their homes. In 2020, heating was the number two cause of home structure fires in Oregon. Firefighters across the state responded to 487 home structure fires or 17% of all fires where the cause was determined to be

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community and encourage each other and I feel we are all part of a team. Having our audience laugh out loud and be entertained is our team championship – that’s what we live for.” This coming year marks the 10th anniversary season which will kick off late winter with Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple, Female Version” and continue in spring with “Mamma Mia! The Secret of the Spoon,” a dinner theater-style show. The season will conclude in the fall with an all-ages production of “OZ” co-directed by Kristy and SSCT president, Michele Hans. With much to be done for the celebratory season, the SSCT board is hoping to welcome new members in the areas of costume/props manager and marketing director. Anyone with an interest and love for theater is encouraged to apply. For further information, please visit www.sunriverstars.org or follow SSCT on Facebook.

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New year brings dynamic concert offerings The renowned Sunriver Music Festival enters its 45th season with a new Artistic Director & Conductor, Brett Mitchell, plus plenty of musical excitement before summer arrives. First up in 2022 is the Festival’s crowd-pleasing Valentine’s Dinner & Dance Concert. Sponsored by Sunriver Resort and featuring the Pacific Northwest’s premier dance band Blue Skies Big Band, it’s Monday, February 14, at Sunriver Resort’s historic Great Hall. The evening begins with a hosted happy hour followed by a multi-course plated dinner and full concert. Tickets are $90 each. This event usually sells out, so get your tickets now. Blue Skies is a 17-piece big band based in Eugene, and keeping alive the great tradition of big band swing music of the 1920’s - 1940’s. The tight vocal harmonies of the Jewel Tones front the band with a sound reflecting the great trios of the ‘30s and ‘40s, from the Boswell Sisters to the Andrew Sisters. Music lovers, mark your calendars for the return of Sunriver Music Festival’s Piano Showcase: From Bach to Boogie to Jazz on April 1-2. This interactive two-day event features four exceptional pianists celebrating the piano. Come for concerts and workshops in genre-spanning programming filled with collaboration, performances, and education. Portland’s Michael Allen Harrison (founder of the popular Ten Grands concert series) leads the event this season, along with pianists Mac Potts, Colleen Adent and Andrea Johnson. For complete program and ticket information, visit sunrivermusic.org or contact the festival at tickets@sunrivermusic. org or 541-593-1084. The dates for the 45th annual summer festival are set for Aug. 9-21 in Sunriver and Bend with artistic director and conductor Brett Mitchell, the Festival Orchestra and world-class soloists. Member tickets go on sale in April. “We are deep in the midst of shaping this exceptional inaugural season with our new artistic director and conductor Brett Mitchell,” said Meagan Iverson, Turn to Concert, page 26 SUNRIVER SCENE • JANUARY 2022

Sunriver You: class offerings this winter By Helen Heeren Does the start of a new year make you want to take up a new hobby? If so, we have some classes this winter that might interest you: beginning knitting and quilt making. The Color Theory class may help you choose the colors for your knitting or quilting projects, but also has a much broader scope in understanding how you make color decisions all the time in your daily life. The SROA Board Town Hall will discuss the 2021 SROA Owners Survey and what five infrastructure and five amenities were rated the most important by owners. Email scams, ransomware and viruses will be the focus of Tech Forum 5. Come with your questions and concerns, and leave worry-free, or at least more knowledgeable, about computer fraud and how to protect yourself. All classes require registration through www.sunriveryou.com. Registration closes 24 hours before the class start time. Please plan ahead, and sign up before the 24-hour deadline if you want to attend a class. In the case of Zoom classes, you will be sent the virtual attendance link 48 hours before and again as a reminder two hours before the class starts. Masks are required for all in-person classes. Knitting for Beginners: Let’s Get the Basics First Mondays, Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. in person at SHARC. This six-week series will be taught by Jane Boubel, who has been knitting for over 60 years. Her mother taught her the basics and she knit her first sweater when she was just 12 years old. In this class you will learn basic knitting techniques and stitches, including how to cast on and off, knit and purl. As the participants get comfortable with those techniques, others will be added. At the first class, Boubel will share materials and supplies that will make the knitting experience more enjoyable and distribute a supply list for the participants to purchase for the second class. Once participants have the basics down, she will help them select a pattern for a

is a very “sewcial” activity. Class is limited to 12 participants, so sign up early. Please note there is no class on Feb. 17. If you are signing up for this class, you might find the Color Color Theory Thursday, Jan. 13, 2 – 3:30 Theory class useful in helping p.m., in person at SHARC. you choose the color palette for This class will be taught by your quilt. Scott Gillies, who worked in the design industry for over 30 SROA Board of Directors Town years. The class will focus on the Hall Tuesday, Feb. 8, 4 p.m. via basics of color theory and origins of color discernment. You Zoom. This is a quarterly Town Hall will learn how to make color decisions and apply them to your series presented by the SROA daily lives and projects. You will Board of Directors, which foalso come away with resources cuses on different topics each that can help you make those time. The intent is to get to tough decisions. Although it’s hear different Board members not a prerequisite, you might and the SROA General Manfind it helpful to take this class ager and staff talk about current if you are going to enroll in the issues. The audience can ask questions via chat related to the Quilt Making Basics class. topics that are then responded to. The topic for this Town Quilt Making Basics Thursdays, Jan. 20, 27, Feb Hall will be to discuss the top 3, 10, 24, March 3, 1 – 4 p.m. five highest ranking items for infrastructure and for amenities in person at SHARC. This six-week series will be from the last SROA survey. taught by Sandra Henderson with help from other local quil- Tech Forum 5 – Email Scams, ters. Winter is a wonderful time Viruses, and Ransomware Tuesday, Feb. 15, 3 p.m. to make a quilt. Whether this will be your first quilt or you taught in-person at SHARC. This class will be taught by want to revisit the basics, join us to learn the techniques needed Michael Klinkerfues, a technical to make a simple quilt from support engineer for Sunriver start to finish. You will need Computer Services. What basic sewing supplies (including should you do when you see a a working sewing machine) and suspicious email in your inbox? your choice of fabrics. The quilt Are you concerned about compattern, Single Irish Chain, will puter viruses? Does ransomware be provided at no cost. Fabric ever target ordinary folks like requirements will be given once us, or are they only after big registration is complete. Join us, wealthy entities? Klink will talk and before you know it, you about the risks out there so we will have a quilt of your own are better informed and able making. Don’t be surprised if to avoid becoming victims of you make new friends, quilting computer fraud. project suited to their interests and skills. The class is limited to eight participants, so sign up early.

