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MARCH 2024
VOLUME XLVII • NUMBER 3
Beat the summer rush and renew your recreation access cards
Member Preference Program For Sunriver owners, the Member Preference Program (MPP) card offers unlimited access to SROAowned amenities such as SHARC, tennis/pickleball court reservations, boat ramp and Member Pool. It also provides other benefits and discounts. View the full benefit list at www.sunriverowners.org/benefits. MPP cards are available to the owners of record for a property (meaning their names are on the deed filed with Deschutes County). A spouse/partner and children living in the home between the ages of 4 and 23 are also eligible for MPP cards. With at least one MPP card purchase, a property also receives 20 SROA Member Guest Passes to share with other family and friends. These single-use passes provide access to SHARC aquatics, tennis/pickleball courts and disc golf. A pass also T A,
The passing of Aquila: A Golden Legacy The staff of the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory mourn the loss of long-time resident Aquila the golden eagle, who passed at the age of 40 on Jan. 26. Aquila first came to the nature center in 1984 as the victim of a car strike. The accident left her with only a fraction of
her eyesight and unable to survive in the wild. Aquila traveled to classrooms, nature festivals and into communities throughout Central Oregon and the western United States – allowing hundreds of thousands of people the opportunity to meet and learn about golden eagles.
Aquila left an indelible legacy to anyone who had the opportunity to meet her. Hopefully, the messages that she helped convey, such as slowing down around roadkill, or the damaging effects of lead poisoning, will help wild populations of eagles across the country. More on Aquila’s life story on page 10.
Resort changes to semi-private, membership-based golf program By Tom O’Shea, Sunriver Resort Managing Director In 2021, Sunriver Resort set out to conduct a comprehensive review of our brand standards and how they could be improved and further enforce our mission to be the destination of choice for our guests, associates, members, and owners. This process included a comprehensive review of our guestroom offerings, vacation rentals, dining establishments, convention business, recreation, golf, Sage Springs Club & Spa, and real estate. During this time, the Resort invested over $40 million to enhance and expand its offerings. This effort has included upgrading guest rooms at the River Lodge
To hear Tom O’Shea speak about their changes in golf programming during the SROA board meeting, visit www.youtube.com/@ sunriverownersassociation574/ streams and Lodge Village, unveiling the indooroutdoor Cove Aquatic Center, reimagining Lodge Kitchen and Owl’s Nest, improving our golf courses, including bunker renovations to Crosswater, and transforming our tennis courts into one of the largest indoor-outdoor pickleball
complexes in the Pacific Northwest. We are also proud to introduce and continually expand the Sunriver Resort Club and its available memberships, and soon, we will announce details about the upcoming enhancements at Sage Springs Club & Spa. While these efforts continue, they’ve already positively impacted the brand. Sunriver Resort has been recognized as Travel + Leisure’s No. 3 Best Resort in the West, ranked among the Top 5 Resorts in the Pacific Northwest by Condé Nast Traveler, honored with Good Housekeeping 2023 and 2024 Family Travel Awards, and Crosswater T G, SUNRIVER SCENE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN. VOLUME XLVII • NUMBER 3 P.O. BOX 3278 SUNRIVER, OR 97707
SROA NEWS – Don’t wait until summer gets here to update your Member Preference and/or Recreation Plus program cards. SROA encourages owners to purchase their recreation access cards early as these funds are an integral part of SROA’s overall annual budget to provide owners, their guests and visitors quality recreational amenities and programs throughout the year. For those who rent their homes, this is a friendly reminder to also renew or purchase your Recreation Plus cards as soon as possible to avoid inconveniencing your guests. The 2024 Member Preference or Recreation Plus cards remain valid through Jan. 31, 2025.
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SCENE March 2024 Volume XLVII, No. 3 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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provides guest access to the fitness center at SHARC or the Member Pool – so long as the guest is accompanied by an owner with a MPP card. If you are a new owner or never had a card, a visit the Member Services office at SHARC is required to have your photo taken. Staff is available 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. If you have a card, renewal is easy: • In person: Located at SHARC, the Member Services office is open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. • Over the phone: Call Member Services at 541-5853147. • Online: Renew it online at
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named one of Golfweek and Golf Digest’s top resort courses in the U.S. These accolades, coupled with our reputation as a top workplace in Oregon and the praise from our guests, serve as a testament to our dedication to providing exceptional experiences for all. And now, we are thrilled to share a significant development in our golf operations. Effective for the 2024 golf season, Meadows and Woodlands golf courses will unite under the new “Sunriver Golf Club.” This unified entity will transition to semi-private status, exclusively available to Sunriver Resort guests and Sunriver Golf Club members. This change aligns with our commitment to providing exceptional golf
ActiveNet (apm.activecommunities.com/sunriverowners). If you purchased for the first time in 2023, you will need to set up an ActiveNet account prior to renewal for your 2024 card. Extended Household cards and other access options are also available. Extended household members are those – not living in the home – including adult children 24 and older, siblings, parents, grandchildren and in-laws. An annual form must be filled out by the primary owner to designate who may be issued a card. Contact SROA Member Services for more information about this option.
More details on the MPP and RPP programs, visit: • Member Preference Program: www.sunriverowners. org/memberpreference • Member Preference Benefits: www.sunriverowners. org/benefits • Recreation Plus Programs: www.sunriverowners.org/ recreationplus For additional information, contact Member Services at 541-585-3174 or email memberservices@srowners.org
as a vacation rental also canparticipate in a Recreation Plus Program to provide their vacation rental guests access to SHARC’s aquatics, disc golf, tennis/pickleball court reservations and the use of SROA’s boat ramp. The cost of participating in the program is based off the number of bedrooms in a home on file with Deschutes County. A home is eligible for two cards
per bedroom, plus two. For example, a three bedroom rental home requires the purchase of eight cards (3 x 2 + 2 = 8). All properties that participated in the Recreation Plus in 2023 were emailed 2024 renewal documents in December. If you haven’t already done so, please update and or purchase your 2024 cards as soon as possible to avoid any lapse in services for your rental guests.
experiences and ensuring the at their time of reservation. • Golf Membership: onecontinued high-quality maintenance of both courses. It time initiation and monthly dues also positions the G o l f Sunriver commuMemberFor information nity as home to ship exmultiple top-rated and rates for the new tends begolf courses in the Sunriver Golf Club yond the country. Membership, please greens and The new provides visit sunriverresort. Su n r i v e r G o l f you with Club Membership com preferred will offer four opor email Leiana tee times tions: and excluSmith at • Resort Guests: sive perks leiana.smith@ resort guest throughout sunriver-resort.com greens fees Sunriver Guests of Resort Sunriver Resort y e a r will continue to round. Enjoy member dishave access to Meadows and counts at all Sunriver Resort Woodlands golf by paying the amenities, including access to daily resort guest rates. Wheth- the Cove Aquatic Center. er staying in a resort room or • Players Membership: anvacation rental managed by nual initiation and greens fees Sunriver Resort Vacation PropPlayers Membership is deerties, guests can book tee times signed for the casual golfer
who is ready to unwind and enjoy the game on a less frequent basis. The first round at either Meadows or Woodlands is complimentary, and all additional rounds are available upon payment of the prevailing resort guest greens fee. • Day Membership: no initiation with a premium on greens fees Day membership is perfect for the occasional golfer, offering prevailing resort guest greens fees plus a per-person daily membership fee. Thank you for allowing me to share this update with you. Our resort team looks forward to introducing these exciting changes and maintaining Sunriver Resort as the Pacific Northwest’s most treasured resort destination. For any questions about these changes, please email me at thomas.o’shea@sunriver-resort. com.
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Sunriver is a special place. We live in a forest that these with infrastructure and positions amenities allowing us can be hard to pursue our favorite to fill. Probleisure-time activities. ably less Whether it is swimming, well underwalking, hiking, jogging, stood are tennis, pickleball, golf or the benefits just observing nature, it is Gerhard Beenen of being an all doable in Sunriver. At the same time, we have social SROA or SSD board member. events and organizations that I served on both. Foremost among the benefits connect us to our neighbors and other community mem- is the opportunity to serve your bers. Streets, pathways, parks community. While there are and recreational facilities are many ways in which Sunriver well maintained by SROA. owners can serve their local While wildfire danger is al- community, being a board ways present, the risk is much member gives you broad visibillower in Sunriver, thanks to ity and a deep understanding of the work of owners and SROA all aspects of our community, in reducing ladder fuels and how it is governed, financed, the proximity of the Sunriver enhanced and preserved. It also Fire/EMS. Our homes, some gives you a critical voice in how which may be vacant several our homeowners association months out of the year, are well and service district serve you protected by our neighbors and and all other Sunriver owners. our emergency services person- As a board member, you review nel. As owners, we pay for these and vote on policies that have services, but the supervision of short and long-term impacts our homeowners’ association for present and future Sunriver (SROA) and our emergency owners. The 19th century French hisservices district (SSD), their respective boards, are staffed torian Alexis de Tocqueville observed Americans learn about with volunteers. Running for election to the democracy firsthand through SROA or SSD Board can be participation on local councils intimidating. Winning an elec- and boards, building the inteltion is rewarding, but it comes lectual foundation necessary for with a three-year commitment. democracy at the national level.
of a democracy by participating in the government of their schools, libraries and communities, making them better informed citizens. Beyond the benefits of service, board members work with a group of owners who share your love of our community, yet bring a different perspective from your own. Seeing community issues through the eyes of others is enlightening and at times inspiring. Finally, as a board member you will be socially and intellectually engaged with all the long-term health benefits associated with such engagement. Over the past couple of years, existing board members whose initial term expired, ran for a second term, a clear indication being a board member is an enjoyable experience! Ready to throw your hat in the ring? If not, let me try to inspire you with the words of former United States President Theodore Roosevelt who said, “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who
because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” If you are interested in helping shape the future of Sunriver, I encourage you to reach out to existing or past SROA/SSD board members. Get their perspective on both the challenges and rewards of being a board member. As a Sunriver owner, I am grateful to my board colleagues (past and present) who have given their time and perspective in helping govern Sunriver. Sunriver is what it is because of their willingness to serve. If you would like to join either the SROA or SSD Board, now is the time to contact the SROA Nominating Committee and let them know you are interested, there are three open positions this year. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on March 15 at the SROA office!
Highlights of the SROA Board of Directors monthly meeting The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors meeting was held Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Board members present: Gerhard Beenen, Bill Burke, Keith Mobley, Scott Gillies, Clark Pederson, Linda Beard and Mark Murray. Absent: Tony De Alicante, Julianna Hayes. Staff present: James Lewis, Susan Berger and Jesus Mendoza. Owners forums (summarized) From Feb. 16 work session • Randy Schneider said he understands the rationale for the Resort’s change in golf access but it will affect the men’s golf club membership. He also inquired about the recycling center and that it should be removed due to the availability of home side-yard recycling and Sunriver dollars used to maintain the center. • Paul Conte asked about rules prohibiting barbed wire fencing use in Sunriver and that it should be removed. He Page 4
noted the Resort used sound evidence to support their new golf membership but that the Design Committee lacked credibility and claimed they didn’t use evidence to back their proposed plant protection rule. • In a letter from Ken Arnold, he asked that barriers be allowed to prevent deer from eating his plants. • Lane Brown wrote a letter with concerns about golf membership fees and feels it will affect property values. • Don Nolte submitted a letter that the golf membership requirement will shut out the casual golfer and may hurt home sales and property values. From Feb. 17 regular meeting • Paul Conte asked why the board does not follow required statutes when going into executive session. He provided print out submittals regarding wildlife area signs and barbed wire fencing. • In a letter, Michelle Walsh stated she understands that the new golf membership program makes financial sense but does
SROA Financial Report
For January 31, 2024 (unaudited)
Total Operating Revenue................................... $987,959 Total Operating Expenses* ................................ $1,162,130 Operating Surplus / (Deficit) ....................... ($174,171) *Includes Reserve Fund Contribution: $323,293
not create a good partnership between SROA and the Resort. She asked if the Resort pays comparable HOA fees to use SROA’s amenities. • Brian Walsh wrote a letter in agreement with Don Nolte, who is president of the Sunriver Mens Golf Club, about the Resort’s golf membership program. • Cynthia Stubenrauch wrote a letter asking that pathways not be plowed as it allows her to Nordic ski from her home. She also noted, once plowed, the paths are slippery to walk on. Board actions • Approved minutes of the Jan. 19 SROA board work session as corrected. • Approved minutes of the Jan. 20 SROA regular board meeting as corrected. www.sunriverowners.org
• Approved minutes of Feb. 2 SROA special board meeting as corrected. • Approved unaudited SROA financial statement for the month ending Dec. 31, 2023. • Approved unaudited SROA financial statement for the month ending Jan. 31, 2024. • Approved the transfer of $1,064,377.81 from the Operating Fund to the Regular Reserve Fund and the transfer of $29,435 from the SHARC Reserve Fund to the Operating Fund for the 2023 fourth quarter acquisitions. • Approved the carryover of $1,783,106 from the 2023 Reserve & Capital Budget to the 2024 budget resulting in a total of $5,979,684 in the 2024 Reserve & Capital Budget. T H,
By Clark Pederson Year-end 2023 financial data is now available. On an unaudited basis how did we do? We finished in the black with a year-end surplus in our operating account of $79,000. That is not a lot on total expenditure of $13 million but positive, nonetheless. Our budget anticipated a deficit of $109,000 so we had a positive variance of $188,000. On the revenue side the largest factor in helping us finish in the black was the unexpectedly higher interest earned on our cash balances. With short-term interest rates staying above five percent throughout the year we earned $242,000 in interest in our operating account, $132,000 over our budgeted interest revenue. Without that, we would have finished in the red. Other better than expected revenue items were design review fee income, park reservations, ladder fuel reduction fines, and Caldera Springs expansion payments. We receive a payment when Caldera plots additional lots. The above positive variances to budget covered shortages in event space rental income and concert ticket revenue. Member Preference Program (MPP) and Recreational Plus Program (RPP) were both on budget with net revenue of 101.2% and 100.2% of budget. Dollar amounts were $608,000 and $2,504,000. This income is important revenue to help cover SHARC and other recreational operating expenses to which these programs give owners and visitors access. SHARC gate income was under budget by $19,000 due to summer air quality closures. Total gate revenue was $568,000. On the operating expense side, expenditures were under budget by $25,000. The largest factor was savings in salaries and benefits caused by vacant staff positions for portions of the year. Salary savings covered several budget shortcomings. One of the negatives was an increase in natural gas prices announced days after we completed last year’s budget. This caused an increase of T T, SUNRIVER SCENE • MARCH 2024
Ladder Fuels Reduction activity on SROA commons in 2024 The Sunriver Owners Association has invested in building resiliency in the community for decades by performing annual Ladder Fuels Reduction (LFR) activities on Sunriver’s common areas. These activities include removal of vegetative fuels which are flammable or combustible materials that create a vertical link – or “ladder” – from the ground to taller flammable materials (such as a tree canopy or roof eave), as well as selective thinning of larger trees to reduce competition and hazard potential, promote forest health, and slow the spread of fire should it reach the tree canopy. Each year, a large section of commons receives LFR treatment. The process begins in the fall the year prior, when SROA Natural Resources staff begin inspecting and preparing
Highlights
• Approved the transfer of $20,850.85 from the operating account to the Skypark Reserve Account for the year ending Dec. 31, 2023. Committee/board action requests • Approved appointment of Kathy Volger to the Owner Enrichment Committee. • Approved proposed changes to the Covenants Committee charter as presented. Other business • The annual state of south Deschutes County breakfast was taking place in February and SROA board members were invited to attend. The event was hosted by Sunriver Area and La Pine Chamber of Commerce. • SROA’s legal bills have been substantial and increasing over the years. The board needs to decide how much legal oversight is required – or not – for a particular topic (low risk vs. high risk). • SROA is closely following Deschutes County’s consideration in creating a short-term vacation rental business licensing program.
