October 2022 Sunriver Scene

S U N R I V E R S C E N E

Per the proposed rule changes, ‘bookend’ stacking between trees would no longer be allowed.

First reading for proposed changes to firewood rule

SROA NEWS – During the Sep tember meeting of the SROA Board of Directors a first reading was ap proved for proposed amendments to Section 4.02 of Sunriver Rules & Regulations regarding firewood. Owners may submit comments regarding the proposed rule changes via email to infosroa@srowners.org no later than Nov. 16.

The discussion about the volume and placement of firewood on indi vidual properties has been brought before the SROA Board and Cov enants Committee over the past year as a result of concerns over fire danger within the community. Much of the discussion has centered around three issues:

1. the necessary amount of wood (on average) for an owner to burn throughout the winter as compared to the fire danger generated by stor ing wood on the property during the fire season

2. the location and stacking of wood on properties in relation to structures

3. the appropriate fine for a viola tion of the rules

Ancillary to these issues was the discussion of removing “old wood” and the creation of “firewood fences.” Additionally, it was also recognized that there may still be some homes

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3% maintenance fee prepay discount approved; payment options

SROA NEWS – At the September meeting of the SROA Board of Direc tors, the board approved a 3% discount on maintenance fees when an owner prepays their annual amount in full.

Owners can choose their payment op tion by filling out a form on the SROA website at www.sunriverowners.org/ maintenancefeeoption. You must sub mit a payment choice form by Nov. 16.

When filling out the payment option request, you can also choose to make your option permanent by checking “yes.” SROA will automatically bill you based on your selection in 2023 and beyond unless you tell us otherwise.

PLEASE NOTE: If you had previ ously chosen the permanent payment option in prior years, you do not need

to fill out this request again.

1. Annual prepayment (receive 3% discount)

Prepay your 2023 maintenance fee amount in full and receive a 3% dis count. This saves the expense of printing and mailing monthly invoices. You will receive your invoice in the beginning of December either via mail or email depending on your selected preference. Your one-time payment must be re ceived by SROA no later than Jan. 25, 2023 to receive the discount.

PLEASE NOTE: The 3% discount applies only to the regular maintenance fee. Special assessment payments (such as SHARC) are not subject to the 3% discount.

2. Monthly ACH transfer (no discount) The second alternative is to autho rize SROA to automatically withdraw monthly payments from your bank account. Check the appropriate box on the online form. You’ll receive an enroll ment form from the accounting office to initiate this process.

3. Pay online (3% discount only if paid in full)

You can also pay any amount, any time, online with a credit or debit card through SROA’s secure online processor. Once you receive the invoice, visit the SROA website and choose the “Main tenance Fees” button from the center of the homepage. This will take you to

COURTESY BUDDY MAYS

Don’t miss the sixth annual Fungi Fest at the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory on Saturday, Oct. 8. Held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the event will feature mushroom displays and cooking demonstrations, mushroom walks, a mushroom marketplace, ID station, activities for youngsters and more. Tickets are required to attend and available at the door or online at www.fungifest.snco.org. Read and learn more about mushrooms on page 10.

in Sunriver that rely solely on wood for heating, in which case an exception to the proposed amendments is included.

In this vein the Covenants Committee had much discus sion over multiple meetings and sought input fr om the SROA Natural Resources Di rector Patti Gentiluomo and Sunriver Fire Chief Tim Moor – as well as their own knowl edge of the community and personal firewood use.

The proposed amendments specifically address the three primary issues listed previously.

The Covenants Committee discussion was based on a balance of what would be an average amount that would be burned through a winter (though not applicable to each situation) while at the same time significantly reducing the fuel load in Sunriver.

As an example, if every one of the 4,100-plus homes in

Sunriver had a wood burning fireplace/stove and was re quired to reduce the limit from five cords to two cords, the potential reduction in fuel load would be more than 12,000 cords of wood. As the commit tee discussed at multiple meet ings, there was no exact answer or “one-size-fits-all” provision. However, they determined that two cords for personal use seemed to be appropriate while also factoring in the overall intent to significantly reduce the fuel load. Thus, a balance between the needs. Also impor tant to this discussion is that, by limiting the number to two cords allowed on a property at any given time, it should be much easier to meet the spac ing/stacking requirements as proposed and make it difficult to use firewood piles to create fences.

It was further discussed that by including an effective date of June 1, 2023 (post-winter and

at the on-set of the fire season), owners should have an oppor tunity to burn or otherwise remove the wood from their property to meet the two cord limit. Additionally, this should also allow for the removal of “old wood” through burning or other means.

The placement and stacking

requirements match those of the draft SROA Ladder Fuel Reduction Plan. These require ments further reduce the op portunity for firewood to serve as a catalyst to structure fires and reduce the potential for wood piles to become obstacles in a fire department response.

LFR Plan update Town Hall

A virtual town hall is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 20 at 4 p.m. for owners to learn more about the proposed updates and redesign of Sunriver’s Ladder Fuels Reduction Plan.

SROA Natural Resources Director Patti Genti luomo, along with a representative from the Sunriver Fire Department, will discuss the proposed changes followed by a Q&A session.

Organized by Sunriver You, participants must register via www.sunriveryou.com to receive the Zoom link.

Owners can read the current draft LFR Plan up date on the SROA website at www.sunriverowners. org under News & Notices.

the payment page where you can pay the amount shown on your invoice. You can also make monthly payments here with your card. All online payments are subject to a convenience fee.

Members who do not choose a payment option will au tomatically receive both the annual invoice and monthly perforated invoices.

The SROA Board of Direc tors determines the amount of the 2023 maintenance fee at the November board meet ing. That amount will be an nounced in the Scene and on the SROA website.

If you have questions, call the SROA accounting office at 541-593-2411 or email SROA Controller Joe Healy at joeh@ srowners.org

Like most Sunriver owners, I very much enjoy living in a com munity with an abun dance of trees, wildlife, and natural landscapes.

I enjoy having walk ing/bicycling pathways right outside my door way and being able to conduct many of my normal daily activities without the use of an automobile. During the summer months I enjoy eat ing lunch/dinner on my deck listening to the wind r ustle through the trees. For those of us lucky enough to call Sunriver home, we are indeed extremely fortunate to live in this environment.

While it takes little effort to enjoy our natural surroundings, preserving it requires recogni tion of our shared responsibili ties. Living in a forest puts us at risk of wildfire and as summers get warmer and dryer, our risk of wildfire increases. While we have not experienced a wildfire in or close to Sunriver for sev eral years, is this “good luck” or the result of work done by SROA and our local fire depart ment? I argue it’s a bit of both.

Luck has been on our side in that we have not experienced a wildfire within or near Sunriver

on a hot, windy day. Even a light ning strike could result in a rapidly spreading fire that exceeds the ability of any fire depart ment to contain.

Multiple towns in Oregon and other western states have been destroyed by wildfire. As luck goes, we cannot count on it.

SROA and the Sunriver Fire Department have played key roles in keeping our com munity safe from wildfire. Sunriver owners (through our SROA maintenance fees) spend ~$300,000 annually to remove ladder fuel (brush, low lying limbs, closely packed trees) from our common property. Not only have these efforts reduced the risk of wildfire in Sunriver but they have also kept our forest healthy. The Sunriver Fire Department has invested in tools and training to ensure they are ready should any fire breakout in Sunriver. When fires have broken out, our fire department has been quick to respond and has success fully kept fires from spreading beyond a particular property. Given all this good work, can we count on being safe from

wildfires?

The quick answer is no. We live in a forest during a time of drought and elevated summer temperatures. As the signs just outside of Sunriver and in front of our fire station indicate, we live in an area where the risk of wildfire at this time of year is extreme! Keeping Sunriver safe from wildfire requires all of us to maintain our properties and harden our homes in a manner which reduces the risk of fire. And should a fire start on or near our property, prevents the fire from spreading by moving from the ground into the trees.

The SROA Natural Resourc es Department, under director Patti Gentiluomo, has recently updated the SROA Ladder Fuel Reduction Plan. This plan is now open for com ment from owners. A town hall meeting, explaining the plan is scheduled for later this month. Your responsibility, as a Sunriver owner, is to make sure your property complies with the requirements called out in the plan. At the same time, we encourage all owners to incorporate as many of the recommendations as possible, harden your home, sign up for emergency alerts, and practice your evacuation plan. While

compliance is our objective, significant fines can and have resulted from non-compliance with plan requirements.

Wildfire prevention is a shared responsibility. Activities that might be acceptable living in a town or out on a ranch (open flames, charcoal grills, fireworks) are not allowed in Sunriver. Shake roofs must be replaced with fire resistant materials when they reach the end of their useful life. Proper ties must be cleared of highly flammable bushes and shrubs within 15-feet of any structure. Tree branches below 6-feet from the ground (or one-third of the tree height for smaller trees) must be removed. Pine needles and other flammable items should be cleared 5-feet from any structure. These rules are for your and our commu nity’s safety.

Working together we can keep Sunriver fire free while enjoying the benefits of living in a forest. The consequences of wildfire are too severe for any of us to take our wildfire pre vention responsibility lightly. We cannot prevent an unlucky lighting strike, but we can work together to minimize the chance of a rapidly spreading wildfire in Sunriver.

Highlights, actions of the SROA Board of Directors monthly meeting

The Sunriver Owners As sociation (SROA) Board of Directors meeting was held Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.

Board members present: Gerhard Beenen, Bill Burke, Keith Mobley, Scott Gillies, Clark Pederson, Tony De Ali cante, Julianna Hayes, Linda Beard and Larry Ishmael.

Staff present: James Lewis, Susan Berger, Jesus Mendoza.

Owners forums

From Sept. 16 work session

• Kathy Brown would like to see board books provided elec tronically to board members, available to owners to review as well as improved communica tions for transparency (Editor’s note: a printed board book has always been available for owner review at the SROA office on the Monday/Tuesday prior to the board meeting. It would not contain legally sensitive and/or contractual documents or personnel files).

• Mike Breen and Jamie Pot ter voiced their concerns about a Ranch Cabin owner burning wood in their fireplace year round, which is causing issues with neighboring residents

when they try to sit outside on the deck, have open windows, etc. They suggested SROA adopt a rule banning fireplace wood burning for the summer months.

• A letter was read into record from John Wiest, who feels the LFR update should include a wildfire mitigation plan, an EPA study, cost analysis and more than one town hall to educate owners.

• A letter was read into record from Wendy Ferguson who has concerns over pedestrians/ cyclists on East Meadow Road and signage; the need for an emergency egress gate at the pickleball courts at Fort Rock Park and a center stripe is needed on River Road. From Sept. 17 regular meeting

• Randy Schneider suggested that the proposed firewood rule include a location for owners to store extra wood should they exceed the allotted amount.

• Patty and Dan Day were frustrated they could not use the fitness center due to clo sures related to wildfire-in duced poor air quality levels inside/outside the facility

• Bob Stillson understands

SROA Financial Report

Year to date as of Aug. 31, 2022 (unaudited)

Total Operating Revenue $ 8,727,790

Total Operating Expense* $ 7,994,840

Operating Budget Surplus/Deficit $ 732,950

*Includes Reserve Fund contributions of $2,414,872

the premise and benefits of hav ing a fiber-to-the-home system but is opposed to the coming proposal for a bulk agreement. Stillson gave kudos to SROA lifeguards and that much of what they do is prevent bad behaviors and accidents and should be acknowledged for that. He was also thankful for the recent party at the Member Pool.

• Cindy McCabe submitted a letter and owner signatures requesting additional improve ments at Mary McCallum Park.

Board actions

• Approved minutes of the Aug. 19, 2022 SROA board work session as corrected.

• Approved minutes of the Aug. 20, 2022 SROA regular board meeting as corrected.

• Approved Aug. 31, 2022 fi nancial statement (unaudited).

• Approved Resolution 2022006 authorizing designated board signatories for associa tion accounts.

• Approved 3% discount to owners who pay their 2023 regular maintenance fees, ex cluding special purpose assess ments (such as SHARC), in full by Jan. 25, 2023.

• Approved a first reading to Section 4.02 of Sunriver Rules & Regulations regarding the amount of firewood allowed on your property at any given time. Owners can submit com ments regarding the rule via email to infosroa@srowners.org no later than Nov. 16. Read the story starting on page 1 for the proposed rule language.

SROA treasurer report

By Clark Pederson

At our September SROA Board of Directors meeting the new board members owners elected in August joined the board. We also had a change in the officers of the Board. Our past treasurer, Gerhard Beenan, was elected president of the board and I was elected trea surer (although there wasn’t a lot of competition for the job). It will be a challenge stepping into Gerhard’s shoes as he has done an excellent job oversee ing SROA finances. One of the initiatives Gerhard began was a monthly column in the Scene discussing SROA’s finances. In the vein of transparency with owners I believe this is an excellent idea and will strive to keep up that tradition in the coming year.

My background is not in accounting; however, I do consider myself a numbers guy with my past profession as a financial advisor, a degree in economics, and experience dealing with financial state ments while serving on sev eral other boards in past years. Yet, I do struggle at times to remember what retained earn ings are and why prepaid dues/ maintenance fees are a liability. But I rest at ease knowing how fortunate SROA is to have an excellent controller, Joe Healy, who really carries the weight of the budget and financial affairs of our association. It will be a pleasure working closely with them in the coming year.

