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SEPTEMBER • 2020
VOLUME XLVI • NUMBER 9
Sunriver’s endless summer of COVID
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The speed limit on Spring River Road around Harper Bridge has been reduced to 25mph, above, and signs stating ‘No Diving or Jumping from Bridge’ have also been installed, right. SUSAN BERGER PHOTOS
County bans bridge jumping at Harper; lowers speed limit By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene In an ongoing effort to improve safety of the river access area at Harper Bridge, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners approved a new ordinance that prohibits jumping from the bridge, lowered the speed limit to 25mph through the area and requested a heightened law enforcement presence for the remainder of the summer. “This ordinance is a big step to give deputies the proper tools for enforcement of the area and is a step in the right direction, said Capt. Paul Garrison of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s office. Those caught jumping off the bridge are subject to a $250 fine. Safety issues at Harper have escalated over the years due, in part, to overall growth of the greater Sunriver/Three Rivers area and an influx of those seeking recreational river
opportunities. Although we are in the throes of a pandemic, you wouldn’t know it based on the crowds flocking to this popular access point. During the board’s Aug. 12 meeting, the commissioners acknowledged that challenges remain. In 2019, they did approve and implement several safety improvements – such as widening the area to create paved, designated parking for up to 50 cars along Spring River Road and bicycle “green” lanes. These improvements do help keep people further away from the traffic lanes while they unloaded watercraft, but doesn’t eliminate parking outside of designated areas, vehicles making U-turns and pedestrians crossing the busy road while hauling a variety of watercraft, tubes and giant floating islands. “What was done last year was two years of planning for
Sunriver named Oregon’s first ‘Dark Sky Place’
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FAQs: Ladder Fuels Reduction cycle continues to end of the year Ladder Fuels Reduction (LFR) work is currently underway on approximately 140 acres of Sunriver commons. Here are some frequently asked questions SROA receives about LFR work on commons: Q. What is Ladder Fuels Reduction and why do we do it in Sunriver? Ladder fuels is the accumulation of combustible materials that link the ground to the tree canopy and includes brush, live and dead limbs and tree seedlings. Thinning of larger trees reduces competition between trees to promote forest health as well as slowing the spread of fire should it reach the tree canopy. Removing unhealthy trees, thinning of smaller trees, and removal Turn to LFR, page 6
A crew from Arbor 1 trim limbs with hand saws following the state-mandated 1 p.m. shutdown for fire safety.
SUNRIVER SCENE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN. VOLUME XLVI • NUMBER 9 P.O. BOX 3278 SUNRIVER, OR 97707
By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene This year is certainly turning out to be one for the history books. The globe has been gripped in a pandemic for months and turned our daily lives upside down. We’ve hunkered down and settled in – with the hope that things will return to normal sooner rather than later. In the early days of the pandemic following the governor’s state-wide shutdown, travel restrictions and countyordered short-term rental ban, much of the Sunriver community was closed between mid-March and mid-May. Initially, Sunriver’s summer looked rather bleak. Sunriver thrives and survives on tourism and travel restrictions have kept some away. But once the short-term rental ban was lifted in May – this veritable “ringing of the dinner bell” resulted in a flood of tourists with no sign of slowing down anytime soon. Take a walk through The Village at Sunriver and you wouldn’t know there is a pandemic except that most people are now wearing a mask when out in public. Sunriver’s pathways and the Deschutes River are also packed with owners and visitors. Despite the stressors of the pandemic, limited occupancy and other coronavirus-related restrictions, some restaurants and businesses in Sunriver are experiencing a busy summer. Popular restaurants such as Blondie’s Pizza and Sunriver Brewing were quick to adapt to the new “normal” and have weathered the changes fairly well. Anyone who has eaten at Blondie’s knows how small their dining area was. With social distancing requirements they would have been unable to accommodate more than a couple diners at any given time. Taking advantage of the shutdown, Blondie’s underwent a remodel to create exterior order/takeout windows – a fixture that will remain – even after the pandemic is gone. Following the early days of the state-
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A surge of buyers wanting to purchase a home in Sunriver has created a strong seller’s market. BEND | Mid-century ranch design! Large windows to bring in lots of light among mature trees. Wildwood Park is an established community bordering the Bend Golf & Country Club Golf Course. Updates include quartz counters in the kitchen, both bathrooms and interior paint. Solid maple wood thru-out out the living, dining, kitchen and bedrooms. Spacious maintenance-free deck. MLS# 220104615 | Beds 3 | Baths 2 full | Sq Ft 1,833 Deb Mortimore-Lane • (541) 771-8867 dlane@sunriverrealty.com
Home prices were up 12% and inventory was down 88% in July, YoY. This is a great opportunity for sellers! Sunriver Single Family, Condos & Townhomes. Data exported on August 3, 2020 and excludes shared ownership. All data is from the Multiple Listing Service of Central Oregon. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
SUNRIVER | Single-level charmer! Featuring vaulted living and dining room that adjoin the kitchen with an eat-in counter. Open great room with wood burning fireplace, stone hearth, skylight and tons of windows. New flooring, light fixtures and interior paint throughout. Enclosed patio for hot tub and star gazing. Two more rooms and a full hall bath for friends and family. Large lot for this area. Close to SHARC and Village! MLS# 220105910 | Beds 3 | Baths 1 + 1 partial | Sq Ft 1,164 Tia Orman • (503) 476-7050 torman@sunriverrealty.com
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SCENE SEPTEMBER 2020 Volume XLVI, No. 9 57455 Abbot Drive P.O. Box 3278 Sunriver, OR 97707 OWNER/PUBLISHER Sunriver Owners Association
The SUNRIVER SCENE is the official monthly publication of the Sunriver Owners Association, a not-for-profit Oregon corporation dedicated to: “Maintaining Sunriver as a premier residential and resort community, protecting and enhancing its quality of life, natural environment and property values.” The SCENE is mailed to Sunriver property owners anywhere in the U.S. and available at locations throughout Sunriver or through a paid subscription by mail. Publication of advertising copy or individuals’ opinions in the SCENE does not constitute endorsement by the newspaper, the Sunriver Owners Association or any of its members or board of directors. Each advertiser bears responsibility for claims made on their behalf. Scene content including stories, advertising and images are copyrighted and cannot be re-published without permission.
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mandated shutdowns, Sunriver Brewing swiftly switched to an online ordering system and contactless, curbside takeout service. “We’re appreciative that the vast majority of our guests have supported all the new guidelines,” said Ryan Duley, Director of Sales & Marketing at Sunriver Brewing. On the brewery side, Duley said they are packaging more beer in cans as draft sales have decreased. Due to this offset, Sunriver Brewing is working to increase their canned beer offerings moving forward. Once the restaurant was able to fully reopened under Oregon’s Phase 2, the limited dining space inside the restaurant created a challenge for social distancing diners and resulted in additional outdoor dining.
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something better,” said County Commissioner Phil Henderson. “What I’m hearing… is that what is there now is not working.” Crosswater HOA board president Tereasa Schneider spoke before the commissioners they have experienced an increase in vandalism this year and believes the safety measures were not enough. “It’s not unusual to create a solution for a problem and it just exacerbates the problem and is what I think has happened here,” she said. “If people would just park in the designated areas, it would work great, but people park all over, including blocking our emergency gates.”
“We thank Village at Sunriver management for allowing us to expand our outdoor seating to accommodate more of our customers,” said Duley. “We’re surprised at how many people continued their tradition of spending time in Sunriver and grateful to their loyalty to our pub.” A rougher road for some Adapting to the pandemic hasn’t been an easy road for everyone. Sunriver Books & Music opted for a more cautious approach, even as things were opening up. Owners Deon and Richard Stonehouse made it a point to talk with their customers in the health field, Deschutes County, book club participants and others to determine what the community would be most comfortable with and ways to mitigate any risks. Displays, tables, lounging Schneider noted that over the past 60 days she has biked to the bridge area at least 30 times to see for herself what was going on. “I’ve sat and watched the number of near accidents at Harper – it’s phenomenal. I know that none of us want a fatal accident or accident with injuries. We’re just biding our time before that happens,” she said. This commissioners agreed to meet with area stakeholders this fall to discuss additional improvements at Harper Bridge and/or look for alternative options for river access. “This is serious, it’s right in your back yard and in our back yard, too,” said Patti Adair, chair of Deschutes County Board of Commissioners.
for half an hour, not knowing if that person may carry the virus.” The number of customers in the store at any given time was initially set at 10, but lowered to seven. “This is not a number that inspires hope of a financially successful summer,” said Stonehouse. Even through these challenges, Sunriver Books continues to provide curbside pickup and offers local delivery for those who do not want to enter the store. Stonehouse is not sure what the future holds or what they will do this winter as, financially, they cannot maintain the staffing level they have now. “We’ve chosen to put the health of our community, staff and family first,” said Stonehouse. “Even if one person died because we were not cautious, that would be too many. The bookstore is not worth the loss of a human life.”
chairs and extra merchandise was removed to reduce lingering, touchable surfaces and facilitate social distancing. One unused door was opened up to create a dedicated entry and exit into the store to avoid choke points. Extra staff was also hired as monitors to ensure mask wearing and social distancing was followed. “It is not always easy to keep people wearing masks and several times a day I will need to remind someone,” said Deon Stonehouse. Stonehouse notes that she misses many of the things that make a bookstore what it is – such as settling into a chair and spending time flipping through a variety of books prior to making a selection. “When people expressed concern that others were sitting for long periods, we took away the chairs,” she said. “It was sad, but necessary. I can see the point of shoppers not wanting to buy a book someone else has been handling
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I first visited Sunriver in the Nature Center, Sunriver 1974. Over the next 40 some Resort and properties, rental years, our family frequently agencies, fixed base operator of the airport, visited on vacations. NW NatuThree years ago, my ral (for water wife and I moved here and sewer from Connecticut services) and and built a permaour churches, nent, full-time home. provide our I feel fortunate to community live in such an exwith choice, traordinary place with services and owners who under- Brad Skinner amenities. stand the short and Outside enlonger-term value of the Sunriver Owner’s Asso- tities we also work closely ciation Mission Statement, with include the Sunriver Area and who appreciate the mix of Chamber of Commerce and our natural and physical assets Sunriver Business Park. As an SROA Board memwhich have produced an exember for the past two years, I plary community. SROA provides a framework have come to appreciate that for managing our community. our owners reflect a variety of If we lived in a city we would viewpoints. They are all intellikely look like a planning ligent and desire to see Sunriver and zoning commission with not only fulfill its original enforcement responsibility, a John Gray model, but also to parks commission, and a public evolve as a premier location works department. Those func- for full time residences, second tions, joined with our separate homes and rental properties, service partners, including all of which support our local the Sunriver Service District economy and businesses. The fact that so many ownpolice and fire departments, The Village at Sunriver and ers are willing to participate as other commercial ventures, volunteers helps make Sunriver
what it is. Our owners serve on the SROA Board and appointed committees of Sunriver (Nominating, Elections, Owner Enrichment, Finance, Design Review, Covenants), on task forces (North Pool, Infrastructure and Amenities Master Plan (IAMP), as War on Weeds captains, and as members of a variety of community clubs, associations and citizen patrol. In the future, I hope that even more of our owners both distant and near will choose to play an active role in SROA activities, helping our community thrive and grow, while maintaining the ambiance, pace and values that have made Sunriver unique. At our Annual Meeting we were able to honor the contributions of three of our retiring Board members. Bob Nelson (12 years), Jim Fister (9 years) and Gary Bigham (3 years) have made outstanding contributions as volunteer Board members. They, along with present and past Boards, have placed Sunriver on strong financial and policy foundations built on facts and data and on assessment, which balances
the needs of all owners not just some. President Mobley, who will remain on the Board, adeptly summarized these accomplishments during the past year. If you have not yet reviewed the Annual Meeting videos on the SROA website, I encourage you to do so. Also, make certain that you are registered to receive SROA email notifications by filling out the contact information form at www. sunriverowners.org/depart ments/accounting/update-myinformation As we look ahead toward this coming year, SROA will be focusing on a number of issues that will continue to demand excellence and comprehensive thought from each of us. Here are some of the issues to be joined with others in future monthly letters, which will demand our focus and attention: • As new issues and Owner Forum comments occur, we will diligently assess and conclude next steps where appropriate. • Complete the voter approved North Pool with an Turn to Message, page 5
Monthly highlights, actions of the SROA Board of Directors meeting The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors meeting was held Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. Board members present: Keith Mobley, Bob Nelson, Jim Fister, Gary Bigham, Jackie Schmid, Gerhard Beenen, Brad Skinner, Mike Gocke. Absent: Mark Murray. Staff present: James Lewis, Susan Berger, Jesus Mendoza, Brad Olson. Owners forum • Doug Hoschek requested that Keith Mobley not resign as president of the board as he feels Mobley understands the vision of Sunriver as stated in a forward included in the Consolidate Plan written by John Gray and Don McCallum. Board actions • Approved minutes of the July 17, 2020 SROA board work session as corrected. • Approved minutes of the July 18, 2020 SROA regular board meeting as corrected. • Approved the July 2020 financial statement (unaudited). • Affirm board action without a meeting to approve the June 2020 unaudited financials. Page 4
• Approved appointFINANCIAL REPORT ment of Curt Wolf as chair and Mark Feirer as Year-to-date through July 31, 2020 vice chair of the Design (unaudited) Committee. • Total Revenues $5,490,376 • Certified the elec• Total Expenses $6, 281,724 tion of three SROA • Operating Deficit -$701,348 board members: Bill Burke, Scott Gillies and function of a communication Clark Pederson for a three-year between the various SROA term beginning September databases. Began developing 2020 and ending in August a 2021 work plan related to 2023. the 2021 budget development • Tabled appointment of a process. Met with Sunriver-La board member to Position 1 of Pine Economic Development the Sunriver Service District to board regarding coordination the September board meeting with south county economic and until the new members efforts. Continue to work are in place. with legal counsel regarding • The appointments to sev- responses to ongoing land use eral task forces was also tabled and legal issues (pending litigato wait for the new board tion) within Sunriver. members coming on-board in • Accounting: Update reserve September. software in preparation of upcoming Reserve Study. Met Association operations with First Interstate regarding • Administration: Continue investment options. Processed to monitor state and county or- more than 40 home ownership ders regarding facility closures transfers. and social distancing require• Communications: Scene ments and implementation of advertising remains down due COVID-19 protocols. Dealing to the coronavirus. Website acwith all things COVID has tivity is up, especially SHARC’s taken up a lot of staff time website as folks look for what across all SROA departments. is open. Staff continues to Met with a database consultant message COVID requirements to look at the needs for better as well as Sunriver rules and www.sunriverowners.org
pathway safety. New Sunriver maps are in and highlight common Sunriver and pathway rules. Content migration for moving the SHARC website to the new SROA website format is underway. • Community Development: Continue to modify protocols for safe submittal of applications/plans, applicant meetings and a means for electronic submittals. There are 274 active projects/building permits that have been reviewed/approved by SROA/ Design Committee – including new homes, major additions and small-scale projects. Adjusted office hours for public submittals and questions to allow dedicated time to complete written work. Addressing code enforcement issues. • Natural Resources: Ladder fuels reduction and tree thinning continues on commons and should be completed by end of the year. Windstorm cleanup continues on commons. Sprayed for noxious weeds on commons. War on Weeds planning was moving forward and volunteers signed up to pull. Bullfrog eradication Turn to Highlights, page 6
SROA revenues and expenses can vary by season By Gerhard Beenen While 60% of owners pay their annual assessment in January and Member Preference and Recreation Plus program participants pay their fees early in the year to allow their guests to have access to our recreational facilities year round, our accounting staff recognizes this income on a monthly basis (e.g. 1/12th of the total paid in each month). However, during a “normal year,” additional revenue is realized during the summer months as those who are not part of the Member Preference or Recreation Plus programs use our recreational facilities and SHARC visitors frequent the SHARC Bite Cafe. Likewise, owners often rent out SHARC for family functions, purchase tickets to our summer concert and attend SROA hosted special events during the summer months. As noted in last month’s column, those revenues are effectively zero this year. At the same time, interest income from our cash balances has continued to decline, falling short of our budget expectations by $73K YTD. Finally, since the months of COVID-19, Sunriver Scene advertising partners have reduced the amount they spent on ads. Year-to-date, Scene advertising revenue has fallen $49K below budget. I point all of this out as both July and August will be our most challenging months in terms of achieving revenues in comparison to the budgeted amount. Through the end of June 2020, year-to-date revenues were $865K short of our budgeted amount. At the end of July, that shortfall has increased by $576K for a total YTD shortfall of $1,442K. The total SROA operating budget for 2020 is approximately $11,801K so a $1,442K shortfall in revenue by the end of July is significant. At the same time, expenses tend to increase during the spring, summer and fall months of the year. Seasonal workers are brought on-board to help out at our recreational facilities for both safety and capacity reasons. At times when revenues are down and expenses are up, deficits grow. On the good news side, we are continuing to benefit from SROA management’s careful control of expenses. While our revenue YTD is $1,442K short Turn to Report, page 5 SUNRIVER SCENE • SEPTEMBER 2020
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opening planned for spring 2021. • Restart and complete a recommendation for the Recycle Center • Review/recommend conclusions from the Telecommunication Task Force outlined by Director Beenen during the Annual Meeting. • With active Finance Committee, SROA staff and owner input, assess and adopt the 2021 SROA budget. • Begin a 2030 Vision Statement process to include the two-year IAMP (comprehensive led volunteer effort), utilization of recent and future owner surveys, and continued owner input. • SROA Board will continue to actively support the Owner Enrichment Committee and all of our committees, which support Sunriver’s, governance and substance. • With the Sunriver Design Committee, continue to review remodeling and reconstruction standards, which will continue to assure the appearance and desirability of our properties while also streamlining the design review process for owners. • Work with all of our owners, rental agencies, SSD and SROA boards on ways to inform and educate owners and visitors about the rules and guidelines, which make Sunriver so attractive to owners, residents and visitors. Our SROA Board looks forward to the year ahead, congratulates our three new Board members, and encourages your continued input and involvement in our processes and opportunities for engagement.
