April 2013 Sunriver Scene

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I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E

S C E N E

brooke snavely photo

River access identified as first priority from the Infrastructure and Amenities Master Plan

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Hugh Palcic tapped as SROA’s new GM

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SROA board president Bob Nelson, right, congratulates Hugh Palcic after naming him future SROA general manager to replace the retiring Bill Peck.

Hugh Palcic has been named as Sunriver Owners Association’s next general manager. He takes over the post Sept. 16 when current general manager Bill Peck retires after five years in the position.

Palcic has worked for SROA 15 years. He was hired in 1998 as a code enforcement officer for SROA’s Com-munity Development Department. He became director of the department in 2007. Palcic took on additional respon-sibilities when he was named assistant general manager in 2009. He has been involved in every major SROA project during the past five years, including the development and operation of SHARC.

Palcic earned a Certified Manager of Community Associations certificate in 2009 and an Association Management Specialist designation in 2010.

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Beeson artwork selected for poster

Michael Beeson’s original oil painting “Golden Hour on the Big Deschutes” has been selected as the Sunriver Music Festival’s poster artwork for 2013. The painting is based on a photo that was taken from Michael and Gail Beeson’s home south of Sunriver and showcases the quiet movement of the river with Canada geese flying overhead and a lone mallard duck.

After months of researching how and where to find the next general manager, the SROA Board of Directors unani-mously voted March 16 to offer the position to Palcic.

“We did fairly extensive research on the types of folks out there who may be qualified to serve. We know Sunriver is quite unique in the world of hom-eowner associations in terms of our mix of ownerships and the fact that we are in a resort community,” said Bob Nelson, SROA board president. “We spent time confidentially interviewing SROA department directors and other key personnel in regard to their expec-tations for the future and changes they would recommend. As a result I believe we have the best candidate for the job.”

Peck said the board placed the asso-ciation in “very capable hands. Hugh’s knowledge of SROA, its historical per-spectives and its political landscape will be invaluable in providing the leader-ship, continuity, and consistency needed to build on the association’s accomplish-ments and keep the momentum going.”

Prior to moving to Oregon, Palcic managed Miron Precast Concrete, a company that provided building and construction supply services to five counties around New York City. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in political science from Marist College in Pough-keepsie, New York and served an intern-ship with New York State Sen. Anthony Masiello which led to a position in his district office.

Palcic moved his wife and family to Central Oregon in 1998 in search of a new lifestyle. “We didn’t know Sunriver existed. We were driving from Bend to La Pine just checking out the area and looking for a place to eat lunch when we saw a sign on Highway 97 for a Subway sandwich shop, so we made the turn onto South Century Drive and discovered The Village at Sunriver. After just a few minutes of looking around in the village my wife said, ‘We can stop looking. Let’s try to make this work.’ ” Palcic saw the SROA code enforcement officer position advertised and applied,

By Brooke SnavelyOn March 16 the SROA Board of

Directors approved a motion to issue a request for proposals to develop permanent river access on a parcel of land near the Sunriver Resort ma-rina. SROA obtained the land in an owner-approved property exchange with the resort in 2012.

This makes river access the first project to emerge from the Infra-structure and Amenities Master Plan (IAMP) that was presented to owners at last August’s SROA annual meeting and adopted in November.

The motion directs SROA staff to obtain drawings, perspectives, conceptual plans and cost estimates on site improvements shown in the MacKay Sposito Sunriver Infra-structure & Amenities Master Plan, which is available at www.sunriver-owners.org>News & Notices> Infra-structure & Amenities Master Plan.

The MacKay Sposito report pro-poses various improvements to Pasture 11, which is due east of the Hola! Restaurant.

Among them are a paved ramp for launching trailered boats with river access on the marina lagoon, paved parking with 47 standard stalls and eight trailer stalls, a waterfront sandy beach, picnic tables, a restroom, off leash dog park, soft trail, and an interpretive historic site.

The projected timeline for the permanent river access project is:

May/June – Approve a request for proposal

July/August – Community in-volvement/plan refinement

August/September – Final deci-sion

October/November – Communi-cation of final plan

December/January 2014 – De-velop a ballot measure possibly for a special election

May/June 2014 – Permitting process

June/July 2014 – Bid selection, award contract

August/September 2014 – Con-struction

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A committee selected Bee-son’s artwork from an assort-ment of submissions. Local artists were asked to submit a piece for consideration by March 1.