So, you might ask, what are the job responsibilities of the treasurer? I know that’s the first question I asked. Accord ing to SROA bylaws one of the responsibilities is to serve as chair of our Finance Com mittee. This is a group of up to 10 board members and fellow owners who oversee SROA financial matters. We are for tunate that a number of our owners with accounting and business backgrounds volun teer to serve on this commit tee. The Finance Committee assists the Board by taking a closer look at SROA financial affairs – the annual budget, the monthly reporting of revenue and expenses as compared to our budget, the recommenda tions of annual maintenance dues increases, additions of staff with review of the neces sary funding to support that staff, the review of the annual audit by outside accountants, overseeing the investment of

Gerhard Beenen

Firewood

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“This is a community safety issue… I believe this is the most significant threat in not being able to meet our mission state ment,” said Gerhard Beenen, President of the SROA Board of Directors.

Proposed rule change/ addition

• Section 4.02C (proposed revision) – Visibly stored fire wood shall be neatly attached in a rectangular fashion and not exceed two (2) cords in quantity per property at any given time. A standard cord of wood is approximately 4x4x8 ft. in size and shall be stacked in these dimensions. Firewood shall be stacked at least thirty feet (30) from ANY structure, including structures located

Owner Happy Hour held monthly

Are you a new owner who would like to learn more about Sunriver from other owners?

Do you live here now and would like to know how to become involved in the com munity?

Would you just like to meet other owners or see old friends?

Sponsored by the Owner Enrichment Committee, the owner Happy Hour happens every first Saturday of the month in the owner’s living room at SHARC. No cost and no registration required. Just bring a beverage of your choice (and perhaps a munchie) and drop by between 4 and 5:45 p.m. We’d love to see you.

on neighboring properties. If thirty feet (30) from any struc ture is not attainable, firewood shall be stored at a point that is furthest and equidistant from all structures. Firewood stacked in book end fashion between trees is prohibited.

The effective date for compli ance is June 1, 2023, with these requirements on-going unless and until otherwise amended.

• Section 4.02G (proposed revision) – Violation of Sec tion 4.02C constitutes a Class B offense.

• Section 4.02 I (proposed new section) – Exceptions to the two cord limit on the quan tity of visibly stored firewood must receive written approval from SROA subject to meeting the following criteria:

–Certification that firewood is the primary source of heat for the home.

–No more than 5 cords of wood shall be present on the property at any given time.

–All provisions for placement and stacking as specified in Section 4.02C shall still apply.

SROA: Did You Know?

DID YOU KNOW? The SROA Board meetings can be watched live via YouTube or viewed at a later time? Simply visit the website and go to the calendar date for a particular meeting to find a YouTube link to the live and/or recorded meeting. You can also go direct to YouTube and search SROA Admin.

DID YOU KNOW? There is a printed copy of board book materials (with the exception of legally sensitive and/ or contractual documents or private personnel files) at the SROA office for owners to review each month? Materials are printed and generally available no later than Tuesday before the meeting (the book must remain at and only be viewed in the office). Moving forward, these materials will also be posted under the meeting date on the calendar to view electronically.

DID YOU KNOW? SHARC has a live camera to view capacity levels, open/closed status, etc. Visit the website at www.sunriversharc.com/camera. This is the quickest way to find real-time information about current operations and conditions.

DID YOU KNOW? You can read the Sunriver Scene online, often days before the printed copy hits your mailbox or newsstands? Visit www.sunriverowners.org/sunriverscene. Also, if you are residing in Sunriver prefer to pick up the Scene from a local rack… give us a call and we can discontinue send ing you a printed copy and help save the association the cost of mailing it. Just email us at infosroa@srowners.org with a short note to discontinue sending it by mail. And, should you change your mind, it’s easy to start it up again.

SROA reserves and operating funds for compliance with our investment policy, and review ing other financial matters.

A second responsibility of the treasurer is co-signing checks for the payment of SROA expenses of more than $1,000. Our financial policy requires a board officer to cosign with the general manager or assistant general manager and the default person is the treasurer if they aren’t avail able. This is done on a weekly basis. I have occasionally done

this the past year as assistant treasurer when the treasurer was out of town. It definitely makes you aware of the costs of operating our homeowner association. Everything from the $300,000+ dollars spent annually on ladder fuels reduc tion to the thousands of dollars spent for buying inventory of sunscreen lotion and towels for SHARC and the Member Pool for resale to owners and guests.

As good financial practice dictates each check presented for signature includes the ac companying bill with a budget line item identified and proper department head and general manager approval. In addition

to co-signing checks, we require a board officer, usually the treasurer, co-sign all purchase orders or check requests of more than $5,000. Purchase orders involving a contract include a copy of the contract with the outside provider along with the purchase order.

A third responsibility is pre senting the financial report to the full board at our monthly Saturday board meetings. Our controller Joe does that presen tation to our Finance Commit tee on the Thursday before our monthly board meetings, so my responsibility is to present the highlights to the board with full written copies of the financial

report.

I look forward in the coming year to fulfilling these respon sibilities as your treasurer and writing to you monthly about SROA financial topics.

Does SROA Have Your Email or Emergency Info?

Sunriver owners with an email on file receive time ly notifications, online sur veys, invoices, etc. from SROA. If you believe we do not have your email, fill out the form at: www.sunriverowners.org/ updatemyinformation

An example of old wood and improper stacking of that wood.

• Approved Resolution 2022-007 related to changes to SROA’s Consolidated Plan to remove any discriminatory language to comply with Or egon HB 2534. Any change to the Consolidated Plan requires a vote of the owners, which will take place in early 2023. In the meantime, owners can read the changes on the SROA website under News & Notices on the homepage.

• Tabled a motion to approve ballot language related to a fiber-to-the-home bulk agree ment with BendBroadband/ TDS as the final agreement was still being reviewed/amended. The topic will be included on the board meeting agenda in October.

Committee/board action requests

• Approved the following expired committee terms: Brenda Chapin, Theresa Cic colo, Kathleen Peters and Steve Peters from Election; Pat Hens ley, Covenants & Nominating; Ron Schmid and Terrence Van Oss, Nominating.

• Approved the following appointments: Keith Mobley, Finance & board assistant treasurer; Larry Ishmael, board assistant secretary; Jim Mon troy and Ann Parrish, Election; Susan Quesada, Election; Don Costa and Julianna Hayes, Finance; Ron Angell, Nomi nating.

• Approved appointments to a second committee term: Bob Nelson, Covenants; Brad Banta and Luis Bayol, Finance.

• Approved chair appoint ment: Holly Hendricks, Nomi nating Committee

• A pproved board liaison appointments: Tony De Ali cante, Covenants; Scott Gillies, D esign; Bill Burke, Owner Enrichment; Bill Burke and Larry Ishmael, Admissions Model Work Group; Scott Gillies, Design Manual Review; Gerhard Beenen and Keith Mobley, Telecommunications Task Force; Scott Gillies and Bill Burke, Parks & Recreation Master Plan; Keith Mobley and Julianna Hayes, IT Strategic Plan Task Force.

Other business

• It was discovered that the association maintenance fees paid by the Village and Sunriver

Resort have not increased in the same amount comparable to what owners pay. Discussions with both entities is requesting that they should be subject to the same increases but SROA has received some pushback from those management com panies.

• Board members were as signed to reach out to owners and answ er questions they brought up during the owner forums.

Association operations

• Administration: Held a fi nancial forecast with controller Joe Healy and a subcommittee of the Finance Committee. Met with Deschutes County administrator Nick Lelack as an overall update. Met with Sunriver Fire Chief Tim Moor regarding service contracts between SROA and SSD. Met with representatives of Sunriver Community Bible Church about a joint recreation proposal on property near the church. Worked with Natural Resources staff about a trespass/ vandalism of SROA commons with the cutting of seven trees.

• Accounting: Distributed 2023 budget packets to depart ment heads. Began preparation of SSD annual financial audit. Working with Jonas to provide member access to their HOA accounts online.

• Communications : Cre ated marketing materials for Uncorked for print, web and social media and posted event

to regional calendars. Created a web page specific to the Parks & Recreation Master Plan to keep owners informed as the process moves forward. Com piled LFR comments from owners to answer and share on the website to further educate owners about the plan. Updat ed SHARC website to reflect after Labor Day operations.

• Community Develop ment: There are approximately 348 active projects/building permits. Continue to issue compliance letters for design and rules violations. Partici pate in Magistrate hearings for background on violations and citations. Continue to partici pate with the Design Manual update.

• Natural Resources: Mailed noxious weed violation letters and provided weed identifi cation guidance on private properties. Sprayed and pulled noxious weeds on commons. The annual War on Weeds event was a success with more than 175 bags of noxious weeds collected throughout Sunriver.

• Information Technology: Security updates performed on accounting staff comput ers. Working to migrate from paper to iPad for staff and Design Committee field work. Created a work around for an ActiveNet outage and updated credit card readers. Looking for additional air quality readers. Worked with Public Works to repair/replace a Ranch Cabin tennis gate. Working with a

vendor for a penetration test of the association to learn where security breaches may be.

• Public Works: Repaired/ replaced several playground items including a teeter tot ter, swings and a tire swing. Replaced several tennis nets and repaired pickleball gates. Removed more than 20 hazard ous trees on commons. Land scaping around the cinder bay was installed. Developed a fall road rebuild project schedule. Trimmed the willows along River Road and the pathways. Painted the equipment stor age/wash bay building. The restroom install at Mary Mc Callum Park should occur later this fall once the structure is received.

• Recreation/SHARC : Moved to fall/winter opera tions. Staff worked on nu merous projects related to Uncorked event. August was a busy month with pickleball usage at an all-time high and higher temperatures brought lots of owners and visitors to SHARC and Member Pool. Relying on after-school and a few year-round staff to keep things going as most schoolage lifeguards returned to ex tracurricular school functions. Current employee vacancy list includes an Aquatics Director, two head lifeguards, front desk associate, Member Services and Events Coordinator positions.

The meeting adjourned at 12:22 p.m.

The next SROA board work session will take place at 9 a.m. Oct. 14 followed by the regular board meeting at 9 a.m. Satur day, Oct. 15.

The board meetings can be watched live via YouTube, or at a later time, by visiting the meeting date on SROA website calendar for the YouTube link. Meeting minutes, once ap proved, are available on the SROA website.

Bryce C. Jones

Principal Broker

Janet Reynolds Principal Broker

Remain aware, continue to practice wildfire prevention

The Oregon Department of Forestry wants to remind Oregonians that even with the weather starting to transition to fall, fire is still on the landscape and fire season is still in effect. Oregon is still experiencing severe drought in majority of the state, dry fuels, higher tem peratures and low humidity, the department wants to warn the public against complacency.

“East wind events, like the one we experienced this past weekend, are very common around this time of year. There is still potential for more fire starts and the season isn’t over yet” Mike Shaw, Fire Protec tion Division Chief, said. “We are prepared for new fire starts; however, the less human caused fires we have, the less strained our resources will be.”

Even with lower tempera tures, there is still potential for a fire to start and grow signifi cantly. Thus far in the season, Oregonians have done a good job of keeping human-caused fires below the 10-year average. ODF encourages the public to keep up the good work and persist until the official end of fire season.

“With the temperature changes, it’s easy to think that fires are lessening. However, we are still seeing new fire starts daily throughout the state of Oregon,” Levi Hopkins, Wildfire Prevention and Policy Manager, said.

Wildfire prevention means:

• Debris burning is prohib ited during fire season without a permit. Cover your pile and wait until fire season is over. A dry, covered pile is cleaner and safer to burn late fall and winter.

• Don’t park your car over dried grass, and make sure your vehicle or ATV is regularly serviced

• Dispose of your cigarette using designated receptacles, and NEVER discard butts on the ground or in vegetation outdoors.

• Check local restrictions before lighting a campfire.

Several ODF districts have updated their fire danger lev els recently; however most of the state remains between moderate and extreme fire danger. Visit Oregon.gov/odf to find local fire restrictions and keeporegongreen.org for more wildfire prevention tips.

–Source: Oregon Department of Forestry

By Helen Heeren

We have so many class offer ings in the upcoming months the descriptions belo w are shortened to fit them in our allotted Scene space. Please go to www.sunriveryou.com to read the full class descriptions, presenter information and to register. All classes require reg istration and closes 24 hours before the class start time. Plan ahead and sign up before the deadline if you want to attend. In the case of Zoom classes, you will be sent the virtual at tendance link 48 hours before and again as a reminder two hours before the class starts.

Juggling for Fun

Mondays, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 4 p.m. at SHARC. Taught by, Dan Hilburn with help from Ron Heeren.

This class will help you get started with a teacher who breaks the process into progres

sive, easy-to-follow steps. Over the course of 4 weekly lessons, participants will learn basic jug gling -- the three-ball cascade. Professional-type juggling balls, which are easier to catch, will be provided for $25 payable at the first lesson.

The History of the “Lost” Wagon Train That Passed Through Sunriver in 1853

Wednesday, Oct. 12,at 3 p.m. at SHARC. Presented by Skip Smith.

This talk will cover the trials and tribulations of one wagon train, consisting of 200-250 wagons and approximately 1000 men, women and chil dren, who took a “shortcut” to cross the Oregon desert on their way to the Willamette Valley. Come hear personal stories derived from journals and oral histories from the Overlander Immigrants about their journey.

Tech Forum 6 Social Media and You Wednesday, Oct. 19, 3 p.m. at SHARC. Presented by

Susan Jain.

