A new pizza restaurant, The Fold, is opening in The Village at Sunriver later this month Page 14
INSIDE THIS ISSUE SROA News.................... 4 Nature Center................ 8 Calendar...................... 11
SHARC Info.................. 18 Public Safety................ 21 Classifieds................... 31
The Sacketts, long-time supporters of Sunriver Stars, are moving out of the state Page 24
S U N R I V E R
S C E N E A NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSOCIATION
NOVEMBER • 2020
VOLUME XLVI • NUMBER 11
Another tragic chapter in Sunriver’s swan love story It is with a heavy heart that we share news that Grace, Sunriver’s resident female trumpeter swan, was lost to predation – likely by coyotes. Grace had last been seen alive on Oct. 9 and was found on Oct. 16. “Our team, and many community partners, conducted an exhaustive search by foot, air and water to locate her,” said Amanda Accamando, Sunriver Nature Center Manager. “Her mate, Gus, remains alive and well on Lake Aspen.” Although coyotes and other predators are a natural threat to swans in the wild, the loss of Grace is no less devastating. Grace has resided at Lake Aspen since 2015 when she was first paired with male trumpeter swan, Chuck, with the hopes that they would mate and produce young that would help to establish a breeding population of swans in Oregon. Since then, 13 of Grace’s offspring have gone on to Summer Lake Wildlife Area helping in part to restore Oregon’s natural heritage of trumpeter swans. Sadly, Chuck was illegally killed in Sunriver by a hunter in November
Rock violinist Aaron Meyer
Christmas concert is a go; SRMF director finalists announced
Turn to SRMF, page 3
PHOTO COURTESY GEORGE D. LEPP
Turn to Swan, page 3
Firewood: the good, the bad and the ugly By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene SROA NEWS – There’s nothing more cozy than a warm crackling wood fire on a chilly fall or winter day. In Sunriver, owners are allowed to collect and store up to five cords of firewood annually for home heating purposes. The wood is often generated through SROA’s ladder fuels reduction pro-jects and requires a free permit to collect. Over the years, owners have become quite creative in how they use their
wood and have constructed walls, fences and even dog runs with the wood. In response, the rule for how firewood can be stacked changed in June 2020 and specifically summarizes that wood can no longer be used for creating fences, walls, delineating property lines, etc. and must be stacked in orderly “cords” no larger than 4x4x8 feet (read sidebar for exact rule language). Starting spring 2021, SROA’s compliance officer will begin checking Turn to Firewood, page 10 SUNRIVER SCENE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN. VOLUME XLVI • NUMBER 11 P.O. BOX 3278 SUNRIVER, OR 97707
It’s a lively time for the Sunriver Music Festival. First, live music returns to Sunriver on Saturday, Dec. 5 with the annual Traditions Christmas Concert. There will be two live concerts, 4 and 7 p.m., at the Sunriver Resort Great Hall featuring headliner Aaron Meyer, concert rock violinist with his fantastic pianist Jean-Pierre Garau. Violinist John Fawcett opens the concerts. A very limited amount of tickets are available for these special, socially-distanced, live concerts featuring renowned musicians. Ticket prices range from $20-$65 and are also available for a livestream experience. Visit the festival’s website (www. sunrivermusic.org) for more details and to purchase tickets. “We’ve designed these concerts following all public health considerations for COVID to ensure your safety and enjoyment,” explains Meagan Iverson, SRMF executive director. “Therefore, since tickets will be quite limited, we encourage you to reserve now or sign up for the livestream!” Presented in partnership with Sunriver Resort, these concerts are part of the Resort’s Winter Traditions celebration offering an abundance of family-friendly events. Find out more about Traditions and the Resort’s lodging packages at www.sunriver-resort.com.
PRSRT STD. U.S. POSTAGE PAID BEND, OR PERMIT NO. 213