The original artwork will be on display at the Bank of Cascades in Sunriver, a long-time sponsor of the Sunriver Music Festival. The painting will be a featured auction item at the Festival Faire dinner and auction Aug. 4 at the Sunriver Resort Great Hall. Festival Faire is the Sunriver Music Festival’s major fundraiser of the year.

Posters will be available to purchase at the Sunriver Music Festival office and at the follow-ing shops and businesses:

In Sunriver: Sunriver Books and Music, Sunriver Cham-ber of Commerce, Flowers at Sunriver Village and the Or-egon Store

In Bend: Art on the Go, Bits & Pieces Framing, Eastlake Framing, Mockingbird Gallery, Sage Custom Framing, The Great Frame Up

In Sisters: Clearwater GalleryBeeson is a retired CBS Ra-

dio journalist who’s been doing fine art work for many years. He became serious about it in the 1980s while living in the coastal village of Mendocino, Calif., where he consistently sold work in multiple galleries.

The same was true on the island of Kauai where Beeson and his wife Gail lived for a number of years. He found the abundance of wildlife and the brilliant colors of the islands inspiring, and art he produced there is now in private collec-tions in Hawaii and on the mainland.

After moving to the Sunriver area, Beeson once again found an inspiring environment.

“My principal subject is the natural world. I’m particularly interested in wildlife, but also

enjoy painting landscapes and many other subjects. I work in several media: oil, acrylic, Pris-macolor pencil, graphite pencil, pen and ink and photography,” Beeson said.

Beeson’s artwork can be seen in Sunriver at the Artists’ Gal-lery Sunriver. To learn more visit www.mbeeson.com.

Sunriver Music Festival posters are available for $12. Framed posters are $65. Note-cards are $12 for a pack of 10 and available at the Sunriver Music Festival.

Information: 541-593-1084, www.sunrivermusic.org.

Postercontinued from page 1

GMcontinued from page 1and the rest is history.

“I’m excited. There are a lot of challenges ahead but based on our successes, I think if we can continue to work together – the staff, members and com-munity stakeholders – we can accomplish a lot,” Palcic said.

Stay tuned for Men’s Club announcement

As the April issue of the Scene went to print, the Sunriver Men’s Club luncheon for April was still in the planning stages.

When the details are final-ized, information on the April luncheon will be posted on the SROA website commu-nity calendar at www.sunriver owners.org>calendars. Please check there for time, date and featured topic for the luncheon.

Sign-up sheets will be posted at the Marketplace and the foyer of the SROA Adminis-tration building. Those on the club’s email list will receive an email notice.

For more information, con-tact [email protected]

On Tuesday, April 16, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., SHARC will host a Science Pub titled “Why is the Deschutes River so pecu-liar? The curious case of Casca-dian rivers.”

Science Pubs are a collabora-tion between OSU-Cascades and OSU’s main campus in Corvallis which brings some of OSU’s leading researchers for monthly conversations at Mc-Menamins in Bend, in Sisters and, now, Sunriver. No scien-tific background is required — just curiosity, a sense of humor and an appetite for food, drinks and knowledge.

The event will feature re-

search hydrologist Gordon Grant describing the unique qualities of the Deschutes River. It starts on the slopes of Mt. Bachelor, winds south then north, depletes to a trickle then swells into a river of enormous flow volume. Over time it has flooded and been dammed and adored by fishermen. Grant will explore how the Deschutes and other rivers of the Cascades are likely to change and where wa-ter is likely to be abundant and scarce in the future.

Science Pubs are free but due to their popularity, reservations are required no later than 5 p.m. the day prior to each lecture.

SHARC to host its first ‘Science Pub’ topicMake reservations online at www.osucascades.edu/science pubs2013/rsvp/april

“We need a good south coun-ty crowd. We want to show there is interest and support for such programs in this area,” said Harry Hamilton, presi-dent of the Sunriver Nature Center and Oregon Observa-tory Board of Directors. “It’s an evening of science in a pub setting. You buy your beer and some food and you listen to an OSU scientist and learn. I met the organizer a year ago at one of the Science Pubs at McMenamins. I told her she really should bring the show to Sunriver. She planned it before I knew she was bringing it.”