Getting the Most out of Your Library Card Wednesday, March 16, 2 p.m. taught in person at the Sunriver Library. Taught by Sami Kerzel, Deschutes Public Library Community Librarian. Join us in exploring all your library has to offer. Whether you’re looking for a book to listen to in the car, reviews for the best washing machine, tubes to float the river, maps for your next hike, or kits to keep the grandkids entertained, your library has it all. Kerzel will provide an overview of the library resources, including some of the more non-traditional ones. There will be an opportunity for attendees

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Sunriver Service District board monthly meeting summary public safety The Sunriver Service District Managing Board held its regular meeting on Dec. 16, 2021. Board members present: Bill Hepburn, Dennis Dishaw, Ron Stephens, John Ralston, Robert Foster, Gerhard Beenen and Tony De Alicante. SSD staff present: Chief Cory Darling, Chief Tim Moor, Lt. Womer, Mindy Holliday and Debbie Baker (via Zoom)

A proposal will also be sent to Deschutes County requesting Transient Room Tax money to offset some construction costs. Legal counsel is working on a proposed purchase option agreement between SROA and the SSD for the current fire building. Tours of the current fire/police stations are taking place to educate owners of the shortcomings of each facility and the need for a new facility.

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Public input -None Consent Agenda –Approved Nov. 18, 2021 regular SSD board meeting minutes. –Approved Nov. 19, 2021 special SSD board meeting minutes. –Approved SROA monthly invoice in the amount of $16,071.11. –Approved invoice for patrol car upfit in the amount of $5,739.67. This is a partial amount for this project due to some supply chain issues. Old business –Public Safety Building update: A meeting will be set up in January with the Deschutes County Commissioners to ask about getting a public safety building levy on the May ballot.

New business –The board received their second training on Sunriver’s Emergency Operations Plan from Chief Moor and Chief Darling. –Discussed budget calendar, instructions and direction to departments for what is due when in the upcoming FY 2022/23 budget cycle. –Approved invoice to SDIS for annual liability insurance in the amount of $58,812. The cost is higher than previous years after losing longevity credit due to the SSD’s legal fees following a tort filed in Federal court and an employee settlement. Fees also increased due to wildfires around the west and secondary market rates. –Approved the district board chair to submit a Transient Room Tax funding request to

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Year-to-date as of November 30, 2021 (unaudited) Total Revenues.................................................... $4,979,644 Police Personnel, Materials & Services................. $729,075 Fire Personnel, Materials & Services................... $1,253,319 Bike Patrol........................................................... $28,287 Administrative Services....................................... $1,577,292 (included $1,500,000 transfer to Reserve Fund)

Deschutes County to assist with construction/remodel costs for the proposed integrated public safety facility that will house both the fire and police departments. –Reviewed presentation of final 2021 performance measures and objectives for the fire and police departments, including tasks from the Strategic Plan. Completed and ongoing topics include emergency preparedness, education and training, community engagement, operations and processes, staffing and the proposed public safety building. –Approved Resolution 2021019 approving changes to the management agreement between the Sunriver Service District, Deschutes County and Sunriver Owners Association. –The board reviewed proposed changes to the employee handbook relating to a 30-hour a week employee to be considered full-time and receive benefits. –Tabled the proposed suspension of ambulance fees to Sunriver residents for non-transport medical responses. More research is needed. –Discussed upcoming SDAO training opportunity in Eugene. There are three available slots for SSD board members to attend. –Approved November 2021 unaudited financials.

Chief reports Fire –In November, there were 29 calls for the Sunriver Fire Department, which included 18 EMS calls, 11 mutual aid calls, 3 motor vehicle crashes, 2 structure fires and 5 public service assistance calls. –Training included engine company evolutions, forcible entry and vertical ventilation. –Participating in the Design Manual review process to recommend hardening-of -thehome requirements in Sunriver. –Charles Liefer was promoted to engineer/paramedic within the department. –Provided the fire station training room as a holiday food drive collection point.

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–New officer Austin Wilson was also sworn in, but will be attending the Central Oregon Reserve Academy at COCC until his official basic academy training classes can begin in April. –Officers Kaping, Palmer and Ross attended a week-long class in advanced interview and interrogation training. –Assited Deschutes County Sheriff with an attempted murder investigation.