a section of commons. The boundaries between SROA Commons and private properties are located and pink ribbon is temporarily affixed to property pins, stakes, or nearby vegetation (such as a tree trunk, tree branch or shrub) to indicate the approximate location of boundary lines. Staff also inspect trees, applying the criteria for removal outlined in the
Sunriver LFR Plan. All trees on commons that SROA staff have marked in green paint will be removed. Over the winter, staff create a variety of maps using geographic information system (GIS) technology and assemble other resources that can be used and referenced by Sunriver owners, SROA staff and the crews that will perform the
• Accounting: Processed collection of 2024 maintenance fees and MPP/RPP revenues. Made a Treasury purchase through FIW. Worked with collection attorneys on past due accounts. • Communications: The new kiosk map is off to print. Continued to refine forms related to the Design Manual. Worked on language related to unauthorized use of SROA/ SHARC logos. Working with Natural Resources to create educational videos related to LFR on private property. • Community Development: Currently there are 282 active projects/building permits in progress. Continue to work to modify new design forms and informational handouts. Work continues to define “tree protections” with the Design Committee and review comments submitted by owners. • IT: GIS training among staff and other departments continues. Set up new credit card readers for admin and Community Development. Completed phase II recommended security fixes following a penetration test. Working inhouse and created a new share point site and move file server files to the cloud. Fixed the
weather station and snowfall data for the weather page on the website. • Natural Resources: Continue GIS platform design project with the IT Department. Completed 2023 LFR inspection data entry for private properties. LFR and tree thinning continues at SHARC. • Public Works: Sight clearing along pathways and roads, including the willows in the meadow area. Starting evaluation process for 2024 road projects and the feasibility of a pathway between Circles 2-3. Outdoor pool heater showing signs of failure and may need to be repaired prior to the summer season. The metal for the new Public Works building is in manufacturing and should ship soon. Starting to select items such as windows and doors and review the floor plan. • Recreation/SHARC: Recreation manager Emily Alexander resigned after 12 years with SROA to focus on spending time with her family. Several snow closures affected SHARC operations in January, but members were understanding and appreciative for the hours SHARC was open. Members have requested additional communication options for notifi-
Association operations • Administration: Met with Deschutes County long-range planner regarding the update of the County Comprehensive Land Use Plan from a Sunriver perspective and potential impacts. Met with various committees regarding amendments to their respective charters and upcoming meeting agendas. SUNRIVER SCENE • MARCH 2024
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LFR work on commons in the coming season. In February, for example, notification postcards were mailed to owners near the Common areas that will receive LFR treatment in 2024. “While we make every effort to accurately locate property lines, some LFR work on commons could occur on the fringes of private properties,” said Patti Gentiluomo, SROA’s Director of Natural Resources. Owners are encouraged to review maps of the scheduled 2024 treatment areas on the SROA website at www.sunriverowners.org/lfr. Owners who have questions about flagging or believe a tree was marked for removal on their private property should contact the Natural Resources department no later than March 8.
$30,000. Natural gas is used to heat our buildings and our pools. An issue in 2024 will be an increase in electrical power costs. On the non-operating side total revenue exceeded our budget by $327,000. The largest contributor once again was better than expected interest income of $298,000. Total non-operating (Reserve Account) interest income was $503,000. Non-operating expenses were under budget by $103,000. Being under budget was due to the grant income of $412,000 we received from the state for ladder fuel reduction as other expenses were over budget. Two expenses on the nonoperating side were road and pathway projects of $640,000 and net ladder fuel reduction costs of $297,000. Both expenditures are important to the livability of Sunriver. The annual audit of our financial statements will take place in April where we may see adjustments to the above numbers. Overall, by combining operating and non-operating revenue and expenses we end the year with an increase in owner net worth of $1,350,000. It was a good year. –Clark Pederson is the treasurer of the SROA Board of Directors and chair of the Finance Committee. pederson@srowners.org
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cation of last-minute operation changes. The meeting adjourned at 10:49 a.m. The next SROA board work session will take place at 9 a.m. March 15 followed by the regular board meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 16. To watch a recording of the meeting, visit the meeting date on SROA website calendar for the YouTube link. Meeting minutes, once approved, are available on the SROA website at www.sunriverowners.org.
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Spring, summer music offerings from the Sunriver Music Festival Be sure to mark your calendar for upcoming events with the Sunriver Music Festival. • March 16 Piano Showcase at the Tower: Tickets are on sale. Featuring acclaimed classical pianist Sean Chen and award-winning boogie-woogie pianist Arthur Migliazza, this multi-genre event celebrates the versatility and virtuosity of the piano. Chen and Migliazza, favorite pianists of this event, will share the stage in genre bending duo and solo performances, both composed and improvised. All Piano Showcase ticketholders are also invited to a special session interacting with the performers on the Tower stage the afternoon of March 16. Details and tickets at sunrivermusic.org. • April 1 Summer Festival ticket sales open to the public: Join today as a Friend of the Festival at sunrivermusic.org/ donate for first choice of the best seats. Tickets for Friends of the Festival members go on sale as early as April 1; ticket Management and Consulting for Homeowner & Condominium Associations & Projects Managing properties in Central Oregon since 1986
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from throughout Central Oregon. Advanced students ages 11 to 24 visit sunrivermusic. org/young-artists-scholarships for information and to apply. For the rest of us, plan to attend the free Young Artists Scholarship Recital on June 7 to be inspired by the future of music.
• May 31-June 2 Golf & Pickleball Tournaments: On the court or on the course, here’s your chance to support the Festival while enjoying the beginning of summer! Save the dates and stay tuned for details on these amateur tournaments benefiting the Young Artists Scholarships and Sunriver Music Festival. • Aug. 10-23 “Classical Elements” Summer Festival: The 47th season of this landmark festival features acclaimed soloists Joyce Yang, piano; Orion Weiss, piano; Tessa Lark, violin. Artistic and conductor Brett Mitchell leads world-class orchestra musicians in a remarkable season at the Sunriver Resort Great Hall and the Tower Theatre. "One of my favorite things about Central Oregon is the power of nature that we're able to witness all year round, so I'm particularly thrilled to share with you an entire season filled with pieces inspired by the four classical elements: earth, water, fire, air,” said Mitchell.
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welcome owner support in ensuring only trees on SROA commons are removed during LFR treatment.” By early spring, SROA will award contracts to local companies to perform the LFR work on commons. This work can begin as early as April, and it is usually complete by the end of the calendar year.
As contractors complete LFR work, Natural Resources staff inspect the area to confirm all prescribed work is complete. After any outstanding work is addressed, the contract is closed, temporary field markings are removed, and the cycle begins anew. Owners can contribute to the effort to building wildfire
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“Composers for centuries have been inspired by the enormity and grandeur of nature, and I know you'll be just as inspired when you hear their extraordinary music." “This summer, Central Oregon residents and visitors will experience eclectic live music performed by talented musicians from around the country, both in the orchestra and as guest soloists,” Executive Director Meagan Iverson said. “Maestro Mitchell is an esteemed conductor with a dedication to artistic excellence, creative concert curation, and inspired community engagement.” Full details at sunrivermusic.org. Sunriver Music Festival is a year-round nonprofit presenting world-class orchestral performances and supporting music education throughout Central Oregon. Through a commitment to excellence, collaboration and innovation, the Festival seeks to foster a lifelong love of classical music in its many forms. For information visit sunrivermusic.org. resiliency and reducing risk in the community by taking the following actions: • Join the conversation: Please feel free to contact the Natural Resources department anytime you have a question, seek additional information about LFR activities on commons (or on private property), or have an idea or resource to share. Staff are happy to speak with you and value SROA’s partnership with owners to sustain a healthy and safe Sunriver. • Support SROA’s field efforts: Please do not alter, remove or attempt to add any LFR field markings (such as flagging, paint, etc.). Please do not interrupt or interfere with crews performing LFR work; remember these crews are following a defined prescription set by SROA. Kindly direct all questions, comments, or concerns to SROA Natural Resources staff. • Please, be patient: Weather, crew availability, fire restrictions and other factors affect the timing of contractors’ LFR work on commons. Regrettably, SROA staff cannot confirm exactly when LFR treatment near a home will take place. Contractors also may make several passes through an area while performing various LFR activities. For additional information, contact SROA’s Natural Resources department at natural resources@srowners.org or 541-593-1522. SUNRIVER SCENE • MARCH 2024
It’s time to run for the board By Tony Selle, SROA Nominating Committee The deadline is 5 p.m. on March 15 to submit your application packet to run for SROA Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee has tried to provide a lot of background and reasons why we think you should run for the board, through Scene articles and in person. But we think the best people to tell you about the job are current and former SROA Board Directors. So, we recently asked the current directors to share their thoughts on why they chose to run, what they get out of serving, and what they would say to you about stepping up to serve on the board. Their answers that follow are not attributed to specific directors because some may be running for re-election and some answers have been shortened to meet Scene article requirements. Q: What inspired you to run for the board? A: “I had not even thought about running until a nominating committee member asked me…” “An opportunity to keep my mind actively engaged and learn new skills.” “Some trees were removed near our deck, and my wife and I made a trip to the SROA office to learn why. What we learned was helpful, and it occurred to us that the best way to stay informed about happenings at Sunriver was to serve.” “I served on two Sunriver task forces… These experiences made me a strong proponent for our form of governance and encouraged further participation…” Q: What has been the most rewarding thing for you about serving on the board? A: “By far, the most rewarding aspect of being on the board is working with other board members and SROA staff.” “Getting to know the history and having some influence on the future of Sunriver.” “It’s very rewarding to get to know more owners and volunteers.” “The most rewarding thing is watching projects that we initiated get finished and into the community.” Q: What do you think is the most important characteristic or talent for a prospective candidate? A: “Board members need to be curious, engaged, and willing to put in effort to maintain/
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Seeing green everywhere with spring on the way By Leslie Stewart After a long, cold, grey winter, it is time for a change of seasons. Trees are looking greener, some grass is sprouting and soon flowers will awaken from their frozen sleep. At the Artists’ Gallery Sunriver, we are celebrating the arrival of the warmer, greener season. Pastel artist and crowd favorite Laura Jo Sherman paints beautiful, colorful paintings of landscapes, wildlife, and flowers. Her realism in pastels would enliven any wall. Sherman calls her style “pastel chaos.” “I work from my own photos, imagination and plein air,” Sherman said. Sherman’s two paintings, Sagebrush Greens and Spring Blooms, are evidence of her style. She does not stick to the normal images of the subjects. Those numerous sticks of pastels allow her to change, soften, rub out, and combine colors and shapes. This allows for lots of variety. Sherman moved to Sunriver
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25 years ago to take advantage of the beautiful nature that surrounds the area and artistic environment. Sherman’s art can be viewed seven days a week at the Artists’ Gallery Sunriver. Also celebrating the coming warmer season is a recent transplant to Central Oregon. Sandy Caldwell is inspired by nature and her surroundings. Caldwell loves to paint plein air and works in various mediums
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including pencil, pen and ink, and watercolor. “Every painting is an exploration. It is essential to let go of perfection and enjoy the creative process,” Caldwell said. Caldwell’s art features the elements that make Central Oregon special. She paints native birds, fish, wildlife, landscapes, and local recreational activities. Feel free to stop by the gallery and feast your eyes
on Caldwell’s work. Make plans to join the artists at the Artists’ Reception Second Saturday March 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. It’s a great opportunity to meet the artists, ask them questions, and enjoy refreshments. We look forward to seeing you there. Artists’ Gallery Sunriver is in building 19 in The Village at Sunriver. For information, visit www.artistsgallerysunriver.com or call 541-593-4382.