Annual meeting online If you were unable to participate in this year’s annual meeting, you can still watch the recorded meeting presentation as well as view other videos related to various SROA projects from the past year. The PowerPoint presentation shown in the video is also available for download. Everything can be found on the SROA website at www.sunriverowners.org/annualmeeting
The 2020 update to the Sunriver Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) is nearing completion. A public comment period is now open through September. The public can find and review the plan at www.projectwild fire.org/cwpps. Written comments about the plan can be submitted electronically to projectwildfire. pw@gmail.com or by mail to Project Wildfire, 61150 SE 27th St., Bend, OR 97702. Comments must be received by Sept. 30. Community Wildfire Protection Plans are the result of the Healthy Forest Restoration Act of 2003 which call for communities to collaborate with state and local agencies to determine priorities for hazardous fuels projects on federal and private lands within a wildland-urban interface (WUI). Project Wildfire acts as the caregiver to seven unique CWPPs within Deschutes County. Each plan is revised on a five-year cycle to ensure it’s relevant to the partners involved in its development.
in June. Each year, SROA hires an independent auditing firm, Price Fronk & Co., to review SROA year-end financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement) developed by Joe Healy and our accounting staff (Leslie Knight, Kellie Allen and Brook Smalley). The auditors met with the SROA board at our June meeting, informing the board SROA financial statements: “present fairly, in all material
aspects, the financial position of the Sunriver Owners Association as of December 31, 2019.” As a Sunriver owner and your treasurer it is reassuring to know the auditors found the work of our accounting staff to be accurate and in full compliance with generally accepted accounting standards. I know I speak for all Sunriver owners when saying I am grateful for their dedication, integrity and attention to detail.
This year’s SROA Annual Meeting was a hybrid of in-person and virtual attendance.
Owners have virtual options to attend SROA meetings By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene SROA NEWS – The pandemic has prompted SROA to do many things differently and is now utilizing tools to perform many tasks “virtually.” While calling in to a board meeting has been available for quite some time, owners can also tune in and watch via Zoom video. Meetings currently available for call-in or Zoom include SROA board work sessions and regular monthly board meetings, Design Committee, Finance Committee and various task forces. Instructions for calling and/or “zooming” is included in the calendar listing for a particular meeting on the SROA website. Utilizing Zoom
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of budget, expenses YTD are $766K below budget, reducing our overall deficit to $676K short of budget YTD. While significant, this shortfall is within a range SROA can manage with available cash reserves and money put aside years earlier in the event of a recreational revenue shortfall. The implications for our
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2021 budget remain uncertain. Starting this month, we begin the 2021 budget process. Joe Healy, our controller, working with James Lewis our general manager and his staff will begin to develop the SROA budget for 2021. In parallel the finance committee will be looking at how to recover from the revenue shortfall for this year. Finally, let me conclude with a few words about the SROA financial audit which concluded
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continues at Lake Aspen. • IT: Completed several network security upgrades. Working with the Telecommunications Task Force and met with the service provider team. Created a new phone tree for Community Development. Continue to coordinate and improve how folks can participate in virtual meetings, including the annual meeting. Installed new security cameras at SHARC. • Public Works: Roadside pickup/chipping continues. Blocked several off-path trails. The gate at Mary McCallum Park is installed and operational. The landscaping at Abbot/Beaver circle is complete. Striped roads and some crosswalks. Finalized cinder shed permitting process with construction starting late this summer or early fall. Staff continues to monitor construction progress at the North Pool. Made repairs to the tube and body slides at SHARC and replaced a roof exhaust for a
hood at the café. • Recreation/SHARC: In July made a change from an online reservation system to walk-in – which has worked well and allowed additional swim sessions. Began the process to fill an aquatic supervisor position. Opened Fort Rock Refreshments to sell snacks and better monitor the park and pickleball courts. Added additional tennis court times. Created documentation for OSHA response with all cleaning, contact tracing, reservations, signage and protocols that are in place. Disc golf has been very busy. The meeting adjourned at 10:12 a.m. The next SROA board work session will take place at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18 followed by the regular board meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. For virtual meeting attendance, visit the meeting date on SROA calendar for details on phoning in or Zoom viewing. Approved minutes of the meeting are posted, as available, on the SROA website at www. sunriverowners.org
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of some vegetation further supports forest health and safety. Ladder Fuels Reduction (LFR) and tree thinning are essential tools for mechanical removal of vegetation in a wildland urban interface community such as Sunriver. The Sunriver Ladder Fuels Reduction Plan provides mandatory guidelines for the association and owners to follow to reduce wildfire risks on commons and private property. Regularlyscheduled LFR work is one of the safest ways to control overgrowth in a rural community like ours – taking the place of what Mother Nature does naturally with forest fire. LFR treatment on commons is scheduled on a six-year cycle. In other words, all common areas in the community receive treatment once every six years. Q. Where and when is LFR taking place this year? Can you tell me when the work will be done on my lane? In 2020, the northeast side of Sunriver will be treated, including all common areas generally bordered by Cottonwood Road to the south, West Cascade to the west and U.S. Forest Service land to the east and north. You can view the map at www. sunriverowners.org/Home/ ShowDocument?id=748 Work began in late-June and will continue through the fall, wrapping up by the end of 2020. Because the timing
and location of LFR activity is dependent on crew availability, state-mandated fire restrictions, mechanical accessibility, weather, and other factors, there is no schedule identifying when a particular lane or area will be treated. Q. Who is doing the LFR work on commons? SROA’s Natural Resources department directs and oversees the LFR work being performed by several professional tree care companies, each having been assigned a different section of commons within the contract area. All contractors are following the same LFR standards and guidelines provided to them by Natural Resources staff and based on the Sunriver Ladder Fuels Reduction Plan. Any questions about LFR work on commons should be directed to SROA’s Natural Resources staff at 541593-1522. Q. What do the pink ribbons and green paint on trees mean? Why would a tree be marked for removal? Prior to the start of LFR work this season, SROA staff used pink ribbon to mark the common area boundaries. The ribbons provide essential on-the-ground information to the contractors and shall be left in place while LFR work is underway. The ribbons will be modified or removed by SROA staff when LFR work is complete. Staff also inspected all com-
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mon areas prior to the start of LFR work and identified trees that meet the criteria for removal under the Sunriver Ladder Fuels Reduction Plan, marking these trees with green paint. Some trees may be removed to decrease competition and increase spacing. Other trees marked for removal may be unhealthy, nearing the end of their lifespan, or have a structural defect that increases their risk of failure. Only SROA staff are authorized to mark a tree in Sunriver with paint and tampering with, applying paint to, or altering paint on a tree is prohibited. Questions regarding marked or unmarked trees in the LFR contract area should be directed to SROA’s Natural Resources staff at 541-593-1522. Q. It looks like some LFR work has been done on my lane, but not all of it. Why? When will it be finished? The timing and location of LFR activity is dependent on crew availability, state-mandated fire restrictions, mechanical accessibility, weather and other factors. Further, contractors often sweep through common areas multiple times to more efficiently execute LFR treatment. All LFR work on commons will be complete by the end of this year. SROA Natural Resources staff inspect all areas of the contract to ensure all required work has been performed. Q. I have a permit to remove a tree on my lot. Can the LFR contractor do the work while they are passing by? No. The scope of work for our professional tree care contractors is limited to LFR activity on commons. Owners may contact these or other tree care companies to schedule permitted tree removal at their properties. A directory of such companies is available on SROA’s registered contractor list, posted on the SROA website. Q. What happens to the trees and brush that is removed as part of LFR work? The material and wood that are generated from the project have multiple uses. For example, limbs and brush will be chipped and blown back onto commons, keeping the nutrient content of the area balanced. Larger logs will stay in place as animal and insect habitat or will be used in support of landscape restoration work in Sunriver. The majority of the wood will be bucked into firewood and available to Sunriver owners to collect with a permit. SUNRIVER SCENE • SEPTEMBER 2020
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Loved to death: a tale of habitat restoration By David Walker, SNCO Facilities & Grounds A few years back I found myself visiting the iconic Portland Japanese Gardens, nestled in the foothill of the city, looking out over the Willamette River. As I sat by their Flat Garden, mesmerized by the tranquility of the scene, my thoughts came to one conclusion: “I need to walk all over those perfectly raked marks in the sand.” Nature, while beautiful to observe from a distance, inspires me most when I am immersed within. I love the sensory overload and find the need to touch, smell and see everything. Fast forward a few years to my current role managing the grounds of Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory’s (SNCO) eight-acre campus. I have begun to question my own line of thinking as I witness our landscape being loved
to death. The solution to fixing a highly impacted natural area is simple in theory, but quickly becomes complex in design. There are a number of layers to consider when restoring native flora in an area such as ours: create a design based in plant communities; comply with local and regional regulations and standards; make the landscape aesthetically pleasing; and support educational and recreational opportunities. Native plants are best suited to our grounds because they are adapted to our local environment. This includes, but is not limited to, our local soil, nutrient availability, precipitation levels and temperature fluctuations. However, the benefits of using native plants in restoration are great. We can decrease the amount of irrigation used, increase soil health
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ample view points along Lake Aspen to observe our resident trumpeter swans and the otters, and allow our guests to fully experience the educational and scenic opportunities our campus provides. As we envision thousands of more visitors enjoying Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory and walking along the shore of Lake Aspen, we have to plan for the future. We look to strike a balance between a natural land-
scape that is inaccessible or off limits and one that is literally loved to death. Community based native plant restoration and a well-designed trail system will ensure an enriching experience for you and for the many that will certainly follow. If you are interested in helping to restore the landscape at SNCO, there are many different ways that you can contribute. Become a volunteer trail steward and lend your time through planting, trail restoration, noxious weed removal and other grounds projects year-round on our campus. Consider donating a tree and plaque in tribute to or memoriam of a loved one. For more information about volunteering or tree donations, contact us at info@snco.org. The Sunriver Nature Center is located at 57245 River Road. For more information, call 541-593-4394 or visit www. snco.org
Veil nebula decorates our September night skies By Bob Grossfeld, Observatory Manager As we head into September, we are looking forward to the nice cool fall nights. It is actually my favorite time of year in Sunriver. The weather remains good and the fall sky starts to appear. Saturn and Jupiter are great telescope objects this month. Mars will be a target later in the night sky, as it rises in the east. Many of the fall season
constellations are starting to get higher in the sky. Many of our favorite galaxies are now targets for the telescope viewing during the fall. One of my favorite targets will be right overhead during September – the Veil Nebula. This remnant of super novae is a great object to look at. It shows a great spider web of gas within the pattern of stars. Be sure to check out the Veil Nebula when there is little or
no moon, as the moonlight drowns out the view of this incredible object. The new moon on Sept. 17 will be a prime time to enjoy the night sky, with the autumn equinox on Sept. 22. The Sun will shine directly on the equator and there will be nearly equal amounts of day and night throughout the world. This is the first day of fall (autumnal equinox) in the Northern Hemisphere and Turn to Nebula, page 9
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Virtual webinars help connect us with nature Join Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory for a “Living with Wildlife” webinar series, designed especially for owners and local residents to learn how to support native wildlife while also sharing habitat. All webinars will be presented live via Zoom and there will be an opportunity for audience questions and conversation following the presentation. Living with Wildlife registration details: $15/webinar or $40 for the entire series. This series is free for SROA members with a discount code (call 541-593-4394 for the discount code). Register online at www. snco.org Connecting with Pollinators in Your Own Backyard Tuesday, Sept. 15, 6–7 p.m. We’ll explore how closely pollinators are tied to our lives through food and take an indepth look at the current environmental issues threatening pollinator health and diversity. Come away with some ideas and resources on how to help pollinators in our everyday lives while teaching those around us how to become pollinator stewards. Oh Deer! Harmonious Living with Our Four-legged Neighbors Tuesday, Oct. 13, 6–7 p.m. Explore the historical and ecological context of Central Oregon’s deer populations. Together we’ll discuss the con-
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The Roots of History: Oregon’s Heritage Trees Thursday, Sept. 8, 6:30–7:30 p.m. If trees tie us to our historical roots, then Oregon’s history is long and rich. Join historian Nate Pedersen as he shares the compelling stories behind some of Oregon’s growing collection of state-recognized heritage trees. Pedersen is a librarian, writer, and historian in Portland. He is a former member of the Oregon Heritage Trees Committee. This virtual lecture will be presented live via a Zoom webinar. Registration: $12. This lecture is free for SROA members with discount code (call for code). Register online at www. snco.org.