Administration –Working on the proposal to ask for Transient Room Tax dollars to help offset some conPolice struction cost of the proposed –In November, the Sunriver public safety facility. Police Department received –Preparation for the FY 425 calls for service, 42of which 2022-23 budget is underway. were emergencies. Officers investigated 40 cases, 22 sus- Other business picious persons or prowlers, –The next regular meeting 11 lost/found properties, con- of the Sunriver Service District ducted 177 traffic stops, pro- Managing Board is scheduled vided 12 community-policing for Thursday, Jan. 13, 3 p.m. responses, 11 arrests and 40 Directions for attending the security checks. meeting virtually are posted on –Sgt. Lopez graduated from the SROA calendar under the the FBI Academy and took SSD meeting date. second place in the mile run The meeting adjourned at with a 6-minute finish. 5:02 p.m. –New officer Grant ThomApproved meeting minutes men has been sworn in and is are posted, as available, to www. undergoing field training. sunriversd.org.

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‘Attaining fitness is not a quick fix,’ emphasizes KMO Fitness owner By Andrea Hine “Attaining physical fitness is not a ‘quick fix,’ ” warned Kirstin Owens, owner of KMO Fitness in La Pine, “It takes time, and has to be part of your overall lifestyle.” The embodiment of practice what you preach, Owens grew up in the fitness realm. “My grandmother, now 77, has run 49 full marathons, numerous half-marathons, and averages six miles of running a day. My mom taught spin and Zumba classes for several years at Sunriver’s Sage Springs Club & Spa until the pandemic.” At age two, Owens wore her first running bib (used to identify participants in an event and record their timing), and fell in love with weight lifting when she was 16. After deciding to make fitness her fulltime focus

(having worked in the food and beverage industry for 14 years), she received certification in personal training, nutrition, pre- and post-natal fitness, and as a movement specialist, and – as the saying goes – “hasn’t looked back since.” Excelling as a fitness trainer in Phoenix, Owens also found the desert climate conducive to romance, meeting her husband, Jerry – who played center field for the Chicago White Sox, and subsequently coached for the Cleveland Indians. The couple, however, did not find the summer temperatures in Phoenix conducive to raising their two daughters, one and two years old, and decided to relocate to La Pine, where she had grown up. Owens described her business’ La Pine location (previ-

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

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11-2 Dispatched to possible harassment call on Mallard Lane. Officer spoke with RP who was upset about trees being cut down. A contractor was hired by a property owner to cut down the trees. 11-3 Responded to traffic collision on north Highway 97 that involved two motor vehicles. 11-3 Assisted the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office with a child locked inside a vehicle on Highway 97. 11-3 Officer was notified by dispatch about a trespass in the Sunriver Business Park. RPs reported that the suspect had been previously verbally trespassed from their business. Officer arrived on scene and was unable to locate suspect. Contact was made with the suspect via cell phone on Nov. 6 to inform the suspect that she has been trespassed from the business. Suspect stated she understood and that she would not be back. 11-3 Responded to a vehicle fire on Solar Drive. Officer arrived on scene to find the occupant was out of the vehicle and uninjured. Driver stated he saw smoke and pulled over to check it out when the vehicle burst into flames and quickly became engulfed. Fire arrived on scene and put out the fire. Advised driver on getting the vehicle towed and provided a courtesy transport. 11-5 Contacted renters on Deschutes Lane and educated them about Sunriver’s parking regulations. Also contacted SROA staff about the parking issue and they will follow up with owner. 11-8 Performed a warrant service at the Venture Lane location. The subject was cited in lieu of arrest. 11-8 A bike was turned into Sunriver Police Department and logged into evidence. 11-10 Officer assisted Deschutes County Sheriff’s office to detain an armed subject on South Century Drive. 11-10 Officer stopped subject at Canoe Camp and South Century Drive. Subsequent investigation led to the cite and release of the subject for driving while suspended and driving uninsured. 11-12 RP stated that a male individual walked onto his Shadow Lane property and shot a squirrel. All parties were counseled. 11-12 Officer learned that previous renters left a house a mess on Juniper Lane. Officer took photos, attempted to contact the home’s Turn to Police Log, page 23

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Start off the new year safely By Jim Bennett It sure seems like every year has less than 365 days (366 for those leap years), but as fast they go by, 2021 was an interesting year and one to remember. It was a second year of COVID-19 impacts, but as we all became more familiar with protocols and procedures and the repetition of pandemic safety measures it seemed a little more routine. Certainly, everyone’s hope is that the COVID days will be behind us sometime in 2022, but for now we need to be sure to continue following state mandates and do our part to neutralize this worldwide event. Our community has been incredibly supportive in helping us maintain the pandemic protocols and mandates to reduce transmission and keep our emergency responders healthy and able to continue providing service without skipping a beat. Ok, enough said about the virus, now let’s dive into other important information for the new year and keeping our community safe. Start the new year off by making sure your holiday trees have been removed and disposed of appropriately. A tinder dry tree can easily burst into flames with the smallest of sparks. As you continue to use those fireplaces and candles, make sure to not leave them unattended or flammable items nearby. As emergency responders, we train on responding to any emergency regardless of what

mother nature may throw our way; however, every minute counts and anything that can help pave the way for our response makes a significant difference in the outcome of an emergency. Simply put, two feet of snow piled in the driveway or walkway, or a fire hydrant buried in snow can slow down emergency response. Whatever this winter may bring, keeping those paths to your homes and fire hydrants clear will help us help you in time of need. It’s not just about us getting in to help you, but also you getting out in times of disaster. Imagine your home filled with smoke and you are crawling though, as close to the ground as possible, searching for that doorway out of the house, or maybe a window. Do you really know the way out under those circumstances? Now is the perfect time to practice your home escape routes (at least two from each room) and make sure in the darkest of dark we can find them. Once outside, where do you go? Be sure to have a preplanned meeting location away from any danger, that everyone is aware of. Go to the meeting location as you await emergency services. Safe winter driving At the time of this writing in December, we’re starting to get some real snow and the mountain is opening for skiing. Safe travels up the mountain,