Call for artists at Betty Gray Gallery, Artists’ Gallery Sunriver By Jim Fister As we move into March, the snows start to wane, and better weather is upon us. At this time of year, it’s also time to call local artists to participate in both appreciation and participation in the art community. The Betty Gray Gallery is currently showing two talented local artists, both through the end of March. Upstairs, Sunriver resident Judy Wilson combines printmaking and paint to deliver
a variety of abstract and more natural works. Wilson presents blooming flowers, floating water, desert skies and cloud formations; anything that catches her imagination. The unique and compelling photography of Sonja Runar will be on display in the lower gallery. She shares the pure joy of observing the wonders of the natural world. Runar finds beauty in the wild, often providing a unique eye to a scene that most would not otherwise
‘Malheur Rimrock’ by Pamela Beaverson.
find remarkable. The Betty Gray Gallery is seeking future artists to display their work. Any interested artists may contact the curation team at bettygray@artistsgallerysunvier.com. Be prepared to provide photos of your work along with your ability to provide enough material for a thematic presentation. Likewise, the Artists’ Gallery
Sunriver is seeking new artists interested in joining the gallery and working the gallery to support the cooperative efforts of the entire space. Interested artists may contact the jury lead at jury@artistsgallerysunriver. com for more information. Enjoy our local exhibits and consider bringing your art to a larger audience by exhibiting in the Sunriver area.
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Q: What would you say to someone considering running for the board? A: “It takes time and effort to be on the board. But the positive side is that you are part of what makes our community great and your input definitely affects what happens here.” “If you are willing to put in the time and effort, you will find being a board member to be very rewarding.” “Be prepared for a substantial time and energy commitment, but with increased appreciation for this special place and the people.” “Leave ideological or personal beliefs and interests at the door. The board represents all owners, not self-interest or that of specific interest groups.” So, are you curious, have good listening skills, and like to work with others? According to current directors, you are an ideal candidate! You don’t have to be a former CEO, career politician or activist. You just have to want to help to ensure Sunriver continues to be this great place we all treasure. Go to www.sunriverowners.org/owners/get-involved. There you will find links to applications, contacts, and much more information about the SROA Board of Directors. Again, the deadline to submit your application packet is 5 p.m. March 15 at the SROA office. Feel free to reach out to a Nominating Committee member for more information or help. If you wish to bypass the normal nominating process, you can submit a Petition for Candidacy application by 5 p.m. April 1. Petition for Candidacy information and applications are also available at www.sunriverowners.org/ owners/get-involved. Nominating Committee Members Ron Angell, chair Laureen Anderson Debbie Baker Carol Holzer Steve Aloia Mike Applegate Mike Gocke Tony Selle Kelly Wilson Kellie Allen, SROA staff SUNRIVER SCENE • MARCH 2024
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Sunriver You: March & April classes By Melinda Kufeld March and April courses span an array of interests, perhaps even one of your own. Have you – • Wanted to learn to quilt or start again? Sign up for Quilting Basics. • Wondered if you have a knack to act? Find out by enrolling in the “So You Want to be an Actor” class. • Wanted to explore new places this year? Learn about the Steens Wilderness and biking, rafting and diving adventures. Keep reading for class descriptions, including possible class size limits, number of sessions and presenter information. All classes require registration at www.sunriveryou.com. NOTE: Registration closes 24 hours prior to the class start time. Quilting Basics: Half Square Triangles (six-week series) Fridays, March 15 to April 19, 2-5 p.m. at SHARC. Presenter: Scott Gillies. Learn how to create a quilt from beginning to end. We will be using the traditional half square triangle block which is a basic block used in multiple quilt designs. You’ll learn how to create this block and then develop it into a full quilt. Basic sewing skills will be necessary and students need to provide their own sewing machine, fabric, thread, rotary cutter, and other sewing tools. Pressing and cutting stations will be provided. Fabric requirements and other details will be emailed to you after registration. Register only once for the March 15 class to enroll in the six week series. Sign up early as the class is limited to eight participants. Gillies spent more than 35 years in the apparel design industry. After retiring to Sunriver, he took up quilting for a creative outlet. His quilts have been exhibited at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, The International Quilt and Fiber Festival, and at the Sisters Outdoor Quilt show. So You Want to Be an Actor Thursday, March 21, 3:305:30 p.m. at SHARC. Presenter: Patrick Osteen in collaboration with the Sunriver Stars Community Theater. Open to those aged 12 and older – one is never too old to be a star! Attendees are encouraged to bring play scripts and materials they would like to SUNRIVER SCENE • MARCH 2024
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All Sunriver You classes require registration, which closes 24 hours before the class start time. Please visit www. sunriveryou.com to register. work on, and the presenters will have some on hand for those who need them. Participants will divide into small groups and prepare a scene to present, exploring ways to express authentic and personal reactions to the scene material while practicing techniques such as breathing control and focus. Instructors will guide and suggest techniques to improve their performance. Take advantage of the opportunity to hone your acting skills under the direction of professional and other experienced performers. Osteen is a Broadway actor who, with his father, Sunriver resident Tom Osteen, formed their own performance company Rhinoleap Productions. He loves teaching and sharing his love of theater and puppetry skills. He was the puppeteer for the giant horse puppet in the stage play ‘War Horse’. The Sunriver Stars Community Theater, as a completely volunteer organization, is committed to diversity, equity, accessibility, and fostering mutual respect for the diverse beliefs and values
Wonders of the Steens Wilderness Thursday, April 18, 4-5:30 p.m. at SHARC. Presenters: Loretta Slepikas and Peter Lovering. Steens, stones and silence are a few of the wonders of Steens Mountain in Southeast Oregon. Central Oregonians Loretta Slepikas and Peter Lovering have been visiting, studying, exploring and photographing Steens Mountain and the surrounding area of Southeastern Oregon for more than 30 years. They will discuss the geology of this spectacular area, its accessible canyons, wildlife and desert areas, and a brief description of two of the wild horse herds roaming free on the north and south slopes of Steens Mountain. Lovering is a retired builder/ teacher, poet and OSU Oregon master naturalist. Slepikas is a retired university administrator and student of photography. Adventure Travel Forum: Biking, Diving and Rafting Wednesday, April 24, 4-5:30 p.m. at SHARC. Presenters: Dave and Janet Cassing, Gina Rosbrook, and John and Kathy Vogel. Dave and Janet Cassing will present their experiences, tips and takeaways from multiple organized biking trips in Europe. They did not begin as experienced international cyclists, but have come to enjoy the activity, the sites, cultural experiences and new friends
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The legacy of Aquila, Sunriver’s golden eagle By Kelli Neumann, Wildlife Programs Director The Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory was established out of the wonder and dedication to the nature of Sunriver. For more than 50 years, the nonprofit organization has served as a resource for visitors and residents to help them value, cherish, and protect the environment they come to enjoy or to call home. One of the many services provided by the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory is rescuing wildlife in distress. Forty years ago, a young golden eagle descended onto a deer carcass. This was not unusual for these large predators. Eagles are some of the few animals capable of breaking into the tough hide of a wild ungulate. In this instance, the bird was feeding close to a road. Her wings, perfectly constructed for soaring, diving and pursuing the tail of a rabbit through sagebrush shadows, were not equipped to break away from the wind vortex generated by a 40-ton
Aquila's life touched thousands of people. Her legacy lives on in each and every one of them.
truck moving at 60 miles per hour. When she attempted to fly away from the perceived threat, she instead tumbled onto the road and was struck by a vehicle. This scenario plays out millions of times each year for birds, especially for eagles, owls and vultures who may be lured by roadkill. It is estimated that up to 340 million birds die annually from car strikes. After the accident, the eagle was transported to the Sunriver Nature Center, where her injuries were treated. Despite intervention, the trauma she had sustained left her with only a fraction of her superior eyesight. She would no longer be
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able to soar through the open skies searching for food or care for the young she might hatch. It was now up to conservation organizations to accept the responsibility to care for her by providing shelter and food and allowing her to continue her life as a wildlife ambassador. In the following four decades, Aquila provided hundreds and thousands of people the opportunity to observe this apex
sky-dwelling predator up close and learn some of the amazing things that make them such an awe-inspiring species. Aquila’s journey, after her initial stay at SNCO, included several years in Wyoming at The Grounded Eagle project. Later, she came under the care of Kate Davis, a famous photographer and longtime raptor caretaker in Montana. Aquila was transferred back to the Sunriver Nature Center in 2009. No one knows how old Aquila was when she initially arrived at Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory in 1984, but after 40 years she was one of the oldest eagles in human care. Aquila’s name refers to the genus section of the bird’s Latin name, Aquila crysaetos. Aqulia is Latin for “eagle,” and the specific epithet, chrysaetos is Greek for “golden” – aptly
describing their gilded head and nape feathers. Even though she was mostly blind, Aquila learned to interact with her environment, identify her caretakers, and engage in enriching habits such as seasonal nest building. She had a captivating personality and would softly vocalize a greeting when she heard the approach of someone she knew. This greeting was much different than what is often associated with eagles on television, which is actually a red-tailed hawk territorial call. Aquila’s greeting was a soft, undulating cooing that could have been missed if one wasn’t listening for it. In the spring, she would drag sticks back and forth, preparing for the infertile eggs she would later lay. She was a popular visitor to classrooms T A,
Earth’s most important star – the sun By Phia Morton & the SNCO Staff Our sun is a gigantic ball of mostly hydrogen and helium that fuses into heavier elements to produce energy. That energy is the source of almost all of our energy on Earth, with the exception of nuclear power. This is the classic embodiment of Einstein’s famous equation, E=mc2, converting mass into energy. As humans, we have become reliant on this steady
stream of energy and warmth. However, our sun is not the constant, unchanging star we picture it to be. It is an incredibly dynamic body within our solar system with cycles of high and low activity. These solar cycles follow a roughly 11-year cycle of high and low solar activity, which is tracked by counting the number of sunspots. Sunspots are regions of intense magnetic activity on the
sun and are typically a few thousand degrees Fahrenheit cooler than the rest of the sun’s surface. During solar minimum, there are little or no sunspots, whereas during solar maximum there are many large sunspots at a time. The periods of high activity also host more solar prominences and solar flares, eruptions on the sun’s surface that eject mass into the solar system. T S,
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The Second Tern’s receiving department shares donation stories When you shop at the Second Tern Thrift Store, you will discover a wide variety of merchandise including clothing, kitchen items, books, jewelry, shoes, paintings, lamps, toys, sporting goods, tools, TVs, crafts, CDs, DVDs, furniture and much more. The items are organized in a tidy fashion and reasonably priced. Volunteers are often asked where the items came from, how did they get to the Tern, how is everything put in the right department such as the books in the book area and the dishes in the kitchen department and how is everything priced. The magic starts in the Tern’s receiving department. How to donate If you want to donate items, you will be directed to drive to the back of the building where you will be greeted by several dedicated volunteers who brave the cold, heat, rain or snow to unload the bags and boxes in your vehicle and quickly place them in dedicated areas of the receiving shed. Games, pictures, clothing, hardware, toys, pots and pans, and books all have a specific place in the receiving shed, where they wait for volunteers responsible for sorting, pricing and placing items in the store. It is not unusual for an item to be donated, brought into the back work area, cleaned, priced and placed on a shelf by the time its donor finds a place to park and makes it into the store. The receiving volunteers meet many donors, see many donated items, and have many stories to relate. Here are a few stories: • Receiver: "What are you donating today?" Donor: "I have no idea what my spouse loaded into the car." • Donor to receiver: "My significant other would kill me if they knew I was donating this." • A large, old, iron skeleton key comes in and the receiver holds it up and says, "A key to my heart." Another responds, "That key opens a door to a dungeon." • Purses galore come in and occasionally contain money, mostly coins, sometimes bills. One wallet contained $260; no way to determine the owner. So, another windfall donation, along with the $100 found in a book. • An envelope found in the pocket of a donated jacket: a small paycheck to a man who happened to be a neighbor of the volunteer and was successSUNRIVER SCENE • MARCH 2024
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fully returned. • Heard at least once every day from a donor: "It is complete and works great!" • Vehicles dropping off often have dogs in them. Receivers sometimes say, "Sorry, we are not taking dogs today." Mostly the donor laughs, but sometimes says seriously "You cannot have my dog," followed by a smile or laugh. • Occasionally a donor has treats for receivers. • Donors frequently thank receivers for their hard work and service to the community. • Mystery items often show up when unloading sealed boxes. Queries to receivers elicit outrageous guesses and eventually someone either recognizes it or uses Google Lens to identify it. • The Circle of Life: At least once a day a donor will present us with a donation, proclaim proudly that they bought it at the Tern weeks/months/years ago, and often point to the price tag still attached. After being thanked, they then, rather sheepishly, reveal that
they’re now going to park up front to do more shopping. We advise them that completes the Circle of Life which reflects the environmental stewardship that is a hallmark of the Tern and SNCO. The Tern also arranges for pickups of large items, entire households, emptying a shop or storage area, as needed. Occasionally a large piece of furniture does not fit through a doorway, hallway or stairwell, which leads to speculation as to how it got into the home in the first place. The pickup crew has had to remove doors, take furniture through windows, or lower items from a second story deck to the ground. Some donors like to provide "tips for services beyond the call" which are often a food and/or beverage. In one memorable pick up, it was rolls of toilet paper handed to each member of the pickup crew by one of the donors. The other donor was embarrassed and apologetic. But this was no ordinary toilet paper. It was made from bamboo and the
crew was gracious and appreciative, as always. Bamboo for the bum – don't knock it until you have tried it! Many donations stem from the humbler side of life, all the issues associated with living long lives. One noteworthy donor had us pick up five times over several months. Each pickup filled the van with a wide variety of hand and power tools, shop tools, household furnishings, assorted plumbing and electrical parts, specialty equipment and the list goes on. The pickup crew and donor established quite the rapport and lots of laughter ensued from what had started from a tragedy. Time does take the edge off, slowly but surely. Thanks, but no thanks Keep in mind there are some items we are not able to accept at the Tern, including, but not limited to, mattresses, hide-abeds, soiled or torn clothing, building materials, large appliances, encyclopedias, and more; in general anything we won’t be able to sell to customers. Thank you for the donations That said, please continue to bring in your donations, please continue to purchase that one-of-kind item that you really need, always look for a needed item at the Tern first, where you can find almost everything at an incredible price, and, at the same time, support the Sunriver Nature Center &
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and events such as the annual Eagle Watch. Children would crouch at the ground level to observe a bird almost as big as they were, and adults would be stunned by her majesty, often commenting on how they seemed to form a connection by just observing her. Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory’s mission is to “inspire present and future generations to cherish and understand our natural world,” and we have countless stories of visitors and students who were inspired by the massive, gentle and majestic raptor who graced us with her presence for 40 years. In the wild, few golden eagles
have been observed living past 20 years. Despite their superior hunting capabilities, food can be scarce, the elements can be harsh, and disease and parasites all contribute to the stress on a wild eagle’s body. With consistent food and protection, Aquila lived well past the life span she would have achieved outside of human care. Each year, we counted ourselves lucky she was still with us. Unfortunately, age for any biological being follows the same eventual degradation process. In January, Aquila’s health suddenly began to decline. Although a thorough physical exam was performed, no direct cause could be determined. Our wildlife team consulted with the staff at Sunriver Veterinary Clinic and other wildlife veterinarians, monitored her
closely and worked to ensure she was comfortable. Aquila passed peacefully on Jan. 26. Due to the sacred nature of golden eagles to indigenous people, her remains were sent to the National Eagle Repository, who oversee the Native American eagle feather program. Aquila could have just been one more in a litany of incalculable anthropogenic-influenced tragedies that would have ended her life. Instead, she has left an indelible legacy, and she became something more than just a number in the tally. Anyone who had the opportunity to meet Aquila came away with a new appreciation of her and all golden eagles. That will continue to be her legacy with every life she touched – even though she is gone.