Love it or hate it, if you’re online you have a digital per sona. Here’s how to manage it. What is social media really? Why do those annoying ads pop up when I’m online? How will clicking on them affect me? What is this new thing called Clickbait, and how can I avoid it? Most importantly, how can I enjoy using technology to do online searches for things that interest or are important to me, and to stay in touch with people and information that matter to me, without clicking myself into trouble? Jain will share her insider’s view from over 25 years of experience in technology industry marketing.

SROA Ladder Fuels Reduction Plan Forum

Thursday, Oct. 20, 4 p.m. via Zoom.

SROA’s existing Ladder Fuels Reduction Plan was created in 1995 and last revised in 2003. We all realize that the wildfire risk has changed substantially in the last 25 years, so SROA is revising its plan to reflect

current best practices to reduce the risk and severity of wildfire damage. We are now in the “second revision and comment period” that is designed spe cifically for owner input. This forum is your opportunity to find out what’s changing and why, for both common areas and private property, and to provide feedback before the plan is final. Patti Gentiluomo, SROA’s Natural Resources Director, along with a represen tative from Sunriver Fire, will discuss the proposed updates and answer your questions.

Finding Calm in Unsettling Times

Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2 p.m. at SHARC. Presented by Tammy Goen, a holistic life coach and energy healer. We have been dealing for a while now with an unprec edented level of stressors. Join us for a look at why we’re feel ing so stressed and how we can reduce our stress response and achieve a sense of calm, no matter what is happening in the outside world. Learn tech niques to achieve and maintain a sense of peace.

SROA Design Manual Update Forum

Thursday, Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. by Zoom.

The current SROA Design Manual is almost 30 years old and was written at a time when new home construction far exceeded home renovation. Recognizing the need to make changes and reflect the cur rent times, a Design Manual Task Force has been working on updating the document. Attend this virtual forum and find out about the proposed changes and how this will affect those considering remodeling or building a home in Sunriver. This is a chance to make com ments before the draft of the updated D esign Manual is finalized. James Lewis, SROA General Manager, and Curt Wolf, chair of the Design Com mittee and a member of the task force, will be discussing the proposed updates to the and answering your questions.

Sunriver Then & Now: Indigenous History Spanning Precontact to Current Issues

Wednesday, Nov. 16, 3:30 p.m. at SHARC. Presented by Gabriann “Abby” Hall. This is a joint presentation by Sunriver You and the Deschutes Public Library.

Who were the original stew ards of the land we know today as Sunriver? Take a journey into the past to learn more about the indigenous people of Central Oregon. Learn more about lo cal tribes and their ways of life pre-contact, during settlement, through the legislative period of the 1900s as well as current issues facing the tribes that have called Central Oregon home since time immemorial.

Task force creates Sunriver recreation survey Go daffy for daffodils this spring

SROA NEWS – The Parks & Recreation Master Plan Task Force has created a survey to share with owners and visitors specific to recreational facilities and activities in Sunriver.

“It’s important to gather cur rent information to help guide us in the future of additional recreational-type amenities and offerings in Sunriver,” said Keith Kessaris, SROA assistant general manager and task force member.

This survey was automatical

ly sent the week of Sept. 26 to owners who have an email reg istered to receive SROA’s email notifications. Otherwise, own ers can visit the SROA website at www.sunriverowners.org/rec reationplan to find the survey link.

The short survey should take no more than five minutes to fill out and needs to be com pleted by Oct. 16.

T he Parks & Recreation Master Plan Task Force is made up of owners, board members,

SROA staff, property manag ers and other area stakeholders working under the guidance of a consultant. The task force is also planning some town hall opportunities, with dates yet to be determined. The task force is expected to meet through the end of the year before creating a final plan to present to the board, and owners, for review.

Follow the progress of the task force on the website at www.sunriverowners.org/rec reationplan

Weekend of fun to celebrate the area’s ‘locals’

By Deni Porter

You are a star, and we celebrate you. Mark your October calendar for a multi-day celebration of you and your generosity. We hope to see all of you at the Artists’ Gallery in the Village on Friday, Oct. 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. As a special thank you to our favorite community, many of the artists will be offering a 10% discount on purchases all week end. Many artists will also be donating pieces to the weekend raffle.

It takes many hands to raise 2,000+ pounds of donated food for Care and Share, the local south Deschutes County food bank. Together with Sunriver sponsors, the Artists’ Gallery ac complishes the task with fun and flair. Partner sponsors make generous contributions – First Interstate Bank, Sunriver Brewing Company, The Fold Restaurant and Hot Lava Baking, but

the food contributions come from you.

Our way to thank you is to provide a weekend of fun, discounts, art giveaways, music, food and beverage. Enjoy music and sip wine and beer provided by the gallery while you watch artist demonstrations. For the fifth year, we are asking you to “Fill Don’s Truck” with non-perishable food items or cash donations. Receive a raffle ticket for your donations and you will be entered into multiple drawings for art, jewelry and fine crafts – all donated by artists at the gallery. You do not have to be present to win.

Of course, you may drop off food donations any time at the gallery and receive your raffle tick ets. Please join your fellow Central Oregonians in celebrating friendship and generosity.

Artists’ Gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily in building 19 in The Village at Sunriver. For information, call 541-593-4382.

Ever heard of a baby moon, pink charm, pipit, orangery, acetea or bridal crown? These are the six varieties of daffodil bulbs that have been ordered by the SROA Owner Enrich ment Committee to sell to owners to beautify their yards next spring.

The bulbs are direct from the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm in Woodburn. The flower varieties can be viewed on the Wooden Shoe’s website at www.woodenshoe.com.

Orders have been rolling in, so reserve yours before they’re gone. Owners can preorder 20 (minimum) to 40 (maximum) bulbs at $1 each (if you don’t want 20, split them with a neighbor). Send an email to SunriverDaffodils@gmail.com with the number of bulbs you want, your name and physical Sunriver address. Payment is due by cash or check at the time of pick up

Bulbs will be available for pick up on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the SROA administration office parking lot. Owners will be able to pick from the six varieties on a first come, first serve basis. Instructions for planting will be included. If there are any remaining, the sale will continue until 2:30 p.m. for those who did not pre-order or would like additional bulbs. A form will be provided by the SROA Community Development for you to sign agreeing that bulbs will be planted on your own property and prohibits planting on SROA commons. There will be no further landscaping documentation or fee.

Help celebrate spring in Sunriver and add some beautiful vibrant color to your yard. These pretty little flowers are certain to help cure those with winter blues or daffodil envy. If you are interested in helping a neighbor that may have difficulty planting bulbs or planting for a snowbird neighbor that has left for the winter, we are looking for volunteers to help.

Bridal crown daffodils

By Kelli Neumann, Programs Director

The initial classification of organisms began by simply rec ognizing them as either plants or animals. There were inklings early on that a large group of living things had characteristics of both plants and animals, but it wasn’t until the 1970s that the “Kingdom Fungi” was ac cepted into popular scientific taxonomy.

Fungi, like animals, acquire nutrients through digestion. This is markedly different from the strategy employed by the other generally nonmotile, or “rooted” Kingdom Plantae. Plants instead photosynthesize, changing light energy to chemi cal energy with which they fuel themselves. Fungi absorb simple sugars and amino acids by secreting digestive enzymes into the substrate they inhabit. The diversity of fungi spans single-celled organisms such, as yeasts and molds, to the largest terrestrial organism, a honey fungus, measuring more than 3.4 miles across.

A unifying characteristic of this phenomenal kingdom is that all species are derived from spores and contain branching filamentous structures called hyphae. In most fungi growth occurs at the tip of these hyphae

and is their main method of expansion. Collectively known as mycelium these root-like structures often exist in vast networks undetected to the naked eye, twining complexly within the substrate the fungi are breaking down.

Mycology describes the field of biology dedicated to study ing fungi. Around 70,000 species of fungi hav e been identified however research ers suspect there are at least 20 times more than that to be explored. Fungi have been identified as critical medicine such as penicillin and new research continues to identify health-related benefits of fungi.

Fantastic adaptations to break down material and a microscopic reproductive cell which is often forcibly ejected from its fruiting body can be a double-edged sword for the plants and animals co-existing with fungi. In addition to cur ing diseases, many species of fungi can cause them. Around 8,000 people died from fungalrelated illnesses in 2021 in the United States alone.

Fungi’s decomposition pro cess can be classified into three basic types. Saprophytic fungi feed on dead organic substances while parasitic fungi obtain their nourishment from liv

ing organisms. The third type relies on symbiosis, an interde pendence which sustains both the fungi and the organism associated with it. Often this co-dependence is so marked that neither creature can exist without the other. It is esti mated that 90% of all plant species r ely on the mycor rhizal relationship with fungi.

Symbiosis such as lichens are a composite organism created from algae or cyanobacteria living among various fungi and can be found thriving in some of the most inhospitable habitats on the planet.

Because fungi store their food in the form of starch, mush rooms are an excellent source of pr otein, potassium and carbohydrates. A mushroom is the reproductive structure of several genera of fungi. These fleshy protuberances carry the spores and often comprise of a stem, cap and gills. Many mushrooms are an excellent source of nutrition and provide complex, unique flavor profiles. Some species have been culti vated and are readily available,

others offer the complex chal lenge of understanding their habitat and foraging for them. Oregon hosts a variety of ter restrial ecosystems, from damp coastal forests to dry sandy deserts. Mushroom-producing fungi are included in this bio diversity and the damp conifer forests of the Pacific Northwest are an ideal habitat for wild ed ible mushrooms. Commonly sought-after delicacies such as morels, chanterelles and mat sutakes can be bountiful – if you know where to look.

Given the vast complexity of this kingdom and what it is capable of there is little wonder we are captivated by it. Fungi

can be as beneficial and beauti ful as it can be destructive and terrible.

If you want to learn more about this fascinating group of life forms join the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory on Oct. 8 for our annual Fungi Fest and Mushroom Show. This family-friendly event, hosted in collaboration with the Central Oregon Mushroom Club will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and include vendors, mushroom experts, lectures, cooking demonstra tions and access to fungi experts from across the state.

For more information, visit https://fungifest.snco.org

It’s fall ponderosa sale and planting time

The annual fall ponderosa seedling sale will begin online Friday, Oct. 21 on the Sunriver Na ture Center’s website – www.snco.org.

Prices will range from $10 to $60+ depending upon size and stature for these established seedlings. As always, there are limits to the number of trees you can purchase. Detailed planting and care instructions will be included.

“The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The next best time is now.”

are a rare appreciating asset and are a much more resilient tree than the more common lodgepole. Ponderosa are even fire resistant, once mature. Ponderosa pines are also drought tolerant – once estab lished – and only need occasional deep watering the first summer or two.

– Eastern Proverb

These Project Ponderosa seedlings were potted up to six years ago, nur tured by local students and volunteers and are acclimated to our environment. Ponderosa pines

Sales revenue will go to the local schools who participate in Project Ponderosa.org and to the Sunriver Nature Center. This is an opportunity to help our planet, ecosystem and community.

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Fall programs continue; meteor shower coming

By Bob Grossfeld, Manager of Space Sciences

As we head into October, we are enjoying the beautiful fall nights. Our first full fall pro grams in the new expansion at the observatory have been well received by our guests, and we are looking forward to offering programs this October. While October offers us some clear and cool nights, it is some of the best times for locals and visitors to view the heavens. The summer skies have moved away, but the great views of the fall constellations allow for wonderful views of galaxies and deep space wonders.

The staff continues our work on enhancements to the facility. We will be using some new tele scopes this month as we look to improve our fall and winter viewing options. October is always a very mellow time at the observatory, and I expect this year to be one of the best. Expect staff to find some very different targets in the tele scopes for the rest of the 2022.

The observatory will be open during the day Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. No reservations are required for our daytime pro grams, but for night time pro grams, reservations are highly

recommended. Our night time programs will include private and public options for the rest of this year. You can get more information and reservations for our fall programs by visiting our web site at snco.org.

The fall nights are great for viewing galaxies and other fall objects. While Saturn and Jupiter still demand our at tention, there are plenty of deep sky objects to keep the telescopes busy at night. Views of the Andromeda Galaxy and the Double Cluster in Perseus are some my favorites this time of year. In October, we have two meteor showers. First the Draconids shower, which pro duces about 10 meteors per hour. It is produced by the dust grains left behind by comet 21P Giacobini-Zinner, which was discovered in 1900. The Draconids is an unusual shower because viewing is best in the early evening. The shower runs annually from Oct. 6-10, and the peak this year is on Oct.

7. The first quarter moon will block out all but the brightest meteors this year. However, if you are patient you may still be able to see a couple of good ones. Later in the month, the Orionids meteor shower re turns. The Orionids is an aver

age shower producing about 20 meteors per hour at their peak. It is produced by dust grains left behind by comet Halley, which has been known and observed since ancient times. This shower usually peaks on the night of Oct. 21. The thin crescent moon will not be an issue and we expect a good show. Best viewing will be to the east after midnight. Be sure to find a dark location far from city lights. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Orion, but can appear anywhere in the sky.