How to Really Help Injured and Orphaned Wildlife Tuesday, Nov. 10, 6–7 p.m. For the final webinar in the series, we’ll share experiences from inside wildlife rehabilitation. From a baby bird found out of the nest, to injured squirrels, or a bird colliding with a window, we’ll review some of the common cases we see in Sunriver each year. Because sometimes doing nothing is the best answer, we’ll discuss the questions you can ask yourself to determine if an animal really needs help from a wildlife agency or rehabilitation facility. Other webinars In addition to the wildlife series, the nature center is also hosting the following:
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the Cascadia Subduction Zone will have far-reaching impacts throughout the Pacific Northwest, including Central Oregon. Are we prepared for an event like this? Daniele McKay, adjunct instructor at the University of Oregon, will present the geologic history of earthquakes in Oregon and discuss how a large Cascadia earthquake could affect us. This virtual lecture will be presented he gt
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Update: Telecommunications in Sunriver By Gerhard Beenen SROA NEWS – In August, many of the pieces necessary to put a comprehensive proposal to the SROA Board of Directors for upgrading the telecommunications infrastructure came together. We now have a much better sense of our community’s thoughts on upgrading our telecommunications network through our telecommunications survey and three town hall meetings with Sunriver owners. We also have more details on how much it will cost to build and maintain a Fiber-To-TheHome (FTTH) network in Sunriver. In parallel, we have submitted a formal request for BendBroadband to develop a non-binding contract for our review. This isn’t to say we have selected a solution for Sunriver but rather that we are close to having all of the necessary data to provide a clear set of alternatives for the SROA Board and ultimately, Sunriver owners to
choose from. Let’s take a brief look at each of these elements. Owner survey and town hall meetings 1,170 owners took the time to fill out our short online survey. From this we learned several things. • The responses to each question were nearly identical based on the type of owner: permanent resident, vacation home, rental home. • 93% of respondents subscribe to internet service from BendBroadband • 44% felt their current service level met their download speed but only 37% believe it met their upload speed • Only 36% of respondents believed the price they pay for internet service in Sunriver is competitive and 50% found the cost of 1Gbps service from BendBroadband too expensive • 55% of respondents have
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we decide to build our own FTTH network. Potential partnerships We have a number of ongoing discussions with several potential partners to build and/ or maintain a FTTH network in Sunriver. For example, we have had initial discussions with our electric utility provider, Midstate Electric Coop (MEC). MEC is in the process of replacing their direct-bury cables with cables in conduit, throughout Sunriver. 30% of their Sunriver network is in conduit today. While their current plan is to complete this project over the next 15 years, we asked and received an estimate from them on the level of investment from SROA that would allow them to expedite their project and at the same time allow SROA to utilize their conduit for our FTTH network. Midstate Electric’s offer needs to be further discussed to fully understand the implications for SROA. We have also had preliminary discussions with Internet Service Providers (ISPs) who have expressed interest to participating in Sunriver, should we build our own network and open it up for competition. These ISPs are currently reviewing a business model we have proposed where they contribute to the construction of an SROA owned network in exchange for
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Scholarship celebrates 10 years Sunriver Christian Fellowship recently awarded $34,100 in scholarship assistance to 17 young people from the Three Rivers area for the 2020-2021 school year. Six of these recipients received their scholarship for the first time. First-time scholarship recipients are Tayler Baer, Eleni Edwards, Joshua Gauthier, Olivia O’Shaughnessy, Adam Plant and Hunter Seamons. Those reapplying recipients include Bailey Baer, Wally Cozad, Rylan Fancher, Madelyn Hunt, Olivia Jones, Jakob Kappus, Jenavieve Lustyik, Chris Phillips, Ben Plant, Zoey Voyles and Sam Wieber. Over the course of 10 years, 157 individual scholarships have been awarded to 66 young people and adults totaling $232,350. All recipients are able to reapply in subsequent years up to the achievement of a bachelor’s degree. Of those receiving their first scholarship, 58% have reapplied at least one additional time, and 45%, two or more times. At present, 21 recipients have graduated from college, 14 with a bachelor’s degree and seven with an associate degree. A 10-year celebration of the scholarship program was planned for this summer but the COVID challenge has necessitated a postponement of this event until sometime in the winter of 2021. The church is grateful for the many individuals, businesses and other supportive groups who have contributed to this outreach over the past decade. SUNRIVER SCENE • SEPTEMBER 2020
Police hosting shred, drug disposal event in September On Saturday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Sunriver Police Department will sponsor their shredding and prescription medication drop-off event. The event will be held in the front parking lot of the Sunriver Police Department at 57455 Abbot Drive (between Circles 3 & 4). SecureShred will collect and shred personal documents. This event is intended for personal residential document shredding and prescription only drug disposal, not for business or company disposal. No sorting is necessary as shredding equipment can destroy paper clips and staples. File folders may also be shredded. Please black out or remove labels from prescription bottles that contain medication before bringing them to the event. Although the event is free, a suggested donation of nonperishable foods will benefit a local nonprofit organization. Attendees need to follow all COVID-19 guidelines set by the state. For information, contact the SRPD at 541-593-1014.
A Year of Pétanque By Gary Bigham It was a year ago that the pétanque courts were created at Mary McCallum Park on a piece of idle land previously used by the March Mudness events. Thus, a home was born for the Sunriver Petanque Club that had formed earlier in the year and now had a space dedicated to the game. No longer did the club have to compete with baseball players to use the infield between second and third base at Fort Rock Park. If you’re wondering… what is pétanque? It’s a game similar to bocce that has been played in France for hundreds of years and is popular around the world, including in the U.S. The three courts are somewhat of a hidden treasure, just south of the parking lot and past the old horseshoe pits. They may not look like much, no bleachers or stadium lighting, but all you need for pétanque is a fairly level piece of ground covered in small gravel, like you would
find in most village squares in the south of France. The club plays from when the snow melts to when it flies again. In spring and fall, regular club play is every Thursday and Sunday at 1 p.m. When the weather is warmer, the time shifts to cooler mornings at 10 a.m. The courts are open to all owners. So far this year, there have been two pétanque clinics hosted by Sunriver You and a large family birthday celebration at the park featured their own tournament. Pétanque is a great accompaniment for a group event at Mary McCallum Park. If owners would like to learn about the game, drop by Mary McCallum Park during regular club play on Thursday or Sunday.
Reduce, reuse, recycle: Second Tern follows sustainability practices By Wes Perrin Sunriver’s Second Tern Thrift Store is well known for quality merchandise and bargain prices. And it’s common knowledge that all sales benefit the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. But far less known are the store’s achievements in sustainability and recycling. Behind the scenes of busy shopping and lively donations, Tern volunteers work diligently to maximize the use of everything received, and in the words of sustainability coordinator Gail Drew, “to keep as many items as possible out of the landfill.” Situated in back of the store is a special bin for collecting recyclable items such as paper, plastic and cans. Cardboard is placed in a recycling dumpster. Another large bin specializes in metals such as dismantled barbecues and shelving which are picked up by the Schnitzer scrap metal firm. A separate trailer accepts aluminum, wiring and Christmas lights. Non-salable electronics such as box TVs, old computers and printers are stored and
picked up twice monthly by a specialty recycler. Clothing, shoes, linens and leather goods which are too worn or soiled to be sold are sorted and bagged up by volunteers and sold to a recycler based on weight. “It takes a lot of work by volunteers, but keeps a tremendous amount of goods from being dumped,” said Drew. The recovered textiles often end up in third world countries helping poverty stricken citizens. Merchandise that falls into the category of “okay but not up to our standards,” is passed on to a wide variety of charitable organizations such as Furnish Hope, Lapine Community Closet and Kitchen, Home for Good prison ministry, Bend Bicycle Resources and Deschutes Juvenile Services. Even redeemable bottles and cans are put to use. They are donated to Care and Share which turns them into cash for their programs. Sometimes the Tern is able to provide “pass on” help in surprising ways. Drew cited two examples: “Once, late in camp-
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Store manager Susan Ertsgaard also pointed out that the Tern offers special discount sales when there is an overabundance of donated goods, and it makes use of items that are reusable, but not necessarily recyclable, to save operating costs. “This would include plastic bins, zipper linen bags, shopping bags, shelving, cleaning products, office supplies and bubble wrap.” Both Drew and Ertsgaard praise the efforts of volunteers
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Annual War on Weeds represents community action at its best SROA NEWS – The Sunriver community has demonstrated its resiliency in responding to the challenges presented by COVID-19. Successful completion of SROA’s 20th Annual War on Weeds provides another example of owners and visitors coming together – in a safe and effective way – to achieve a common goal: defending the health of our natural environment against a familiar invader, noxious weeds. More than 40 dedicated volunteers adapted to the event’s “virtual” format this year by using on-line registration forms and digital maps, and collecting supplies from the SROA Administrative building’s foyer, which remains accessible 24-hours a day, every day. Volunteers spread across hundreds of acres of Sunriver’s common areas, locating, pulling and bagging tens of thousands of spotted knapweed plants, controlling our community’s most pervasive noxious weed this year, and dramatically reducing future invasion. More than 125
bags provided by SROA’s partner SOLVE have been collected so far, with more still appearing roadside or being delivered to a dedicated drop-off location in the SROA Public Works yard. “Our volunteers really liked the virtual set-up this year,” said WOW organizer Claire McClafferty,. “And being able to choose the locations where they wanted to pull and have the flexibility to work within a two-week period at their convenience was a great fit.” “With all the changes and uncertainty lately, noxious weeds were something I knew we could manage,” she added. “Everyone felt great to know they were making a positive difference in the community.” Thank you and congratulations to all of the volunteers for a job well done. Sunriver is a more beautiful and healthier place because of you. For more information or to get involved in SROA’s War on Weeds, contact Claire McClafferty in SROA’s Natural Resources Department at 541-
Above: Bags of noxious weeds were collected in August. Right: Volunteer puller Patty Klascius shows off a supersized knapweed ‘bush.’
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Sunriver: Asbestos & FUDS An environmental assessment performed in 2009 found small amounts of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) present in the soil at limited locations in Sunriver. The ACM are associated with Camp Abbot, a World War II U.S. Army camp located on the property that became Sunriver. Air testing has demonstrated that the ACM poses extremely low risk to people. Nevertheless, if ACM is encountered it must be properly managed and disposed of as required by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. What is ACM? Asbestos-containing material consists of building materials or other substances that contain one percent or more asbestos fibers. Historically, ACM included floor tile, building siding, roofing materials, automobile brake pads, insulation, wall texture, and many more materials. What does the ACM in Sunriver look like? ACM encountered in Sunriver soil generally consists of shards of building siding and floor tile, commonly between 1 and 6 inches in diameter. Materials may be greenish gray, light gray or other colors, and commonly exhibit ribbed or grid patterns. Samples of ACM are available for viewing at the Sunriver Owners Association. Where are the asbestos-containing materials? ACM has been encountered in discrete locations on common property in Sunriver. It typically has been found on the surface or within 12 inches of the surface. ACM has also been detected on a small number of private properties. It is possible that ACM are present in soil in other areas. What should I do if I see it? Do not disturb suspected materials. Contact the Air Quality Program of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality at 541-633-2019 if suspect material is encountered on private property. Contact the Sunriver Owners Association at 541-593-1522 if suspect material is encountered on common areas. Where can I find additional information? The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality can provide additional information about asbestos and ACM. Information also can be obtained from the DEQ Asbestos Program website www.deq.state.or.us/aq/asbestos/index.htm. The Sunriver Owners Association can provide additional information.
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If you ever receive a letter from the Department of the Army it is a periodic government advisement notification that your Sunriver property may have been part of a Formerly Used Defense Site (FUDS), also known as Camp Abbot, and that munitions may be present on or near your property. Camp Abbot was in operation as a military training site between 1943 and 1944 and included gas chambers, rifle/machine gun, grenade, mortar and anti-tank ranges. Should you find possible munitions, you are advised not to touch it and call 911. If you need further information, call toll-free 1-855-765-3837. For general information about the FUDS Program, visit www.fuds.mil Camp Abbot/FUDS information is also available on the SROA website at www. sunriverowners.org
By Phil Fischer This month’s pattern features a pale morning dun CDC thorax pattern. September brings a change of season in Central Oregon. This means cooler weather, sometimes unsettled conditions, and a prolific pale morning dun hatch on the Crooked River. This pattern also works well on the Fall River and Metolious and other rivers during their PMD hatches, which occur earlier in the year than on the Crooked. But PMD’s on the Crooked in September and early October can be amazing. It is a whole lot of fun to stand in one spot and cast to specific fish until hooked, then move along to the next fish, and next, and next, never stepping from the very same spot. I have had days where I spend the majority of the time within a 100-yard stretch of river and can cast to rising fish throughout the 3-4 hour hatch period. The best hatches occur on overcast days with moderate humidity in the air. The pale morning dun CDC thorax pattern is tied with cul-de-canard in the wing or CDC. CDC feathers come from right around the oil gland on waterfowl, and the feather is saturated with natural oils, and it repels water extraordinarily well. This makes it a perfect material for dry flies. CDC can become saturated after hooking a fish, but can be easily refreshed with some dry shake and a little CDC oil. I bought a small bottle of CDC oil many years ago from the Trout Hunter Fly Shop in Island Park, Idaho. It has lasted me a long time. The hackle is a whit-
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ing dry fly saddle hackle and is tied dry fly style, but is clipped short on the underside of the fly to enable it to ride low in the water, much like the natural. I used a dyed pale yellow goose biot for the abdomen, which creates a nicely segmented and very sparse body. Rather than the more traditional leading edge, I used a barb from the trailing edge of the goose’s flight feather, as it enables more and tighter wraps to form the insect’s segments. I use a unique method to split the microfibets in the tail. Watch closely in the video and follow the steps precisely. It works! And lastly, I used a dubbing blend of pale yellow superfine dubbing, with callibaetis UV dubbing for the thorax. I find the addition of UV material to my dubbing A Full Service Tree Co.
mix adds life and promotes more takes to the fly. This pattern has worked well for me on many waters. It can be tied to imitate the pale morning dun, or other mayflies by substituting materials to match the natural. I often tie it to imitate a mahogany dun for this hatch during October on the Fall River. Give this pattern a try; I think you’ll like the results. Materials list Hook: Daiichi 1180 size 1618 or similar Thread: Pale yellow 6/0 Tail: Pale yellow microfibets Abdomen: Goose biot in pale yellow
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Wednesday Sunriver Rotary 7:30 a.m., Hearth Room at the Sunriver Lodge cheri@bancorpinsurance.com Great Decisions 4 p.m.-6 p.m. third Wednesday of the month, Crescent room at SHARC. Info: 503-292-0133
Thursday Sunriver Yoga Club 9-10:15am, All levels welcome. Crescent room, SHARC. $5 sugg. donation. Info: 541-585-5000 Duplicate Bridge 6 p.m., First, second, fourth & fifth Thursday, Crescent room at SHARC. Info: 541-556-6408
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Thorax: Pale yellow superfine dubbing 75%, callibaetis UV dubbing 25% Wing: Medium dun CDC Hackle: Whiting Farms ginger dry fly saddle hackle Tying instructions and steps are being published in video form, and can be found on the Sunriver Anglers Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ SunriverAnglers/, or at the following YouTube URL: https:// youtu.be/1Rp2aK8Feyo Experiment with this pattern during September and October for the prolific PMD hatches that occur on the Crooked River. If you have questions or would like additional information, please don’t hesitate to email me. Or if you have suggestions on future patterns to feature in this column, I welcome your input. I can be reached at Philfischer@sbc global.net.
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Celebrate early days of fall at Artists’ Gallery Sunriver By Deni Porter Fall is such a beautiful time to enjoy Central Oregon. Crisp blue days inspire everyone – especially the artists at the Artists’ Gallery Sunriver. We hope that it will inspire you to visit the gallery and enjoy the month’s featured artists. Although we are not back to our Second Saturday party ways yet, we are open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and would love to talk with you and show off some great art. It is never too early to start thinking about Christmas shopping. The gallery offers a both a wide variety of ideas and budgets. New to the gallery is fabric/ fiber artist Charlene Virts. A love of history, color and texture inspire Virts’ weavings. From functional items with a unique regional flare, to items reflecting the local environment the artist creates what moves her emotionally. As a child, she watched her mother and grandmother create wonderful handmade items with techniques like tatting, crochet, and macramé. That experience was the foundation for her fascination with fiber-based hand work. From saddle blankets to wearable art, Virts work is primarily focused on weaving. With the artist’s move to Central Oregon came the discovery of ponderosa pine needles for use in woven baskets. Each of the coiled baskets is unique. Working primarily with reduction wood block printing
Wood block art by Wade Womack.
technique, Wade Womack uses art as a tool for expression. “I want the art to be unified in expressing an idea, a story. The line work, color and subject matter all exist to express the idea. I want to affect the viewer in every way possible… intellectually… emotionally… physically… subconsciously.” Relief printing (woodblock) is the oldest method of print making. In its essence, Womack carves away what is not wanted, inks the remaining raised surfaces, places paper over the inked imaged, and hand rubs with a wooden spoon. The process is repeated with each addition of color. The result is a very textural and beautifully colored work of art. Wood artist Jim Fister is well known in Sunriver for wearing many different hats, but here at the gallery he creates unique natural wood furniture and home accessories. Art designed to be touched and used, Fister incorporates the beauty of nature in his creations by not overly processing the wood he uses. Natural is the key word for
Fister’s work. He applies minimal manipulation to create usable art that is a welcome addition to any setting. Multi-media sculptor Jessie Pemberton takes inspiration from nature’s geometric rules and textural cues. Primarily working in metal, the artist does incorporate other found objects and local materials from environments that inspire him. Pemberton utilizes his 20-year skill set as a professional metal fabricator to power his artistic pieces. His metal sculptures vary from small to large. Some are displayed on a table surface and others are cleverly made to be mounted on the wall. Pemberton has been enjoying the creation of decorative two-man saw blades that incorporate scenes from Central Oregon cut from the metal blade. These are beautiful decorative pieces that fit easily into local décor.