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We hope you will continue to support Aquila’s legacy at the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory as we remember our feathered friend. The nature center will be hosting “Golden Eagles: Aquila’s Legacy” on
March 9 at 7 p.m. to launch our Twilight Talk 2024 evening lecture series. Please register online and learn more about Aquila at: https://snco.org/support/ aquila-memorial/
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emanate from the sunspots since they are regions of high magnetic activity. These events are also the cause of auroras on Earth. They spew material into the solar system that eventually makes its way to Earth and interacts with our planet’s magnetic field and atmosphere, causing the Northern lights. This is why your best chances of seeing auroras are during a solar maximum, such as right now. You can stay up to date on where auroras are visible at https://spaceweather.com/. The solar cycle has had other impacts on our Earth, such as slightly lowering the atmospheric temperature during prolonged periods of inactivity. From 1650 to 1715, there was an extremely low solar activity for multiple cycles, lowering Earth’s atmospheric temperature by roughly a degree Celsius. This happened to coincide with the little ice age; however, there is insufficient evidence to think this was caused by the lack of activity on the sun. This period of low solar activity is referred to as the Maunder Minimum, after 19th-century astronomers Edward and Annie Maunder who studied sunspots, although Annie was not initially recognized due to the restriction on women’s roles in astronomical research at the time. So, while our sun is far away (93 million miles on average), it has direct impacts on Earth. Astronomers have been study-
ing the sun since Galileo in 1610 first observed sunspots using clouds as a filter (do not try this at home without proper protection, looking at the Sun without proper filters is incredibly dangerous and can cause blindness). We have learned a lot since then, but there is still so much to know which is why we now have solar orbiters such as NASA’s Parker Solar Probe, the first mission to ‘touch’ the Sun by flying through its upper atmosphere, the corona. If you would like to see the sun for yourself, come to the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory and look through the two solar telescopes during our daytime hours of 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday throughout the winter. The Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory is located at 57245 River Road, off Circle 3, on the way to the airport and marina. Check www.snco. org for current hours and programs.
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meetings & gatherings MARCH MEETINGS & GATHERINGS
Group Gatherings These groups meet regularly, same time, same place
ALL subject to change. Visit online calendars for more details
SROA Committees Contact the chair if you have questions about a committee or the projects they are currently working on.
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Gerhard Beenen, president sroaboard@srowners.org Covenants
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Partners Bridge 3 p.m., Crescent room at SHARC. $1, register/info: 541-556-6408
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Art Benefit for the Sunriver Nature Center --- 5pm Nature Center
Wednesday Sunriver Rotary 7:30 a.m., Hearth Room at the Sunriver Lodge www.sunriver-lapinerotary.org Sunriver Republicans 5:30 p.m. second Wednesday of the month. 20 Maury Mtn. Lane
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We proudly support the Hunger Prevention Fund The Sunriver Women’s Club kicked off a new fundraising effort, the Hunger Prevention Fund, to combat food insecurity in south Deschutes County. W W W. S U N R I V E R W O M E N S C L U B .O R G Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. All Brokers Licensed in the State of Oregon. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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It’s been said opportunity is where you find it. We are starting to see inventories build within certain market segments across Central Oregon. This is providing Buyers with more choices. These choices may equate to Buyers having more leverage in negotiations. It is still too early to tell if this is an ongoing trend or merely a pause. Sellers are still realizing some comfortable gains when priced appropriately. In our experience, the volume of people aware of and wanting to live in Central Oregon is still rising. The levels of demand aren’t quite what they were, but demand still exists. If you’ve been considering a purchase in Central Oregon, now may be the time. At the Jones Group, we watch the market closely and pivot as necessary. Experience matters. We help Buyers and Sellers answer “What’s Next?”
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Got time? Got talent? Volunteer for Sunriver's worthy causes By Mark McConnell Do you have extra time on your hands with a desire to help others and give back to our community? Are you new to Sunriver or south Deschutes County? Do you belong to an organization that needs more volunteers? Do you like soup for lunch? If your answer to one of these questions is yes, then read about this unique opportunity to find the perfect place for your talents and energy! A Volunteer Fair and soup lunch is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 6. The Volunteer Fair is being hosted by Sunriver Christian Fellowship, located at 18139 Cottonwood Road in the north end of Sunriver across from the Marketplace
Sunriver Christian Fellowship is hosting a volunteer fair.
north store. A light lunch will be provided free of charge to those who attend. Organizations that provide a service to the local community in various ways will be at the Volunteer Fair to share what
they do, and let you know how you can help. South Deschutes County is blessed with dozens of nonprofit organizations that work to make our community better. Local organizations work to keep our environment healthy and clean, as well as
promoting and encouraging responsible recreation, while others provide services to folks in need. The fair is an opportunity to learn more about each organization and learn about how you can help. Groups that participated in the 2023 Volunteer Fair
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underwater escapades will be bubbling up. In the second, John and Kathy Vogel will present a relaxed 12-day rafting trip in Utah’s Canyonlands National Park, including Labyrinth, Stillwater and Cataract Canyons. Yoga, stargazing, optional side canyon hikes, flat water and rapids, two rivers, big horn sheep, historic native cultural sites and much more were part of their adventure. Plan to stay afterward for socializing and sharing travel
included CASA of Central Oregon, Healing Reins, Mountain Star La Pine, Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver, Council on Aging, Alzheimer's Association, Saving Grace, La Pine Kitchen, Central Oregon Trail Association, Cans and Bottles for Care and Share Foodbank, Sunriver Music Festival, SMART Readers at Three Rivers School, Care and Share Community Outreach, LT Rangers (Sunriver litter patrol), Second Tern Thrift Store, Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, The Bells of Sunriver, and the Woodchuckers (firewood sales and donations). Come and find a way you can help make south Deschutes County a better place to live. stories. BYOB, if desired. The Cassings grew up in Kansas, began married life in Texas and then discovered oceans, mountains and trees in Oregon. They have been cycling, walking and hiking around Deschutes County since retirement in 2010. Dave may occasionally be found on a pickleball court. Rosbrook has been a PADI Advanced certified scuba diver since 1991; her dive experiences range from all around Asia to the Caribbean, Mexico and Egypt. The Vogels are experienced travelers who enjoy destinations off the beaten path; they took a roundthe-world trip in fall 2023.
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Book Clubs are a great way to get together with others who love reading and share thoughts on books, it is great fun. Sunriver Books has Book Clubs meeting on Mondays via Zoom at 6 PM and in person at 4:30. Everyone is welcome. To attend a discussion, email:
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A Place to Connect: Sharing Fun,Talents and Philanthropy
sunriver women’s club SRWC president's message Spring is coming, and the Sunriver Women’s Club (SRWC) is thriving with engaged members. If you are a winter activity fan, there is still snow left to enjoy. If you are a summer activity fan, plans are underway for the hiking groups. If you love books and conversations with friends, book clubs meet all year. An event not to be missed is Art Meets Wine in the High Desert, May 4 at SHARC. The club offers many more ways for members to connect with each other, while building a strong sense of community. With that sense of community among our members, we are equally committed to making a difference in our broader community of south Deschutes County. This month, decisions will be made about how our semi-annual community grants will be dispersed. Fundraisers throughout the year help support nonprofits serving people in south Deschutes County. The focus areas of the awards are child safety, hunger, shelter, education and youth develop-
ment, and health and mental health. Results of the awards will be shared in the coming months. The Sunriver Women’s Club has something for everyone. Monthly Coffee Breaks and Happy Hours are open to prospective members. Check out the website www.sunriverwomensclub.org for more information and how to be a part of this special Sunriver organization. –Debbie Baker, SRWC President Homestays for artists needed The Sunriver Art Fair committee is looking for accommodations in Sunriver, Bend or La Pine for artists participating in the Sunriver Art Fair. Artists will arrive Thursday, Aug. 8 and stay through Sunday, Aug. 12. By providing homestays to the artists, community members provide much-needed help during peak season. Meals or entertainment are not expected, just a room and bath available in August. Email housing@sunriverartfair.org for more information.
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Ken Wright Cellars email memFor information, Stoller Family Estate bership@sunriverwomensclub. Padigan org. Wines Schultz Glory Oaks Vineyard Phelps Creek Vineyards Hunger Prevention Fund Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards Thank you Michelle Powell Walnut Ridge Vineyard for being the March Hunger Compris Vineyard Prevention Fund matching J. Scott Cellars donor. Powell is a broker at Domaine Divio Cascade Hasson Sotheby's Dusky Goose International Realty,Wine a former Le Doubblé Troubblé Co. SRWC board member, and a Hyatt Vineyards long-time Sunriver homeownVincent Vineyards
er. Please consider donating to provide support to the food programs at La Pine Community Kitchen, The Society of St Vincent de Paul, and Care and
Share Community Outreach. Members of the SRWC have contributed, along with our monthly matching donors, to support our local food programs after benefits were reduced in the spring of 2023 and costs increased. In the last nine months, we have provided more than $20,000 to sustain these essential programs. Thank you in advance for your donation. Donate today at www.sun riverwomensclub.org. Art, wine and a good cause Mark your calendars for May 4 for the popular SRWC fundraiser – Art Meets Wine in the High Desert – returns to Sunriver for its sixth year. Art Meets Wine in the High Desert combines wine tastings with local artist demonstrations, live music, food, a wine wall and an online auction. Tickets are $75 per person. Tickets go on sale March 1 at artmeetswine.org. Ticket prices are all-inclusive and include wine tastings, food, entertainment and a complimentary glass of wine for each guest.