The staff is working on ex hibits throughout the facility. Last month we received a real masterpiece, made possible by generous donations. Created originally for the 2017 total eclipse, Ed Beacham from the Beacham Clock Company in Sisters created 12 planetary orrerys. Each designed as a coffee table, Beacham engi neered and created each of the 5,000 unique handmade gears and levers as well as models of planets and their moons for each of the 12 tables. Working on a platform similar to the workings of a clock, each unit uses articulated motion to rep resent the moons surrounding

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Seasonal bargains at the Tern

By Wes Perrin

“October is a great time to shop our offerings,” says Susan Ertsgaard, manager of Sunriver Second Tern Thrift Store. “Hal loween is coming up, and Thanksgiving will be her e before you know it. We’ve got party decorations, fall apparel, costume material and more to

fill your needs.”

Ertsgaard pointed out that many people don’t realize Hal loween is the second largest commer cial holiday in the U.S., behind only Christmas. Google reports last year con sumers spent $350 million on costumes alone, and totaled

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Artist’s renderings Forestbrook Forest House. New Way to Own at Caldera Springs

Tern volunteers have some fun with Halloween masks.

Earth, Mars and Jupiter, along with the solar system as Galileo would of seen it.

This great educational learn ing tool will be on display in the new expansion of the observa tory. Of the 12 produced, this is the only one on public display

Plans for improvements to the storage area on the Karen

Clarke Star Deck are being finalized for new homes for telescopes that can be operated during the winter months, along with a plan to add an other large telescope.

Fall is the time to start plan ning for 2023. The staff has been wor king on plans for upcoming year and continue to prepare for the winter season. We will be posting updates on our website and Facebook.

Resort’s Betty Gray Gallery introduces two fall shows

By Jim Fister

October brings in fall colors, football and expensive coffee to the forefront of most minds. It also brings new art to the Betty Gray Gallery at the Sunriver Lodge. Come see the new art at the Lodge while you admire the brisk weather, and sip a beer or flavored latte to bring the two together.

The upstairs gallery will be hosting an array of watercolor paintings from a trio of ac

complished artists, all members of the Watercolor Society of Oregon. Crosswater-based Liz Haberman takes a traditional approach to her work, work ing from photographs to create realistic scenes using her pro fessional technique. Sunriverbased Helen Brown uses rice paper as a background, and mixes a technique of wax and watercolor to add a unique tex ture to her works. Redmondbased Rebecca Sentgeorge is the

Energizer Bunny, Morton Salt Girl and the fan favorite – a zombie bellhop.”

most experimental of the trio, using a variety of collage mate rials in addition to her superior technique. The three combine to provide a remarkable over view of technique and artistry. The show will run through the end of the year.

Downstairs, Bend artist Marjorie Hamlin creates semi abstract acrylic landscapes bursting with color and texture.

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$10 billion in sales for the entire holiday. She added that more and more people are seeking costumes for their pets, “and we can help with that as well.” According to the internet, some of the best-selling dog costumes were Uncle Sam, Big Bad Wolf, Wonder Woman, Bumblebee and, of course, a hot dog.

She also mentioned that for customers who relish competi tion, there are numerous com puter generated contests avail able, with some nice prizes for the best, goofiest or most out landish Halloween costume. “If you are looking for ideas, past winners included tyrannosau rus rex, skunk, bank robber,

Historians claim Halloween dates back some 2,000 years when the Celts celebrated the festival of “Samhain” on Oct. 31. They believed that was the night when ghosts of the dead returned to earth. After Christianity arrived, the church changed the celebration name, first to All Souls Day, and then to All Saints Day which the Celts chose to call “All Hallows Eve.” Over centuries the name evolved to become simply one word – Halloween.

America has observed the ghostly holiday since colonial times, but the practice of “trick or treat” didn’t really take hold until the 1930s. “Treats” now

play a major role in candy sales, accounting for 1/4 of all con fectionary purchases annually. The hugely popular jack-o’lanterns of today weren’t always carved from pumpkins. At vari ous times they were made from turnips, potatoes and beets.

The Tern is open Friday and Saturday with winter hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., now in effect. Donations are grate fully accepted each Friday and Saturday until 2 p.m.

Located on Spring River Road, a short distance west of Harper Bridge, the store is staffed by volunteers, and all sales benefit the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory.

More information is available at www.secondtern.com or by calling 541-593-3367.

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SROA Committees

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

SROA Board of Directors

Gerhard Beenen, president sroaboard@srowners.org

Covenants

Patty Smith covenants@srowners.org

Design Curt Wolf, chair designinfo@srowners.org

Election

Patty Smith, chair election@srowners.org

Finance Clark Pederson, chair finance@srowners.org

Nominating Holly Hendricks, chair nominating@srowners.org

Owner Enrichment

Mark Fisler, chair ownerenrichment@srowners.org

Interested in joining a committee or participating in a future task force or special project?

Contact the chair person for a particular committee or to be on a task force/special project contact Becki Sylvester at SROA by calling 541-593-2411.

OCTOBER MEETINGS & GATHERINGS

1 Owner Happy Hour 4pm SHARC

4 Nominating Commit tee 9am SROA Admin

6 Chamber Cof fee Klatch 8am First Interstate Bank

Covenants Commit tee 10am SROA Admin

7-8 Chamber Locals Weekend Village at Sunriver

8 Ar tists’ Gallery Reception 4pm Village at Sunriver

9 Design Committee 10am SROA Admin

11 Magistrate 8am SROA Admin

12 Communit y Potluck---------------------------------5:30pm SHARC

13 Finance Committee 9am SROA Admin

SSD Board Meeting 3pm Fire Station

Chamber Membership Meeting 12pm via Zoom

15 SROA Board Work Session 9am SROA Admin

16 SROA Board Meeting 9am SROA Admin

19 Chamber Lunch & Learn 12pm Sunriver Library

26 Sunriver Socialize 5:15pm Sunriver Brewing

28 Design Commit tee 10am SROA Admin

Some

Contact them for information.

Monday

Ladies Lunch and Bridge 11 a.m. Grille at Crosswater. Sign up: srmondaybridge@gmail.com

Alcoholics Anonymous 7 p.m. Pozzi building at the Sunriver Nature Center

Tuesday

Mountain Meadow Quilters 1 p.m. second Tuesday of the month at Community Bible Church Info: 302-378-8446

Partners Bridge

3 p.m., Crescent room at SHARC. $1, register/info: 541-556-6408

Wednesday

Sunriver Rotary

7:30 a.m., Hearth Room at the Sunriver Lodge www.sunriver-lapinerotary.org

Great Decisions

4-6 p.m. third Wednesday of the month, Crescent room at SHARC. Info: 503-292-0133

Thursday

Duplicate Bridge 3 p.m., First, second, fourth & fifth Thursday, Crescent room at SHARC. $1, register/info: 541-556-6408

area church services

Holy Trinity Catholic Mass: 9:30am Thurs.; 5:30pm Sat.; 8am Sun. 18143 Cottonwood Road 541-593-5990, 541-536-3571 www.holyredeemerparish.net Fr. Paul Antao, SDB

Community Bible Church at Sunriver 10:15am Sunday 57175 Theater Drive 541-593-8341 www.cbcsunriver.org

Pastor: Jeff Welch

Sunriver Christian Fellowship 10:30am Sunday 18139 Cottonwood Road. Episcopal & Lutheran traditions. 541-593-1183

www.sunriverchristianfellowship.org

Pastor: Nancy Green The Door at Three Rivers 10am Sundays 86885 Enterprise Drive (Bus. Park) 541-550-3088 www.thedoor3r.org

Pastor: Brent Maxwell

Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to its October events

Did you know many Sunriver area businesses have a locals dis count? Discover who does and how much the discount is by participating in the Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce’s Locals Weekend Scavenger

Hunt on Oct. 7 and 8.

October is going to be an other fun month filled with chances to network with busi nesses and community mem bers. Take a look at everything that is happening and make plans to attend.

The October chamber events are:

• Coffee Klatch: Thursday, Oct. 6, 8 to 9 a.m. at First Interstate Bank in The Village at Sunriver. Stop by to share

news about your business while enjoying coffee and breakfast treats.

• Sunriver Locals Weekend: Friday, Oct. 7 and Saturday, Oct. 8. The chamber is partner ing with The Village at Sunriver and the Ar tists’ Gallery for locals weekend. There will be a food drive to benefit Care & Share, food and beverages, music and a scavenger hunt.

Stop by First Interstate Bank or the Artists’ Gallery to pick up your passport to the scavenger hunt to discover the businesses providing discounts to locals.

There will be a drawing for prizes.

• Community Potluck : Wednesday, Oct. 12, 5:30 to

7:30 p.m. at SHARC. Enjoy an evening of food, music and fun.

Cost is $5 per person or $20 for a family. Bring a main course, appetizer, side dish or dessert to share along with your own plate and utensils. Coffee and tea provided. Beer and wine for purchase. Please RSVP to sunriverpotlucks@gmail.com

• Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Mem bership Meeting : Thursday, Oct. 13, 12-1 p.m. via Zoom.

Learn what the chamber has accomplished in the last year, its goals for 2022/23 and more.

The meeting is open to mem bers and prospective members.

P lease email exec@sunriver chamber.com to RSVP for the Zoom link.

• Lunch & Learn: Wednes day, Oct. 19, 12-1 p.m. at the Sunriver Library, 56855 Venture Lane. Learn the secrets on how to promote your event

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or business along with a few writing tips from Susan Berger, editor of the Sunriver Scene, and Kristine Thomas, executive director of the Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce. Lunch provided to those who RSVP to exec@sunriverchamber.com

• Sunriver Socialize Hours: Wednesday, Oct. 26, 5:15-6:30 p.m. at Sunriver Brewing’s brewery in the Sunriver Busi ness Park, 56840 Venture Lane. Discover the secrets that go into making beer. The brewery is

the production facility where all of the beer making magic happens. Food and beverages will be provided.

Please email exec@sunriver chamber.com to RSVP for any of the networking events. This is needed to order food and beverages.

Chamber ambassadors

The chamber seeks volun teers to assist in promoting and

Acrylic allows her to throw paint in pure splashes of color directly from the jar to the can vas, moving her imagination directly to paper. She calls her work, “fictitious landscapes,” given her opinion that true cre ativity does not just come from sitting in a spot and painting a nice picture of what is there. This show will run through the end of November.

Given that it’s October, it’s truly a treat that these four accomplished regional women all will be showing together. It’s also a treat to announce that the Artists’ Gallery and Betty Gray Gallery will again be hosting a

youth artists’ challenge to local schools. Challenge winners will be displayed in the lower gallery during the Christmas holidays.

Make sure to stop by the Betty Gray Gallery when you’re in the area to see all these de lightful artists, and enjoy the fall weather in Sunriver.

For information, call 541593-4382. The gallery exhibit is available for viewing daily during regular business hours.

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President’s message

It is not too late! September is membership renewal time for the Sunriver Women’s club. If you missed renewing or join ing, it is not too late. The club is active all year long and join ing is easy at any time.

Members of all ages come from Bend, Sunriver, La Pine and beyond; some are full-time residents and others are parttime. All are welcome. Visit sunriverwomensclub.org to fill out a membership form online or contact Kathy Garofalo, membership@sunriverwomens club.org for more information.

We want members to feel connected. There are a num ber of ways to participate, and the variety ensures a place for everyone, whether it is social events, luncheons with inter esting speakers, winter fun, Dinner Club, monthly Happy Hours for informal gatherings or helping on a committee.

Currently, the Philanthropy Committee is evaluating grant applications for awards to non profits serving south Deschutes County. There is a great mix of having fun and doing good.

Not a Sunriver Women’s Club member? I encourage you to join today and get con nected!

–Debbie Baker, President

Membership

In September, the Sunriver Women’s Club held its annual Welcome Back registration event.

While there are year-round social or fundraising events, it

is wonderful to see members together in the same room.

Seeing the array of talents of each of the members is a reminder that, as a collective whole, SRWC members have the ability to change lives in our community.

Here are ways for members to participate:

Monthly luncheons are held on the third Tuesday of the month from October through May at Crosswater. Guests will have the opportunity to discover and learn about local resources and opportunities through knowledgeable speak ers who have made an impact in our community. It is also a time for informal conversa tions, questions and to learn about all of our social groups and how to volunteer for an event or project.

The SRWC started two new get togethers each month. One is a morning coffee and the other a happy hour where new and prospective members can come enjoy a beverage and learn about the club.

Join us for Happy Hour, 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 6 at The Owl’s Nest or Coffee Hour, 10 a.m.

Oct. 26 at Café Sintra. Contact membership@sunriverwomens club.org for additional infor mation.

SRWC programs

• Luncheon: Doors open at 11:30 am, Tuesday, Oct. 18 at Crosswater. Lunch will be served at noon.

The monthly luncheons are an opportunity to reconnect, see old friends and meet new friends. October’s guest speaker is Carol Brennan from the Up per Deschutes River Commu nity. She will speak about wild fire evacuation preparedness – evacuation levels, preparing a go bag, preparing the home and how to preserve important insurance records and financial documents. Reservations can be made at www.sunriverwo mensclub.org, starting Oct. 1. Luncheon cost is $30

• Power of 50 for Education: The Sunriver Women’s Club is now $13,000 away from being able to award $50,000 to the South Deschutes Collabora tive: A New Initiative to Sup port and Empower the At-risk Youth of Our Community. The Sunriver Women’s Club’s

goal is to provide a seed grant to the collaborative that will support resources for student success in the upcoming school year. Assistus in reaching our goal to assist local at-risk stu dents by donating at sunriver womensclub.org.