Pine needle sculpture by Charlene Virts.
‘Maple in Motion’ by Jim Fister.
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Giving back to the community By Joan Hann Did you know that First Interstate Bank plays a major role in contributing to the welfare of the residents in the Greater Bend-La Pine area? The bank has a foundation which is located in Bend. There are 10 members on the board of the foundation ranging in staff positions from secretaries, tellers, branch managers to vice presidents. The task of this foundation is to identify and select nonprofit organizations that the bank could support. The support comes in the forms of volunteers and money. The bank encourages their employees to give back to the community by volunteering. The employee is paid their salary and the non-profit receives $10.00 for every hour the employee volunteers. It is a win-win. A a ro n S c h o f i e l d , t h e Sunriver First Interstate Bank manager, said that there is no shortage of volunteers. When he sends out the request for volunteers, the slots are filled before the end of the business day. During the third fiscal quarter the bank’s program is called Neighbor Feeding Neighbor. The bank increases the financial donation to $20.00 for each hour an employee volunteers during that quarter. In 2019 the volunteers from the Bend market of five branches plus the Sunriver branch worked just over 3,500 hours. Of that the Sunriver First Interstate team volunteered 390 hours. The goal for 2020 has been increased to 4,000 hour of volunteer time for First Interstate Bank. Care and Share, a Sunriver community non-profit program is one of the beneficiaries of the First Interstate Bank Foundation. The bank volunteers may be found at the Care and Share storage unit located in the Business Park on the third Wednesday of the month unloading and restocking the non-perishable food items. These hard working bank employees have also helped to improve the Care and Share operation so that it runs more smoothly and efficiently. It is nice to know that the First Interstate is not just interested in loans, checking and savings accounts. They believe and practice “neighbor feeding neighbor,” and what great neighbors they are. Thank you First Interstate Bank. SUNRIVER SCENE • SEPTEMBER 2020
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The new paint board is located outside the SROA admin office to the right of the front doors.
New paint board available 24/7 for owners to choose their house, accent colors SROA NEWS –When you are ready to paint or re-paint your house, simply stop by the SROA Administration office and, before you enter the front door, veer to the right and around the corner is the new paint board. These are “Sunriver house colors” and are available for viewing 24/7. The Design Committee has discontinued the previous paint boards and have narrowed colors down to the new body and semi-transparent accent colors. Colors from the old boards will no longer be accepted. Please keep in mind that your color choice(s) still need to be reviewed and approved by the Design Committee prior to applying them to your home. There are application forms and a color formula sheet below the paint board. Instructions on how to proceed are also posted next to the color board Questions? Email designinfo@srowners.org
National Preparedness Month (NPM) is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. As our nation continues to respond to COVID-19, there is no better time to be involved than this September. This year’s overarching theme is: Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan Today. Throughout the month, everyone is encouraged to visit Ready.gov/September to find more information on how to implement the four, weekly themes and be prepared for a disaster or emergency that could happen anywhere, anytime. • Week 1 (Sept. 1–5): Make a Plan • Week 2 (Sept. 6–12): Build a Kit • Week 3 (Sept. 13–19): Prepare for Disasters – Know the Hazards in Your Area • Week 4 (Sept. 20–26): Prepared youth make for a more prepared community Key points • The COVID-19 pandemic has brought emergency planning and response to the forefront of public consciousness. One thing COVID-19 has taught us all is that disasters and emergencies do not wait for a
convenient time to happen. • As Americans continue to be affected by the pandemic, they may not be thinking about natural disaster preparedness or even know how best to prepare during this unprecedented time. National Preparedness Month is observed each September and is an opportunity to highlight how to prepare for disasters that could happen at any time. • As we’ve experienced in recent months, emergencies and disasters come in different forms – from earthquakes to pandemics. Being proactive and taking steps to prepare can make all the difference in our health and well-being.
• In a time of uncertainty, having an emergency plan can also bring peace of mind by instilling confidence that you and your family know what to do in a disaster situation. • Many of us are spending much more time at home and is a great opportunity to make sure our homes are prepared for a disaster or emergency. Whether it’s reinforcing furniture in case of an earthquake or updating emergency kits, this is a good time to ensure we’re safe and sound in our homes. • Taking steps to be prepared can reduce the impact of disasters on lives, property and business. • Disaster preparedness is about everyone in your community – from youth to elders and everyone in between. As you prepare, make sure to consider the needs of all ages and abilities and any unique needs you have.
Beethoven’s 5th virtual 5K/1 mile run/ walk fundraiser
Can you beat Beethoven? Beethoven’s 5th Symphony takes 33 minutes. Can you run a 5k in less time? If you do, you can “Beat Beethoven” during this virtual run/walk fundraiser. Participation can take place anytime between Oct. 11 and Oct. 18. For only $25 you can do either the walk/run on-your-own or use the route at the COCC track, located at 2600 NW College Way in Bend. Re g i s t e r a t w w w. b e a t beethoven5k.com. Registrants will receive a printable bib and be entered into a raffle drawing. Proceeds from this event benefit the Central Oregon Symphony. For more information, email beatbeethoven5k@cosympho ny.com or call Helen Jones at 541-317-3941.
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Wake Butte hike offers scenic vistas By Jim Greenleaf, Sunriver Hiking Club Wake Butte is probably the best underutilized hiking opportunity near Sunriver. Unlike the more familiar cone-shaped buttes, Wake Butte is a ridge line extending about 2 miles north from a large marked parking lot on FS Rd 40. The map shows eight peaks, but by my count there are at least 10 high points with views on this extended butte. The geology is also unique in the immediate area as it is an ash fall tuff ring formation (Smith Rock, Fort Rock) rather than the more common lava flow formation (Lava Butte, Pilot Butte). With the recent logging along FS Rd 40, the rock formation and open slopes of Wake Butte are easily visible from the road.
The viewpoints are all above tree line and have varied but excellent views to the north (Bachelor) and to the south and east (Newberry). The wellused trail from the parking lot has no signage and leads up to the southwestern high point, passing several interesting rock formations. After about a half mile and 340 feet of elevation gain, you reach the first summit. The best views are found, however, by following the ridge line easterly cross-country to the next summit. Of course, from that peak, the next one north is quite enticing, as is the one after that, which is the highest point at 4,934 feet. A loop reaching the southern four peaks will cover about 2.5 miles and climb about 470 feet. The top of the butte and through
UDRC has grant funds available for private defensible space projects The Upper Deschutes River Communities (UDRC) is a grassroots nonprofit organization created in 2004 to enable 28 neighborhoods within the Upper Deschutes River watershed to act collectively on natural resource challenges. The UDRC has grant funding to assist property owners in south Deschutes County to create and maintain wildfire defensible space. Two programs are available for property owners within the Upper Deschutes River and La Pine Community Wildfire Protection Plan areas. Visit www.udrc.org/defensiblespace for more information and application forms. The UDRC Defensible Space Reimbursement program provides up to $500 reimbursement for fuels reduction expenses for licensed contractors or rental equipment. To qualify for this program, go to the UDRC Defensible Space web page. Under "UDRC Defensible Space Reimbursement Program," click on “application form." Fill out and submit the online form. You will receive email notification when your application is accepted. After the work has been completed, send a copy of your paid invoice documenting your expenses to the UDRC. The Low-income Senior or SUNRIVER SCENE • SEPTEMBER 2020
Disabled Defensible Space program is available for homeowners age 60 or older, or receiving disability insurance. Annual income limits are $22,000 to $38,000 depending on the number of household residents. A mail-in application form is available on the website or by calling Council on Aging of Central Oregon at 541-6785483. A representative from UDRC will assess your property, propose a fuels reduction project up to $1000, and hire a contractor to improve the defensible space around your home.
the bowl is relatively easy walking, but getting down back to the parking on other than the established trail may require bushwhacking through a band of manzanita. The 4,934 foot high point can also be accessed directly from the east via an old logging road and ridge line. Parking and turnaround are limited, but this is a 1.5-mile hike with 380 feet of vertical gain. Again, there are views and interesting rock formations at the top. The northern high points are best accessed from a FS road on the northwest side of Wake Butte. One can drive in about 1.5 miles on FS Rd 400 to a closed road that leads to the ridge line. From the ridge line access point, high points both to the north and south can be easily reached. Round trip, connecting to the southern 4,934 foot high point and back is about 3.5 miles with about 390 feet of gain. The northern viewpoints at 4,834 feet would add another half mile to the hike.
Deschutes Public Library has carefully opened access to resources and services over the past three months. The next step in this phased reopening began Aug. 25, when Deschutes Public Library will provide the public with increased access to library buildings. Libraries in this next phase of greater access (Phase 2): • Sunriver Library, La Pine Library: Starting now • Downtown Bend Library, East Bend Library: Starting Tuesday, Sept. 8 Library hours are as follows: • Sunriver Library, La Pine Library: Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Sunday, Monday • Downtown Bend Library, East Bend Library: Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. (special hours for ages 60+ and immunocompromised individuals, from 9 to 10 a.m.); closed Sundays “We are proud of the continued work of library staff to help make greater access possible for the public,” said Todd Dunkelberg, library director. “Opening our buildings helps bridge a concerning gap between those who can afford to access information and resources on their own and those who rely on the library and its resources.” While Phase 2 allows greater access for the public, social distancing and public health and safety measures will be in place in all library locations. • Face coverings are required for staff and customers over the Turn to Libraries, page 18
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www.sunriverwomensclub.com President’s message The Sunriver Women’s Club has gone virtual! This month we will be holding two virtual welcome events, one on Sept. 15 and one on Sept. 16. Each welcome event will have a different theme and a fun program related to the theme. The welcome event is a great way to find out about the SRWC and see all the amazing things we do and learn how you can join the SRWC. Go to sunriverwomensclub. com for more information. See you on Zoom. –Nancy Fischer, club president Membership: Now is the time to renew your membership or join the SRWC as a new member. We are having our membership drive and this month we invite you to attend a virtual welcome event. Join us on Sept. 15 for the Mad Hatter Tea Party or Sept. 16 for the “It’s 5 o’clock Somewhere” Happy Hour. Current members and anyone interested in learning more about the SRWC are welcome… be sure to RSVP. Members who renew or join now will be paid through Oct. 1, 2021. When renewing your membership, please consider making a donation to the SRWC philanthropy funds.
Join the SRWC in social activities and philanthropic endeavors by applying online. For additional information go to the SRWC website or contact srwcmembership@ gmail.com Power 100+ Program: Join this community group sponsored by the SRWC with a gift of $100 or more and help make an impact in south county. Adapted from the 100 Women Who Care international movement of “grassroots giving circles,” this group supports a larger award to one local nonprofit. Our 2020 project, NeighborImpact’s Fresh to You program, will bring fresh food to south county residents with diet-modifiable diseases in partnership with the High Desert Farm and Food Alliance and La Pine Community Health Center. A gift of $100 along with 99+ others results in a $10,000+ award. Everyone is welcome to join by going to www.sunriver womensclub.com/DonationPage Legacy Bricks: Looking for the perfect gift, or to memorialize a special life in Sunriver? The Sunriver Women’s Club is once again selling two sizes of laser engraved bricks that will be permanently displayed as part of the walkway surround-
ing the amphitheater bowl at the SHARC. Bricks run from $75 to $500 depending on size and custom logos. And we are now offering mini replica bricks to keep at home. Net proceeds from the sale of legacy bricks supports the Sunriver Women’s Club annual philanthropy grant program focused on providing basic services in south Deschutes County. Place your orders at www. fundraisingbrick.com/onlineorders/sunriver/ or email us at srwcbricks@gmail.com. Sunriver Art Fair: Good news. You can still support our
2020 Sunriver Art Fair artists by visiting their websites and purchasing their art directly. Go to www.sunriverartfair. com/artists/ to find all your favorites or meet some new ones. Fred Meyer Rewards: You can help the SRWC earn donations every time you shop by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to the SRWC at www.fredmeyer.com/com munityrewards. Se a rc h by o u r n a m e , “Sunriver Women’s Club” or by our nonprofit number BQ165. As always, you will still earn your rewards points, fuel points and rebates.
Welcome event goes virtual You are invited. The SRWC is holding two virtual welcome events this month to welcome new members, renewing members and those individuals that want to learn about the SRWC. Please select one welcome event to attend: put on your craziest hat, brew a cup of your favorite tea and join us on Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. for a virtual Mad Hatter Tea Party. Wild Poppy Florist will be doing a floral arranging demonstration to go along with the “Mad Hatter” theme. Or, get out your blender and shaker of salt and come to the virtual “It’s 5 o’clock Somewhere Happy Hour” on Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. A bartender from Marcello’s will be demonstrating some of their specialty drinks. Each welcome event will also have presentations on what the SRWC offers its members. We encourage members to attend and invite a friend or two who might be interested in learning about the SRWC. To attend, RSVP to srwcprograms@gmail. com to receive your Zoom link. There will be a maximum number of participants so RSVP early.
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age of five. • Browsing is limited to 60 minutes per customer per day. • A limited number of people at a time will be allowed in buildings to ensure proper social distancing. • Limited numbers of computers are available for public use and must be reserved in person on the day of desired use. • Printing and copying is available a no cost during Phase 2; faxing and scanning is also available free of charge. • Services such as Homeword Bound, interlibrary loans (ILLs) and obituary research resume. • All returned materials are quarantined for 96 hours before being checked in. Customers who prefer to remain out of public buildings and spaces can still access much of Deschutes Public Library’s resources online at www.deschuteslibrary.org, including eBooks, digital audio books, streamable films and television shows and more. Outside (walk-up) pick-up of holds is also available for library customers who want to check out physical materials but are not able to enter buildings. Public seating, meeting and tutor rooms, magazines, newspapers, board books, early learning spaces and museum passes are not available during Phase 2. The latest information about Deschutes Public Library’s current operations can be found at www.de schuteslibrary.org/about/news/ news?newsid=9301. Library customers with questions about the phases or their accounts can call or text their question to 541-617-0776. SUNRIVER SCENE • SEPTEMBER 2020
Festival’s online auction raised critical funds for young music artists
Multi-year YAS recipient Michael Cook, saxophone student
Thanks to the generosity of more than a hundred participants, Sunriver Music Festival’s online auction, the reimagined Festival Faire, raised more than $55,000 in support of the Young Artist Scholarship (YAS) program and future festival performances. “We are bursting with gratitude for the support and excitement generated by this innovative event,” said Meagan Iverson, Festival Operations Director. “Seeing bids on auction packages constantly ex-
panding during our five-day event made this a very dynamic fundraiser. More than 50 auction items and experiences were donated by dozens of Central Oregonians who wanted to help ensure the Sunriver Music Festival remains strong for future seasons and can continue awarding scholarships for the next generation of classical musicians. The top bid generators were two VIP packages to the soldout “In A Landscape” concert
Everyone can help to slow, stop the coronavirus spread As businesses and services reopen nationwide, the death toll from COVID-19 continues to rise, and experts warn that Americans must continue taking precautions to help stop the spread of the virus. “In states across the country, the spread of COVID-19 is staggering and concerning. We all have a role to play in stopping the spread and protecting ourselves, our family and our neighbors,” says Susan R. Bailey, M.D., president of the American Medical Association (AMA). “The science is clear. We know what stops the spread of the virus – wearing cloth face masks, physical distancing and regularly washing hands -- and it is on all of us to practice these steps. Without a vaccine for this novel virus, the only way to turn the tide and recapture a sense of normal is by working together.” The AMA offers the following guidance and insights that can help keep you, your friends and your loved ones healthy and safe. • Wear a cloth face mask: Take the simple steps that science has shown will help stop the spread of the virus: wearing a cloth face mask, maintaining physical distancing and washing your hands. The simplest tried-and-true methods are still the most important. • Keep up with doctor visits: Before you decide to forgo routine care or screenings,
talk to your doctor. Physicians are using telehealth services and have taken painstaking precautions to make their practices safe. Make sure you keep up with your vaccines, and don’t let something that in normal circumstances could be handled with an early visit to your physician land you in the hospital. • Be mindful that re-opening is not the same as a return to normal: When indoors, wear a mask, even in restaurants and stores that are open. Consider dining outdoors whenever possible. Stay connected with friends and family, but do so in a physically-distant and safe manner, including small outdoors gatherings where masks and hand sanitizer are used. • Take time to clear your head and rest: With many people working from home or working under more stressful conditions, it is important to
featuring YAS alumnus Hunter Noack and current YAS recipient John Fawcett. The popular ‘Fund-A-Scholar’ for Young Artists Scholarships also raised more than $32,000. “We couldn’t have pulled this off without the unlimited support of our board, volunteers and local businesses,” adds Iverson. The festival was also pleased to see how many people joined the virtual party on Aug. 8 celebrating the future of the festival. Enjoying the event at home with friends and family,
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take mental health breaks. Get up and move, take a walk outside, step away from the computer, and take days or hours off from work. As the death toll from COVID-19 continues to rise, physicians, nurses, hospital and health system leaders, researchers and public health experts want Americans to know that it is within their power to help stop the spread of the virus. –Source: StatePoint
attendees saw the premiere of the Festival Faire video highlighting performances from YAS scholarship winners, introductions of the two new artistic director candidates, and more. The video is now airing on the festival’s website: www. sunrivermusic.org. Sunriver Music Festival wants to add a special thank you to the following for providing auction items: A.J. Jimenez, Bend Film, Brent & Sally Sherfey, Dale Adkins, David Kreitzer, Artist, Eastlake Framing, Food for the Sole, Fred & Binnie Kinyon, George Hanson, Gina Rosbrook and Peggy Frede, High Desert Museum, In a Landscape, Jane Boubel & Mal Murphy, Jeff Woodruff, Jim & Nancy Nevin, Joe Glassford, John & Linda Salzer, Kate Keller, Luis Bayol, Meagan Iverson, Newport Avenue Market, Norma Holmes, Phillip & Ruth Ruder, Robin Burford, Roger Smith - Mr. Magic, Sunriver Brewing Company, Sunriver Fire & Rescue, Sunriver Observatory, Sunriver Resort, Sunriver Sports, Susan Evans Inman, Terry & Carol Thomas and Wildlife Safari.