IAMP task force members describe the 18-month time-line as “tight” but necessary, given that Sunriver Resort has indicated it will charge SROA $20,000 in 2015 to continue using the existing ramp at the marina and possibly higher annual fees thereafter.

The task force said the pasture 11 property affords the opportunity to consider other community needs and wants, such as off-leash dog parks, concurrent with development of permanent river access.

Sunriver property owners will have an opportunity to vote on the proposed plans,

however task force members believe the project can be developed without seek-ing additional funds from SROA members.

IAMP task force members told the SROA Board of Directors they went through an extensive prioritization exercise before recommend-ing permanent river access as the highest priority need. The group ranked the proj-ects as follows:

Needs: (Prioritized in or-der of importance)

1. River access2. Recommended studies

and plans for a) pathway master plan, b) feasibility study for transition of as-sets to the Sunriver Service District police and fire de-partments

3. Abbot/Beaver Drive intersection

4. Public Works corpora-tion yard/recycling center

5. Public restrooms

Rivercontinued from page 1 SHARC will host a Central

Oregon Community College Community Learning pro-gram, Beer Brewing Basics, April 18, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

The instructor is Tony DeBone, a Deschutes County Commissioner who has been home brewing beer for several years.

DeBone will demonstrate and discuss extract brewing — the process of boiling down ingredients in preparation for fermentation.

“I’ll be demonstrating how to brew a 5-gallon batch of beer. I’ll bring one batch that I’m finishing and start the next one,” he said.

DeBone described making beer at home as combining a batch of ingredients and boiling it for an hour, then inoculating with it yeast fol-lowed by two weeks of primary fermenting and one week of

COCC class to highlight home beer brewing basics

Tony DeBone whips up a batch of home-brewed beer.

bottle fermenting. He uses malt extract the consistency of pancake syrup available at the

Brew Shop in Bend.“It’s kind of like making

bread. You mix the ingredients and bake it and it will come out different every time, but you always eat it or, with beer, drink it,” he said.

Participation in the class costs $39, and includes appetizers and tastings of home brewed beer. Participants must 21 years or older and provide photo ID.

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The Sunriver Anglers Club has invited Brett Hodgson, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife High Desert re-gion fisheries biologist, to their Thursday, April 18, 7 p.m. meeting at SHARC. Hodgson will bring local anglers up-to-date on what to expect in the coming season as well as news of several local projects.

One such discussion topic will be ODFW’s efforts to implement a coordinated state-wide approach to improve the management of rainbow trout. The plan will have positive im-plications for Central Oregon lakes and reservoirs.

Changes in the plan to rein-troduce steelhead, Chinook, and sockeye to the Crooked River will be discussed. Recent fish surveys, as well as angler observations, have indicated some of last year’s juvenile fish have chosen to stay in the up-per river system rather than

migrate to the ocean. Impact of the bypass facility on Lake Billy Chinook to both upstream and downstream anadromous species will be a part of the discussion.

There will be an open fo-rum for Hodgson to answer audience questions regarding specific lake management, stocking levels and regulations, plus much more.

Club members will host a 6 p.m. hands-on session to review the knots and rigging meth-ods that Bryron Salaz, Hook Fly Shop guide, shared in last month’s presentation about the Crooked River. A handout will also be provided.

Meetings of the Sunriver An-glers Club are open to anyone who wants to learn more about angling and conservation op-portunities in the area and meet others with the same interests.

For information about the club and the current newslet-ter, visit www.sunriveranglers.com. Questions? Contact Dave Schmerber at 503-851-7761 or [email protected].

Anglers club previews fishing season

Jon Wiley photo

Brenda Brewer, co-owner of Good2Go in The Village at Sunriver, started the 2013 fishing season off with a bang by landing a huge bull trout from Lake Billy Chinook in early March. The fish fell for a herring trolled along the bottom of the Metolius arm of the reservoir.

Tickets go on sale April 1 for the Sunriver Music Festival’s 36th season with the theme “Come Dance With Us – Let the Music Move You.”

Artistic Director and Con-ductor George Hanson will lead the world class Festival Or-chestra in five classical concerts and a Pops concert. The season also includes a solo piano recital plus free orchestra rehearsals and the annual Festival Faire dinner and auction fundraiser.

Hanson’s contract extended After record-breaking ticket

sales in 2012, the festival board of trustees offered an extended contract to George Hanson through 2016.