• F undraising : Did you know that you can set up a re curring donation to the SRWC, right from the website? Click on the DONATE button at www.sunriverwomensclub.org, choose your amount, desired frequency, and where you want the donation directed, and it’s done. Recurring donations are a quick way to reach our phil anthropic fundraising goals. Choose one or mor e, from Power of 50 For Education, Community Grant Program or “Where It Is Most Needed,”

and know that your recurring donation will support nonprof its in south Deschutes County.

• Holiday Party: Make plans to attend “Mistletoe and Mer riment,” the 2022 SRWC holiday party. Save the date for Friday, Dec. 9 for an evening of holiday food, dancing and a merry good time. Watch for details and ticket sales in our social media and newsletter as well as the Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce’s news letter and the Sunriver Scene.

• Hearty Soles Fall Hikes: Enjoy the beauty of Central Oregon by hiking with the Hearty Soles. Discover upcom ing hikes by visiting the SRWC events page on the website at sunriverwomensclub.org or sending an email to hearty soles@sunriverwomensclub.org

Clearing the air on SROA smoke closures

By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene

SROA NEWS – Hazardous levels of wildfire smoke from the Cedar Creek Fire settled over Sunriver in mid-Septem ber – prompting periods of closure and modified schedules for workers over several days –especially for those who work outdoors.

Wildfire smoke carries harm ful particulate matter than can be inhaled into the lungs and absorbed into the bloodstream. Symptoms of smoke exposure can include headache, wa tery/dry eyes, scratchy throat, c ough, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat and chest pain.

With wildfires becoming the norm throughout the Pacific Northwest Oregon OSHA en acted a wildfire smoke regula

tion in July 2021. Under this regulation, employers are obli gated to protect their workers f rom smoke exposure when poor air quality reach certain levels.

At height of the Cedar Creek Fire, the Sunriver Owners As sociation (SROA) experienced several smoke-related closures for both outside and inside op erations that affected SHARC and Public Works. During one smoke incident on Sept. 12, the indoor AQI readings at SHARC were in the 300 to 400 range and 700 to 900+ outdoors – more than double/ triple the allowable exposure levels – even for healthy indi viduals. Readings within the SROA administration office were also in the 200 to 300-plus range and staff were sent home for part of the day.

Sunriver residents organize fundraising quilt sale

More than 60 quilts will be on sale Saturday, Nov. 5 at the First United Methodist Church in downtown Bend. All proceeds will be donated to The Bend Food Project.

This fundraising effort is being organized by Sunriver residents and quilters, Judy Johnson and Sandra Henderson.

The sale will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more infor mation about the quilt sale or The Bend Food Project, contact bendfoodprojectquiltsale@gmail.com

While a tightly sealed, air-conditioned office may offer some smoke relief – there are spaces within SHARC and Public Works that don’t have an air condi tioning system. SROA is researching air ex change systems and whether any modifications can be made to improve indoor air quality in these spaces during a smoke or heat event.

Let’s clear the air, so to speak, how a smoke closure is deter mined for an SROA-managed facility

SROA management utilizes stationary and hand-held air quality sensors on site as well as

monitoring readings by the Oregon DEQ and

IQAir. IQAir shares data from numerous monitors around the Sunriver community, such as the Sunriver Nature Center. Management uses these num bers to quantify the decision whether or not to close a facil ity. SROA’s current policy is to reduce an employee’s smoke exposure when AQI levels are 151 or above.

“We don’t want to be closed.” said SROA General Manager

James Lewis. “Our goal is to have our facilities open and accessible.”

Smoke levels can vary and change quickly depending on wind direction and weather conditions. There’s a fine line deciding whether to shut down a facility for the entire day or to wait it out for an hour or so to see if conditions ap prove enough to open. It’s not pr actical to repeatedly send staff home and then call them back – especially for those who commute from Bend or farther.

Regardless of regulations, SROA has and always will protect the wellbeing of its staff. Any closure also helps to protect owners and visitors who may not realize just how bad the air quality conditions are.

Upcoming Anglers presentation a double delight

By Chris Powers

The Sunriver Anglers will enjoy a double delight during their Oct. 20 club meeting when they host two experi enced guides from the Stillwa ter Flyshop in Bend.

Gabe Parr will present infor mation on flyfishing backcoun try Alaska while Travis Parker will cover saltwater flats fish ing in Cuba. Parr is a 20-year resident of Central Oregon and serves on the Trout Unlimited

Chamber

continued from page 14 assisting at volunteer events, especially the Community Potluck. Volunteer responsi bilities include helping set up, picking up food items, greeting guests and assisting in plan ning upcoming events. If you

Executive Board as secretary for Oregon while Parker, a Bend native, is a well-traveled, converted World Cup bicycle mechanic who has guided since 2006 and internationally since 2015.

Parr’s presentation will dis cuss interior Alaska fishing on three rivers: American Creek, the lower Talarik, and the Aniak. These rivers are only ac cessible by float plane, typically have short, 31/2 month seasons

are interested in volunteering, please email Kristine Thomas at exec@sunriverchamber.com

Meyer holiday concert

The Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce and Sunriver Music Festival present concert rock violinist Aaron Meyer for concerts at 7 p.m. Saturday,

that follow the Pacific salmon runs and some produce 30” rainbow trout. The American Creek float trips are week long and feature early nymph, dry and streamer fishing for rainbows. The lower Talarik, known as “the rock,” is a tribu tary of Lake Eliamna. This pristine river is on a private parcel within an Alaskan state park; a limit of four guests per

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Dec. 3 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 at the Sunriver Resort Home stead. Aaron Meyer captivates a udiences worldwide with electrifying stage presence and awe-inspiring virtuosity. In this special appearance, he’s bring ing his four-piece band. Tickets are $45 or a table of 8 for $360. Purchase tickets at Sunriver Music Festival, tickets@sunriv ermusic.org, 541-593-9310 or www.sunrivermusic.org

Stay informed

Subscribe to the chamber’s newsletters, sent on Monday and Wednesday via email. Send your email address to exec@ sunriverchamber.com. You can also follow the chamber on Instagram and Facebook.

A recent air quality reading of the indoor pool at SHARC.

Anglers

trip is imposed on the guides. The Aniak is a tributary of the main Kuskokwim river in southwestern Alaska. It has 100 miles of prime fishing. On this stretch a beat system is used in which different guides who are intimately familiar with their run put their guests on the fish with the right flies.

Parker puts his world travel experience to good use as he guides lucky anglers to “Pre serve in Cuba” saltwater flats fishing. The Cuban Preserve was established by Fidel Castro responding to encouragement from Ernest Hemingway in the late 1950s. Parker plays host at several famous locations including Jardines de la Reina, Cayo Cruz and Cayo Largo. These are segregated into areas

and zones with limited access.

Guests are lodged on 90-160 foot “motherships” and are individually ferried to the flats via small 16’ flat skiffs with dedicated guides. Although Spanish is the dominant lan guage, casting guidance on “clock and distance” to feeding fish is universally understood. The feeding fish are “bones,” permits, barracuda and tarpon. These rare opportunities are scheduled years in advance and synched to important factors such as moon phases and time of the year. Parker’s mantra is the “right place at the right time” to maximize the angler’s success.

The Sunriver Anglers will meet Oct. 20 at the Sunriver Library at 7 p.m. Interested parties should visit www.Sun riverAnglers.org or on Face book at www.facebook.com/ SunriverAnglers.

By Phil Fischer

For this month’s fly, I turned to Andrew Grillos for inspira tion and tied his best-known pattern, the Hippie Stomper. Andrew is known for tying in novative foam fly patterns and for assigning colorful names to them. The Hippie Stomper is a great example of this trait.

This fly was originally tied for fishing the Gunnison River in Colorado but has been fished throughout the world since it was first tied. Its name con jures up a time gone by when hippies and other long-haired freaky people were not always a welcome addition in some rural trout waters. However, I think that nowadays, many former hippies have become fly fishing addicts. Irrespective of the name, the fly is an excellent imitation for ants, beetles and hoppers that are so common and important in the summer and fall on Central Oregon lakes and streams.

The design follows some attributes of a humpy pat tern, but it has been adapted to be more durable with its foam abdomen. EP fibers in the wing make it more visible, and the addition of legs makes it “buggy-looking.” Also, the hackle is clipped short on the underside of this fly to allow

it to ride low on the water’s surface. But, like a humpy, this fly really floats well and can handle heavy fast water and is often used as the dry fly in a dry/dropper application. It can be tied in a variety of colors to match black beetles, or red ants, or even in pale yellow or tan to imitate grasshoppers. Or you can tie it in unnatural colors, like purple and blue, or whatever color you can conjure up. I tied the fly as the subject of this column with red and

black to imitate the colors of some of our terrestrials in Central Oregon. Although the original pattern uses two layers of foam, I tied this version with only one layer due to using a small hook size.

While primarily designed to fish in moving water, I often use the Hippie Stomper pat tern on our local lakes during summer

If you have questions or would like additional informa tion about the pattern, don’t hesitate to email me at Phil fischer@sbcglobal.net

Hippie Stomper Materials List

Hook: Firehole 718, size 8-16

Thread: 140 Denier ultra, black Tail: Natural moose body hair

Abdomen Flash: UTC Holo tinsel, large red Foam: 2mm black craft foam

Legs: Hareline crazy legs, black/red flake Wing: Enrico Puglisi EP fibers, polar bear or white Hackle: Whiting dry fly saddle, grizzly dyed red 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/TGdU2gWFCb4

Dry Canyon Village restricted community

Dry Canyon Village is an active adult, gated, 55+ community located in Redmond, Oregon. This is a 40-acre master-planned community consisting of 169 single level homes and a clubhouse. The spacious clubhouse will feature a tness center, yoga studio, locker rooms, pickle ball, bocce ball, and an indoor saline lap pool. The clubhouse will also boast two outdoor patios, an upstairs covered patio with scenic views of the Cascades Mountains and Smith Rock State Park. With several multipurpose gathering spaces, neighbors will be able to easily meet around the re pit and socialize. The community also has walking paths, paved multi-use paths with direct access to the Dry Canyon Park. Located just minutes from Downtown Redmond are restaurants, major retail stores, small shops, hospital, golf courses, other walking trails, biking trails, and parks.

We now have limited move in ready single-family homes available for personal residents or for rental income properties in our phase 1. We are taking reservations on our 38 cottages in phase 2 and the remaining single-family homes in phases 3 & 4. These are perfect homes for your new residence or investment properties. If you are interested in learning more, please visit drycanyonvillage.com and contact us at info@drycanyonvillage.com.

Fishing for tarpon may be a lifelong dream for many anglers.

Stars celebrate a decade of community theater with ‘Oz!’

By Janet Grant

Prior to the last decade, one would have had to make the drive into Bend not just for errands like groceries and healthcare, but likely for most live entertainment as well. Then came along Victoria Kristy, who brought life in the form of community theater to the Sunriver area.

Sunriver Stars Community Theater (SSCT) is celebrating 10 years this month with the highly anticipated, all-ages production of “Oz!” The daz zling musical based on the book by L. Frank Baum will take place Oct. 14-16 at The Door Three Rivers. Tickets are $17 for adults and $12 for children 18 and under.

The production is the final of the Stars anniversary sea son, which was preceded by “ The Odd Couple (Female Version),” a Ukraine benefit show and STARS Kids Drama Camp. During the camp, chil dren learned parts and songs for the show and were invited to join the adult cast. The exciting rendition of the wellloved classic celebrates how far the community theater has come, as well as its continued efforts to bring performing arts to local youth and bridge the gap between young and old.

“Ten years ago we had noth ing but a passion for live the ater – look at us now,” said Kristy, SSCT founder and ar tistic director. “We have stages, lighting and sound equipment, costumes and props and most importantly, a loyal family of talented performers, directors and supporters who continue to ‘reach for the stars’.”

Kristy and husband, Alan Zalewski, grew from Sunriver vacationers to “snowbirds,” and soon realized there was one thing missing from the idyllic town, a community theater.

Kristy had spent more than 40 years directing children’s theater in Arizona, Califor nia and Washington – it just wouldn’t feel like home until she had a creative outlet, and thus, in 2012 Sunriver Stars Community Theater was born.

“Community theater plays an important role in regions where people are often sepa

rated by distance,” said Susan Evans Inman, an SSCT board member who has been acting with the group since inception.

“Here, in Deschutes County, the Sunriver Stars are giving actors and their audiences a chance to enjoy and learn from the magical world of theater.”

Inman is especially excited to be part of the quartet of female muscle in the show, playing Glinda the Good Witch of the North. “She is a kind, wise, thoughtful, patient, helpful, but strong woman – I’d like to be like her,” Inman said.

Oz will get a feminine touch being played by Joyce Tittle, while Iva Lent will cackle for the Wicked Witch of the West and, according to director Kristy, she was made for that role. Rounding out the main female characters will be vocal coach and SSCT newcomer, Rae White, as Dorothy.

“Besides the privilege of playing this iconic character comes a rare connection to her personality traits – I’m thrilled to find how much Dorothy feels like an extension of myself,” White said. “She describes herself as small and

meek and growing up, there were some who regarded those traits I naturally exhibited as hindrances. However, as I’ve grown to embrace them, I now feel as Dorothy does. That gentleness and compassion are strengths, that bravery doesn’t depend on stature. And that sometimes, you have to fight for confidence.”