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Temporary surcharge enacted for out-of-state campers By Diane Navarrete, MyOregon.gov A new out-of-state camper surcharge begins Aug. 10, 2020, for all new campsite reservations and first-come, firstserve camping. The change does not affect existing reservations or out-of-state visitors currently camping in a state park. The surcharge will encourage local recreation and provide funding to operate the Oregon State Park system. The surcharge doesn’t affect Oregon residents. The increase will add up to 30% to the nightly cost to camp in a state park for outof-state campers making new reservations or arriving without a reservation. Walk-in camping is not available at coastal parks. Examples (including lodging tax): • The average cost for a fullservice RV site is currently $33
a night. Effective now, the cost increases to an average of $42
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rently $19 a night and will increase to $23 for nonresidents. The surcharge will remain in effect the rest of 2020. A decision about rates for 2021 will be made this fall. “We love serving all people, no matter where they live,” says Lisa Sumption, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department director. “Even so, this temporary change is needed to remind people to stay as
close to home as possible while enjoying the outdoors, and to provide much-needed support for the Oregon state park system, which faces a projected $22 million shortfall between now and June 2021.” In addition to encouraging recreation close to home, the surcharge could generate up to $500,000 through the end of the year to pay for staff, cleaning supplies and other park operations. –Source: MyOregon.gov
Gov. Kate Brown approves ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system A matter of seconds can shape the outcome for communities in the event of an earthquake. And thanks to a cutting-edge early warning system called ShakeAlert from the U.S. Geological Survey, one quick and simple notification could mean the difference between Oregonians reaching
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delta/20630101_cascades_re gion_prepare_guide_final_ jan8.pdf). You can also access a great earthquake-preparedness activity book for kids at (https:// rocketrules.org/wp-content/ uploads/2020/08/Earthquake_ Cont_English_072720.pdf). “When the next large-scale Cascadia earthquake and tsunami strike the Pacific Northwest, Oregon will face one of the greatest challenges of our lifetimes,” said Brown. “(ShakeAlert) will give us time to mitigate damage to important systems, such as drinking water, energy, medical and waste-water systems. But most importantly, ShakeAlert will save lives.” Great Subduction Zone earthquakes are some of the largest in the world, and the only source zones that can produce earthquakes larger than 8.5 magnitude. Oregon’s geographic positioning places it in the middle of the Cascadia Subduction Zone, and the broader Pacific Northwest has the potential for catastrophic impacts as well. The last major earthquake on the Cascadia
Subduction Zone fault occurred more than 300 years ago on Jan. 26, 1700, with an estimated 9.0 magnitude. It caused the coastline to drop several feet and generated a large tsunami that inundated coastal regions of the Pacific Northwest. “When the Cascadia Subduction Zone ruptures, it doesn’t rupture everywhere all at once. It unzips like a zipper, at a rate of about 2 miles per second,” said Professor Doug Toomey, a professor of earth science at the University of Oregon and leader of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network. “Given it’s length of about 600 miles, it’s on the order of 300 seconds for a full unzipping of the Cascadia Subduction Zone.” The ShakeAlert system can provide seconds to tens of seconds warning before strong shaking arrives, buying opportunities for people to protect themselves. With Oregon, Washington and California all using ShakeAlert, the system is able to prioritize public safety for the entire west coast. –Source: MyOregon.gov
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Kevin and Susan Fox show off the Scene while tramping around in Wanaka New Zealand, above, and ice hiking the fjords of Norway, right.
Lana and John Keane took a break from their three kids while staying close to home with a trip to Astoria and a stay the Cannery Hotel.
Robert and Jennie Foster spent two weeks in Thailand. This photo was taken with the Scene in Chiangmai, Northern Thailand.
Roger Petersen enjoying Kawagoe City in Japan.
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Linda and Don Capron took the Scene on a National Geographic tour of the Galapagos Islands.
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Hours & Operations Entry and Reservation Info No General Admission entry at this time
1. TIMED SWIM SESSIONS The following swim sessions will be available to SROA Member Preferences IDs (and guests), SROA Member Guest Passes and SROA Recreation Plus Cards ONLY:
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* 40 min sessions, 6:30am-9:25am available to SROA Member Preference IDs and SROA Recreation Plus Program cards and SROA Guest Passes ONLY.
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(available thru Sept. 7 only) from 4:15pm-5:45pm will be available to SROA Member Preference ID holders and their guests, up to 4 guests per ID holder (guests must have a valid SROA Member Guest Pass or $6 per guest to enter).
Lazy river Tot Pool/Sand Play Area Basketball Hoop (Indoor Pool) Volleyball Net (Indoor Pool) Float toys: Shark & Logs Hot Tub Water Fountains (refilling stations available) Lockers Lounge Chairs (bring your own folding chair) Water Fitness/Swim Lessons Splashy Hour/Central Oregon Sundays SHARC Bite Cafe
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2. ENTRY ACCESS Walk-in ONLY - first come, first served Arrive early: Sessions fill up quickly (30-60 mins prior to sessions, especially 12:45pm & 2:30pm sessions.)
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Once the line looks like it has reached capacity staff will conduct occupancy count. • All people in a party must be present 15 minutes prior to get access. •
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First come, first served. No priority line for members during the first four sessions.
One of the following is required for entry (per person 4 years and older):
SROA Recreation Plus Card*: FREE SROA Member Preference ID*: FREE SROA Member Accompanied Guest**: $6 SROA Member Guest Pass: FREE
• Come swim ready! (limited locker room access & no lockers available) • Towel (no towel service available) • Folding Chair (lounge chairs will not be available) • Water Bottle (metal or plastic only - NO GLASS!) • Face Covering (Required indoors at all times. Required outdoors when 6ft cannot be maintained No masks in pools)
4. AS A REMINDER.... • Bring SROA Recreation Plus Cards/SROA Member Preference IDs, SROA Member Guest Pass to enter • Reusable swim diaper required for children not toilet trained • No outside food or drink (water and light snacks available for purchase)
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Water Slides Outdoor Pool (Tot Pool/Lazy River Closed) Indoor Pool (Max Occupancy - 31 People) Limited Shower/Locker Room Access Deck Shower Restrooms/Family Changing Room H2O Refilling Stations Lap Swim* (Reservations Required - link available at www.sunriversharc.com)
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Sanitize your hands regularly Stay home if you are sick Face covering required (No masks allowed in pools) Maintain social distancing Limit group size (10 ppl or less) Reusable swim diaper required for small children not potty trained 7. Break for the bathroom regularly 8. Stay hydrated (refilling station available) SUNRIVER SCENE • SEPTEMBER 2020
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Daily | 9am – 4:30pm at SHARC • Call to rent discs at 541-585-5000 (you may use your own discs) - Rental Rates: Free for SROA Member Preference ID, SROA Recreation Plus Cards, SROA Member Guest Pass; $5 General Public • Return discs to the “used disc” bin at SHARC where staff will return your collateral and sanitize the discs for future use.
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Artists’ Gallery Sunriver: ‘It’s truly a cooperative’ By Andrea Hine “All the credit goes to the artists who are part of our cooperative,” insisted Susan Harkness-Williams, explaining how Artists’ Gallery Sunriver managed to survive COVID-19 closures that have permanently shut down – or economically devastated – many local businesses. “Everything I could have asked for is done – and more. It’s just phenomenal.” One of three current owners – the others being Karla Proud and Bonnie Junell – who have reason to celebrate the gallery’s 10th anniversary in 2020. Harkness-Williams is also one of its original founders. “I’ve always enjoyed mingling with fellow artists, and had been kicking around the idea of opening a gallery for a long time. But two pivotal elements were missing – start-up cash and a permanent location,” she said. “Then just before the holiday
quality workmanship. And our 30 current co-op members – good-hearted, good souls – represent what we have always been seeking: a commitment to all for one, and one for all.” Upon joining Artists’ Gallery Sunriver, everyone – based on their professional strengths – has to join one of the gallery’s committees.” “Committees are responsible for everything from advertising and public relations, to obtaining donated food and drink, maintenance, supplies, calendar updates, and event planning. Everything necessary for efficient operations is covered – it’s truly a cooperative,” said Karla Proud. In terms of reimbursement, Proud explaned that, “While the gallery takes a percentage of each sale, the portion going to members is generous, and gives them an incentive – as well as enabling them to afford needed supplies such as yarn,
season 10 years ago, one of the village’s largest spaces became empty with the departure of a home décor store, and I was approached about putting together a Saturday market,” said Harkness-Williams. “Several of us began conspiring together about how to pull this off, and put out a ‘call to artists’ of various mediums. “Fortunately, at that initial stage, we were saved from ourselves when another of our founders visited an artists’ cooperative in Florence. She sat down with the organizers, who generously shared a wealth of legal and financial information – even a copy of the artist agreement they used.” Harkness-Williams emphasized that “having the benefit of their experience caused us to pause, and be very, very thoughtful about the kind of artists we wanted to attract – which went way beyond CCB#204377
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“but we made some sales on Facebook during that time. And while revenues are obviously down from a year ago, they’re improving now that we’re back to normal hours, and I’d say that we’re doing OK. Everyone really stepped up.” Added Harkness-Williams, “The Village at Sunriver really looked out for us, understanding the situation we faced, and encouraging us to do what was best for the business. They even provided personal protective equipment (PPE) without being asked.” “Once we were able to be open by appointment only, customers were drawn in like moths to a flame – showing how much they missed the art and feeling of place that we’ve established here,” the partners agreed. “ Su n r i ve r ye a r - ro u n ders, many of whom are good customers, have really come through during the pandemic,
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SSD board monthly meeting summary public safety The Sunriver Service District Managing Board held its regular meeting on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. Board members present: Ron Schmid, Jim Fister, Bill Hepburn, Dennis Dishaw, Mark Murray, Ron Stephens and John Ralston. SSD staff present: Chief Cory Darling, Chief Tim Moor, Mike Womer, Debbie Baker, Candice Trapp. Public input -None Consent Agenda –Approved July 16, 2020 regular SSD board meeting minutes as written. –Approved SROA monthly invoice in the amount of $17,323.26. –Approved purchase order for budgeted $7,304 for Lexipol online policy manual subscription. –Approved purchase order for budgeted Holmatro Rescue System (“Jaws of Life”) in the amount of $67,675. This new system is battery operated, lighter to operate/transport and quicker to set up during emergency extrications. Old business –Strategic Plan: The SSD board has provided input on the plan and is ready to move forward with a public input phase. Although his term with the SSD board is completed, Jim Fister will remain as a volunteer consultant to see the plan through to completion. The SSD board accepted the Strategic Plan and to move the plan forward into a public input phase. –COVID Task Force: Members of the SSD and SROA continue to meet to discuss and solve issues affecting
Financial Report Year-to-date as of July 31, 2020:
Total Revenues.......................................... $91,729 Police Personnel, Materials & Services........ $164,879 Fire Personnel, Materials & Services........... $252,716 Bike Patrol................................................ $24,862 General Personnel, Materials & Services. . . $13,981 the community as related to COVID-19. The biggest hurdles at this time are river usage (access/takeout points) and pathways. The plan is to have a work group assigned this fall to look at all options and have solutions in place prior to next summer. New business –Chief & administrator evaluations: Fire chief Moor, police chief Darling and SSD administrator Debbie Baker all received outstanding evaluations. “Both chiefs and administrator are all great people working for the SSD and we are satisfied with everyone’s performance,” said Bill Hepburn, SSD board chair. –Approved Memorandum of Understanding to cancel membership with Sage Springs due to COVID-19 and the health and safety of the fire crew. In the interim, some workout equipment was brought into the station so those who wish to do so can continue an exercise regimen. –Chief Darling presented a proposal for an officer to participate in a one-year Domestic Violence Investigator immersion program with the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office. The DA’s office will also reimburse the SSD the cost of the officer’s wages in the
amount of $121,129 during that 12-month period. “This is a great opportunity for an officer to gain knowledge and experience,” said Chief Darling. The board encouraged the chief to move forward with the process. –Public Safety Building Update: Due to delays due to COVID-19, directors Ralston and Dishaw stated they have had little momentum in moving forward at this time, and noted that there are a lot of steps to get from point A to point B and get this project going. It is hoped that there will be time this fall. –It was agreed that there would be a one-hour work session prior to next month’s regular SSD board meeting. –The Executive Advisory committee met to discuss topics such as the public safety building and pathway usage. –Accepted the June and yearend unaudited financials. Chief reports Fire –Having an additional seasonal paramedic has already paid off the for the department following an advanced life-support incident that required extra assistance, while still maintaining a full crew in Sunriver to handle any other emergencies.