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around the community, or wherever your adventures take you, have an extra twist (or slip) during our winter season. Vehicle stopping distances seriously increase, even with the best winter traction. A quick stop on icy roadways can easily put your vehicle into an uncontrolled slide. Predict and prepare for stops so you have time to slowly apply brakes and come to a smooth stop. Keep that extra distance between you and the car in front. Accidents do happen, but the hope is they are just your usual “fender-bender” with no injuries. If you find yourself in an accident, especially in slippery winter conditions, think about safety. If you slid into a car, someone else can slide into your car if the road is slippery. Standing outside of your vehicle in proximity to other traffic or sliding vehicles puts you at risk. If you stay in your vehicle keep your seatbelt on until help arrives. If out of your vehicle,

stand far enough away that there is no way an out-of-control sliding vehicle can hit you. Public safety tours We want you to be part of our ongoing discussion about an integrated public safety building. If you’ve had a chance to tour the police and fire departments, or view our online presentations, you’ve been able to see the facility needs to effectively and safely provide services in Sunriver. If you have not, or you still have questions, or just want to take another peek, join us for a tour. Tours will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. on Jan. 7 and Jan. 21. To register for the tours please visit us at www.signupgenius.com/ go/10c0f4aadad2da5fac07-po lice Wishing everyone a great start to the year. –Jim Bennett is the public information officer for the Sunriver Fire Department.

By Meagan Iverson What better way to fight cabin fever or the February blues than to not only watch a good movie, but to turn it into a social experience with your fellow Sunriver owners? That’s why, by popular demand, the SROA Owner Enrichment Committee will be reprising its February Filmfest in 2022. Throughout the month, a different movie will be featured weekly, sponsored by a host who will guide us all to view the movie with new eyes, including the “story behind the story” in each one and its connection to Oregon. Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the craft of movie-making including adaptation of books for screen, evolution of storylines involving friendship, love and more. True to the charter of the OEC, the Filmfest is designed to be both enriching and fun. Celebrating Oregon’s achieving statehood on Valentine’s Day in 1859, the theme of this year’s Filmfest is movies featuring romance and relationships set in our state. The format will Turn to Film, page 26

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owner and left a message. This case will be investigated when the homeowner returns the call. 11-14 Responded to a possible domestic dispute on Blue Grouse. Officer spoke with both residents and discovered the call to be unfounded. 11-15 Sunriver Resort reported two bikes as found property. Officer retrieved the bikes and entered them into evidence. 11-15 Received videos from RP showing two males taking orange snow poles from his Goldfinch Lane property. Turned out to be an error. 11-16 Stopped a subject on Beaver Drive near Grizzly Lane. Subsequent investigation led to the cite and release of subject for driving while suspended. Subject was also given a warning for speeding. 11-20 Responded to a call of two missing juveniles from The Village at Sunriver. The youngsters were located on South Century Drive. 11-21 Responded to Sunriver Resort and took possession of a found firearm. 11-25 Informed by dispatch that a wanted person was possibly at one of the grocery stores in Sunriver. The suspect was located, arrested, and transported to DCJ. 11-26 Stopped a vehicle on South Century Drive and Lazy River Road. Subsequent investigation led to the cite and release of suspect for an active FTA warrant. Suspect was also cited for failure to carry proof of financial responsibility. 11-26 Collected a phone that was found at Cardinal Landing Bridge. 11-28 Responded to SHARC and retrieved a found debit card. 11-29 RP found a set of earrings at the Benham Falls trail. SUNRIVER SCENE • JANUARY 2022

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2021 season ran long; winter golf nuts play down mountain By Paul Grieco In seasons past, Sunriver Mens Golf Club (SRMGC) members considered themselves lucky if the latest in the year that Sunriver’s Meadows course stayed open ran into early November. In 2020, early snows and cold temperatures led to such an early November close. In 2019, we were treated to golf until just before Thanksgiving. This year, the weather gods truly smiled and provided mild weather into early December and Sunriver Resort management kept the course open through the first week of the month. Golfers tended to start the earlier morning rounds with two, three or more layers of clothing, only to doff one or two by the time they reached the back nine. Winter stayed somewhat in abeyance until Sunriver

got socked with almost a foot of snow just before mid-December and longer-range forecasts called for chilly and wet weather through the holiday season. Many SRMGC members move to warmer climes for the winter months and continue with their passion for golf. Other avid golfers who choose to stick around for all or most of the winter season find their pleasure in other pursuits like skiing, snowshoeing, indoor tennis or pickleball and other personal hobbies. The winter golfer always awaits the first signs of thaw that allow him or her to don gloves, fleece jacket and hat, ski pants and other warming aids to hit that first hand-stinging, elbow jarring, duck-hook of a cold weather shot to frosty fairways that are

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more receptive to mortar rounds than golf rounds. That longing has been somewhat mitigated as the SRMGC group of winter golf nuts can often go down mountain to venues that are prone to usually warmer day time weather and certainly less snow (or none) at lower altitudes than at Sunriver’s 4200 feet. Winter venues include Juniper Golf Club (Redmond), Meadow Lakes (Prineville), Eagle Crest (Redmond), Crooked River (Terrebonne) and Pronghorn (Powell Butte). While some of the mornings can be a bit frosty, warming sun and light winds often provide ample opportunity to remove the typical winter top jacket or fleece lined vest. Our experience in past years has been extraordinary in that the greens at some of these venues have been in remarkably good shape and have rolled much better than one would normally expect. However, there are still those moments earlier in the rounds, before the sun’s warmth softens the greens a little, when the golfer strikes an otherwise decent approach shot to the center of a still-frozen green, that he’ll watch in hopeful expectation as the ball bounds fifty feet over the green on one long, mutter-inducing super-ball hop. It’s an opportune time to club down and learn punch shots that run up to the green.