Having just moved to the area, White has rekindled a passion for theater and is thankful to be part of a cast with so many like-minded individuals.

“What better way could there be to make new friends,” she said. “They brought me in and made me feel appreciated, just as the citizens of Oz did for Dorothy when she found herself in a new place!”

The musical tells a famil iar story from the timeless “ Wizard of Oz” tale, with a few not so well-known char acters and scenes. A cyclone carries Dorothy and Toto to the magical land of Oz. When Dorothy’s house squashes the Wicked Witch of the East, she is ecstatically thanked by the liberated munchkins

and given permission to wear the witch’s powerful slippers. From there, Baum’s lovable characters — rubber-legged Scarecrow (Dave Schmerber), Tin Woodsman (Doug Grif fin) and Cowardly Lion (Ron Pugh) — join Dorothy on a fantastical journey to meet the great Oz. Pugh’s real life dog, Kenda, will take on the role of Toto.

To purchase tickets or for more information, please visit www.sunriverstars.org.

Volunteer readers needed for kindergarteners

Can you give one hour a week to make a difference for a child in our community?

SMART Reading, a state wide children’s literacy non profit, provides two key in gredients to support Oregon kids with early literacy devel opment: access to books and personalized reading time.

After two years of pro viding virtual reading sup port, SMART is reinstating in-person one-on-one reading programming in the 2022-23 school year. The organization is seeking volunteers for two important roles:

• Readers who are paired with the same child week after week, sharing the joy of reading, building confidence, and helping set students up for a lifetime of success.

• Substitute readers who are willing to fill in as needed on days when a weekly Reader is

Turn Readers,

Ladder Fuels Debris Pickup in Sunriver

Please observe the following for pickup:

• There is no need to call for pickup. All roads will be checked. Have piles at roadside by the first week of each month through October

• SROA DOES NOT PICK UP PINE NEEDLES, GRASS, LEAVES OR SMALL BRANCHES If you include this material, the pile will be left

• If you want to dispose of grass clippings, pine needles or other organic material, it can be taken to the compost site at Lake Penhollow (for a fee)

• Cut tree branches to 8-foot maximum length

• Stack brush/branches IN ONE DIRECTION AND PARALLEL with road edge so equipment can reach it without going off road

• Do not stack materials on top of or near electrical, phone, cable boxes, water/sewer valves/meters, large rocks

This generated

Homewatch

Rae White plays Dorothy in Sunriver Stars’ rendition of ‘Oz!’

Joyce Tittle, center, plays Oz, and is flanked by guardians Jazzie Hunter, left, and McKayla Denson, right.

Sunriver Service District board monthly meeting summary

public safety

The Sunriver Service Dis trict Managing Board held its regular meeting on Sept. 15, 2022. Board members present: Jim Fister, Bill Hepburn, John Ralston, Gerhard Beenen, Tony De Alicante and John Shoe maker. Bob Foster was absent.

SSD staff present: Chief Mike Womer, Chief Tim Moor, Lt. Stephen Lopez, administrator Mindy Holliday.

Public input

actual shipping cost.

–Approved SROA month ly invoice in the amount of $20,862.68.

Old business

classifieds

-Randy Schneider said he was thankful for having Sunriver Fire and Sunriver Police avail able in the community due to the proximity of the Cedar Creek Fire and an incident that happened on his lane.

Consent Agenda

–Approved Aug. 14, 2022 regular SSD board meeting minutes as corrected.

–Approved Sept. 7, 2022 special SSD board meeting minutes as corrected.

–Approved SeaWestern in voice in the amount of $6,182 for new structure fire helmets. Last month’s approval of this invoice was $98 short on the

–Public Safety Building Up date: Doug Nelson of Nelson Capital CPM LLC is now on board as the owners represen tative/project management (OR/PM) consultant for the SSD’s public safety building project. Survey field work of the project site has been completed and some required site drilling was scheduled to take place. Meetings will also take place with fire/police on to discuss potential needs/changes to the design plan. Also approved sending monthly OR/PM up dated to the Deschutes County Commissioners.

–Approved Resolution 2022011 to move $3 million from the 715 account to the 717 ac count. This is the SSD’s portion for funding the public safety building project.

–Approved letter to be signed by SSD board chair Hepburn to –Approved Resolution 2022007 updating district board

SSD Financial Report

Fiscal

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policies for submission to the Deschutes County Commis sioners to reflect 717 fund account related to the public safety building project, nom ination of board officer posi tions and temporary public safety building liaison.

New business

–Welcomed and performed oath of office of new SSD Managing Board Directors Jim Fister and John Shoemaker.

–Approved Resolution 2022008 to amend the SSD board administrator job description to outline what the role entailed and be more equal between both fire and police depart ments.

–Approved Resolution 202210 to appoint Mindy Holliday as the permanent SSD board administrator. “The coopera tion and collaboration within

the district has been amazing and will get even better over time,” said SSD chair Hepburn.

–Discussed having an orien tation/work day session for the SSD board. The date was yet to be determined.

–Nominations were held for SSD board chair, vice chair and treasurer and will be voted on during the October board meeting.

–Approved July 31, 2022 un audited financials, as amended.

–Approved Aug. 31, 2022 unaudited financials.

–SSD board members Jim Fister and Bill Hepburn will participate in an annual review of SROA’s rules enforcement agreement with the police de partment.

–Tabled signing a letter of understanding with the annual financial auditors as the letter was not ready.

–Approved Resolution 2022009 establishing signature au thority for board members.

Chief reports Fire

–In August, there were 77 calls for the Sunriver Fire De partment, which included 50 EMS calls and 31 transports, 1 structure fire, 3 wildland fires, 3 open/illegal burns, provided 15 mutual aid calls and received 3.

–Trainings included ventila tion and wildland fire.

–W ildfire deployments included Redmond, Crook County and to Washington state. Deputy Chief Bjorvik was

CITIZEN PATROL

AUGUST 2022

Total Volunteer Hours 299 Includes patrol, bike patrol,events, training, admin projects

Number of Services

Public Assistance 691

Public Contact 798

Map Boxes Serviced 87

House Checks 13

Bike Patrol Miles 1,994

still on a fire in Washington as the Scene went to press. The de partment will be reimbursed the costs related to staff participa tion in these types of incidents.

Responded to a near drown ing of a 4-year-old child at SHARC due to a medical con dition. Thanks to life-saving responses by the lifeguards and Sunriver paramedics, the child survived.

–The department continues to struggle with hiring firefight er/paramedics and filling reserve positions. Staffing is an issue among many fire departments across the region.

–The fire chief has been in contact with Deschutes Coun ty’s emergency management staff regarding potential evac uation of Sunriver due to the Cedar Creek Fire, if necessary. There is no immediate threat to the community at this time.

Police

–In August, the Sunriver Po lice Department received 668 calls for ser vice, 46 of which were emergencies. Officers conducted 105xx traffic stops, provided 67 community-po licing responses, responded to

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8-1 A driver was stopped in the Sunriver Business Park and arrested for DUII.

8-1 An electric scooter was turned in as found property to the SRPD.

8-3 A Sunriver owner became disorientated on a routine bike ride. Officers were able to locate the individual and reunited them with their spouse.

8-3 Responded to a single rider bicycle crash with injury near Beaver Drive.

8-4 RP contacted the SRPD concerning a lost wallet at the Member Pool.=

8-6 A physical dispute resulted between a security officer and two Sunriver lodge guests which had floated the river and then refused to pay for taking out at the marina. All involved parties declined criminal prosecution.

8-6 Report of suspicious male in Fort Rock Park after dark. The male (approximately age 18) made them feel uneasy and it sounded as if additional males were in the area out of sight. Some of the women’s bicycles had been moved but they recovered their bikes and rode home. The young women suspected the male and his companions followed them home (also on bicycles) and they requested extra pa trols overnight, which were provided.

8-8 RP called to report a wallet was turned into the Sunriver Mar ketplace.

8-8 A report was requested for alleged identity theft and forgery on Acer Lane.

8-8 A home fire was brought under control by the Sunriver Fire De partment and assisting fire agencies on Olallie Lane. The occupants safely fled their home with their two dogs after awakening to smoke inside the residence and the sound of smoke detectors. There was extensive damage to the residence.

8-9 Officer responded to provide assistance at a rollover motor vehi cle crash on Highway 97. The driver stated they fell asleep and began to drift off the roadway, woke up, over-corrected their steering and went off the east side of the highway and rolled several times.

8-9 A warning was issued for excessive noise at a late night party at the Pole House Condos.

8-9 A backpack was turned in as found property 8-10 Dispatched to the Village Bike and Ski shop concerning a found wallet.

8-11 Found property was turned into the SRPD. The owner of the found property was notified via phone.

8-12 RP called concerning a lost credit card and a debit card. The RP reported they had lost them on the bike path while riding home.

8-12 Parent called 911 to report they had lost sight of their child near West Core Road. A bike patrol officer located the child within 25 minutes of the 911 call. The child was reunited with their parent.

8-13 Credit card found on the pathway near SHARC.

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After a thorough evalua tion and interview process, the Sunriver Service District (SSD) Board awarded the Architec ture and Design contract to KMB Architects and Pinnacle Architecture, Inc. KMB is a Seattle-based company and has partnered with Bend-based Pinnacle for this project. The two firms have begun gathering measurements through light detection and ranging, and started the process to confirm the preliminary designs previ ously published.

In addition, the SSD Board awarded the Owner’s Represen tative/Project Manager (OR/ PM) contract to Nelson Capitol

Construction Program Man agement, LLC in Bend. Princi pal and full-time Bend resident Mr. Doug Nelson has been providing consulting services in the Facility Planning and Construction industry for more than 38 years. He also previous ly owned a home in Sunriver and is very familiar with the community. One of the first tasks for OR/PM Nelson is to post a request for proposals for Construction Manage ment/General Contractor. He has already coordinated with EVREN Northwest, Inc. for geotechnical investigation and North45 West Land Surveying Management Development for

topographic site surveying and construction staking.

The goal is to officially break ground in the Spring of 2023, with an aggressive construction timeline of 12 to 14 months. During this time, the SSD will continue to share updates in the Scene and at www.sunriv ersd.org. This will be especially critical during the construction phase to communicate with homeowners of various clo sures, loud noises, and other impacts to neighbors and the Sunriver community.

For any questions or con cerns, please email ssdadmin@ sunriversd.org.

Cooler months bring slate of relevant safety tips

By Jim Bennett

Fall is a beautiful time of the year in the High Desert. The wildlife is out preparing for winter cold; the paths are not so crowded and there is a sense of quiet over Sunriver.

Over the next couple of months, we will highlight switching gears from summer “wildfire” mode to winter safety with home heating, unoccupied homes and safe driving in win ter conditions.

First though, let’s talk about the scariest of day of the year. Certainly, we’re talking Hal loween.

While we have a relatively small number of young trickor-treaters in our community, safety cannot be overlooked. As drivers, it is important to

know that on Halloween night we could have some young people out in costume and our relatively dark streets can keep them hidden if not wearing bright colored clothing and using flashlights. Take it especially slow on Halloween night to keep any little goblins safe.

On the parental side, it is important to dress our trick-ortreaters in costumes that allow maximum visual range (masks that partially block your view can be dangerous when crossing streets). Wear bright colored costumes (some lighting is

good, too), go in groups that are visible and well illuminated with flashlights.

Finally, be sure to check those candies and goodie wrappers to make sure they are completely closed and the treat inside is safe to eat.

It may seem hard to believe now, but soon we will start yearning to use the fireplace, and they sure feel good on a cool fall evening.

October is the perfect time to get ready for fireplace season. Have the chimney/flue inspect ed and cleaned by a professional

21 animal and 25 noise com plaints, conducted 42 security checks, investigated 91 cases and recorded 52 lost/found property.

–Two officer candidates are currently in background. An other officer was given a con ditional job offer and expected to start in mid-October.

–Due to vacancies, light duty and promotions the department is still struggling with staffing and will increase overtime usage within the department.

–Officers attended various training, including background investigation and firearm in structor.

–Officers Davis, Wilson and Weaver responded to the active shooter incident at the Safe way in Bend. All three were commended by Bend Police as exceptional and professional during this incident.

Administration

–Continue to work with the board on various meetings related to the public safety building project, getting con tracts signed, etc. Also created an outline for the financial procedures for Fund 717.

–Attended SDAO Board of Directors and Management

Staff training seminar.

–Prepared documents for Chief Womer’s swearing-in ceremony and wrote/sent out a press release.

–Began collection of required documents for the yearly finan cial audit.

Other business –Discussed creating a joint committee between the SSD and SROA to pursue tran sient room tax dollars from D eschutes County to offset the cost of providing goods and services that draw thousands of visitors into the community each year.

–The next regular meeting of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 13, 3 p.m.

Directions for attending the meeting virtually are posted on the SROA calendar under the SSD meeting date.

The meeting adjourned at 5:28 p.m.

Approved meeting minutes are posted, as available, to www. sunriversd.org.

Sunriver~

Too beautiful to litter.

Help us keep it clean.

~Thank you

Beards & Bangs adds Sage Beauty Bar, Wild Lines Tattoo to business park location

By Kristine Thomas

Question: Where in Sunriver can you get a haircut, a facial, a tattoo and other services all in one place?

Answer: Beards & Bangs Barbershop!