–The department received dozens of qualified candidates for two full-time positions. The field was narrowed to 12 and will be interviewed via Zoom. It is expected that the top three candidates will go through physical and background checks and announced to the board in September. –The department is testing First Net. –Met with Deschutes 911 to review the fire department’s communication services. –Deputy chief Rod Bjorvik was part of three wildland fire deployments, including to the fire in Mosier. –Training certifications continue despite challenges of COVID-19, including vehicle fire training. –Chief Moor requested board support in hiring a consultant to apply for CARES Act monies on behalf of the fire department for reimbursement of coronavirus-related expenditures. –In July, there were 55 calls for the Sunriver Fire Department, which included 18 advance EMS calls, 2 fire and 17 public service assistance calls. Police –Bike Patrol officers will stay on an extra week following the Labor Day holiday to determine if tourism volume is going to lighten up and whether or not crowding on the pathways continues. –Due to Verizon connectivity issues, the department installed and tested an AT&T First Net modem. It has worked flawlessly and experienced no issues to date. –Applications are coming in for the department’s open officer position. –Met with Deschutes County
representative about the safety challenges of the Harper Bridge river access area. Additional access and speed limit signage was to be installed. –Officers made several arrests that resulted in additional charges for drug possession such as heroin, cocaine and Xanax. –Officers attended domestic violence strangulation training through the district attorney’s office. –In July, the Sunriver Police Department received 896 calls for service, 84 of which were emergencies. Officers investigated 75 cases, 167 traffic stops, provided 32 community-policing responses, there were 31 animal issues, 64 parking, 147 security checks and 41 citizen assists. Administration –Responded to SDAO’s request for legislative issues for the upcoming 2021 session, including: modification of SB1049; advocating retaining qualified immunity for police officers and other public employees; legislation dictating uniforms for police and changes Turn to SSD Report, page 28
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Sunriver Stars actor series By Fred Sackett This month the STARS recognize one of the veterans of our theater. He has performed in 11 productions, taking parts in comedies, and musicals. His name is David Schmerber. Schmerber was born in the Salem area approximately 66 years ago as the eighth of 9 children. Dave’s father was an architect, farmer, and cattleman. Schmerber grew up on a 400-acre farm, but in 1966 the family moved to Central Oregon, because his father purchased a cattle ranch in the Paulina area. Schmerber states that he lived about halfway between Paulina and Brothers. It was very remote. They owned 11,000 acres of land, and leased 16,000 from the BLM. Needless to say, Schmerber became a cattleman and farmer at heart. He attended grade school in Paulina and high school at Crook County High School in Prineville, where he was very active in 4H, and FFA, going to the national FFA convention, and elected Chapter president. At Prineville High School he performed on stage for the first time as Pishtush in the “Mikado” by Gilbert and Sullivan. He also participated in choir and singing groups, including
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a folk group. In his senior year Schmerber played Curly in “Oklahoma.” He graduated in 1972 and attended Oregon State studying crop science. He did no theater at Oregon State, but he did meet Sheila there, and after graduation and marriage they lived in Dallas, Oregon, where he took a job
as a fertilizer and chemical sales representative. He then managed an agricultural chemical distribution warehouse along with farming on acreage in the Turn to Stars, page 35
Sunriver You was able to hold outdoor classes in Pétanque, How to Walk and Hike Correctly with Less Pain and More Efficiency and Tai Chi in August. We hope to slip in a few more outdoor classes before it turns cold. Our indoor class locations are still unavailable because of COVID-19 so we plan on holding remote learning classes using a video conferencing platform such as Zoom in the fall. There are classes we think will work well digitally, and we would love to hear from you if you have an idea of a class to teach or something you would like to see offered over Zoom. Those on our email list will hear about the new classes we are offering as soon as they are announced. We also publish class specifics on our website www.sunriveryou.com, in the Sunriver Chamber of Commerce weekly E-news and in the Sunriver Scene. Send your ideas, suggestions and requests to be on our email list to info@sunriveryou.com or find the link at www.sunriveryou.com
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By Jim Bennett Maybe there was a pun intended, but the fact is our “woods” are still very vulnerable to fire and, sadly, September is a time when we see wildland fires popping up throughout the west. The reality is we still see the majority of wildland fires a result of human activity, which means they are highly preventable. From a carelessly thrown cigarette to a campfire that isn’t quite extinguished or a hot vehicle engine on tinder-dry grasses, the threat of unintended, human-caused fire remains high right up until the temperatures cool and moisture returns. As mentioned in previous articles (but worth repeating) we have responded to numerous unlawful burning incidents this year even though all open burning and fires in Sunriver are not permitted. Open fires are any fire that could come in contact with a flammable material. More specifically this includes firepits, charcoal barbecues, campfires, debris burning and other devices that have exposed flames/ fire coming from them (or use materials such as charcoal, wood, etc.). The Sunriver Rules and Regulations do allow for propane barbecues, pellet barbecues and propane outdoor heaters where
the flame is kept in an enclosed space of the heater (such as a glass or metal shield). The propane device must contain the flame to where it is not able to be touched. Although limited use of propane heaters and barbecues is approved, it does not mean they are free of fire danger. Over the years the fire department has responded to propane barbecues that were turned on and forgotten causing nearby structures to heat up and burn. Likewise, a tipped over propane heater touching vegetative material, deck or other flammable object can spark a fire. Use caution when using authorized propane barbecues and heating devices. Do a 360 degree walk around the device to make sure that it is sufficiently away from any flammable materials and remember to never leave it unattended. Remote school How things have changed. The days of wishing our children a great day at school as they walk in the front doors of the school or boarding a bus or a family carpool are, for a least the next couple of months, “oldschool.” With our children home and schooling remotely and, in some cases left on their own while mom or dad work, it is important that they be fully dialed in
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Foster for SSD board Position #5. There is a delay recommending for Position #1 until after new SROA board members are on board. Both recommendations will be forwarded to Deschutes County Commissioners for appointment. –Revised employee handbook was forwarded to legal for review. –Met with Felix Reserve Group, who will conduct a “Site Visit Reserve Study” for
the district in September. Other business –The next regular meeting of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 17, 3 p.m. at the Sunriver Fire Station Training Room, 57475 Abbot Drive in Sunriver. The meeting adjourned at 4:56 p.m. Approved meeting minutes are posted to www.sunriversd. org as available.
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Book Club Discussions Club discussions will be virtual | Free and open to all
Sept. 7, Mystery:: The Paragon Hotel by Lindsday Faye Sept. 14, Fiction:: Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
Jane Kirkpatrick September 5 5 pm Jane Kirkpatrick presents “Something Worth Doing,” her latest historical fiction. Jane is known for writing the stories of real women whose historical contributions otherwise are forgotten. Page 28
Sept. 21, Non-Fiction:: Tightrope by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn
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BAC = Blood Alcohol Content DCJ = Deschutes County Jail DCSO = Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office DOA = Dead On Arrival DUII = Driving Under Influence of Intoxicants DWS = Driving While Suspended GOA = Gone On Arrival MVA = Motor Vehicle Accident
OSP = Oregon State Police RP = Reporting Person R&Rs = Rules & Regulations SCMC = St. Charles Medical Center SFD = Sunriver Fire Department SFST = Standardized Field Sobriety Test UTL = Unable To Locate
7-1 Responded to the Cluster Cabins for a report of graffiti on the park bench at the basketball court. 7-1 RP reported that someone’s dog attacked hers. 7-2 Cold burglary at Fremont Crossing location. 7-2 Noise complaint at Broken Top residence. Officer did not hear any unreasonable noise and subjects outside went inside. Called RP to let her know that it appeared that the subjects had gone inside and that if the noise levels rise again to call dispatch. 7-3 Responded to a hit and run at a Beaver Drive location. Contact made with involved parties. Subject stated he did not believe there was damage and left. Officer facilitated exchange of information via Oregon Police traffic crash report. 7-3 Dispatched to Ashwood Lane location for a parking violation. Officer noted two camping trailers parked in the driveway. Contacted the renter and made them aware of the SROA rules and regulations in regard to trailers. 7-3 Fireworks complaint on Cottonwood Road. Upon arrival, officer did not see fireworks being lit off, but the renter at this location did say they were using sparklers. Advised the subject that fireworks are prohibited and they could be subject to a citation. Also warned the residence about noise levels and that quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. 7-4 Responded to Tournament Lane location for a noise complaint. Officer heard extremely loud noise coming from the hot tub area. The noise was so loud that two callers had reported it. Contacted the renter and gave the group a verbal warning. If this residence is contacted again they should be cited. 7-4 Responded to Coyote Lane location on report of a stolen hammock. RP mentioned a transient living in the tunnel by entrance circle. 7-5 Report of multiple pathway signs on Meadow Road that had graffiti spray painted on them. 7-6 Took a driving complaint of a semitruck and trailer hitting trees on Gold Finch Lane. Contacted SROA and they did not want to pursue anything regarding the damage. Spoke with the trucking company and advised them to tell their drivers to drive safely in Sunriver. 7-6 While riding on the bike path near Golden Eagle landing, officer came across a group of people who found a dog. The dog had a collar with an address and phone number. Called the number and was able to get the owner who said that the dogs were locked in the house while they were floating the river and was not sure how they got out. There were reports of a second dog that was on the loose and the owner said it would likely not come to anyone but the owners and that they would look for it when they returned to Sunriver. 7-9 Notified of a found gun at a Center Drive location. 7-9 Report of a violation of the code of civility at a Mt. Hood Lane location. Contact made with party about his speaking volume and choice of vocabulary. Verbal warning only. 7-9 Responded to Sarazen Lane for a rabid squirrel. The squirrel was gone on arrival and was likely just looking for where he hid his nuts. 7-11 Suspicious person reported on Center Drive. Officer made contact with six individuals swimming at the Cove swimming pool at the Resort. Individuals warned about trespassing and had them leave the area. 7-11 Verbal dispute over parking at the Canoe Takeout which ended up at the Sunriver Marina. 7-12 Responded to a cold harassment that occurred during a child exchange at the Sunriver Police Department. RP stated that her ex was yelling at her while she dropped off the kids. 7-16 Contacted by an RP near Circle 7 who reported their vehicle was “keyed” and a note scratched into the hood of the vehicle stating “idiot parking award.” 7-16 RP contacted SRPD requesting a welfare check. RP was concerned as Ranch Cabin location had been emptied of furniture and window coverings. In addition, RP reported there was smoke coming from the chimney every day. Contact made and everyone was OK and noted they liked to have a fire. 7-17 Phone contact made with the renter of a home on Big Sky. Made aware of Sunriver rules and regulations in regards to tethering animals outside the residence as well as the issue of his dog barking. Recommended he close the window where the dog crate is located so it’s not so loud. Turn to Cop Log, page 32
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Stay in touch with virtual book club meetings By Deon Stonehouse During these times, if you are being careful, it can feel a bit isolating. Staying in touch, while also limiting time outside your home to only essential trips for groceries and such, it is important for keeping up
spirits. Book Clubs are a good way to be in touch safely. We continue to connect using Zoom and meeting at 6 p.m. on Mondays. Also, sitting on a deck while enjoying the sunshine and entertained by a good story, tends to be a pleasant way to spend time.
Mystery Book Club On Sept. 7 the Mystery Book Club discusses “The Paragon Hotel” by Lindsay Faye. The writing zings with an electric energy and captures pitch perfect of the “anything goes” attitude of the 1920s. Well, almost anything goes. As the story progresses some things do not go, such as friendship between black and white. Alice James flees New York City with a bullet wound in her side. She hops on the first train west, trying to put as much land as possible between her and dangerous men already proving themselves capable of shooting a woman. The wound is serious and may prove fatal if not for the kindness of Max, a black pullman porter who risks taking a white woman to the all-black Paragon Hotel where he persuades Dr. Pendleton to tend to her wound and a reluctant hotel manager to provide shelter. Alice makes the acquaintance of a lively cast of characters, including the beguiling Blossom Fontaine, a songstress with serious talent. When Davy Lee, a scamp of a boy who has delighted Alice with his joyful attitude goes missing, she cannot help but get involved. This becomes a dangerous undertaking considering the nefarious activities of the Ku Klux Klan. In alternating chapters, the tale goes back to Alice’s days in Harlem and how she came to be sporting that bullet hole. A page turning romp of a book that wildly entertains while also illuminating the less savory aspects of Oregon’s early history.
Banned book week Every year the Fiction Book Club acknowledges Banned Book Week with a discussion of a banned book. This year the Classic and Fiction Book clubs combine on Sept. 14 to discuss “Lolita” by Vladimir Nabokov. Humbert Humbert writes a tell-all narrative of the steps that brought him to be a murderer awaiting trial. He supposes it all started in France with his childhood infatuation and lust for Annabel. Her perfection set his ideal age for the female form at 9 to 13, beyond that they are considered “over the hill.” This is a problem for Humbert as society is dead set against men preying on children, and rightly so. When he sees the 12-year-old Delores Haze, known as Lolita, a living double of his childhood love, Annabel, he realizes he needs to be devious. In order to get near Lolita, he marries her mother who conveniently perishes leaving Lolita alone with Humbert. But the seduction does not go as planned, Lolita has been taking lessons in the erotic arts in camp and she seduces Humbert. The two take off on a road trip across the United States. The story is disturbing, brilliantly written, and not overly explicitly sexual. Humbert is definitely horrible, but a rather well-spoken monster and Nabokov tells his story well. Non-fiction Book Club On Sept. 21 the Non-Fiction Book Club discusses “Tightrope” by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. While the top 1% reap ever greater rewards there is a segment of our country falling farther and farther behind and finding that the American Dream beyond their grasp. Nicholas Kristoff grew up on a farm in Yamhill, Oregon. The children riding on the number six bus with him share an
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Author events feature favorites Jane Kirkpatrick, Craig Johnson On Saturday, Sept. 5 at 5 p.m. Jane Kirkpatrick presents “Something Worth Doing,” her latest northwest historical fiction. The event will be via Zoom or similar online venue. Please email sunriverbooks@ sunriverbooks.com to sign up to attend. “Something Worth Doing” releases Sept. 1, purchasing from Sunriver Books would be appreciated, it helps. Kirkpatrick is known for writing the stories of real women from history whose contributions otherwise are forgotten. They are strong women who face hardship and opposition straight on, in Abigail Scott Duniway she has a woman who embodies those characteristics perfectly. We are in a historic election year, Kamala Harris was just chosen to be the running mate of Joe Biden, and perhaps will soon to be the first woman vice president. For anyone having the least apprehension that a woman is not capable of leading, read about Abigail Scott Duniway and be disabused of that notion. In 1852 Abigail, known by her childhood nickname Jenny, crossed the country on the Oregon Trail with her family. Her mother would not survive the
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tion, family violence, factories don’t even have boots. “Tightrope” is a great discusclosing, and a host of issues continued from page 29 lead to poverty and despair for sion book, giving the reader a often-tragic trajectory. Nicholas far too many people in such a lot to think about and showkept in touch with the chil- rich land. There is an intimacy ing a way to a more equitable dren and families he knew as and urgency in the writing that future. To participate in these virtual a child – giving a human face takes complex issues and makes events, contact Sunriver Books them understandable in an emto the problems facing many & Music at 541-593-2525 or pathetic way. It does no good to Americans. Although rural Oregon is tell people to pull themselves up visit www.sunriverbooks.com a focus of “Tightrope,” it is by their bootstraps when they for more information. not the sole area examined as Kristoff and WuDunn explore what has happened in America. There is the story of a veteran in Installation & repairs Baltimore whose injuries resulted in prescriptions for pain killBIG MOUNTAIN GUTTERS, INC ers leading him into addiction Call us for a fair price today! and a downward spiral. There is the prison program for women 541-388-1885 addicts that actually works, Licensed - Bonded - Insured helping the women to rejoin Quality guaranteed since 1997 CCB#164147 society and live productive lives. The book ranges across America, always returning to Leave your second Oregon, as it tells how addic-
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bestselling Walt Longmire series, “Next To Last Stand.” It releases Sept. 22. The event will be via Zoom or similar online venue. Please email sunriver books@sunriverbooks.com to sign up to attend. Pre-ordering “The Next To Last Stand” from Sunriver Books would be much appreciated and helpful. Charley Lee Stillwater’s death by heart attack at the Wyoming Home for Soldiers and Sailors presents Sheriff Walt Longmire with a conundrum. Why does Charley have a shoebox with a million dollars and a painting? “Custer’s Last Fight” by Cassilly Adams depicting the Battle of the Little Big Horn was painted in three giant panels. Adolphus Busch paid $30,000 for the painting, and Anheuser-Busch gave away copies that hung in bars across the west promoting Budweiser Beer. A fire in Fort Turn to Authors, page 37
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Since awarding its first grant to Habitat for Humanity of La Pine-Sunriver in 2015 in support of the organization’s Critical Home Repairs program, Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation has given four more – for a cumulative total of $28,000. The most recent grant of $5,000 was part of $329,300 awarded to 59 nonprofits in
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Coos, Deschutes, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath and Lane counties in June. Of those recipients, 12 (including the Habitat affiliate) were from Deschutes County.