It can be a bit of a challenge to monitor the weather forecast, looking ahead a few days to catch favorable conditions to set tee times: like when temperatures may reach the mid-40s to low 50s, when there may be light breezes (under 15 mph, please), with little chance of precip, and ¬– if we are really lucky – we may get an overnight low of above freezing temperatures (the mother-lode!) to minimize the likelihood of frost delay, it feels like a little slice of heaven. For those members of the club who are not on the winter golf

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Rotary Club awards grants to local organizations By Lee Haroun Members of the Sunriver-La Pine Rotary Club share fun, fellowship and learning at their weekly meetings, social gatherings and volunteer activities. But the club’s primary purpose is to serve others, whether in our own community or around the globe. Since 2005, the club and its charitable foundation have awarded more than $738,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations organized for charitable, educational, literary or scientific purposes. More specifically, donations address the needs of the youth, the aged and the disadvantaged within the communities of Sunriver, La Pine and south Deschutes County. The Rotary Foundation board is proud to announce that it has finished reviewing the fall grant applications submitted by local nonprofits and has awarded $33,102 to 17 organizations that support south Deschutes County youth, seniors and families. • Assistance League of Bend: provide clothing for 30-50 low-income children in La Pine and South County through supervised shopping sessions and pop-up events offering hats, gloves, socks and T-shirts. • Care & Share Community Outreach: purchase high protein food items as well as canned and fresh foods to stock their food bank for area families in need. • CASA of Central Oregon: train a new volunteer who will advocate for the best interests of an abused and/or neglected child in the court system. • Discover Your Forest: purchase equipment and supplies including soil monitoring tools, fuels measurement evaluation tools and other safety equipment for the use of 4th and 5th graders on their field visits.

• Family Access Network (FAN) at Three Rivers School: help provide a minimum of 67 students with warm weather gear including waterproof boots, jackets, pants, and sturdy tennis shoes. • Habitat for Humanity of La Pine - Sunriver: support Habitat’s Critical Home Repairs program and complete one to two needed health/safety repairs for south county homeowners. • La Pine Community Kitchen: purchase food to provide hot meals and stock the food pantry for people experiencing hunger and a lack of resources. • La Pine Nordic Community Club: purchase team uniforms (jackets, pants & tights) and ski wax and equipment for 14 La Pine High School students being introduced to cross country skiing. • MountainStar Family Relief Nursery: purchase diapers, potty training supplies, formula, gas cards, grocery cards and phone cards for up to 80 vulnerable family members in La Pine. • Rising Stars Preschool: support day-to-day operations and provide scholarships for parents struggling to keep up with monthly tuition. • St. Vincent de Paul, La Pine: provide propane needed by the homeless and other individuals for heating and cooking, as well as fuel vouchers needed by individuals to drive to work and to doctor appointments. • Sunriver Music Festival: fund the purchase of instruments and print music for music students (band and choir) at Three Rivers School, La Pine Middle School, and La Pine High School. • Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory: support scholarships for 20+ South County students to participate in out-ofschool educational programs, such as spring break camps and programs, summer nature

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camp, and kinder camp. • Three Rivers School Drama Department: pay for the rental of sound equipment for student performances, student travel to and from Tower Theater events, and to cover “Pay to Play” fees for those students who do not have the means to pay. • Wonderland Express: purchase and personally deliver grocery gift cards to low-income families, along with small holiday treats for the children, in mid-December. • La Pine Senior Citizens: help purchase groceries for their Feed a Senior Program. • Three Rivers School PTA: fund 18 field trips, when safe (COVID), to the Bend Science Station for 300 Three Rivers School kindergarten through 5th grade students. Grant applications to the foundation are accepted quarterly for review and consideration by the foundation’s board of trustees. The next application submission deadlines are Jan. 31, April 30 and Oct. 31. Application forms are available at Sunriver-LaPineRotary.org

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By Deon Stonehouse Wishing you a happy new year! May 2022 be filled with joy, peace, and understanding. As we begin a new year, I hope we can all get along, try to understand each other, and reduce the hateful rhetoric that has become so common. We probably all want to live happy lives. Book Clubs help us understand each other, we come together to discuss books that often have viewpoints of characters living very different lives from our own. Through reading, we can fictionally walk for a few pages in another’s shoes. Then discuss the book with a group of passionate readers. If you would like to join us for one of the Book Club discussions, email sunriverbooks@sunriverbooks. com and I will send you the Zoom link the weekend before the discussion. Everyone is welcome. • Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. the Mystery Book Club discusses “The Man Who Died Twice” by Richard Osman. The second in a new series, it continues the exploits from Osman’s “The Thursday Murder Club” – with Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron – who are once again in the thick of multiple investigations. Elizabeth’s old life comes calling in the guise of a letter from a dead man. At least the last time she saw him, he was very dead. Now she has a letter requesting a meeting. Strange occurrences are not unknown to Elizabeth so, of course, she goes. Someone once close to her needs help, and he may have lifted a considerable number of diamonds from a powerful, deadly man. Soon her old shop, MI5, is once again keeping tabs on her as she tries to find a way out of a desperate situation. Of course, if there are Turn to Books page 26