Beards & Bangs owner Heather Calkins recently wel comed Sage Beauty Bar owner Jessica Smith and Wild Lines Tattoo owner Eva Marie Wild to her location at 56870 Ven ture Lane, Suite 101 South in the Sunriver Business Park.

In the spring, Calkins relo cated Beards & Bangs from a 700 square foot space to 2,400 square feet with the goal of sharing the space with profes sionals who have compatible businesses such as a tattoo artist, aesthetician or eyelash specialist.

“I wanted the opportuni

ty to grow my business and share space with like-minded businesses,” she said. “For me, everything is about expanding and embracing my community and providing support.”

She’s excited she’s achieved her goal where people can gather at her place for a variety of personal care services or just to stop by and chat.

To book a haircut or beard trim, contact Calkins at heath er@beardsandbangs.com or call 541-797-0303.

Sage Beauty Bar

Jessica Smith knows how important it is for people to dedicate time to take care of themselves.

“I have two children who are 7 and 9 years old and I some times need a mommy or me timeout to do something for

me that is good for my physical and mental health,” Smith said.

An esthetician and the owner of Sage Beauty Bar, Smith said her services are affordable and her schedule flexible. “I am offering appointments later in the day for people who work and, on the weekend,” she said.

Her services include facials, waxing, spray tanning, enzyme peels, lash lifting and tinting, eyebrow lamination, tinting and waxing, and microderm abrasion as well as different kinds of facials like a back and chest treatment.

Before becoming a licensed esthetician, Smith was a med ical assistant for several years.

“I love helping people and finding ways to take care of them,” she said. “I really love

By Paul Grieco

The Crosswater select men’s team easily prevailed over the Sunriver Men’s Club team in a two-day contest utilizing a quasi-Ryder Cup format: on the first day at the Sunriver Mead ows course each side fielded six, two-man teams playing differ ent formats on each nine holes, a better-ball format coupled with a Chapman format, with no single team sweeping the two available points. Though Sunriver edged Crosswater by a score of 6.5 to 5.5 on day one, Crosswater easily prevailed on day two on their home course in 12 singles matches 8.5 to 3.5 to even up the cup series at seven wins each.

Distinguishing themselves by winning 2.5 of three points were Ken Cleveland and John Olinger of Crosswater and Brandon Ladd of SRMGC. Also faring well by winning two of three possible points were

Ben Simmons of Crosswater and Jeff Johnson and Peter Alexander of Sunriver.

Resort Cup in limbo

In the September issue it was reported that Sunriver stood in last place by a sig nificant margin in the 2022 Resort Cup competition held annually between Sunriver and three other local venues, vied once each month from June through September. In addition to Sunriver (who has won the cup only once in nearly twenty years), the other three are Black Butte Ranch, Widgi Creek and Eagle Crest. The last event, slated for Sunriver, was canceled due to Air Quality Index levels in the hazardous range resulting from smoke from the relatively nearby Cedar Creek fire. Sun river’s long-time liaison for the cup, Tom Woodruff, was in discussion with his counter

parts from the other resorts to determine whether to postpone the fourth event or call the series over for the year where it now stands with Eagle Crest leading with 617 points, Black Butte with 597, Widgi Creek with 592 and Sunriver at 547.

End of year awards; new slate of officers

Check the November issue of the Scene for all the award and category winners including Most Improved Player awards. The banquet is being held too late in the month to be reported in this issue. To be announced

at this meeting is the slate of officers for the next term: Don Nolte, president, replacing Dave Buhaly, who bravely stepped up to fill a one-year vacancy, Mike Roginski will be taking over as treasurer from Steve Phares, and Mike Stam ler continues his fine work as secretary.

October has a full slate of Wednesday events through the month with the season finale, the popular “President’s Choice” event, closing the club’s official season on Nov. 2. The Meadows course will remain open if decent weather permits.

Last season weather remained good enough to play until the first week of December.

Fingers-crossed for such con tinued good luck.

New members welcome Sunriver residency is not a requirement. Find the SRMGC online at www.srmensgolf.com. For more information email SRMGC president Don Nolte at NolteFamily4@msn.com, or me at the email address listed below.

–Paul J. Grieco is handicap chair of the SRMGC and may be reached at pjg3sr@gmail.com

La Pine hosting volunteer appreciation

Help celebrate and promote community volunteerism, and learn how volunteer efforts touch the lives of those blessed by them, on Saturday, Oct. 15, 4 p.m., at the Frontier Days grounds just west of Highway 97 (enter off 6th Street, please). Free admission and dinner (but note that alcoholic beverages are not allowed). All are invited, and camping is welcomed.

Featuring awards and speak ers, this event will also provide

information on volunteer op portunities available in the community, and how individu als can help. Hear how fun and rewarding volunteering can be.

Bring chairs, tables if desired and a portable fire pit (if restric tions have been lifted). Plan a picnic for you and/or your family or group, and join in the fellowship. Bring a side dish; all the meat will be provided.

A non-denominational com munity church service will take

place on Sunday, starting at 10 a.m. (bring your own chairs for this outdoor service).

The gathering is supported by area nonprofits including Band of Brothers, La Pine Lions, La Pine Moose Lodge, La Pine Chamber of Commerce, Little Deschutes Grange and Frontier Days.

Please contact kennasneed@ yahoo.com for more informa tion.

Now is a great time to consult with Neil Kelly designer. We’ll learn about and

“You

Police Log

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8-13 A bicycle was turned in to the police department.

8-13 It was reported two video arcade games were damaged when a customer unplugged the games. The suspect was later located and is sued a citation to appear for criminal mischief three.

8-14 Officer observed a male subject, riding an electric one wheel on Meadow Road.

8-16 A key was found on the hand sanitizer station at the Sunriver Po lice Department.

8-16 Responded to the report of a hit and run involving a parked vehi cle. Both involved vehicles were in the parking lot of the Village, how ever the officer was unable to locate the driver of the suspect vehicle.

8-16 Accident reported in the ride-through tunnel near the Village.

8-18 Stopped subject on Highway 97 at milepost 150. Subject showed signs of impairment and was arrest for DUII.

8-19 A phone was reported stolen, after being left in an Uber. Officer was able to identify the suspect, however was not able to contact her.

8-21 Management at the Sunriver Lodge requested we pick up and destroy cannabis products which were left behind in one of the rental cabins.

8-23 SRPD received a report of a lost Apple watch. The iWatch was re ported to be last worn/seen near the Sunriver Marina on August 21.

8-23 A loud group was reported on one of the golf course holes and causing damage with a vehicle near Winners Circle. The group was de termined to be a family with some members on a golf cart out for a walk/ride at dusk.

8-24 Officer was flagged down while patrolling Cardinal Landing Bridge regarding a missing child. The child was recovered less than 10 minutes later by the parents.

8-24 A guest reportedly caused intentional damage to furniture and to a wall at a rental home on Indian Lane.

8-24 An intoxicated person was contacted for walking in the roadway on Tan Oak. They said they could not find their vehicle so decided to walk home. They said they knew they probably should walk on the pathway and accepted a ride home. The person was advised to not drive when impaired.

8-25 Responded to a dispute on Indian Lane. A subject was arrested for harassment and criminal mischief in the third degree.

8-26 Officer dispatched to two missing juveniles last seen in the area of 24 Meadow House Condos. Bike patrol and the officer searched the area. The juveniles were located by one of their fathers near Circle 3. Officer transported the juveniles back to the residence they were staying in at the request of their parents.

8-26 Assisted the Bend Police Department Detective Division with re viewing security camera from a residence on 15th Tee Lane.

8-27 A dog was left inside a vehicle at SHARC. The vehicle was entered in order to provide care for the dog. The owner was notified and warned for animal neglect in the second degree.

8-27 Responded to a cold hit and run which occurred at the Sunriver Country Store parking lot. There was approximately $1,500 in damage to the victim’s vehicle.

8-27 Traffic stop was made on South Century for obstruction of vehicle windows. The driver had misdemeanor level revoked driving privileges in Oregon. The driver was issued a criminal citation for criminal driving while suspended or revoked.

8-27 Officers made more than a dozen stops at the Country Store to collect various found property.

8-28 Theft was reported at the Sunriver Resort Woodlands golf course. $640 of golf course equipment was stolen.

8-28 Responded to a report of an assault at the Sunriver Marina. Officer arrived and interviewed everyone involved. The suspect was arrested and lodged at the DCAJ for harassment and criminal mischief in the third degree.

8-29 Officer responded to report of active shooter at the eastside Safe way in Bend. Assisted with searching and clearing buildings in search of possible suspects and victims.

8-29 Victim reports damage to her loaner car from Subaru of Bend that occurred at an unknown time and location. There was noticeable dam age to the passenger side rear quarter panel in the form of a 4 inch dent and series of horizontal paint scratches.

8-31 Responded to a non-injury MVA at Circle 9.

8-31 Bike patrol found cash in the Village parking lot.

SWGA team takes season-end trophy

By Helen Brown

Sunriver’s golf team came out swinging in new, coordinated uniforms and placed first in all matches this summer in both gross and net divisions. The Central Oregon Women’s Golf Association awarded Sunriver Women’s Golf Association (SWGA) the Overall Low Gross Champions for 2022. The tro phy is on display at the Wood lands Pro Shop.

The SWGA team participat ed in eight, best ball, match play tournaments against seven oth er Central Oregon teams. These teams were from: Bend Golf Club, Tetherow, Eagle Crest, Awbrey Glen, Prineville and Widgi Creek. Sunriver hosted at Crosswater in June and the other matches were played at the various clubs throughout the summer. Congratulations to all 19 SWGA team members for a successful and fun year.

The SWGA membership numbers about 60 women. The group participating in weekly play ranges from eight to 24 any given day.

Special thanks to retiring team captains Deb Coulter and Holly Kimbrel.

Regular weekly SWGA play will continue through October although the official competi tive season is over. Awards were

announced at the end-of-season meeting in September at the home of club president Devri Reynolds. There were 12 eclec tic prizes awarded as well as the “Most Improved” trophy which went to Pam Cappy.

By Deon Stonehouse

First I want to let you know our hours have changed. When we opened Sunriver Books it was our intention to have a bookstore like bookstores we enjoyed. That meant a book store that was open seven days a week. We’ve kept that up since 2005, but will now be closed on Wednesday. The remaining weekdays we’ll be open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hopefully, this will be temporary once we are able to hire more staff. Staffing is dif ficult now for many businesses.

Every year our Book Clubs focus for a month on reading books set in a land beyond our borders. This October we are focusing on Bella Italia. History, dramatic landscape,

delicious food, culture; Italy has it all. The happy traveler can be sitting one day by the Grande Canal in Venice, strolling amid famous works of art in Florence the next, and hiking in the Do lomites the following day. Italy is a wonderful place to visit. All month we will feature books set in Italy. Travel to a beautiful country with us on the pages of many great books.

Currently, our Book Clubs are meeting via Zoom. That said, I believe there is a strong possibility that in-person Book Club discussions will be added back in October. Zoom dis cussions will continue as our Zoom Book Club members are a great group. I am also looking forward to meeting with our in-person Book Club members again; they are special too and

I miss them. Book Clubs meet on Mondays at 6 p.m. Email me at sunriverbooks@sunriver books.com if you would like to attend a discussion. Everyone is welcome. The dates mentioned herein are for the Zoom Book Club discussions, if we are able to add back in-person discus sions, they would take place the following Monday after the Zoom discussion.

• October 3 Mystery Book Club discusses “Pompeii” by Robert Harris, an author known for excellent historic fiction.

On Aug. 24, 79 AD Mount Vesuvius rained down rocks, fire, and death on the city of Pompeii. The story begins two days before the cataclysmic destruction of the city.

Attilius is delighted when he is offered the position of

Aquarius in charge of the Aqua Augusta. He comes from a line of distinguished aqueduct en gineers and is please to accept th is opportunity, requiring that he head toward the Bay of Neapolis immediately, as in that minute, to begin the duties of supervising this most chal lenging aque duct. The Au gusta carries water fr om the Apen nines around Mount Vesu vius to the cit ies dotting the bay. It traverses difficult terrain over a long dis tance carrying water to thirsty cities with no other source.

On arrival the young man is presented with more difficulties than the length and terrain of the aqueduct. What happened to the prior Aquarius? Exom nius just vanished. One day he was at work, as usual, the next he was gone without giving any notice, leaving the aqueduct with no one in charge, hence the need for Attilius to immedi ately undertake his new duties. And why does the overseer,

not available.

“Given what children have faced during the pandemic, the personalized reading sup port that SMART provides is more important than ever,” says Amy Luther, SMART Reading Program Manager in Central Oregon. “Volun teers are critical to our work, and we need Readers for our programs to thrive.”

SMART Reading is cur rently looking for volun teers to read at Three Rivers School, Rosland Elementary and La Pine Elementary. Vol unteer Readers spend an hour a week reading with kinder garten students. The goal of the reading sessions is to have fun with books and help kids foster a love of reading.