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Fly Tying Corner: Wally wing blue wing olive
Wally Wing Blue Wing Olive Materials List Hook: Firehole 419, size 16-18
Thread: Ultra 6/0, olive Tail: Whiting tailing pack, dyed olive Body: Polish quill, dyed olive Wing: Whiting hebert miner hen saddle, dyed dun Hackle: Whiting dry fly saddle, dyed dark dun
Tying instructions and steps are published in video form, and can be found on the Sunriver Anglers Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SunriverAnglers/ or on YouTube at https://youtu.be/LaTf-MKnY5A.
By Phil Fischer As we move toward spring, blue wing olives, or baetis, will become more prolific in our rivers and streams. The Fall River has been a blue wing olive testing ground for me, and often a source of frustration after being on the receiving end of numerous refusals from feeding trout. The Wally wing blue wing olive was borne to confront such a challenge. Blue wings hatch profusely on those cool, moist days, and they float for long distances, unless taken by a hungry trout. There are a couple keys to matching this hatch: 1) a notable wing silhouette, and 2) high floating profile that gives a perspective of movement. The Wally wing blue wing olive
checks off both keys. The Wally wing gives a clear wing signature. And the full hackle floats this pattern high in the surface film and gives an impression of the subtle movement of the natural. In tying this pattern, I used a whiting hebert minor hen saddle. The stem on the feathers are delicate, and don’t peel to form the Wally wing very well. I solved this conundrum by using two opposing feathers and preparing them in the same fashion as I would have otherwise prepared one feather for a standard Wally wing pattern. The result, I think, is a little easier tying technique for most fly tiers. Check out the YouTube video for specific ty-
ing instruction. Coupled with the stiff barbs to form the tail from a whiting coq de leon tailing pack, and a good quality hackle, this fly floats well in the surface film, and it is a perfect solution to imitating blue wing olives to fool fussy trout. Experiment with this pattern during the baetis hatches on our local rivers throughout the fall. If you have questions or would like additional information about the Wally wing blue wing olive pattern, please do not hesitate to email me. Or, if you have suggestions on future patterns to feature in this column, I welcome your input. I can be reached at Philfischer@ sbcglobal.net.
Learn about the green drakes on the Metolius By Rynie Miyashiro Join the Sunriver Anglers on Wednesday, March 6 for an informative presentation by Tim Quinton, a local fisherman and former fly-fishing guide. Quinton served for 32
years in the Coast Guard in the Pacific Northwest, East Coast and Kodiak, Alaska. He has been fishing for more than 50 years, and he is a past president of the Central Oregon Flyfishers. He continues to volunteer
with Central Oregon Flyfishers and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Quinton’s presentation will reveal the life cycle of the green drakes, where to find them, and how to choose flies to match
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the large mayfly’s various stages. He also will share information about his favorite fishing equipment. The Metolius River is one of the longest and cleanest spring-fed rivers in the nation and, for many fishermen, fishing a green drake hatch can be the highlight of their season. The Sunriver Anglers will host Jordan Romney from the Fly and Field Outfitters on April 3. He will talk about how to gear up for trout season. This will be a great topic for the novice as well as seasoned fly fishers in preparation for spring and summer fishing.
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The Sunriver Anglers meet at 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month at SHARC. Everyone is welcome. For information, visit SunriverAnglers. org.
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Dust off your dancing shoes – again By Mark Fisler To celebrate spring, come dance the night away to your favorite 60s and 70s music during the second annual Spring Fling dance. Whether you want to bring back your dance moves or just sit and tap your toes or even sing, come enjoy tunes that are ageless. Singles, couples, owners, guests and Sunriver area neighbors are welcome. This event is brought to you by SROA’s Owner Enrichment Committee. Held Saturday, April 13 at Benham Hall at SHARC, there will be a DJ, dancing and no host bar. As a special treat, DJ and dance instructor Travis will give a short lesson on swing dance at the start of the event. Cost of the dance is $20/person plus fees. This event will be limited to 125 guests. To sign-up and pay for the dance event only, please go to www. bendticket.com and search for Spring Fling Dance. Register for the dance by April 8. Dance lessons For those wanting a dance tune up, there also will be a series of four lessons for basic swing, rumba and hustle at SHARC on Fridays, March 22, 29, April 5 and April 12 from 4 to 4:50 p.m. provided by Dance with Travis. Travis was originally taught and trained through the Fred Astaire System and has been dancing, competing and teaching since 1995. He is owner of Dance with Travis dance studio in Bend. Whether you’re a beginner, just need refreshing or would like to learn a few new moves, consider signing up for these lessons. Couples and singles are welcome. The cost for the lesson series is $50 per person plus fees. Space is limited to 30 people. The lessons are not necessary to attend the dance. To sign-up and pay for lessons please go to www.bendticket. com and search for Spring Fling Dance Lessons. The deadline for lesson registration is March 15. Start looking for those dancing shoes to celebrate the start of spring. For questions regarding the dance lessons call Travis at 541-62DANCE (541-6232623). Questions regarding registration can be sent to welcomespringfling@gmail. com or call 406-599-1440. Registration for both events will be first come, first served based on the receipt of your payment. SUNRIVER SCENE • MARCH 2024
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Sunriver Stars start season with ‘Golden Girls’ parody audition, free acting class By Janet Grant Sunriver Stars Community Theater (SSCT) will kick off its 2024 season with auditions for “A Night with the Girls: A Golden Girls Parody” at 6 p.m. March 6 at Village Properties, 56835 Venture Lane, room 208. The show, directed by Ginger Emrick and Lauren Kristy, will be presented as a live studio recording of the iconic TV sitcom. The cast will portray the characters as well as the real-life actors, with between scenes banter, backstage antics, and crew sharing the spotlight. Experience is not necessary to participate, and all ages will be considered. Those auditioning will be given scripts to dry read and may read for as many
characters as desired, some of which include the main cast of Blanche, Rose, Dorothy and Sophia. Other roles include Stan, Dorothy’s two daughters, a son-in-law, a priest, two MCs (audience handlers), onstage wardrobe and make-up assistants, and a prop and set assistant. The directors are looking for people to join the crew and house management staff. The rehearsal schedule will be finalized based on cast availability, however, the tentative plan is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday from April 2 through May 23, and daily May 27-30. The show will take place May 31 and June 1-2. More information and a full cast list with descriptions are
available at sunriverstars.org/anight-with-the-girls. Further questions or requests for a separate audition may be directed to Ginger Emerick at gingere@ sunriverstars.org. Free Acting Workshop Later in March, a free acting workshop will take place in collaboration with Patrick Osteen and Sunriver You. Osteen, a Broadway actor, is the son of Sunriver resident Tom Osteen. He loves teaching and sharing his love of theater and puppetry. “So You Want to Be an Actor” is open to those 12 years and older. The workshop is 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. March 21 at SHARC, 57250 Overlook Road. Attendees are encouraged to bring scripts or materials they would like
Sunriver Stars Community Theater SSCT was founded in 2012 with the mission of providing quality, family-friendly entertainment and educational opportunities for Sunriver and the surrounding communities. The theater group welcomes anyone interested in sharing their talents to contact them at info@sunriverstars.org or visit www.sunriverstars.org to join the fun. to work on. Participants will be divided into small groups and prepare a scene to present, exploring ways to express authentic and personal reactions while practicing techniques such as breathing control and focus. Those interested should register at sunriveryou.com. In addition to the workshop, Osteen will perform “An Iliad,” a captivating one-man theatrical experience, March 22-23 at Sunriver Brewery Tap Room.
Tickets and more information are available at sunriverstars. org. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, SSCT is run by a board of directors which remains an integral part of its success. The Stars would like to invite theater enthusiasts to take part in the planning and maintaining of this beloved community service by applying to join its board. Those interested should email info@sunriverstars.org.
Produced each year as a celebratory backcountry community event by the Winter Wildlands Alliance, the annual Backcountry Film Festival film line-up is full of snowy, cinematic adventure sure to inspire both the local backcountry and general communities. Winter Wildlands Alliance is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and preserving winter wildlands
and a quality human-powered snow sports experience on public lands. All funds raised directly benefit local projects and programs that perpetuate access and stewardship of public lands. Admission is $25 per person, and tickets can be purchased online. Visit www.discoveryour forest.org to claim a spot and watch the trailers.
Backcountry Film Festival showing in Sunriver Calling skiers, backcountry adventurers, thrill seekers and winter enthusiasts. It’s time for the annual celebration of winter wildlands at the 19th annual Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival. All proceeds go to support the efforts of the local nonprofit Discover Your Forest.
Let’s “Embrace The Brrr” together and raise money for an incredible cause. • Saturday, March 2, Sunriver: 6-9 p.m. Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center (SHARC) 57250 Overlook Road. • Sunday, March 3, Sisters: 6:30-9 p.m. at Sisters Movie House 720 S Desperado Court.
Discover Your Forest is the proud nonprofit partner of the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and the Crooked River National Grassland. The nonprofit organization brings a massive volunteer force onto the public lands and provides annual free school field trips and outdoor education for thousands of local students. This yearly fundraiser festival helps Discover Your Forest continue its mission of creating the next generation of environmental stewards.
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Tickets on sale now for Arts Meets Wine event in May This May, Art Meets Wine in the High Desert returns to Sunriver for its sixth year, and the 2024 event promises to be better than ever. A fundraiser sponsored by the Sunriver Women’s Club, Art Meets Wine in the High Desert combines wine tastings with local artist demonstrations, live music, food, a wine wall and an online auction. Tickets are $75 per person. Tickets for Art Meets Wine in the High Desert went on sale March 1 at artmeetswine.org. Ticket prices are all-inclusive to include wine tastings, food, entertainment, and a complimentary glass of wine. “That unique combination of activities is what makes Art Meets Wine so popular,” said Kendra Schreiner, co-chair of the 2024 event. “In fact, 100% of those we surveyed last year said they would attend again. There will be a few changes to keep it fresh, while keeping what our guests love most.” Here’s what to expect at Art
Art Meets Wine in the High Desert 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at SHARC. Tickets are $75 per person. Visit www.artmeetswine.org for tickets. Learn more by following Art Meets Wine on Facebook and Instagram. Meets Wine in the High Desert in 2024: • A single in-person gathering: Guests will gather at the same time and same place this year: 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at SHARC. • More variety in wineries: At least 10 wineries will showcase their wine selections at the 2024 event. • New social hour: Wine tastings will conclude at 7 p.m., but the fun will keep going for another hour. Guests are encouraged to grab a complimentary glass of wine or purchase another glass or bottle to enjoy live music, which will continue until 8 p.m. • Popular homegrown music: Providing the entertain-
ment this year will be Rigby Pass, a Central Oregon band that plays rock ‘n’ roll hits from the 1950s through the 2000s — reimagined with a twist of blues, jazz and alternative rock. • Return of food favorites: La Paella Bend will be back with an expanded menu. Sunriver’s own Hot Lava Bakery will return as well, offering a selection of special desserts. • Local artist encounters: Several talented members of the Artists’ Gallery Sunriver will be creating special pieces for the event. Throughout the evening, guests will have the opportunity to chat with the artists about their work, watch live demonstrations and purchase
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are due on or before March 5 by 5 p.m. Free-standing pieces cannot be accepted. At the time of submission, include: title, media, price and dimensions for each piece (image) submitted for consideration as well as a current phone number. Items may be marked “not for sale.” In determining your asking price, remember a donation to UUFCO of 20% of sales is requested.
Call for art The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon’s Art Resource Team invites artists to submit a limit of three pieces for consideration in the upcoming exhibit in its Linus Pauling Gallery from April 7 through June 2. “Time and Transformation” will feature art involving time, transformation, or both: art that shows change over time. Time can be quantitative, personified, or indefi-
artwork. • Chance to bid on goodies and experiences: Guests can view and bid on dozens of special online auction items, ranging from wine, dining and lodging experiences to outdoor activities, artwork and more. Auction items will be available to view at artmeetswine.org beginning in March, with items added through April 30. “Last year, Art Meets Wine raised $20,000 to support our neighbors in need, and with an even greater turnout in 2024, we can do better,” Schreiner said. “Where else can you sample so many delicious wines and foods, have fun with friends
and support our local community all at the same time?” All proceeds from Art Meets Wine in the High Desert go to the Sunriver Women’s Club Community Grant Program which supports nonprofit organizations in south Deschutes County addressing child safety, hunger prevention, shelter, education and youth development, and health and mental health. Since 1999, the Sunriver Women’s Club has raised more than $1 million, with the goal of building a strong network of services improving the lives of people in the community.
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From the outdoors to the studio to Nancy McGrath Green Gallery The Plein Air Painters of Oregon show – From the Outdoors to the Studio – brings the beauty of the great outdoors to Sunriver. The exhibit continues through April 1 at the Nancy McGrath Green Gallery in Sunriver. This exhibition includes both plein air and studio work, all landscapes capturing the color and light of the natural world. From the French, en plein air, meaning “in the open air” is the central feature of French impressionism, and still practiced today by contemporary artists, who take their easels outdoors to paint their subjects from life. Twelve Oregon artists bring their visions of the outdoors
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in a broad range of styles, in watercolor, acrylic and oil to the walls of the gallery.