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7-20 Unwanted subject at Center Drive location. The listed subject became argumentative regarding a service being provided. The subject was asked to leave by a manager at the lodge. Subject was escorted from the premises and advised further argumentative behavior could result being trespassed from all Sunriver Resort property. 7-22 Responded to Red Hill location for a report of juvenile problem for the third consecutive night. Juveniles were continuously throwing rocks at a home. Located the two juveniles fleeing the location on the bike path. Juveniles were released to their parents for supervision. 7-24 Dispatched to Sequoia Lane location for a shooting complaint. Made contact with two juveniles shooting soda cans with their BB guns. They were also shooting on the railroad tracks behind the residence. Officer made everyone aware of the rules and regulations in regards to shooting within Sunriver as well as being on the railroad tracks. 7-24 Animal control problem on Lake Aspen Lane. Let the owner know she needed to keep the dog on her property while staying at the residence and, since the dog is aggressive, also needs to keep it on a leash as it was intimidating other people staying at neighboring properties. 7-24 Report of parking, noise and COVID complaint on Red Cedar. Contacted party who indicated it was a family reunion and they were outside to social distance. I advised of all applicable SROA Rules and Regulations and provided a verbal warning. 7-24 Responded to Cardinal Landing Bridge for report of juveniles jumping off the bridge. Officer met with the juveniles and explained the dangers and why there was no jumping. Also left a voicemail for their father regarding the contact. Call was cleared with a verbal warning. 7-25 Responded to the Alpine Lane location on report of an intoxicated subject who could not locate her residence. The contacted party was intoxicated and disorientated in the dark. Officer provided a courtesy transport to the residence. 7-25 Noise complaint on Lost Lane. Officer could hear talking from the back deck. Advised of SROA Rules and Regulations regarding noise. Officer suggested all parties come inside for the night to prevent additional calls. Verbal warning only. 7-25 Report of a family shooting BB guns at Wickiup Lane location. Guests advised of Sunriver Rules & Regulations and provided options for places to shoot. 7-26 Report of two suspicious juveniles at Elk Lane location wearing matching outfits. RP was unable to tell dispatch exactly why the individuals were suspicious, just stated the two had been on the porch and went inside as soon as the RP pulled into their own driveway. The RP reported that there were bicycles next to the house. Upon making contact, the officer discovered the juveniles were actually adults who work for the Sunriver Resort cleaning homes. 7-27 RP had questions about parking in the large parking lot just north of the bank off Beaver Drive. Officer made initial contact with the RP after he located a broken down school bus on East Cascade near Prostaff Lane. The bus was temporarily fixed and parked at listed location until the morning when it can be properly repaired and removed. 7-30 Contacted homeowners on Goldfinch Lane in regard to an incident that occurred earlier at Cardinal Landing Bridge. It was reported that a homeowner had gotten into his vehicle and chased down a vehicle that was parked in the no parking zone at Cardinal Landing. Contacted owners and explained to them that the Sunriver Police Department is trying to come up with a resolution to this issue.
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Sue Wassom (left) is SWGA's overall gross club champion for the second year in a row. Denice Gardemeyer (right) won the overall net championship this year.
Sue Wassom defends her SWGA Championship title The Sunriver Women's Golf Association held their 2020 Club Championship Tournament on Aug. 10 and 12 at the Meadows course and Woodlands course respectively. Sue Wassom has now won back-to-back championships with a solid win over challengers Susan Wengel and Devri Reynolds, who took first and second gross prizes for the First Flight. This is Wassom's third championship win as she took the honors in 2017 as well. Debbie Wightman and Caryn Barab won first and second place net for the First Flight. Denice Gardemeyer is the SWGA overall club net cham-
pion for 2020. Gardemeyer is no stranger to this tournament. She has won the overall gross championship spot five times beginning in 2004 and most recently in 2012. Second flight gross winners were Deb Coulter and Nancy Nevin, while Carol Barrett and Sherry Gentry took home the net prizes. The tournament was organized by SWGA member Devri Reynolds, with help from Sue Revere, Andi Northcote, Chris Points and the Sunriver Resort golf staff. This is the last official tournament for the SWGA season, but play will continue until Nov. 4 with friendly, social competition.
Another wildlife undercrossing on busy Highway 97 will soon help keep animals off the roadway – reducing crashes and saving lives. Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Region 4 Environmental Program Coordinator Cidney Bowman notes that the latest addition to our highway system aimed at improving safety for all users, including the four-legged kind. “Wildlife crossings are important to help prevent animals from being struck on the highway because when drivers hit the animals, the animals and the drivers can be injured or even killed, so we want to work to prevent that,” said Bowman. Bowman noted that some 40 species benefit from the undercrossings. The new crossing, just north of Gilchrist, is part of a project to build several new passing lanes on the highway – in an
area that sees lots of heavy truck and tourist traffic. It is being built in the same manner as the highly successful undercrossing closer to Bend on U.S. 97 that has reduced wildlife-vehicle crashes by as much as 95%. “The heavy lifting is done on the new undercrossing,” said Public Information Officer Peter Murphy. Landscaping and other finishing touches are still
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Sunriver Mens Golf: Club championship concludes with great play and a few surprises By Paul Grieco one during official play, the last Once again the cream rose to being scored by Steve Peters on the top in the Sunriver the par 5 sixth hole Mens Club Champiat the Woodlands in onship contested over 2013. By comparitwo beautiful days in son the odds of an August. Lyndon Blackace by an amateur well won his second is 12,500 to 1. gross score champiDan Burkhalter onship (his last was in reigns as the Net 2015) handily shooting Club Champion Paul J.Grieco two under in his first having come from round at the Meadows six strokes back after course and one under in his week one, and shooting a net 68 second round at the Wood- during week two for an overall lands, staving off a late charge best score of five under par, outby another multiple champion, scoring second low net finisher Mike Calhoun, who finished Don Nolte (-4). Burkhalter also second, two strokes back. Scott took home a nifty cash payout Brown, another past champion for winning the only skin in the finished in third place at 5 over 0 – 18 handicap net category by par. Calhoun’s second round birdieing the par 3 seventh hole was helped with an incredibly on the Woodlands. rare albatross (three under on The other net winners by a hole) on the par 5 tenth hole, flight are the following: Flight sinking his second shot from 1: Peter Alexander (-3); Flight 210 yards out with a four iron. 2: Don Olson (+1), Dan Frantz It was his fourth lifetime alba- (+2), Jim Montroy (+2), Greg tross. Fun fact: the odds of an Cotton (+2); Flight 3: Dan albatross are reputed to be 1 in Burkhalter (-5), Dave Hennessy 6 million, yet this is our second (-2), Steve Phares (E); Flight 4:
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Don Nolte (-4), Don Larson (-3), Art Cervantes (-1), Mike Sullivan (E). Match Play final results Due to a late club start thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, it took a lot longer to complete Match Play this season. Last month we reported partial results. There were six brackets of eight players each, requiring three wins and no losses for first place in each. Second place lost to the champion. Third place had one loss either in the winners or consolation bracket. Bracket 1: Bret Mackay took first place over Mike Calhoun with Scott Brown and Mike Hughes taking third place in the winners and consolation brackets respectively. Bracket 2: Kevin Baker first over Davis Wightman, with Peter Alexander and Don Olson in third. Bracket 3: Brandon Ladd over Paul Grieco, with Terry Tjaden and Mike Dooley in third place. Bracket 4: Dick Korban over Don Nolte, with Dave Buhaly and Tom Woodruff in third. Bracket 5: Mike Stamler over Don Larson, with Frank Schultz and Steve Peters in third. Bracket 6: Clair Spaulding over Gary Brooks, with Mike Applegate and Art Cervantes in third. Email-in vote by membership in lieu of annual meeting As reported previously, there will be no annual banquet and meeting this year because of the inherent dangers posed to large groups by the COVID-19 pandemic. Given that a major purpose of this meeting is to vote for SRMGC officers, the
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Lyndon Blackwell, second time club champion.
Mike Calhoun holed a rare albatross on Woodlands’ 10th.
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board unanimously approved that voting this year will be done by email for the two positions that will become open at the end of this season: president and vice president. Look for an email shortly with a request for you to vote to confirm the nominee for president, current VP Mike Dooley, and a VP candidate or candidates to be named. SRMGC membership New members are welcome. Sunriver residency is not a re-
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Rash of vehicle break-ins in Sunriver Following a string of vehicle break-ins in Sunriver in mid-August in the area of StoneRidge condos and Parkland Lane, the Sunriver Police Department is asking the public to be aware of suspicious persons or vehicles. It is possible that an unknown color Ford Explorer could be of interest in these incidents. Please call the Sunriver Police Department to report suspicious activity or any break-ins, no matter if property has been
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Salem area, raising blueberries and nursery stock. He and Sheila worked this farm for about 16 years until it was productive enough to farm full time. During those years in Dallas and Salem the Schmerbers often attended theatrical shows at Pentacle Theater in Salem. Schmerber states they saw some wonderful shows there, and he and his son Greg were both inspired to do more in personal performance. His son Greg eventually went to Webster University and studied Musical Theater. The Schmerbers sold the Salem farm in 2008 and moved to Central Oregon. They lived a couple of years in Sunriver proper, then bought another property south of Sunriver on the Deschutes River on Merganser Drive in 2010. In 2013, Schmerber performed in the SSCT production of “O’Henry” – which was a series of skits. The stage was like a split screen computer, with the left side being a book club, reading a story, and the right side being performers acting out several stories from the book being read on the left side. He also did “Arsenic and Old Lace,” playing Teddy Brewster. Ricki Gunn and Nancy Foote played his aunts. Also in this play were Ron Pugh who played Teddy’s brother and career criminal, and Ray Abanto, an early SSCT actor. Schmerber’s experience
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with Pugh encouraged him to audition for plays that Ron was directing. Some of the 11 plays, including Readers’ Theater where Schmerber performed along with those mentioned above are: “Let Him Sleep ‘Til It’s Time For His Funeral,” “Drinking Habits,” “Nana’s Naughty Knickers” and “Oliver” – where he played the very difficult part of Fagan, with several songs to sing with fast lyrics. In the future Schmerber hopes to do another musical, because he enjoys singing and working with young actors which is an important part of SSCT. “Fiddler on the Roof” is one of his favorites, and he can see himself as Tevya. He would like SSCT to expand into some more serious drama plays like “On Golden Pond” in the future. In talking with Schmerber it is clear that he will be around for a long time enjoying the art of stage performance, and SSCT will be honored to include him in the future. SSCT thanks Dave and his wife Sheila not only for the performances, but with behind the scene tasks like building the pipe and drape structures, hauling props from the storage sheds and hanging posters in the Water Wonderland area. Until next month when we continue our series, be sure to keep abreast of the Sunriver STARS happenings on Facebook and the website at www. sunriverstars.org
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our children, we also know that sometimes a rule or two may be overlooked, so it is important to have a fire response plan in place that is clearly understood by the stay-home schooler. Make sure there is an understanding that, if there is a fire, the priority is their life (escaping) and calling 9-1-1. Know and practice under different circumstances the various escape routes from every room in the house. On the personal safety side, it is important to also remind them of front-door protocol. Let them know what you expect when someone knocks on the door and to not open the door to strangers or allowing someone in the house not approved by you first. Have a great, safe start to the school year. Data communications – policing today Our police patrol vehicles have changed a lot over the years, just like any modern vehicle on the road. However, many of the components of a patrol car are essentially the same with a modern touch and improved functionality.
Physically gathering for the first time since Oregon’s lockdown began in March, the Rotary Club of Sunriver-La Pine conducted a drawing for its annual wine raffle fundraising event in the amphitheater of the Sunriver Nature Center. And the winners are: Dawn Whitehurst (first place), Kristen Budz (second place) and Michael Diven (third place). The prizes consisted of 24 bottles, 12 bottles, and six bottles, respectively of premium northwest wines ranging from Cabernet Sauvignon to However, if you were to compare yesteryear’s patrol vehicle (15 to 20 years ago, which is not that long) you would see one very different tool and a very important one – our in-car tablets. These provide police officers with instant data retrieval to check for warrants, confirm the status of a drivers license, retrieve vehicle owner registration information and so much more. These systems also serve as a critical part of our dispatch system (sending officers to calls for service and tracking activity they initiate). The computer allows the officer to have visual dispatch information as opposed to the “old school” days of receiving a call over the radio and having to quickly jot down the location, check a paper map and then respond. These systems have increased
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our efficiency, officer safety and strengthened the services we provide. As with all mobile data systems it requires effective and robust infrastructure to work effectively wherever the officer is in Sunriver, or even beyond when assisting other departments, such as out on the highway and other places. To best facilitate our data communication, we recently began testing FirstNet, which is an industry leader in connectivity and will help support our systems. Effective data access is now a modern staple of policing and patrol vehicles. Your department is consistently looking for ways to increase our efficiency and effectiveness through tools and technology. Jim Bennett is the Public Information Officer for the Sunriver Fire Department.
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High Desert Museum’s September event lineup The High Desert Museum is located about 10 minutes north of Sunriver off Highway 97. For more information, visit www. highdesertmuseum.org or call 541-382-4754. • Tuesday – Saturday, 11:30 a.m. Raptors of the Desert Sky Enjoy our signature outdoor flight program: Raptors of the Desert Sky. Watch as hawks, owls, falcons and even a turkey vulture fly right overhead. Listen to the stories of these birds as a museum curator narrates the action and introduces the hunting strategies and natural behaviors of these spectacular birds of prey. To ensure physical distancing, space is very limited. Tickets are first come, first served. We strongly recommend purchasing timed entry tickets for 9 a.m. and securing your Raptors of the Desert Sky tickets when you arrive at admissions. Members $3, Non-members $5, plus admission. Children ages 2 and younger are free. • Monday, Sept. 7. Exhibition Closing: Natural Wanderment: Stewardship. Sovereignty. Sacredness. Matika Wilbur (Swinomish
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possible. Free with museum admission. • Tuesday, Sept. 22, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Virtual Event: Common Ground: The Meaning of Extinction Human success has come at the expense of many nonhuman species. Due to human actions, the extinction rate is higher than the natural “background” rate. Some native species, such as the Oregon spotted frog, are threatened. How do we feel about the permanent loss of species–and how should we care for those that remain? Join this curator-facilitated discussion to express your thoughts and hear the perspectives of others in the community. Event is free. Register at highdesertmuseum.org/com mon-ground-extinction. • Wednesday, Sept. 23, 5 – 8 p.m. Museum and Me A quieter time for children and adults who experience physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to enjoy the High Desert Museum after hours.
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New campaign helps consumers find local food The High Desert Food and Farm Alliance (HDFFA) announced that it’s launching a researched-based marketing campaign designed to help Central Oregonians eat more locally-grown food. The “Get a Taste of This Place” campaign includes the “Get A Taste” logo to be found in markets, restaurants and food trucks, and it’s a clue that local food is nearby. Simple Message, Big Impact: “This campaign is about helping people choose local,” says market researcher Clint Nye, whose local company conducted interviews all across Central Oregon to gather consumer opinions and attitudes about local food. “The two things we found in our research were that people don’t know what grows in Central Oregon, and that they don’t know where to find it.” To remind Central Oregonians about the variety of local food produced right here, HDFFA has produced a colorful “Top 10 Locally Grown Foods” poster showing when over 35 Central Oregon crops are ripe and available. The poster is available for free at farmers markets, where local food is sold and by request
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schools and nonprofits in south Deschutes County – this year’s raffle garnered nearly $9,000 in proceeds. As it has been doing for the past several months, Rotary will continue to hold virtual meetings at 7:30 a.m. each Wednesday for the foreseeable future. In lieu of its annual din-
through HDFFA at 541-3903572. Easy-to-spot signage produced by HDFFA will be on display at grocery stores, restaurants and wherever local food is sold. “The ‘Get a Taste’ logo is a way for you to be sure that you are supporting local farmers when you shop, and the quickest way to be sure you are getting local, fresh, super-nutritious food” according to Laurie Wayne, HDFFA’s Farm Support Program Coordinator. The nonprofit is also providing personalized “Get a Taste” signs and stickers to partners to help their customers find their products wherever local food is sold. The “Get a Taste” campaign continues through the summer and into the fall. Those interested in learning more and buying local products can pick up a copy of the annual High Desert Food and Farm Directory, follow the #getatasteofthisplace hashtag on social media, or just point their web browsers to www.GetaTaste.org HDFFA is a 501(c)3 non-profit serving Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson Counties as well as the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. HDFFA’s mission is to support a healthy and thriving food & farm network through education, collaboration and inclusivity. For more information, visit hdffa.org. ner and auction, which will not be held in 2020 due to Covid-19, Rotary is making a direct appeal to past attendees and club donors for “Bid for Kids.” As described by Bea Leach Hatler, Rotary’s incoming president for 2020-2021, “this program provides books, musical instruments, classroom supplies, clothing, food boxes, after-school activities and college scholarships in local communities.”