To learn more about this fun and rewarding experi ence, please contact Amy at y our local SMART of fice by calling 541-7977726, or visiting the w eb site at www.SMARTRead ing.org

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• Monday, Oct. 3, 7-8 p.m. (doors open 5:30): Natural History Pub: Living Buildings: Designing for the Future

Please join Marc P. Brune, principal engineer at PAE, who will discuss Living Buildings and how they can support thriving communities and eco systems. Free, registration is required. At McMenamins Old St. Francis School, Bend. Reg ister at highdesertmuseum.org/ natural-history-pub-october

• Wednesday, Oct. 12, 5:30–7 p.m. Planned Giving and the Power of Endowment

Join Randy Miller, president and principal owner of ASI Wealth Management, and John Bellman, certified financial planner, as they discuss ways to

incorporate planned giving into the road map of your dreams. They will speak to the power of endowed funds and how making such donations can be transformational by creating investment income to support the mission in perpetuity. They also will share how giving has evolved over the last 40 years. Free, registration is required. Register at highdesertmu sum.org/planned-giving-octo ber-2022

• Friday, Oct. 14, 6:30–8 p.m. Exclusive Members’ Ex hibition Preview: “Survival Architecture and the Art of Resilience”

Join us for a preview of “Sur vival Architecture and the Art of Resilience,” a traveling ex

hibit curated by Artworks for C hange. The exhibition ex plores adaptable and sustainable housing in the age of climate change. The design innovations featured in the exhibit can help individuals survive during tur bulent times. Members free, guests $5. RSVP at highdesert museum.org/survival-architec ture-member-opening

• Saturday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. High Desert Fall Fest Mark the season with the High Desert’s not-so-wicked creepy crawlies, animals who thrive at night and the history behind the season’s cultural celebrations. Costumes are en couraged although they will not be allowed in wildlife exhibit areas to ensure animal comfort. Free with museum admission.

• Friday, Oct. 28, 5-9 p.m. “ The 20-Dollar Art Show” Opening Night Party Bend’s biggest little art show is back, presented by Bright Place Gallery. The museum is honored to host this year’s 20-Dollar Art Show, featuring thousands of pieces of original art by more than 100 local art ists. Join us to celebrate with live music, food, drinks and $20 art. Costumes encouraged. Come dressed for the elements! Ex hibit and sales are open through Monday, Oct. 31 at 5 p.m. $5, 16 and under free. Tickets on sale at highdesertmuseum. org/20-dollar-art-show-2022

Annual bake sale in November

Visions of Sugar Plums Food/ Bake Sale Extravaganza, spon sored by Sunriver Christian Fel lowship, will be held Saturday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held at the SHARC in Sunriver at 57250 Overlook Road.

Over the last six years Visions of Sugar Plums has raised more than $90,000. All proceeds go to local charities here in south Deschutes County. Some of the local charities that have bene

fitted in the past include Court Appointed Special Advocates, La Pine-Sunriver Habitat for Humanity, Neighbor Impact, Care for Kids (educational enrichment activities at Three Rivers School), Nancy’s House, Bethlehem Inn, Volunteers in Medicine, La Pine Commu nity Health Clinic, Care and Share, Saving Grace, Healthy Beginnings, Grandma’s House, Mountain Star, Friends of the Turn to Bake, page 30

being an esthetician and shar ing what I have learned with people on ways to take care of their skin or treatments that make them feel good about their appearance.”

To make an appointment or to learn more, call 541-6478035, email sagebeautybarllc@ gmail.com or visit her Face book page at Sage Beauty Bar.

Wild Lines Tattoo

Eva Marie Wild enjoys lis tening to people’s stories and helping them express them selves through art.

This summer, she opened Wild Lines Tattoo.

A business owner for 14

years in the Sunriver area, Wild knows how important it is to carefully personalize every tattoo design.

“I enjoy spending one-onone time with people and bringing their ideas for their tattoo to life,” she said. “Tat toos are incredibly personal with each tattoo telling its own story.”

She got her first tattoo the day she turned 18 years old. She recalled selecting the tattoo artist because of his style of art.

“I recommend people look at a tattoo like they would select a painting for their home,” she said. “Every tattoo artist has their own style and their version of how they see the world.”

Wild described her style as “neo-traditionist with a skill for her art having movement.”

Wild knows how important it is to carefully personalize every design. “I invite people to share their ideas with me and welcome the opportunity to make it happen,” she said.

To schedule an appoint ment, email wildlinestattoo@ outlook.com or message her at Wild Lines Tattoo on Facebook or Instagram.

New Mexican restaurant to open in La Pine

By Andrea Hine

“If everything goes right, we hope to open in mid-Novem ber,” predicted Salvador Robles, Jr., speaking about Andale Andale (loosely translated as “let’s go, let’s go” in Spanish), a new Mexican restaurant in La Pine that will give Sunriver res idents and visitors an option in addition to the popular Hola! Sunriver and El Caporal.

No novices to the industry, Robles, his father Salvador Ro bles, Sr., and a partner, Daniel Valasco, are known for such culinary destinations as Mazat lán in Bend and Redmond, and Ixtapa, which has multiple locations throughout Oregon – all of which “have done very

well.” Their most recent joint venture, Mazatlán Grill in Klamath Falls, garners reviews such as “highly recommend,” and “everything was absolutely wonderful.”

When the men began scout ing for an additional site in Bend, according to Robles, Jr., their real estate broker suggest ed looking in other Central Oregon towns, including La Pine. “We were impressed with all the construction going on here, and decided that the numbers made sense. We have great expectations.”

The restaurant will take over the space formerly known as La Pine Inn. Plans for exterior refinements and interior reno

New Crater Lake license plate

Oregon DMV is now offer ing a new design for the Crater Lake license plate for passenger cars.

You can order plates when you apply for Oregon title and registration when buying a car, when you renew your existing registration, or if you want to replace your current plates during your vehicle’s registration period – not at renewal.

The plate’s surcharge of $30 will remain the same, due only when you first obtain the plates. The surcharge is in addition to regular title and registration fees, plate manufacturing or replacement fee, and county registration fees if the customer lives in Clackamas, Multnomah or Washington counties. The surcharge goes to the Crater Lake National Trust (https://craterlaketrust.org).

If you currently have the older Crater Lake design plates and want to replace them with the new design, you will not need to pay the $30 surcharge, but you will pay additional fees for plate manufacturing and replacement.

The Crater Lake plate is eligible for passenger vehicles only. If you have older Crater Lake design, your current plate will remain valid for as long as you continue to renew registration.

The Oregon Legislature established the Crater Lake plate in 2001, and it first became available in August 2002. Since its launch, Oregonians have ordered about 400,000 sets of Crater Lake plates, and there are about 250,000 currently valid on vehicles today.

vations include all new tables, booths, paint and décor. “We hope to add an outdoor patio with seating sometime next year, and will be creating new jobs that will benefit the local economy,” said Robles Jr.

Robles, Jr. emphasized that, similar to their other loca tions, they hope to become y our friendly neighborhood Mexican restaurant, known for outstanding cuisine, excel lent service and friendly staff. However, he added, “Andale Andale will be a different style, offering a mix of our authentic traditional recipes with new ones that also incorporate the freshest ingredients possible.”

An example, fresh trompo tacos, are made with pork marinated in a combination of dried chilies, spices, and pine apple that is then slowly cooked on a vertical rotisserie called a trompo lit (“spinning top”),

Andale Andale will offer a mix of authentic traditional recipes, such as those featured at Mazatlán in Bend (shown in photo), with new ones that also “incorporate the freshest ingredients possible.”

and sliced off as the outside is browned, And, “although the specifics are still being developed,” the new restaurant will also serve breakfast, one example being breakfast burritos (with ingre dients that generally include eggs, potatoes, meat, onions, salsa and cheese wrapped in a

tortilla).

“As with our other restau rants,” said Robles, Jr., “our menu will continually be changing. We listen to cus tomers to determine what they favor – we always want to integrate into the fabric of the community.”

The “labor of love” that goes into creating the cuisine for which Mazatlán and Ixtapa are noted extends to the commit ment of the three men to the restaurant field itself. “As with any industry, you always face challenges,” said Robles, Jr., “which in our case is primarily vacillating food prices. We nev er know what items are going to go up in cost – it depends what happens to the supply chain, and I don’t see any break in sight.

“You have to go with your gut instinct, keep a cool, level head, and stay focused,” he continued, “but it’s a rewarding business, and well worth it.”

Corax, take such an instant dislike to Attilius? Before he has time to settle in, a crisis occurs, something wrong with the aqueduct. Somewhere along the line there is a break. If it isn’t fixed within the next two days, the reservoir will run dry and the city will be without water.

He needs assistance. He was warned before leaving Rome that the admiral could be diffi cult. Admiral Pliny is a learned man, the author of many books on the natural world. Attilus will need his help. Of course, little do they know, the con dition of the aqueduct will be dwarfed within a couple days by the fury of the mountain.

• October 17 Fiction Book Club discusses “Thread of Grace “by Mary Doria Russell.

In 1943, Germany’s Final Solution was being ruthlessly pursued in the lands they con quered. The world had gone

mad, people were being round ed up to die in hideous condi tions in concentration camps solely because they were Jewish. This is the story of Jewish peo ple fleeing the Germans over the French Alps into Northern Italy where brave Italians did their best to save them. There are many memorable characters in a novel about a devastating time in histo ry when indi viduals chose to make a dif ference, chose to sacrifice to save others, chose to put themselves at risk.

Albert Blum and his 14-yearold daughter Charlotte climb the mountain passes hoping for salvation in Italy. Teenage years are difficult, Charlotte is no ex ception. But the circumstances thrust upon her by World War II will require she grow up fast or die. Albert, a scholar, is now his child’s protector, forced to navigate the dangers surround ing them. Make a wrong choice and the consequences are dire.

Wildfire prevention is critical for our Sunriver community, but what is the balance?

By Signa Gibson

The Natural Resources De partment is proposing changes to the Ladder Fuels Reduction Plan (LFR) for Sunriver home sites and common areas.

Owners are invited to a virtu al town hall on Oct. 20 to find out how the revisions apply to their property.

The timing of the LFR up date is pertinent because the Oregon legislature replaced the prior 1997 law, SB 360, with SB 762, this year. The new law requires the setting of specific wildfire defensible space stan dards for areas within the state, by December 2022. How the standards will apply to Sunriver is currently unknown.

communicate the plan to own ers in multiple ways, enhance the standards beyond the state standards, provide access to written comments submitted by owners, delay approval until the state standards are updated, and provide an opportunity for owners to vote to approve the LFR plan update.

What is the balance? Adopt the modified draft LFR plan, adopt the required SB762 standards or go beyond SB762 standards?

Please take a look at the LFR update, participate in the town hall, and submit your comments to the SROA board.

Many heartfelt thanks

By Jim and Barbara Radonich

the best people in Sunriver to help you.

Concerns with LFR proposal

By John Wiest

I attended the August 20 board meeting to voice my concerns about the Ladder Fu els Reduction (LFR) proposal.

1. I would like to see a Wild fire Mitigation Plan developed with the LFR only a part of a more comprehensive plan.

2. Will there be an environ mental impact study of the plan? What affect will be cut ting so many trees (40-60%) have on the soil, water absorp tion, and the wildlife.

3. Will there be a cost analysis of the plan? This may be a cost to all homeowners.

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The Italians step up to the challenge, sheltering Jewish families and risking death in the process. There are also those whose conscience torments them over acts they committed following orders. Renzo Leoni was a pilot, fighting in Abys sinia; it haunts him. The novel is populated with memorable characters; partisans fighting the Germans, families trying to escape, individuals putting themselves in harm’s way for the greater good.

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The first draft LFR has been modified, by clarifying termi nology and opting not to pro ceed with increasing tree trunk spacing from a minimum 6 feet to 10 feet.

Not yet approved by the SROA board, the draft LFR plan is posted at sunriverown ers.org, for review.

Some owners submitted com ments to the board and spoke at the August workshop and board meetings. Specific LFR plan comments to the board included: ensure that terms and rules are clearly defined for consistent application and enforcement, identify the sci ence supporting the updates,

We wanted to send this letter to thank the Sunriver Police and Fire departments as well as the Bend and La Pine Fire departments for responding to our Sunriver house fire. Everyone was so professional, compassionate and went out of their way to help.

Whether it was police officer Kecia Weaver finding me a shirt to wear, or the firefighter who went back into the fire to get our medications, they all went above and beyond.

It is so fortunate that no other structures were involved or that the forest behind our house didn’t burn. While we hope that no other Sunriver residents ever have to experience this, you can all be assured that you have

4. The board should hold three in-person town halls not just one Zoom town hall.

5. A comprehensive plan should then be presented to the owners for comments to be voted on by the owners for approval and implementation.

I don’t want a wildfire in Sunriver. I also don’t want Sunriver Tree City USA to become Sunriver Clear Cut City USA.

LETTERS

Letters to the Editor can be up to 250 words. Longer Chorus of One submissions can be up to 400 words. Submit via email to susanb@srowners.org by the 12th of the month.

Do you own a

vacation rental?

Did you know that if you have an active short-term rental, you are required to register your rental the County, collect an 8% tax from occupants, pay that 8% tax to Deschutes County?

Children, and Adaptive Sports. As you can see many organi zations in south Deschutes County benefit greatly from the proceeds of this annual bake sale.

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including gluten free options. Also available are some amazing holiday gifts for your holiday entertaining. We will have a children’s activity table to keep the little ones entertained while adults are shopping. To see pictures of the many amazing items follow our Facebook page by searching for Visions of Sugar Plums. You can also email vspsunriver@ gmail.com with any questions .

Visions of Sugar Plums will adhere to all COVID proce dures and recommendations in place at the time of our event. Visions is free and open to all. Be sure to mark your calendar to attned the Visions of Sugar Plums bake sale on Nov. 19 at SHARC.

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