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the scene in a rapidly changing environment. The artists mood changes with the environment around them, which is expressed on their canvas. Painting outdoors allows artists to capture the mood of the scene better than in the studio where they are removed from
their subject. The gallery is open for viewing on weekdays from 1 to 4 p.m. and on Sundays from noon to 1 p.m. at Sunriver Christian Fellowship, 18139 Cottonwood Road. For information, call 541593-1183 or visit www.sunriver christianfellowship.org.
Rotary fundraiser coming April 21 at Sunriver Resort’s Great Hall By Lee Haroun The Sunriver-La Pine Rotary Club members are working to make their ann ual fundraiser, Springtime in Paris, a memorable and fun event while also raising money for nonprofits in south Deschutes County. Plan on joining Rotary Club members for a delightful evening starting at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 21 at Sunriver Resort’s Great Hall. Guests will be welcomed with a glass of sparkling wine as they stroll through a “French Market” to bid on French-themed silent auction items including a
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SSD public safety building update There was great progress on the construction of the new Sunriver Public Safety Building in February. Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company and its trade partners completed the demolition of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing in the existing fire station, and started framing the first floor. Rough-in began towards the end of February, as well as the installation of trusses, framing, sheathing and weather barrier in the east apparatus bay. The composite roofing on the new building is nearly complete,
and insulation, drywall, tape and mud will begin inside. In March, multiple projects will continue including the installation of wall and ceiling insulation; gypsum, tape and mud for soffits and ceilings; first floor framing and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-in to the existing fire station; and roofing and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing on the east apparatus bay. A 24/7 construction camera is posted to show live images of the construction, which is accessible on the SSD website
at www.sunriversd.org. During construction, the fire department and Sunriver Service District administration offices have been relocated to the Sunriver Police Department. If the offices are closed, be sure to pick up the red phone for assistance. The district has firefighters, EMS staff and police officers on shift 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year to serve the Sunriver community. For any questions or concerns, please email ssdadmin@ sunriversd.org.
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Sunriver’s tennis season starting soon By Tom Wimberly The courts may be white with snow, but tennis season is just around the corner. Between the SROA Tennis Program and the Sunriver Tennis Club, there will be a lot going on this summer. Resident pro Phil Whitehead will be cranking up his teaching program at the end of May, offering group and private lessons for juniors and adults. The Sunriver Tennis Club will hold its first tennis mixer/meeting from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 31 at the north courts. Tennis players are invited to play some all-ability-level games for about an hour and a half, then share drinks and snacks while discussing the season’s tennis activities. Everyone is welcome to come play and socialize; club members will elect club officers for the next two-year term. More monthly mixers will follow. If you’re looking for a game, the tennis club also hosts regular weekly group play, generally organized by gender and ability level. There’s a group for everyone; come out and play. The 15th annual Sunriver Solstice Tennis Tournament will take place Friday - Sunday, June 21-23. There will be singles, doubles and mixed doubles competition for players from advanced beginner to
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News from the Sunriver Chamber of Commerce Sunriver Saturday Market Sunriver Saturday Market is accepting applications for the upcoming market season. Please apply if you are interested in selling your locally made/or grown products. Applicants must have a current business liability insurance policy. The market will be held at SHARC (Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center) next to the basketball courts the first Saturday of every month June to October. Apply now, spots will fill quickly. Email Heather Sainsbury at sunriversaturdaymarket@gmail. com or apply at managemymarket.com/home.aspx.
bins of food. A huge thank you to First Interstate Bank for hosting the event and being a collection location for canned food and other nonperishable items throughout the year. You can drop off food at the bank, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday in The Village at Sunriver. Thank you to the Artists' Gallery, Houser House Creations, Muddy Hut Pet Store, Marcello's, Village Bar & Grill, First Interstate Bank and Sunriver Brewing Co. for donating gifts for the raffle.
tion from a guest speaker, then have time to talk with mentors about their careers. Here are a few ways you can help: • Volunteer to plan the lunch. • Be a sponsor. Sponsorships are $100, $250, $500 and $1,000. Sponsors will be recognized at the lunch and in social media posts and in the media. • Donate items for the students’ gift bags. There are 150 SLED Lunch on April 3 middle school grade students. at Resort’s Great Hall Sunriver/La Pine Economic Middle School Career Development invites you to Great exchange equals attend its annual luncheon on Information lunch May 9 great success The Sunriver Area Chamber Thank you to everyone who Wednesday, April 3 in the Great of Commerce is partnering with donated food to the “Great Hall at Sunriver Resort. Attend and network with reThree Rivers School to host a Exchange: Trade Canned Food lunch and presentation for the for Chocolate” to benefit Care gional business and community middle school students on May & Share, the local food pantry. leaders to learn about what’s 9. The lunch is a day of career Your donations help provide exploration and inspiration. food to our neighbors. We colStudents will hear a presenta- lected at more than three large Central Oregon Locavore, a nonprofit organization committed to supporting local food and farmers, is thrilled to announce its eighth Annual Gala and Fundraiser, taking place at the prestigious Tetherow Resort on April 19. This year's gala promises to be an unforgettable evening filled with a gourmet multicourse farm-to-table meal, engaging activities, and a celebration of CO-llaboration and CO-operativism in the agricultural community. The theme emphasizes the importance of
happening in south Deschutes County, along with the innovative programs being offered by OSU-Cascades. The keynote speaker is Dr. Sherm Bloomer, chancellor and dean of Oregon State University-Cascades who will share some of the most exciting initiatives underway at Central Oregon’s growing university campus and how OSU-Cascades is contributing to the region’s economic success. If you are interested in sponsoring a table with six of your coworkers, friends or clients, please contact Patricia Lucas at sledexecutivedirector@gmail. com for details and registration. The luncheon is 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 3 at Sunriver Resort's Great Hall, 17600 Center Drive. Tickets are $60 per person for SLED members and $75 per person for nonmembers. Sponsors receive free tickets. Ask Patricia Lucas to receive
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Book Clubs are available by Zoom or in person at Sunriver Books By Deon Stonehouse Book clubs are a wonderful way to gather with others who love reading to share your thoughts on books, while learning from fellow book club members who share their various perspectives of the book being discussed. Sunriver Books has book clubs meeting on Mondays via Zoom at 6 p.m. and at the bookstore at 4:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend the meetings, whether they live in Sunriver or many miles away. To attend a discussion, email sunriverbooks@surniverbooks. com. Mystery Book Club The Mystery Book Club will discuss “The Golden Gate” by Amy Chua at 6 p.m. Monday, March 4 via Zoom and 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 11 at the bookstore. In 1944, Walter Wilkinson, a presidential candidate, was murdered in his fourth-floor room in the ritzy Clairmont Hotel in Berkeley, Calif. A decade earlier, Iris Stafford, the seven-year-old granddaughter of Mrs. Bainbridge – a wealthy, well-connected doyenne, also died under mysterious circumstances in the hotel. Her sister, Isabella, and cousin, Cassie, never got over losing Iris. Detective Al Sullivan has an abundance of suspects, but the links to the Stafford girls keep popping up, and the district attorney has a real bee in his bonnet about going after the Bainbridge family. Al has his own issues to conquer. His father was Mexican but there is no future in 1944 Berkeley for a Hispanic detec-
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tive, so he goes by Sullivan and emphasizes his Irish mother’s heritage. It is an uncomfortable bargain he makes with himself. His sister’s struggles include poor choices in men and a drug habit. Her daughter, Miriam, is a great kid, and Al tries to give his niece some stability when his sister disappears for extended periods. Working the Wilkinson case is a make-or-break opportunity for Al, but the chance of landing it wrong is significant. He has to keep his wits about him, as he questions powerful people, trying to uncover which one had the motive and means to kill. Chua integrates the events and places of the 1940s into the story that makes for fascinating reading.
Jack Aubrey and Stephan Maturin are young men in the first of the impressive 20 book series. Aubrey will rise through the Royal Navy while Dr. Maturin, a Catalin Spaniard, will spy against Napoleon. The characters find themselves in several daring duels and swashbuckling incidents. O’Brian was meticulous about being historically correct in writign about the time period and the Royal Navy. The descriptions of the sea battles are impressive. This series shows what the life of a naval officer was in Britain during a time when taking a prize ship could make their fortune or having their ship dashed to kindling by the sea could either kill or bankrupt them. The Royal Navy is a whole way
of life that is perfectly captured by O’Brian. The characters bring the story of their era to life! Maturin is a moody, brilliant surgeon, ardent naturalist, and passionate opponent of Napoleon. He was forever smuggling some animal onto the ship to share his cabin. Aubrey has a generally sunny disposition, but he is deadly serious about his career, the sea, and the honor of the Royal Navy. His crew love him. Aubrey and Maturin make an odd couple, but they are the best of friends. These two men would literally die for each other. They meet at a concert. Shortly thereafter, Aubrey is given his first command, the fourteen gun ship HMS Sophia, and he offers Maturin the position of ship’s physician. Another hallmark of the series is its humor. The books are written with a deft touch and liberally sprinkled with humor. Maturin never does develop “sea legs,” and his attempts to board the ship can be life threatening. Aubrey has a weakness for the ladies, and he is not always careful about the men around the women who might take offense – his escapades can be quite funny. And, basically, it is just that O’Brian catches the many humorous things that can happen in daily life. Brilliantly written and great fun to read.
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Sunriver Service District board monthly meeting summary public safety The Sunriver Service District Managing Board held its regular meeting on Feb. 15, 2024. Board members present: Jim Fister (via Zoom), John Ralston, Gerhard Beenen, Bill Hepburn, Tony De Alicante (via Zoom). Absent John Shoemaker and Denney Kelley. SSD staff present: Police Chief Steven Lopez, Fire Chief Bill Boos, Capt. Tory Kornblum and administrator Mindy Holliday (via Zoom).
ly invoice in the amount of $5,912.82. –Approved Moss Adams LLP invoice in the amount of $9,200. Old business Public Safety Building update: –Everything remains on schedule at this time. Reached a milestone of hitting a $1 million dollar invoice related to construction services. Work is mostly taking place on interior projects due to weather. Insulation and sheetrock was expected to be installed by the end of February. Work on the expansion of the apparatus bay continues with trusses and roof coming soon. A temporary certificate of occupancy for the new facility was obtained so fire crews could move into that space in July and allow demo/ remodel work inside of the main areas of the firehouse. –Approved January 2024 building funding requests in the amount of $1,372,375.23. –Reviewed monthly construction progress report to be sent to the Deschutes County Commissioners.
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By Jim Bennett According to the calendar, spring is on its way. Maybe? It is always hard to predict what will take place with Central Oregon’ ever-changing weather between when we prepare this article, and it goes to print. However, rest assured, being Central Oregon, we all know it can change, from one extreme to the next, in just a day. We’ll assume that we still have a little more of winter left in the skies, so we’ll hold off until next month to talk about preparing for the spring and summer seasons. Preparedness, training and practice all go hand-in-hand. We have to prepare ourselves for whatever disaster or emergency may occur. We need to train and understand how to appropriately respond to whatever disaster or emergencies may come our way. We also must practice our response. From our residents to visitors to our emergency responders, we all have a role in preparedness, training and practice. As we highlighted in last month’s article, an important area of training and practice for our firefighters is response to river emergencies. These can range from people who fall in and have trouble getting out, injuries (which sadly can sometimes occur from unsafe activities) as well as ice and cold-water emergencies. Simply put, the rivers and ponds are beautiful, but they need to be respected. In January, our firefighters received their updated training and practice to ensure their preparedness for water emergencies. A professional team of firefighters can accomplish amazing feats of rescue, but all agree that we would rather everyone be safe and stay out of danger, SUNRIVER SCENE • MARCH 2024
Spring Safety Tips * Change the batteries in smoke alarms * Make a plan for what to do in case of an emergency * Have smoke alarms in each bedroom * Visit sunriveremergencyinfo.com to learn more rather than having to test our skills in real applications. Nevertheless, training is an important part of a firefighter’s preparedness and because some incidents have low frequency (they don’t occur very often) but have significant risk or life safety implications to them, firefighters must constantly refresh their skills and have the most up-to-date training. In the upcoming months we will dive further (sorry, no pun intended) into water rescue and the importance and training of firefighters and the variety of incidents they may have to respond to (sometimes different emergencies all in one day). However, in the meantime we would encourage you and your family to talk about your preparedness, training and practice. Have you prepared for household or out-in-the-world emergencies? Have you trained for evacuating your home in the event of a fire in the house or how about one on the outside approaching your home? Has everyone practiced, recently, what steps would be taken in a disaster? These are important questions to ask yourself, just as professional firefighters must regularly go through the list of their potential emergency responses and confirm they are prepared, trained and practice their response. Where do we begin? We’ll help navigate your family preparedness through these articles each month, but in the meantime, be sure to visit sunriveremergencyinfo.com. It is a good starting point on
the pathway to being prepared, and aware of emergency situations. Next step is visit the National Fire Prevention Association’s (NFPA) page on home evacuation planning at www.nfpa. org/education-and-research/ home-fire-safety/escape-plan ning. This will be a great start and in future articles we’ll have more to share. Besides being on the cusp of spring, March also means “spring forward” time to change those clocks, but also to change those batteries. If you have battery operated or battery back-up smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, be sure to check and change those batteries. NFPA recommends every six months, so it lines up close with our “spring forward” and “fall back” changes. Also, test the alarm. If you have an alarm that does not have replaceable batteries, check the replacement date printed on the alarm and, if expiring within the next year, it is a great time to replace it. Our friends at the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s office have shared the best placement locations for smoke alarms – which includes one in each bedroom, outside of bedrooms and within 21 feet of the bedroom and on each level of the home. Read more at the fire marshal’s site at www.oregon.gov/ osfm/Pages/default.aspx and search “Smoke Alarms.” Be safe, respect our beautiful waterways for their beauty but also hazards that can occur and remember to prepare, train and practice your family’s response to emergencies. www.sunriverowners.org
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1-1 Village Bike and Ski reported four bicycles were stolen overnight from outside their shop. 1-1 Sunriver Police responded to assist the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office locate a missing elderly male. Sunriver officers utilized a drone to search for the male. 1-1 Units responded to a Mink Lane address for a potential overdose. Two subjects were found to be trespassing and possibly using illegal narcotics but declined any assistance. A voicemail was left with the homeowner to pursue trespassing charges. 1-3 Sunriver Police Department took a lobby contact for a non-injury MVA that occurred at Sunriver north store Marketplace. 1-6 Responded to a two vehicle crash at South Century Drive and Abbot Drive. 1-12 Located a downed stop sign at the intersection of South Imnaha Road and East Cascade Road that apparently a vehicle had hit. SROA Public Works was notified and replaced the sign. 1-21 SRPD made a traffic stop for failure to drive within lane and expired registration. Subsequently, the driver was taken into custody for DUII and reckless driving. A search of the vehicle found suspected drugs. The driver was lodged at DCJ. 1-24 Officers responded to a call regarding a suspicious vehicle on Pine Ridge Lane. The driver was subsequently arrested for DUII. 1-24 A pedestrian reported finding a firearm on the ground near the Sunriver Marina. It was secured and placed into the property room at the Sunriver Police Department. 1-24 Sunriver Police contacted a male on Cottonwood Road near Highway 97. Subsequent to the investigation, the male was taken into custody for an outstanding parole violation. 1-31 Sunriver Police department responded to a report of found drugs at an Airbnb rental on Fawn Lane. All drugs were collected and entered into evidence for destruction.