“Maestro Hanson has intro-duced new programming to ap-peal to a wider audience,” said Pam Beezley of the Sunriver Music Festival. “In 2012, over 32 percent of our total audience were first timers. They had not been to a festival event in the past. The concerts appealed to new concert patrons and that’s a trend we want to continue.”

Hanson took the helm at the Tucson Symphony Orchestra (TSO) in 1996 and has led

the regional orchestra to inter-national acclaim. TSO’s first recording, released September 2008, reached No. 2 on U.S. classical charts, and was lauded by critics around the globe. Hanson filled in as guest con-ductor for the Sunriver Music Festival in 2011 when the fes-tival’s long-time artistic director Lawrence Leighton Smith was unable to conduct due to ill-ness. His first full season with the festival was 2012.

“The festival board has con-fidence in George’s ability to keep the festival’s programming exciting and vibrant,” said Lee Smith, festival board president. “After the 2012 season, the board carefully deliberated and came to the conclusion that George’s contract should be extended to ensure the artistic quality of the festival.”

36th season highlights “The overall theme of the

festival’s music this year is dance,” Hanson said. “Each concert will have dance music from Mozart’s German dances to Dvorak’s Slavonic dances to a full night of tango music.”

The 2013 summer festival will kick off with the Pops Con-cert at Summit High School presenting Bill Ganz’s Western Band and the Festival Orchestra Friday, Aug. 9.

“Bill Ganz and his band are the real classic cowboy sound from the era of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans,” Hanson said. “They are top notch and have written orchestrations that the Tucson Symphony has performed with Bill and his band to sold out crowds. They are a real crowd pleaser and with all the western music

lovers in Central Oregon, we feel confident this group will be performing to a standing room only crowd.”

On Aug. 11, the Festival Orchestra will present a concert titled “Music Moves You – Come dance with the great clas-sical composers” at the Sunriver Resort Great Hall. This concert includes the music of Verdi, Rossini, Dvorak and Bernstein and a featured clarinet solo in the Lutoslawski “Dance Pre-ludes” with principal clarinetist Benjamin Lulich.

On Aug. 14 the Tower The-atre hosts the concert titled “Mozart in Motion – Wolfgang Light on his Feet.” For the Mozart lover, and for those who love great classical music, this is a full program, includ-ing the Overture to the Magic Flute, a beautiful Mozart Horn

Concerto, German Dances and the Mozart Symphony No. 39.

Aug. 16 is Tango night at the Tower! Sunriver Music Festival brings heat and passion to the Tower Theatre in a concert titled “Tango Fire.” Enjoy the music of South America with compositions by Ginastera and Piazzolla. Daniel Binelli, a premier bandoneon player from Buenos Aires, joins the orchestra to perform the Piaz-zolla Concerto Aconcagua. The bandoneon is a type of accordion popular in South America. “The Four Seasons” is included in this concert from the popular Vivaldi version and

Daniel Binelli

George Hanson


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PASTURE #11 - RIVER ACCESS AND DOG PARKPROPOSED SITE IMPROVEMENTS

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ENHANCED NATIVE VEGETATION

Wants/enhancements: (In alphabetical order, not pri-oritized)

a. Adventure Camp com-plex

b. Cottonwood entrancec. Dog parkd. Fort Rock Parke. Marketplace Parkf. Mary McCallum Parkg. Meadow Village Parkh. North Tennis centeri. PromenadeIAMP task force members

emphasized that separation of needs from wants doesn’t mean that some suggested improvements would be ignored or forgotten.

Rivercontinued from page 3

“As we are doing other activities is there a want we can incorporate?” said John Salzer. “Take the river access. There are wants on the list that could be incorporated into this project if we wanted a dog park, for example. Ev-ery project is going to look at the nine wants and give us an opportunity to ask ‘is there some way we can in-corporate some of the wants into the project now rather than waiting until somehow it becomes a need.’ ”

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Growler fill station opens in the Sunriver Business ParkBy Susan Berger

The Central Oregon beer craze has been moving at a fre-netic pace, with new breweries seeming to pop up overnight. But with so many breweries and so little time to visit them all, a new niche in the beer market has been carved out — growler filling stations.

Growler stations offer the best of both worlds — a single location where you can sample a variety of beers from differ-ent breweries then fill up a “growler” with a fresh-from-the-tap brew and take it home with you.