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mirror last year’s and be similar to a book club, by which each participant will view the movie at their leisure and then join a hosted group discussion each. If COVID protocols allow, in-person viewings or discussions may be scheduled. Questions and discussion points will be distributed by each movie’s sponsor/ host in advance to spur the conversation. Registration will be through www.sunriveryou.com. We are delighted to have last year’s organizer Dan Hilburn return this year as host to kick off the Filmfest. If you would like to nominate a particular movie, or are interested in hosting a movie/session, please contact OEC member Susan Jain at ownerenrichment@srowners.org.

diamonds to be found that may be a pleasant reward. Meanwhile a member of The Thursday Murder Club will face danger, and the gang will come together to take care of one of their own. Good piece of advice: do not mess with a member of The Thursday Murder Club! The characters are fun, the story spiced abundantly with humor. This is a book you will not want to put down until the last page is finished. • Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. the Fiction Book Club discusses “Dear Mrs. Bird” by A.J. Pearce. Plucky characters, a can-do attitude in challenging times and a liberal sprinkling of wit make this charming novel a delight to read. It is 1940; Emmy works in an office by day, volunteers with the auxiliary fire service by night, and dreams of being a war correspondent, a woman journalist traveling to the front sending back stories full of grit. On her way home from work, she spots an ad in the paper for employment; enquire at the London Evening Chronicle. This is just the opening she hoped for! All that rampant excitement and excess enthusiasm clouds her judgment during the interview and keeps her from asking key

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From the Editor’s Desk: Please mask up – whether you like it or not By Susan Berger Two years into this pandemic and Oregon remains under an indoor mask mandate (although we did have that small break last summer). The mandate will continue for who knows how long. I don’t know anyone who actually likes wearing a mask but we do it. We shouldn’t have to continue to print banners and signs about wearing a mask. We shouldn’t have to constantly remind people to put on a mask while visiting our facilities. Should a complaint be filed for having non-mask-wearing patrons inside our facilities, SROA could face a fine. Is that what owners want… to pay fines? You should want to protect your association first and foremost. The staff certainly

Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, the High Desert Museum is located about 10 minutes north of Sunriver off Highway 97. For more information, visit www. does their part in protecting highdesertmuseum.org or call the association when asking 541-382-4754. The museum someone to put on a mask. requires face coverings indoors. Your political stance or what Thank you for helping keep our you believe are your “rights” community healthy and safe. are inconsequential. Wearing a mask is a small sacrifice in the Daily Schedule greater scheme of things going (All daily talks are free with on in the world today. museum admission.) I know adulting can be hard, • Living History Interpretabut let’s all act like one. tion at the 1904 Miller Ranch and Sawmill or in the “Spirit of the West” exhibition Open Tuesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (break 12:30–1 p.m.) • High Desert Natural History, 11 a.m. • Carnivore Talk, 12 p.m. • Otter Encounter, 1 p.m. Even though the doors at • High Desert Hooves, 2 p.m. SHARC are plastered in signs, • Bird of Prey, 3 p.m. people choose to ignore them and not wear a mask.

Museum. Join us after hours to see the latest exhibitions and enjoy a safe night out. • Saturday, Jan. 8, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wildlife Conservation Photography • Monday, Jan. 10, 7–8 p.m. Natural History Pub: Locating Bull Trout Using DNA Technology • Saturday, Jan. 15, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Fashions of Silver City, Idaho, 1885 • Friday, Jan. 28, 5:30–8 p.m. Exclusive Members’ Exhibition Preview: “Imagine a World” • Saturday, Jan. 29, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Exhibition Opening: “Imagine A World” This exhibition considers the ambitions, intentions and outcomes (sometimes disastrous) of intentional communities in the High Desert and Western United States over the past half century. It highlights contemporary artists as well, sharing

their visions of alternative worlds and futures. Free with museum admission

so I constantly monitor clients’ movements and offer guidance as needed.” So how to get started? Owens urges people to just come in for the first session (which is free), and then decide whether or not to continue. “I put potential clients through a series of movements to help gauge their fitness level – and which serve as a starting point for subsequent sessions. I won’t be mad if you decide not to come back!” said Owens. Although not returning doesn’t seem to be the norm, judging by the fact that since

opening KMO fitness at the end of September, Owens’ client list has grown from three to 33 clients – and through positive word of mouth, that number keeps going up. “Response has been amazing,” she said. KMO Fitness, located at 51538 Highway 97 in La Pine, is open for sessions Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5 to 10 a.m. and 3 to 5 p.m., Tuesday 8–10 a.m., and Saturday by appointment. Call 971-400-0887 or email kmofit ness@yahoo.com for more information.