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Free help filing Oregon tax returns The department also announced the availability of free assistance in filing a return through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and other community organizations. The IRS’s VITA and TCE programs offer free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals. Low- to moderate-income taxpayers also can access preparation services through AARP and CASH Oregon. United Way also offers free tax help through its MyFreeTaxes program. More information on these options is available on the department website Oregon has already been pro-
cessing e-filed returns. E-filed returns will be processed in the order they are received. However, as in years past, the department won’t be issuing personal income tax refunds until after Feb. 15. A refund hold is part of the department’s tax fraud prevention efforts and allows for confirmation that the amounts claimed on tax returns match what employers report on Forms W-2 and 1099. To further encourage electronic filing, the department is no longer mailing Forms 1099-G to taxpayers. Form 1099-G reports the amount of refunds, credits, or other offsets of personal income, statewide transit individual, TriMet transit self-employment, or Lane transit self-employment tax during the previous year. Only those who itemized deductions
on their tax year 2022 federal income tax return will need a Form 1099-G to file their tax year 2023 return. Those taxpayers can view and download their Form 1099-G through Revenue Online. Taxpayers who received unemployment insurance or Paid Leave Oregon benefits in 2023, will receive a separate 1099-G by Jan. 31 from the Oregon Employment Department. To check the status of your refund after Feb. 15, or make payments, visit the department’s website (www.oregon.gov/dor/ programs/individuals/Pages/ get-free-tax-help.aspx). You can also call 800-356-4222 toll-free from an Oregon prefix (English or Spanish) or 503-378-4988 in Salem and outside Oregon. For TTY (hearing or speech impaired), we accept all relay calls.
within Central Oregon. This gala is not just a fundraiser; it's a celebration of our vibrant local food community," added Timm-Branch. The event is scheduled to start with exclusive access for Locavore Cultivator Club members at 4:30 p.m., followed by doors
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prowler calls, 7 animal issues and provided 54 communi ty-policing responses. –Chief Lopez and Capt. ducted 99 traffic stops, issued 25 traffic citations, investigated Kornblum attended an execu22 cases (nice outside Sunriver), tive leadership training seminar responded to 15 suspicious/ in Seaside.
–Liz Lawrence was extended a final job offer for a corporal position, accepted and started field training Feb. 5. –Officer Mai graduated the basic police academy on Jan. 26. Both Mai and officer Ardaiz are
currently in field training –Casie Mann was able to get into the police academy two months earlier than expected and will be able to start work as an officer before summer. –Fundraising efforts continue
for the Polar Plunge event in March.
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Administration –Reviewed mid-year assessment with auditor’s report. –Held a 2024/2025 budget kick-off meeting. –Worked with ADP to ensure W2s and W2Cs are correct. –Troubleshooting worker compensation claim needs, assessing policy/standard operating guidelines. –Met with legal counsel on changes to the SSD’s employee handbook. –Met with PERS to get updated information for worker compensation and PLO reporting. –Calculated various PERS rates (for employee and employer amounts) and uploaded to PERS website. –Working with chief Boos to get bids on property insurance schedule. –Filled in for fire administrative assistant while she was on vacation/sick. Other business –The next regular meeting of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board is scheduled for Thursday, March 14, 3 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 5:07 p.m. Approved meeting minutes are posted, as available, to www. sunriversd.org.
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New name for foundation; a chat with Sunriver’s fire chief By Jill Stephens As you can tell by the new name, the Sunriver Police and Fire Foundation has expanded its charter to include both public safety departments. This allows one foundation to serve police officers, firefighters, paramedics and their families throughout Sunriver. The foundation has been fortunate to fill its board of directors with a diverse and talented set of community members, and it has provided support for special purchases and hosted safety-focused community events. With the community’s support, the foundation will be able to serve both of Sunriver’s outstanding safety departments. Please contact foundation president Dennis Dishaw at 818-612-0913 or ddishaw1@ earthlink.net for information. A chat with the Sunriver Fire Chief The foundation director recently met with Sunriver Fire Chief Bill Boos to talk about his department’s goals for the coming year and how the public and the foundation can support those goals. Q. Now that you've been in the
Did you know? Anyone can call or text 988 if someone is struggling with mental health or is in a crisis. Thanks to recent legislation, there is a dedicated portion of the 988 mental health line that specifically helps first responders. chief’s role for about five months, what can you tell us about the department? A. When I started back in 1983, we had two paid people, the chief and assistant chief, and the rest of the team were all volunteers. Now, in 2024, it's all career folks – we have 12 firefighters/ paramedics – four on each shift. These people are excellent at what they do. They're passionate, and they love the community. It's amazing the things that they can do, and they need to know how to do everything because it’s a small department. And there are three administrative people: Deputy Chief Rod Bjorvik, our administrative assistant Dana Whitehurst and me. I’m excited about the new public safety building that will be finished in January of next year. From the fire department side, it’s phenomenal.
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Each crew member will have their own room, which helps with mixed genders and offers more privacy. A dedicated training room and excellent workout facilities will help ensure our crew is trained and fit. We’re also going to have improved infrastructure, such as a state-of-the-art alerting system. I want the community to know they’ve got a great fire department that’s going to take care of them, that will be there and provide great service. A fire department that knows the community – the people within the community. A fire department that kids look up to and may aspire to join someday. Q. What equipment does the department have? A. Although we’re a small team, we really do it all. Our ambulance service protects 360 square miles, and our fire services protect more than 3,300 acres, including more than 4,000 homes and businesses, and up to 20,000 residents and visitors in Sunriver’s peak season. Our diverse service area includes a highway, river, airport and railroad, all surrounded by national forest. We are prepared to fight structure fires, wildland fires, perform river rescues, handle railroad or airport emergencies and medical emergencies of all kinds. We field about 600 calls a year, using two ambulances, two fire engines, a ladder truck and
Q. What are your goals for 2024 and how can the foundation help? A. Three of my top goals are focusing on my team’s health and wellness, deepening community service, and starting back up the Reserve Program.
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two brush trucks and a water tender to fight wildland fires. We also rely on mutual aid agreements with many different counties and agencies. For example, we work very closely with the U.S. Forest Service, Oregon Department of Forestry, Bureau of Land Management and have agreements with Deschutes, Crook, Jefferson, Klamath, Linn and Lane counties. More locally, I’m working with La Pine’s new Fire Chief Erick Holsey to look for ways to integrate operations and be smarter about how we deploy our resources to provide services to the communities we serve.
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My team’s physical health will benefit from our new facilities, but we’re also focusing on mental health in several ways. We are looking at bringing on a health professional who will get to know our people one-onone and be able to direct them to resources. For example, chaplains are perfect for some people, but others may prefer to speak with a mental health professional. We’ve also started a peerto-peer mental health training program within our department for people who may struggle. Chief Lopez and I are grateful the Sunriver Police and Fire Foundation is sponsoring the upcoming seminar, “Family Dynamic for First Responders.” It is designed to provide professional guidance specific to first responders about ways to handle the challenges and issues unique to this group. We’re looking at ways to expand our community service. For example, we’ll be offering educational classes such as CPR, and Stop the Bleed, and assistance from the foundation will be very welcome. Our fire department needs to restart its Reserve Program to develop well-trained fire science students who want to get into the fire service as a potential career. It would serve as a pipeline to our department and provide valuable service to Sunriver throughout their training. I would love to be able to have students come here, learn a trade, get an education and be able to come out with a minimum of student debt. So, if the foundation can help with tuition or books, that would be great. SUNRIVER SCENE • MARCH 2024
Sunriver Mens Golf: Major changes as Sunriver Resort moves to semi-private By Paul J. Grieco Sunriver Resort management arranged an impromptu meeting for Feb. 5 by emailing invites to all 2023 golf membership holders, where about 45 people showed up at the Hearth Room at the Sunriver Resort Lodge. Josh Willis, director of resort golf operations, announced a major change to the golf experience at the Sunriver Resort during a presentation where he introduced an outline of the changes, which was followed by an energetic question and answer session. The announcement was followed up a day later with an email letter from Tom O’Shea, managing director of the resort, to all community members with a basic outline referring to the changes as a “significant development in our golf operations,” essentially signifying Meadows and Woodlands golf would henceforth be a semi-private club, “exclusively available to Sunriver Resort guests and Sunriver Golf Club members.” O’Shea said Sunriver Resort has been recognized after some major enhancements and investments exceeding $40 million (with more to come) as Travel & Leisure’s No. 3 Best Resort in the West, and ranked
in the Top 5 of Conde Nast Traveler, among other citations, and Crosswater was named as one of Golfweek’s and Golf Digest’s top resort courses in the country. O’Shea’s letter listed the four options below: • Resort Guest: Guests of Sunriver Resort will continue to have access to Meadows and Woodlands golf by paying the daily resort guest rates. Whether staying in a resort room or vacation rental managed by Sunriver Resort Vacation Properties, guests can book tee times at their time of reservation. • Resort Golf Membership: Golf Membership extends beyond the greens and provides you with fantastic perks throughout Sunriver Resort year-round. Enjoy member discounts at all Sunriver Resort amenities, including access to the Cove Aquatic Center. Tee time reservations are available to Golf Members 14 days in advance. There is an initiation fee of $10,000 which will be waived for anyone who held any form of annual or players pass from last year if one signs up by March 15. Monthly dues will be $375.
“You swing your best when you have the fewest things to think about.” – Bobby Jones, American amateur golfer who founded and helped design Augusta National Golf Club and co-founded the Masters Tournament
Resort golf director Willis said the one-time initiation fee waiver is a “thank you to each 2023 Golf Pass or players card holder … to join as a ‘Founding Member.’ ” • Players Membership: The Players Membership is designed for the casual golfer who is ready to unwind and enjoy the game on a less frequent basis. The first round at either Meadows or Woodlands is complimentary, and all additional rounds are available upon payment of the prevailing resort guest greens fee. Tee time reservations are available to Players Members seven days in advance. Initiation Fee: $500 • Day Membership: Day Membership is perfect for the occasional golfer. For a daily fee of $50, in addition to the resort guest greens fee. Tee time reservations are available to Day Members three days in advance. Initiation Fee: $50 per day.
Membership options The three latter membership options as shown above are listed online for play at both the Meadows and Woodlands golf courses. For more information regarding any of these options and additional perks associated with them, Google search Sunriver Resort Golf Memberships. There you will also find tabs for frequently asked questions for golf membership, players membership and general. You may also email Leiana Smith, membership director, at Leiana.smith@sunriver-resort. com.