Virtual film fest to highlight Oregon’s desert beauty Oregon Natural Desert Association presents the Wild & Scenic Film Festival! Join us Oct. 2 for an evening of short films showcasing our earth’s natural wonders and the amazing stories of activists working to conserve the environment. The event will be fully virtual this year. Enjoy the Wild & Scenic Film Festival, screened in HD, from the comfort of your home. The virtual waiting room will open at 5:30 p.m., and the livestream will start at 6 p.m. Only one person per household needs to register. Tickets are free. To register, visit https://qudio.com/event/ ONDA/register Make a donation when registering for tickets to enter our giveaway. Prizes include a stunning painting of the
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Coldwell Banker Bain 486 S.W. Bluff Drive Bend, OR 97702 Licensed in the State of Oregon
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GORGEOUS SUMMER BLOOMS AT WILD POPPY! Online orders 541-593-2027, www.bendoregonflorist.com We can deliver unique local artist gifts as well. Call for selection. Serving Sunriver, Three Rivers, Bend and La Pine. Stay healthy and safe friends. Sunriver Resort Preferred Vendor AUTO WILD PEACHY CLEAN! Specializing in secondary homes. Licensed and Bonded. Contact Katie Thompson at 541-408-6977 or thompsonkatie26@gmail.com for a free quote AUTO THO PAINT STAIN & PRESSURE WASH 10% off Interior paint or stain if you mention this ad. Call Earth & Sky Construction and Paint today 541-815-7469 AUTO EARTH PET SITTING In your home while you are away, or will walk/feed daily, etc. For information, call Bonnie Rogers at 541-419-4647. Sunriver references available. 12/20 ROG
DAILY MONEY MANAGEMENT AND BOOKKEEPING For individuals and families. Keep control of your finances, let us do the work. Remote or on-site bookkeeping, Portland or Sunriver. Experienced with property management and vacation rental ownership accounting. Small business bookkeeping also available. We work with your CPA, attorney, other professionals. Contact Jen Zelen 971-238-2461 AUTO ZEL
DEPENDABLE 5 STAR QUALITY VACATION RENTAL CLEANING Specializing in owner operated vacation rentals. I will be your eyes and ears for everything your rental needs. Convenient monthly invoicing. I have excellent references, long-time employees, quality products too. www.vacationrentalcleans.com Donna James 541-410-1770 Girl Friday Cleaning AUTO JAM
BRIDGEPORT CONSTRUCTION Honest, reliable remodeling/ handyman. 40 years experience. Call Will at 503-309-0790. Many references available. Licensed/Bonded/Insured. ccb#76152 3/21 PIC TIGHTLINE QUALITY PAINTING For all of your Exterior or Interior painting needs. From the largest home to the smallest project. Call 541-480-2716 for a free estimate. ccb #202618 AUTO TIG
REMODELING WITH INTEGRITY 35 years of experience. Specializing in: Kitchens, Bathrooms, additions and Decks. Desert Enterprises Inc. # 181623 Call Ron 541-788-7574 12/20 DES
JILL OF ALL TRADES HOUSE CLEANING Has been cleaning in Sunriver and La Pine since 1990. Better business accredited. We clean private homes and rentals and we also do security checks. 541-536-3086 9/20 COCH
SUNRIVER REMODEL House Painting Specials! Trex Decking with hidden fastener system. Custom bathroom remodels and handyman services. 503-680-1046 Rick Sticka LLC ccb 190259 9/20 STI
CUSTOM BUILDING & REMODELING Hardware Floors, Custom Tile, Interior Trim, Masonry, Concrete Countertops, Additions, Renovations, Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, General Contracting for over 20 years. CCB #217472, 541-678-3792
HOME RESTORATION & UPGRADES Kitchen, bath and living space. Custom railings, gates and metalwork. Affordable, custom craftsmanship. Call Ken Olson Building and Design, LLC. 541-213-8861 Licensed/Insured ccb#205419 AUTO OLS
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NEED A RELIABLE PERSON FOR: • Security home checks • Take care of mail and plants • Sewing projects Serving the Sunriver area for over 45 years. Call me, Grace Phillips. It’s a matter of trust! 541-788-0199 AUTO PHI
NEW ROOF DE-ICING SYSTEM Invisible, Permanent Installation under Asphalt Comp Shingles, Gutter/ Downspout Heavy Duty Ribbon completes the system. USA Made, Available at Roofline Supply, Bend 541-389-6790 9/20 POW
TUBS ALIVE Hot tub, deck repair and refinishing, sales, installation, inspections and maintenance in Sunriver since 1992! 541-593-5163 www.tubsalive.com License #97643, bonded, insured. AUTO TUBS
HOME SERVICES, CLEANING & MAINTENANCE A1HomeServices for all your vacation rental needs. Housekeeping, spa services, maintenance, yard care, security checks. Licensed, bonded and insured CCB #229890 541-797-8182, 541-6336544 AUTO A1
CLEANING SERVICES K2 Business Services, LLC has been cleaning inside Sunriver and the outlying areas since 1989. We specialize in cleaning of residental private homes for year round residents and in privately owned family vacation homes that are used by family and extended family. Licensed and insured. Email KKBendOregon@yahoo.com or text/call Sarah at 541-668-1219. 9/20 KIE
TAN OAK CONSTRUCTION Sunriver based contractor providing deck/fence installation, refinishing and repair, as well as light home construction, repair and maintenance. Proudly serving Sunriver, Three Rivers, La Pine and Bend. Tan Oak Construction, LLC CCB# 230748 Bonded & Insured. For more information, contact Tanner Hanson, 541-640-6571, tanoakconstruction@gmail.com. 9/20 TAN
VACATION RENTAL BIKES? 15% off 3 or more... “Tune-Up Special!” Your Site, Fleets Fixed Right! 541-639-4309, cell 541-598-5134 www.gotobikeguy.com Mobile Bicycle Repair Service 9/20 MAR
LANDSCAPE, IRRIGATION AND JUNK REMOVAL I will remove anything from Beds TV’s - Garbage, Furniture, etc. Call today for a quote 541-420-8518 CCB #214597 LCB#9674 AUTO GOL
NEED YOUR HOME CLEANED? Cleaning services available! Specializing in everything from vacation homes to construction clean ups and everything in between!! We do everything! Licensed and bonded. Fresh and So Klean Klean Cleaning Services LLC contact Sarah, 541-280-7222 or pghensley@ gmail.com 9/20 WOO
HOT TUB MAINTENANCE Repair, Service and Sales. Excellent customer service at affordable rates. Your local Cal Spas dealer. Three Rivers Pool & Spa. www.threeriverspoolandspa.com 541-410-2494 AUTO THR
PET SITTING BY LAURIE In our home or yours. Member of PSI. Insured & references. For information, reservations or rates, call 541-419-6229 AUTO SKO
WORKOUT FORT ROCK PARK Strength, Core, Flexibility classes Mon, Wed, Fri at 9am. Janet Tarantino, Personal Trainer call 808-345-2166 for details. “All” welcome. Donations accepted. Bring mats, weights, bands! 9/20 TAR
MICHAL G. C. SUCHYTA L. AC. Chinese Deep Tissue Massage with Acupuncture, Cupping and Gua Sha weekends in the Old Mill District. Mobile-in-home acupuncture weekdays in SR and DRRH. 541-480-1645. 11/20 SUC
SR BLIND LADY Bend Window Works/Bend Blinds has a special just for Sunriver area homeowners for new or replacement window treatments! Free laser measure, free take down/disposal of old blinds, free installation! And remember, fresh new blinds help rental homes rent faster! BendWindowWorks.com 541-593-8372 AUTO BWW DO YOU NEED DECK WORK? Deck refinishing, Deck rebuilding, Enclosures, General contracting, licensed, bonded, insured since 1992 CCB #97643, Tubs Alive, Inc 541-593-5163 Info@tubsalive.com AUTO TUBS REMODEL & ADDITIONS Decks, windows, tile, miscellaneous carpentry and roof repair. Ryan Carroll 541-420-0675. ryancarrollconstruction.com ccb#193727 AUTO CARR
LET LITTRELL DO IT - FULL HOUSE MAINTENANCE Housekeeping, Security, yard, carpet & window cleaning. Over 12 years experience. Insured and Bonded. Call Brandy 541–536-4205 AUTO LIT PART-TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT The Sunriver Service District (Police & Fire Departments) is looking for a parttime Office Assistant, approx 8 hrs/ week with a flexible schedule. Skills in Word and Excel required, wage range $20.52-$23.56/hour. Contact ssadmin@sunriver.org for additional details. 9/20 SSD
STAY INFORMED! Find information on SROA: • Governing documents • Forms to reserve a park, change your information, etc. • Department services and contacts • Community information • Calendar of meetings & events
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Safety & Rules
Letters from readers
Recreational Vehicles
10:00pm -7:00am
Motorhomes, campers or trailers may not be used for overnight accommodations. Recreational vehicles including motorhomes, campers, boats, snowmobiles, motorcycles and trailers may be parked only in an enclosed space on owner’s property or in the driveway on a temporary basis not to exceed 48 hours within a seven day period.
Smoking
Smoking is prohibited in Sunriver. Exceptions include the following: on private property, in an enclosed motor vehicle or when specifically permitted by signs.
Fires
Weapons, Firearms & Fireworks
No open fires are permitted, except in indoor fireplaces and wood stoves. Use only gas or electric barbecues. Discard burning material, such as cigarettes and fireplace ashes, in a fireproof container only.
Use of weapons and firearms are prohibited, including guns, air rifles or pistols, CO2 guns, paintball guns, bows and arrows and slinghots. All fireworks, including safe and sane, are prohibited.
Drones
ALL drone flights are prohibited in Sunriver without prior written approval from the Sunriver Airport and Sunriver Owners Association.
No ifs ands or butts By Kathie Thatcher First of all, I need to confess. I am a street walker. No, not that kind of street walker. I’m the kind who walks with a plastic bag and a garbage picker. During the first couple of months of social distancing, the gleanings were pretty sparse. However, once summer arrived along with our many visitors, so did the litter. The items I find never cease to amaze me. Some are amusing. Just lately I’ve picked up a dog’s collapsible water bowl, tiny vodka bottles, several masks and lots of banana peels and orange rinds. Other items I find infuriating – things like candy wrappers and beer cans. However, what really gets me fuming (pun intended) are cigarette butts. What don’t people understand about drought conditions and fire hazards? Is tossing a still smoldering cigarette butt into a pile of dry pine needles really a good idea? If you are a visitor, would you want to return to a fire-devastated Sunriver? If you are a homeowner, do you really want to see our community go up in flames? How difficult is it to keep a cigarette butt receptacle in your car?
Scene Opinion Policy To support a free and open exchange of information and ideas, the Sunriver Scene welcomes letters to the editor up to 200 words, and Chorus of One submissions up to 400 words, on topics of relevance to Sunriver. All letters are subject to editing for brevity, grammar, clarity, civility and legal concerns. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the Sunriver Owners Association. Submissions open only to Sunriver owners in good standing. Submissions must include Sunriver property and contact information which we may use to verify authorship or clarify questions. • Letters will run as space allows. • Letters of a personal nature or attacks on individuals will not be published. • Letters perceived as advertising for a company, product or a candidate will not be published. How to submit: Email: susanb@srowners.org. Write the letter in the body of the email, or attach it as a Word document. Mail: typewritten letters can be mailed to Sunriver Scene, P.O. Box 3278, Sunriver, OR 97707. Deadline: The 15th of the month (e.g. March 15 for April issue). We accept one letter per person per month.
OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Common Sunriver Rules
Quiet Hours
Cigarette butts found along Sunriver pathway.
Sunriver
Pets
Pets must be attended when not confined to their owner’s property. Keep pets under effective voice or leash control. Persons walking dogs must have a leash in possession at all times. Please clean up after your pets.
Vehicles & Parking
Maximum speed limit is 25 mph in Sunriver. Vehicles must be parked on owner’s property or in designated parking areas. Do not park along roads, commons and do not block passage of emergency vehicles or snowplows.
Electric/E-Bikes
Whether you call it an E-Bike or an Electric Bike, only one type is allowable on Sunriver’s pathways: If you’re still pedaling (pedal assist motor), you’re OK. If it has a throttle and you can stop pedaling, it’s considered “motorized” and is not allowed.
Cardinal Landing Bridge
Do not jump or dive from the bridge; underwater obstructions create extremely hazardous conditions.
Rental Units
Nuisance caused by over occupancy, noise, illegal parking or other unacceptable behavior is prohibited.
Wildlife
Do not approach wildlife; they may appear tame, but they are unpredictable wild animals. Never feed wildlife, except birds. Do not allow pets to harass or chase wildlife. If you have questions about wildlife, contact the Sunriver Nature Center at 541-593-4394. For a complete list of Sunriver Owners Association rules and regulations visit, www.sunriverowners.org
Report any violations immediately to: Sunriver Police Department 24/7 Dispatch 541-693-6911 (non-emergency)
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Sunriver Recycle Center
What CAN and CAN’T be recycled in Sunriver
YES
Aluminum: Clean cans and foil Tin cans: Clean Glass bottles & jars: Clean, no lids Corrugated cardboard/brown bags: All boxes must be FLATTENED and placed in cardboard recycle bin Mixed paper: Junk mail, envelopes, white/colored paper, computer paper, tin can labels, wrapping paper, newspapers, magazines & catalogs Paperboard*: Cereal, cracker & shoe boxes, soda/beer cartons, paper egg cartons, paper towel tubes Plastic: Bottles. Plastic butter/yogurt tubs/sour cream/cottage cheese 6 oz or larger only. Remove lids (discard) & rinse clean
NO
• No pie tins, foil wrapping paper or wrapping ribbon • No styrofoam or packing peanuts • No ceramics, plates or cups, baking dishes, Pyrex, light bulbs, mirrors or window glass • No slick or wax coated cardboard pizza boxes • No confetti-style paper shreds; paper strips OK • No chip bags, plastic bags or food to go or doggie boxes • No dirty bottles or cans, rusty cans, paint or aerosol cans. No lids from jars or bottles
*Paperboard items can go in with the regular recycling while corrugated cardboard (ie: shipping type boxes) must be FLATTENED and placed in the cardboard recycle bin.
Please Do Not Dump Garbage! Depositing anything other than recycling is considered littering
Recycle Center Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily
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Ranking Report Central Oregon Real Estate SELL ORAllBUY WITH THE CENTRAL OREGON Central Oregon Residential Property Values over $1M
Luxury Market Leader Luxury Market Leader 6-Month Closed Volume: 1/1/2020 - 6/30/2020OREGON SELL OR BUY WITH THE CENTRAL (per MLSCO)
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$1M Plus Property Sales Volume in Central Oregon From January 1 – June 30 2020
Dollar Amounts in Millions
120
Our Brokers Sell 5 X More!
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$144.4 M
$26.6 M
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$24.3 M
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Cascade Sotheby's
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Competitor 2
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Competitor 4
Top 5 Brokerages
28.4%
OUR Total SALES ACTIVITY IN market share in the region 1.6x SUNRIVER IS VERY HIGH More sold volume than our nearest competitor
It’s a great time to consider selling. 44.5 M Higher than our nearest 4 competitors combined
Our objective is to sell your property for the highest price in the shortest amount of time. Contact Marta Boelens our Principal Broker, to connect you with the right broker whether you are looking to buy or sell anywhere in Oregon. Marta.Boelens@CascadeSIR.com 541.390.3865
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