Events • Every Thursday, 4–8 p.m. Winter Nights It’s spacious, warm and wondrous inside the High Desert

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whom may be working out at the same time. “There is no waiting for machines, or the distractions and noises that typify traditional gyms.” And, as Owens emphasized, “KMO fitness is not open to the public – but used exclusively by my clients, who come from Sunriver and La Pine, Also, I’m not doing circuit training or group classes – the routines are geared to each individual. Weights are part of each session, and I’m very strict about form,

17673 CRATER LANE

17647 MUIR LANE #8

SUNRIVER OREGON

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

Absolutely stunning Sunriver Lodge! With 9 bedrooms (including a bunk room) this home is a phenomenal vacation rental property, or a oneof-a-kind retreat for you and your family. Indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, private courtyard, outdoor kitchen, bonus room, triple garage (plus 4th detached bay for owner’s storage), central vacuum, hardwood flooring and much more. Extensive remodel includes all new kitchen w/center island, stainless appliances, new dual washers and dryers, new slab granite countertops in all bathrooms, new sand filter/heater for the pool, new Trex decking on both outdoor decks, exterior paint and more! Private setting, near the Deschutes River and Fort Rock park. MLS# 220130801

3 BD | 5 BA | 2,793 SF | $1,600,000

With a stunning location and an open floorplan, this is the perfect home to start enjoying all Sunriver has to offer! Reverse living floorplan with wrap around front/rear deck allows plenty of outdoor living and plenty of space for your family to gather. Upstairs you’ll find a vaulted great room with river rock gas fireplace, an open kitchen with center island plus a spacious primary suite with a soaking tub, walk-in shower, and walk-in closet (with an extra storage room!). Downstairs two generously sized guest suites w/ large bonus room that could be used as a fourth sleeping area. Non rental area creates a more peaceful and quiet neighborhood! MLS# 220135814

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Broker 541.280.3770

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On-going exhibitions • Rethinking Fire through Jan. 9 Rethinking Fire explores the ecological role of fire and the human impacts on forests amidst a changing climate and the rise of intense wildfires. • Carrying Messages: Native Runners, Ancestral Homelands and Awakening through April 1 Through the stories of five Indigenous runners, “Carrying Messages: Native Runners, Ancestral Homelands and Awakening” highlights the historical significance of running in Native cultures in the Western United States. • X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out through May 8 X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out features 40 black-andwhite digital prints of different species of fish. Arranged in evolutionary sequence, these X-rays give a tour through the long stream of fish evolution.

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AVAILABLE FROM 5:00PM–8:30PM

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Half-price appetizers, $6 micro brews and $4.50 domestic drafts from opening kick-off to final whistle

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Latin-inspired menu specials from $12–$16

FISH MARKET Chef’s choice: Fish entrée at market price

Two-piece fried chicken with housemade biscuits $16 $6 micro brews and $4.50 domestic drafts during from opening kick-off to final whistle

WEEKEND BRUNCH Join us from 9AM–1PM to cheer on your favorite team, indulge in our Mimosa and Bloody Mary Bar and enjoy a house-made pretzel or nachos.

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NFL TICKET PRIME RIB Prime Rib served with butter whipped potatoes, seasonal vegetables and au jus $25

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Dear Sunriver Locals, Like you, we are a part of this amazing community. We want to make sure the locals enjoy this incredible part of Central Oregon as much as the people who visit. If you have any questions or concerns regarding our rentals, we are here to assist you any way we can.

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Letter from Readers In support of public safety initiatives By Jim Fister, Sunriver Hello. I’m writing this letter as an individual in support of recent initiatives for public safety in Sunriver. I’m a former member of the SROA board, including time as vice-chair, and also as a former member of the Sunriver Service District (SSD) board, including time as board chair and vice-chair. Our police and fire teams are at capacity in their space, and both currently rent space from the Sunriver Owners Association. I’m approaching the community from the perspective of a voting citizen in the local precinct as the SSD and SROA make choices on how to streamline our public safety. The Sunriver fire and police

are currently in need of newer facilities. While both are adequate for basic function, neither of the current facilities are usable for the future of the district’s mission of public safety, and neither can support the future in terms of adaptable growth for our community. There is an existing proposal put together by a working task force of police, fire and Sunriver citizens that will be going to a vote of locally-registered voters in 2022. Voters of the local precinct will make the final decision, but the SSD board encourages all Sunriver owners to get involved and educated. The SSD website, sunriversd. org, has the latest details, and is constantly updating information as we gather it. There will be details in future Scenes that include current

public safety

costs, property tax impacts, and the like. I’d encourage you to get informed on the details of the upcoming vote and help your neighbors to also get informed and involved.

Thank you Sunriver and La Pine

By Mike Spaniol, Sunriver My name is Mike Spaniol and I was injured in a fall while working on a townhouse in La Pine with Habitat for Humanity. We have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support we have received from the Sunriver and La Pine communities. We can’t thank you enough for all the cards, e-mails, words of encouragement, prayers and financial donations you have provided to us. The help with my care offered by our neighbors and

friends since we have returned to Sunriver has been outstanding. Because of all the support, we are convinced that Sunriver is the perfect place for us to begin this new journey. Thanks for your help.

Sugar plum success

By Barb Purcell Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Visions of Sugar Plums Food/Bake Sale Extravaganza, sponsored by Sunriver Christian Fellowship, this past November was a huge success. Over $25,000 for local charities was raised just in time for the Holidays. Charities that benefitted from 2021 Visions of Sugar Plums were CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate), Sunriver/La Pine Habitat for Humanity, Trillium, Care for Kids, Three Rivers School Activities Fund, Nancy’s House,

Bethlehem Inn, Volunteers in Medicine, Care & Share, Saving Grace, Healthy Beginnings, Grandma’s House, Mountain Star, Friends of the Children and Oregon Adaptive Sports. We are so grateful for folks from Sunriver and surrounding communities that came out and purchased frozen foods, baked goods, and holiday entertaining gifts. Because of your generosity these wonderful local charities will continue their good work. We are grateful to event co-chairs Andi Northcote and Diana Gustavson for all their hard work in organizing a small army of volunteers to achieve spectacular results in these trying times. A special thank you to Sunriver Resort and the wonderful staff for all their help in making our event so safe and successful. We will be back November 2022.