Season opening and score posting The scheduled opening of the Meadows golf course is slated for March 29, for the Woodlands, May 10. Remember to begin posting your golf scores for handicap maintenance beginning March 1. Sunriver Men’s Golf Club With the new changes announced for Sunriver Resort Golf, there may be changes forthcoming for the Sunriver Men’s Golf Club. Depending on the outcome of meetings planned with Resort management to discuss our resident clubs, announcements will be forthcoming. For information, email SRMGC president Don Nolte at NolteFamily4@msn.com or Paul Grieco, handicap chair, at pjg3sr@gmail.com
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Letters from readers
Chorus of One: In favor of the recycling center By Dick Korban The last two issues of the Sunriver Scene contained pieces advocating for the removal of the current recycling center now that side-yard collection of recyclables has been implemented. I would like to offer two points in favor of continuing to offer both options to our community. The first point is admittedly self-centered, but I feel certain it is an issue for more than just our family. When our home was designed and built, it was done so in consideration of required property setbacks. The point, or problem, is that we do not have room to expand our trash can enclosure to accommodate an additional container for recyclables. I don’t know how many other homes have this same limitation but I feel certain we are not alone. So be it – the majority rules and the proposed
new center was voted down in favor of mandatory side-yard pick up, which we pay for but can’t use. It is a simple matter to drive to the existing recycling facility with our glass and cardboard. No problem. The second point is broader. If we, as Sunriver owners/residents/guests, are serious about the environmental benefits of recycling, it’s something we should all consider. Even after implementing side-yard pick up, the collection bins at the existing recycling center continue to receive large amounts of segregated cardboard and glass, as well as large quantities of mixed material. The existing center continues to be heavily used, thereby doing its part to keep recyclables out of the landfill. However, if the existing center is removed, there is a high probability that a significant portion of that material will
simply go into the regular trash collection, and into the landfill. To say that the people still using the current center should “just take their recyclables to La Pine or Bend” is disingenuous and unrealistic. I feel it would be optimistic to say that half of that material would taken to either of these other collection sites. Also consider the fact that the exiting center segregates glass and cardboard, glass being an easily repurposed material with high energy savings potential, and clean cardboard being another easily repurposed material. This is in contrast to the more difficult to recycle “mixed” material collected from side yards. If we, the residents of Sunriver, are serious about the environment, and the benefits of recycling, shouldn’t we consider the cost of maintaining the existing center a small contribution to the health of our planet?
Chorus of One: Kudos to SROA on recycling insights By Ed Pitera A clearer picture of how the recycling depot is being used emerged at January's Board Work Session as the Board discussed the December 2023 / January 2024 field survey of depot users. This added to the Board’s discussion of recycling tonnages during their October 2023 Work Session. It’s not an exact picture. There are several “apples” and “oranges” issues such as information for “tonnages recycled” from one time period and “numbers of users” from another. But we feel reasonable conclusions include: • Side-yard pickup now accounts for about 35% of recycling tonnage in the greater Sunriver area. (October Session) • Just over 50% of depot users are from outside Sunriver. Two to five of the 84 users seem associated with local businesses. (January dialogue) • Many Sunriver residents
using the depot do not realize recycling is included with their trash service. (January dialogue) • Illegal dumping was stopped by having a human on-site turning the dumper away. (January dialogue) We all know what our households recycle. But perspective is needed to make sense of depot tonnage and user numbers. Consider cardboard. In 2023, 31.5 tons or about 4800 pounds per week were collected at the recycling depot during the “low use” January through March timeframe. So how many boxes is that? Roughly 8000 shoe/boot boxes per week, or 4400 boxes Amazon sells up to 24"x24”x24” in size, or 2400 to 3200 twelve bottle wine carriers or cartons, or 570 Home Depot four-foot-tall heavy duty wardrobe boxes per week. Seems like a lot of boxes for just home use. Similarly, glass tonnage at 21 tons (about 3200 pounds per week) equates
to around 1600 to 3200 750ml wine bottles or 3200 32-ounce “Mason / pickle” jars per week. How does your home use compare to these numbers? Businesses like restaurants and bars can produce more recyclables than households. Even if their number is small, businesses may be contributing large tonnages. We urge SROA to get better information and address questions like: • What can be done to help owners take advantage of the side-yard service they already pay for? • How many tons of cardboard and glass at the depot come from businesses and non-owners? • Should SROA continue using our land resources for recycling coming from non-residents and businesses? • Should SROA, in essence, be taking revenues away from private recycling haulers?
Chorus of One: New tree protection rule actually loosens old rule By Bev Cook I would like to address any confusion about my 12/15/23 letter to the board regarding proposed tree protection fencing. Although I have been a Design Committee alternate for many years, my opinions are my own, and I do not speak for the committee or SROA. Since its founding, Sunriver has never allowed such fencing, unless approved by the Design Committee when submitted as part of a landscaping plan. Therefore, the proposed new rules are a loosening of the old rule, NOT an increased restriction as many have stated or implied. Caldera Springs and Tetherow allow no protection. Black Butte, Brasada Ranch and Eagle Crest allow protection for only one year. I feel the original rule (no protection) preserves the intentional plan of Sunriver – a community of homes, subordinate to the forest, and with a shared vision of natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and adherence to the preservation of our environment. Fencing interrupts deer migration patterns, converts and disrupts habitat and endangers animals that get tangled in the wire. The proposed tree protection rule has limits which seek to
mitigate some of the negative impacts of the wire cages. Before buying my first Sunriver home, I read the rules and appreciated the foundational vision of Sunriver. I was happy with homes that blended into the forest, open lots that allowed the free movement of wildlife, and the lack of pink plastic flamingo yard decorations. It is the responsibility of all who join our community to read the documents and make a choice at that time. If prospective home buyers do not agree with the ethos, vision and values of Sunriver, they can buy elsewhere, and not try to make everyone else give up their Sunriver dream of a home in nature. A planned community such as ours creates a contract between SROA and each owner. I take this commitment seriously and expect SROA to do the same. The lobbying effort to relax these rules by a small number of owners has become unnecessarily confrontational and unpleasant for the volunteers, and leaves SROA staff in the untenable middle. Retention of staff and volunteers should be a high priority. Input from interested owners is important, but expressing an opinion is not the same as unrelenting pressure, insults and veiled threats.
Letter to the Editor: Tips to shut off your water By Tom Kelley Many Sunriver homes have water shut offs by the street. To turn the water off, a special tool is needed to operate a valve. Sunriver Environmental and Water specifies to not do this yourself but arrange for them to do it at $40 each visit (to turn off and to turn on) to avoid damaging the valve. I offer the following as an informational PSA to my neighbors. In order to make turning off the water easier, I installed a shut off valve in my crawl space. Since then, I have not used the street valve. I had a plumber do some work and attempted to
use the street valve. When the plumber uncovered the valve, he saw a leak. He did not try to operate the valve with any tool. I called Sunriver Environmental and they came and replaced the valve. I got a bill for $321.84. I called to complain and was told I must have operated the valve since “they only fail when someone turns them.” I explained that I did not turn the valve, but they would not believe me. I called the Utilities Commission to complain but there was nothing they could do. My suggestion: Install a shut off in your home and never use that valve.
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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 Kathy at 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 AUTO EARTH
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
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 AUTO RING
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
JILL OF ALL TRADES HOUSE CLEANING We clean private and rental homes. Also vacation and RVs in Sunriver and La Pine area. We’re celebrating our 39th year! Better business accredited and insured. 541-815-1701 AUTO COCHRAN
CABIN KEEPERS LLC GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES CCB# 196395 Now offering Fall/winter special pricing on - Full interior remodels/Interior paint, flooring and tile/Deck repair and refinishing. 25+ years experience/10+ years in Sunriver area Locally owned and operated/Licensed-BondedInsured/Great Customer Service! Call Dan for a free estimate 541-771-1490 AUTO PATTON
NEED DECK WORK? Deck refinishing, Deck rebuilding, Enclosures, General contracting, licensed, bonded, insured since 1992 Tubs Alive, Inc. CCB #97643, 541-593-5163 AUTO TUBS
PAINT PAINT PAINT Interior painting. Cabinets, Walls, Trim, License, Bond, Insurance. Shawn 541-870-1532, call or text. CCB#195905
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
FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS Stop in Wild Poppy Florist for 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
BRIDGEPORT CONSTRUCTION Honest, reliable small remodeling contractor. 40 years experience. Call Will at 503-309-0790. Many references available. Licensed/Bonded/Insured. ccb#76152
AUTO PHILLIPS
HOME RESTORATION & UPGRADES Kitchen, bath and living space. Custom railings, gates and metalwork. Affordable, custom craftsmanship. Call Ken Olson Building and Design, LLC. Licensed/Insured CCB #205419 541-213-8861 AUTO OLSON
GUITAR LESSONS BY EVAN All ability levels, acoustic and electric, play by ear and play reading music, perform your favorite covers, write and perform your original songs, have fun with music and explore your creative side. Lessons in Sunriver or in your home. Call Evan, 805-290-6524
AUTO TUBS
AUTO PICKENS
HOUSEKEEPING Resort & residential services. Back-to-backs, deep cleans, live-in cleans, COVID cleans. Call or text 541-213-0399. Ask for Nancy. Email: rrs30@netzero.net 5/21 KIRK
PROJECT ORGANIZATION In business in SR since 1989, offering professional organizing for pantries, closets, garages and more. Licensed and insured. $45/hr with a 4 hour minimum. Call Kathy at 541-419-9248 AUTO KIELTY
REMODEL & ADDITIONS Decks, windows, tile, miscellaneous carpentry and roof repair. Ryan Carroll 541-420-0675 ryancarrollconstruction.com CCB #193727 AUTO CARROLL
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
TUBS ALIVE Hot tub, deck repair and refinishing, sales, installation, inspections and maintenance in Sunriver since1992! 541-593-5163 www.tubsalive.com License #97643, bonded, insured.
THOMAS FITCH CONSTRUCTION LLC Remodels . Kitchens . Bath Decks . Painting 541-668-4588 CCB# 238961 Fitch - Feb
SO FRESH AND SO KLEAN KLEAN CLEANING SERVICES LLC. Offering cleaning services for long-term, vacation rentals. We do everything move out and move in. Deep cleans and construction cleans! We do everything. Healthy4lifeislove4life@gmail.com 469-990-6226 AUTO Woodall
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. PD 06/23 ROG
MOBILE SMALL ENGINE REPAIR · Snowblowers · Chainsaws · Lawn Equipment · ATVs · Motorcycles · Anything small engine · Chainsaw Sharpening Over 20 years experience Certified Technician References available. Available onsite or offsite pick up and delivery - $35 labor rate - $70/hr 541-335-9623 AUTO Woodruff
NOLTE BROTHERS SUNRIVER RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION Top quality construction specialists in remodels, additions and new homes. Offering consultation, design, kitchens, bathrooms, finish-work, foundations, excavation, decks and more. (541) 419-7309 2024 Nolte
HIGH QUALITY CLEANING SERVICES New client slots recently came available. Residential and Commercial. Bonded and Insured. Call for a free onsite estimate. M. K. Haines Services
541-977-3051 2024 Haines
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Market Leader
56634-146 SUNSTONE LOOP
56390 TWIN RIVERS DRIVE
56378 TRAILMERE CIRCLE
$2,225,000 | 4 BD | 5.5 BA | 3,866 SF | 0.77 ACRES
$2,200,000 | 4 BD | 4.5 BA | 3,883 SF | 0.41 ACRES
Jordan Grandlund & Stephanie Ruiz | Brokers 541.420.1559 | jordan.grandlund@cascadehasson.com
Kerri Kurtz | Broker | 541.350.4377 kerri.kurtz@cascadehasson.com
11 NORTH COURSE LANE
1 MCKENZIE LANE
9 TAN OAK LANE
$1,635,000 | 3 BD | 3.5 BA | 3,574 SF | 0.38 AC
$1,365,000 | 4 BD | 3.5 BA | 3,428 SF
$1,275,000 | 3 BD | 3.5 BA | 2,897 SF | 0.26 ACRES
Ken & Molly Renner | Brokers 541.280.5352 | ken.renner@cascadehasson.com
Mike Sullivan & Judi Hein | Principal Brokers 541.350.8616 | mike.sullivan@cascadehasson.com
Jenn Schaake | Principal Broker 541.480.1142 | jenn@createalegacy.estate
15 TOURNAMENT LANE
16876 PONY EXPRESS WAY
6 LYNX LANE
$1,250,000 | 3 BD | 3.5 BA | 2,359 SF
$875,000 | 4 BD | 2 BA | 2,368 SF | 0.32 ACRES
$779,000 | 3BD | 2 BA | 1,740 SF
Michelle Powell | Broker | 541.771.2997 michelle.powell@cascadehasson.com
Michelle Powell | Broker | 541.771.2997 michelle.powell@cascadehasson.com
The Jones Group | Principal Brokers | 541.420.3725 thejonesgroup@cascadehassonsir.com
3 COYOTE LANE
56229 MIRROR ROCK LOOP
56887 DANCING ROCK LOOP
$690,000 | 3 BD | 2 BA | 1,350 SF | 0.12 ACRES
$549,000 | 0.48 ACRES
$435,000 | 7 BD | 8 BA | 4,524 SF
Mike & Kim Riley | Principal Brokers 541.948.2932 | mike.riley@cascadehasson.com
Judi Hein & Mike Sullivan | Principal Brokers 541.408.3778 | judi.hein@cascadehasson.com
Annie Wayland | Broker | 541.280.3770 annie.wayland@cascadehasson.com
S IN HA TE RE RE D ST
$2,900,000 | 5 BD | 5.5 BA | 4,412 SF The Jones Group | Principal Brokers | 541.420.3725 thejonesgroup@cascadehassonsir.com
Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s International Realty Sunriver Village, Building 23, Suite 140 | 541.593.2122 Each office is independently owned & operated. All Brokers Licensed in the State of Oregon.
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