For those who don’t know, a growler is a large jug you can purchase at the filling station or bring one along from your favorite brewery. Stations often

carry a selection of brewery logo decorated growlers for sale. You can fill it with whatever liquid you like.

Coming on the heels of Sunriver Brewing Company, the community now has its own growler filling station and specialty beer shop in the Sunriver Business Park. It is located in the log building next to Sunriver Fly Shop as you first drive into the business park.

Owned and operated by Mark and Tonya Cornett, The Mountain Jug will offer up to 12 Central Oregon craft beers on tap that will be rotated regularly. Three coolers fea-ture 150 different craft beers (both bottled and canned) from around the world.

Tonya Cornett is already well Tonya and Mark Cornett opened The Mountain Jug in March.

known in the beer brewing community. Currently working as the research and develop-ment brewmaster for 10 Barrel Brewing, she was also head brewmaster of Bend Brewing Company.

With a large portion of their lives revolving around the craft beer industry, the couple decided it was time for Mark to walk away from his commercial construction job and open his own shop.

“With recent renovations in Sunriver and the addition of SHARC, we felt the area could use a shop to help promote the fast growing local brew-ing community,” said Mark Cornett.

The current on tap beer list includes selections from Worthy, Crux, 10 Barrel, Bend Brewing, Cascade Lakes, Bone-yard, Three Creeks, Deschutes, Good Life and Silver Moon.

The Cornett’s hope The Mountain Jug will be a con-venient place for locals and tourists to gather and fill their jugs. The small tasting room embraces the interior’s warm, exposed pine log-cabin feel and showcases a small selection of local art, including an artist who uses beer as a painting medium.

For the kid at heart, the shop also features an old school ar-cade game table packed with 60 video games such as Pac-Man and Galaga while music from a record player playing vintage vinyl adds to the casual atmosphere.

Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tues-day-Sunday, locals are invited to stop by Tuesday through Thursday from 4-6 p.m. for growler fill specials.

Information: 541-390-0214 or visit www.Facebook.com/ MountainJugSunriver

Festivalcontinued from page 4Piazzolla’s Four Seasons from Buenos Aires.

Aug. 18 will feature a full solo recital performance at the Sunriver Resort Great Hall by the newly-crowned 2013 gold medal winner of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Started in 1962, the Cliburn competition is held every four years in late May and holds the distinction of being the world’s premier piano competition. The actual program will be determined following the crowning of the gold medal winner and will include a tribute to founder Van Cliburn, who passed away in February.

On Aug. 19, the concert is ti-tled “Hungarian Spice – Stories told through Dance” and will feature two trumpet concerti by

Haydn and Handel by Jeffrey Work, the Oregon Symphony’s principal trumpet. The concert includes dances from Kodaly and the Ballet Pulcinella Suite by Stravinsky.

The closing night concert is titled “Beethoven’s Eroica – with a tribute to Van Cliburn.” The program opens with the energetic Jacobsen’s Ascending Bird, includes a piano con-certo by the 2013 Van Cliburn International Piano Competi-tion gold medal winner and concludes with the powerful Beethoven Symphony No. 3 also called “Eroica.”

Tickets go on sale April 1 for festival members and June 1 to the general public.

All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from $10 for youth to $60 box/premier seats.

Information: 541-593-9310 or visit www.sunrivermusic.org.

Sunriver Resort recently in-troduced William “Skip” James as its new director of sales and marketing. In an expanded role for the position, James will lead a team of professionals in the sales, marketing and conven-tions departments.

James emphasizes creativity, innovation, and analytics in his management approach, making him well suited to pursue the resort’s strategic vision.

“Sunriver Resort is poised for growth in 2013 and beyond,” said James, “I am very excited for the opportunity to lead such a dynamic team.”

James will call upon his ex-tensive background to support the resort’s continued quest to be the “destination of choice” for guests, employees, group travelers and outdoor enthu-siasts. “We are committed to a

long-term strategic plan,” said Tom O’Shea Sunriver Resort managing director. “And we are pleased to have Skip leading our efforts to drive growth.”

In 12 years with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, James worked as director of sales and market-ing for a number of premier resorts, including the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, The Westin River Walk in San Antonio, The Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa in Phoenix and The Westin Park Central.