Submit a classified ad via our website at www.sunriverowners.org and click on Departments in the main menu bar

classifieds HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS Stop in Wild Poppy Florist for the freshest custom arrangements. We also carry locally-made gifts. Delivery available to Sunriver, Three Rivers, Bend and La Pine. Call 541-593-2027 or online at www.bendoregonflorist.com Thank you for your support! AUTO WILD

CLEANING SERVICES K2 Business Services, LLC has been cleaning inside Sunriver and the outlying areas since 1989. We specialize in cleaning of residential private homes for year-round residents and in privately owned family vacation homes that are used by family and extended family. Licensed and insured. Email KKBendOregon@yahoo.com or text/call Sarah at 541-610-8613 & 541-419-9248 AUTO KIELTY

HOT TUB MAINTENANCE Repair, Service and Sales. Excellent customer service at affordable rates. Your local Cal Spas dealer. Three Rivers Pool & Spa. www.threeriverspoolandspa.com 541-410-2494 AUTO THREE

PAINT, STAIN & PRESSURE WASH 10% off Interior paint or stain if you mention this ad. Call Earth & Sky Construction and Paint today 541-815-7469

NEED YOUR HOME CLEANED? Cleaning services available! Specializing in everything from vacation homes to construction clean ups and everything in between!! We do everything! Licensed and bonded. Fresh and So Klean Klean Cleaning Services LLC contact Sarah, 541-280-7222 or pghensley@gmail.com AUTO WOODALL

LET LITTRELL DO IT - FULL HOUSE MAINTENANCE Housekeeping, Security, yard, carpet & window cleaning. Over 12 years experience. Insured and Bonded. Call Brandy 541–536-4205 AUTO LITTREL

ARE YOU HAVING INTERNET PROBLEMS? Need help with TVs, Audio, Internet and Smart Devices? Loud & Clear A/V Systems has 20+ years of experience. 541-241-6262 CCB#231436

PET SITTING In your home while you are away, or will walk/feed daily, etc. For information, call Bonnie Rogers at 541-419-4647 Sunriver references available. 6/22 ROG

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

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

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

BRIDGEPORT CONSTRUCTION Honest, reliable small remodeling contractor. 40 years experience. Call Will at 503-309-0790. Many references available. Licensed/Bonded/Insured. ccb#76152 PD 2022 PICKENS

JILL OF ALL TRADES HOUSE CLEANING Private and rental homes in Sunriver and La Pine. Better business accredited. 541-536-3086

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

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

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

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

AUTO HAINES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HOUSEKEEPING Resort & residential services. Back-to-backs, deep cleans, live-in cleans, COVID cleans. Call or text 541-213-0399 or 541280-4502. Ask for Nancy. Email: rrs30@netzero.net 5/22 KIRKPATRICK

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THE CENTRAL OREGON

Market Leader

MLS# 220135507

MLS# 220135439

MLS# 220130801

52900 NEWBERRY ROAD

17673 CRATER LANE

56375 TWIN RIVERS DRIVE

LA PINE | Spectre Ranch includes 1,099 acres of irrigated meadows and timber. Paulina Creek flows through the center of the property providing abundant water. 410+/- acres of irrigated pasture land including ~3,780 acre-feet of storage in Paulina Lake. 11 tax lots creating significant future appreciation value.

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

BEND | Unobstructed views on the 2nd hole in the Crosswater Golf Community. Quality & custom finishes throughout. Primary suite on main level with his and hers closets, soaking tub, dual sided gas fireplace create a true retreat. Spacious gourmet kitchen, open dining and living area with river rock fireplace.

$5,800,000 | 3,984 SF | 1,099 AC

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

$1,895,000 | 4 BD | 5 BA | 3,913 SF

Betsey Little | Broker 541.301.8140 | betsey@betseyleeverlittle.com

Roger Wayland | Principal Broker 541.408.0819 | roger.wayland@cascadesir.com

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

MLS# 220124726

MLS# 220135814

MLS# 220129353

17647 MUIR LANE #8

17673 CRATER 15104 RIVER LOOPLANE DRIVE E

16728 STAGE STOP DRIVE

SUNRIVER | Reverse living floorplan with wrap around front/rear deck allows plenty of outdoor living and plenty of space for your family to gather. Vaulted great room with river rock gas fireplace, an open kitchen with center island plus a spacious primary suite. Two guest suites with large bonus room. Triple car garage.

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

BEND | New Construction with open floor plan and gorgeous high quality. Thoughtfully chosen finishes and appliances. Oversized double-car garage, custom cabinetry, and luxury master suite. Covered front & back porches. This and much more and located in River Meadows Neighborhood.

$1,600,000 | 3 BD | 5 BA | 2,793 SF

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

$799,900 | 3 BD | 2 BA | 2,200 SF

Annie Wayland | Broker 541.280.3770 | annie.wayland@cascadesir.com

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

Becky Breeze | Principal Broker 541.408.1107 | becky.breeze@cascadesir.com

MLS# 220135024

MLS# 220129395

MLS# 220131875

57724 LOON LANE

16441 BATES STREET

17040 AZUSA ROAD

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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