A graduate of Oklahoma State, James earned a BA in eco-nomics and was catcher for the varsity baseball team, helping lead them to a strong finish in the 1993 College World Series.

James’ wife, Marilyn, and 11-year-old daughter, Lauren, will join him in Central Oregon this spring.

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Nature center spring hours:Open Tuesday–Saturday,

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Beginning April 6, open every Wednesday and Sat-urday for night sky viewing from 8-10 p.m., and open every Saturday for solar view-ing 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The observatory is avail-able for private star parties, a great experience for fami-lies and friends. Cost: $120 for one hour; $185 for two hours.

April events• April 16: OSU Cas-

cades Science Pub Lecture at SHARC: Why is the Deschutes River so peculiar? It starts on the slopes of Mt. Bachelor, winds south then north, depletes to a trickle then swells into a river of

enormous flow volume. Over time it has flooded and been dammed and adored by fish-ermen. Research hydrologist Gordon Grant will explore how the Deschutes and other rivers of the Cascades teach us how rivers in the western U.S. — and beyond — are likely to change and where water is likely to be abundant and scarce in the future, issues important to all Or-egonians.

Science Pubs are free but due to their popularity, res-ervations are required no later than 5 p.m. the day prior to each lecture. Please go to www.osucascades.edu/sciencepubs2013/rsvp/april to register for this lecture.

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By Kody Osborne, NaturalistAs winter continues to linger

in Central Oregon, spring’s promise of rejuvenation seems no more than a cold weather mirage. Though snow man-ages to inch its way far past its expiration date each year, the Sunriver Nature Center reminds us all that spring is not an illusion, but an assurance of the seasonal arrival of select fine-feathered fauna.

For all you hopeful birders out there — here is a teaser of some of the winged creatures you can expect to see during

2013’s season of the birds.To get a reliable snapshot on

what spring may bring in the avian department, the nature center picked the mind of our go-to “ornothusiast,” Tom Lawler.

An avid bird watcher, superb nature photographer, long-time Sunriver Nature Center and High Desert Museum volun-teer raptor handler, and more or less a know-it-all encyclopedia of local birds, Lawler ensures that spring’s yearly migration will bring more than just a few chances to catch a glimpse of

a variety of birds. Take notes, because this is just a bite of what you can expect to see this season.

Spring is ripe with a colossal variety of beautiful sparrows. Some species that Central Or-egon residents can expect to find are both white and gold-crowned sparrows, Savannah sparrows, Lincoln sparrows and even the gorgeously masked lark sparrow. Bring out your feeders, because these birds are commonly found nesting near houses and buildings and often

roost approximate to anywhere they can find free seed.

April showers and May flow-ers also bring a wonderful col-lection of warblers. Keep your eyes open for orange-crowned warblers, Wilson’s warblers, yellow-rumped warblers and the tiny and brightly colored yellow warbler. Venture away from the feeders, because this group of passerines, or “perch-ing birds,” can be seen branch-ing in trees towards the end of the day looking to satisfy their highly insectivorous diets.

If you find yourself near medium to large-sized bodies of water this spring, expect to witness the darting, insectivo-rous group of birds, the sharp-shaped swallows. High desert residents, keep your high-speed shutters ready for both tree swallows and the colorful violet-green swallow.

Sparrows, warblers and swal-lows are just a few of the groups of birds we can hope to see this season.

Also expect to see both eve-ning and black-headed gros-beaks, Cassin’s finches, varied thrush, snipes, Western blue-birds, pine siskins, both red-winged and Brewer’s blackbirds, Western wood pewees, ruby-crowned kinglets and, of course, everyone’s favorite nectar feeder, the rufous hummingbird.

So when cabin fever sets in, and winter begins to take its toll, remember this mantra: Spring is coming, and with it brings nature.

The Second Tern Thrift Shop has grown by leaps and bounds thanks in large part to com-munity participation. The goal of creating a space people enjoy shopping in, donating to, and telling others about appears to have been achieved, and ideas for additional improvement are welcome.

A comment/suggestion box has been installed just outside the store’s main entrance. Visitors to the Second Tern are invited to bring written thoughts with them and drop them in the box on their way into the store. Another option is to utilize the adjacent notepad and jot down ideas while shopping, then drop the suggestions in the box upon departure.

Shop furniture, appliances, antiques, sporting goods, tools, clothing, décor, music, movies, or for whatever else is on your list. Have a large donation that requires a pick up or metal to recycle? Call 541-593-3367 or 541-598-7397

for scheduling or more information. The Second Tern, located just outside Sunriver on Spring River Road next to the Summit Xpress market, is open Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Tern is volunteer run and all sale proceeds benefit the Sunriver Nature Center and Oregon Observatory.

Second Tern welcomes suggestions for improvements

Second Tern Thrift Shop volunteers show off the new suggestion/comment box.


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Gallery presents a fine art exhibit by Jerome Gaston fea-turing watercolor and acrylic paintings in the upper gallery.

The exhibit opens April 9 and continues through May 14. The resort invites the public to visit the exhibition.

Jerome Gaston (1911-1989) worked in the early part of the 20th century, with his brothers, as an illustrator in California producing original posters for theaters to adver-tise Hollywood greats such as Betty Davis, Will Rogers, Al Jolson, James Cagney, Joan Crawford, Marlene Dietrich, W.C. Fields, Ginger Rogers and others.

During this time, it was common for movie theaters to hire artists to produce vi-brant, original advertising in order to compete with other movie houses. Streamlined and colorful, the original art-work attracted crowds as the lithographed posters could not. Regrettably, most of this original art was destroyed or recycled until unusable.

Gaston and his brothers, Norton and Edward, operated a commercial art business in a basement studio of the Fox Theater in Long Beach, Ca-lif., selling their large original show signs that were more compelling than printed movie posters.

Norton, a portraitist, paint-ed the faces while Jerome and Edward painted the back-grounds. Their lithos sold for $8–$40 to theaters throughout the Long Beach area, offering a good income during the Great Depression of the late ’20s and ’30s.

Upon retirement from the movie industry, Gaston spent the remainder of this life sketching and painting im-ages of the Southern California

Watercolor, oil and acrylics on exhibit at the Lodge

area such as the period stucco and tiled-roof building of the Bowers Museum.

The displayed art at the

Lodge represents only a small portion of his work from the late ’60s and early ’70s. Crit-ics consider Gaston one of the

most accomplished California watercolor artists of that time.

In the lower level gallery, Joanne Donaca shows bril-liantly colored, expressionistic landscapes depicting Central Oregon. Painted in multiple saturated hues, the images

include the Deschutes, Mir-ror Pond, and other familiar scenes.

Sunriver invites the public to visit the exhibition at the Lodge, open all hours.

For more information, call 541-382-9398.

Bowers Museum, watercolor, by Jerome Gaston

Deschutes Bridge by Joanne Donaca

susan berger photo

Rocky Mountain iris.

Although spring has barely come to Central Oregon, all Sunriver area artists are remind-ed that summer is close behind. And with summer comes the annual 97707 Art Exhibit at the Sunriver Area Public Library.

This show is the annual op-portunity for all talented artists in the 97707 Zip code area to display a piece of their artwork.

All original media are ac-cepted, including paintings, prints, drawings, jewelry, wood-carving, quilting and other two- and three-dimensional work. Applications will be available at the Sunriver Area Branch Library in a few months, and the library staff will be happy to help interested artists and to answer questions about the show.

Applications must be filled out and returned to the library by Aug. 1, so everyone has months to create a breathtaking masterpiece.

Work will be displayed start-ing early September and remain on exhibit through October.

Each artist may submit one piece of work for the exhibit, and the works may either be offered for sale or not. Please note that a portion of any sales proceeds goes to the Friends of the Sunriver Area Library to fund their support of library programs.

Information: Contact Shaw-na Dailey at the library, or call art committee chair Barbara Bailey at 541-598-0406.

Photography, soft-sculpture exhibit continues

An exhibit featuring work by soft-sculpture artist Nancy Crandell and wildflower pho-tography by Susan Berger con-tinues at the Sunriver library through April 26.

Crandell’s whimsical bears, cats, dogs and other critters will bring a smile to your face with their fuzzy charm. Crandell has handcrafted bears and other cuddly creatures for 15 years.

Berger’s macro photographs on canvas offers a close-up and detailed view of wildflowers

Call to artists for 97707 exhibit at the Sunriver Library later this yearthat would otherwise be missed with the naked eye.

While some images are more botanical portrait in nature, others appear to be a painting. This is due to Berger placing a black backdrop behind the flower when she shoots it — giving the entire image a more “artsy” feel.

The exhibit is viewable dur-ing regular library hours. The works are also for sale.

Information: 541-312-1080.


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Purple Cow: Remarkable name, remarkable wine

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Julie Johnson photo

Purple Cow Vineyards features a variety of bold wines.

By Julie JohnsonThe prolific marketing and

leadership writer Seth Go-din once wrote a book titled “Purple Cow, Transforming Your Business by Being Re-markable.” In it, Godin makes the point that to really stand out in a crowded marketplace, you have to be remarkable. And what could be more remarkable than a purple cow in a field of boring brown cows?

Because I know this, anytime I run into a brand that calls itself a Purple Cow, I am auto-matically skeptical.

When I found Purple Cow Vineyards, my skepticism was thrown right out the window.

I ran into the winery at The Sip, McMinnville Wine and Food Classic. Wine festivals are great for learning about wineries that you have never experienced before, and I take full advantage of them when-ever I can attend one.

At The Sip, the booth for Purple Cow Vineyards was tucked in the back of the fes-tival, near the food booths. It might have been easy to over-look had it not been for the large purple cow banner hang-ing behind it. Come to find

out, Purple Cow Vineyards is a winery dedicated to bold wines. Their lineup included Tempra-nillo a Lemburger blend and a new one I had never heard of before — a Teroldego.

The tasting started with the 2011 Pinot Noir Rosé. The off-dry wine has only a hint of residual sugar that is perfectly offset by a crisp acidity that cleanses the palate while still boasting a smoothness that is appealing. The wine bursts of fruitiness, making it a wonder-ful wine for a hot, summer day.

From there, we transitioned to the deeper wines. Among my

favorite was the 2008 Gabriela, a blend of 67 percent Lemburg-er, 14 percent Petite Syrah, 14 percent Mourvedre and 5 per-cent Tempranillo. With such as mix, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect, but the wine was medium in body, thanks to the large percentage of Lemburger in the final mix. The wine was light and approachable, even for those new to reds, but well structured enough to pair well with a hearty spaghetti dish. The smooth wine tastes of black cherries and spent 22 months in barrel, which likely lends to the drinkability of the wine.

We also tried the 2009 Terol-dego Reserve. Teroldego (don’t even ask me how to pronounce it properly — I butchered the name several times) is an Italian varietal that is rarely grown outside of its home country. The deep red wine was a jammy mix of mulberry and black raspberry. It was rich and structured with light tannins and bright acidity.

But my absolute favorite of the tasting was the 2008 Tem-pranillo Reserve. Tempranillos tend to be spicy, savory and bold wines, but sometimes they can taste a bit green or dusty, like the grapes were picked too early or the production was rushed. Purple Cow clearly takes its time with the wine — and the hard work shows. Aged 28 months in the barrel, the Tempranillo was smooth and subtle, offering layer upon layer of flavors that tasted of blackberries and plums and brought me back for more. And it ensured that I will return to the winery again and again.

What a difference a year makes

Even when you find a good wine, you can’t be sure that you

will like it year after year.That’s because so much of

the wine’s taste is dependent upon the grapes themselves. And the grapes, of course, are dependent on the weather to which they have been subject-ed. Winemakers are chemists at heart and do what they can with what they are given, but weather can be a game changer.

Pinot noir, in particular, can be a distinctly delicate grape. It grows best in temperate re-gions, which is apparently why it thrives in the Willamette Val-ley (which I’m told has a Medi-terranean climate, only wetter and colder — far wetter and colder). So, when the weather changes, so can the grape.

Over the last several years, the weather – and other natu-ral factors – have looked a bit like this:

• 2006 — wet• 2007 — dry• 2008 — long considered

the perfect year• 2009 — dry• 2010 — cold (and the year

of the birds)• 2011 — cold• 2012 — anticipated to be

the new measure of perfection

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Public Service Announcement

This public service announcement must be published quarterly as part of Sunriver’s asbestos management plan requirements set by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.

An environmental assessment performed in 2009 found small amounts of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) present in the soil at limited loca-tions in Sunriver. The asbestos-containing materials are associated with a World War II U.S. Army camp (Camp Abbot) previously located on the property that became Sunriver. Air testing has demonstrated that the ACM poses extremely low risks to people. Nevertheless, if asbestos-containing material is encountered it must be properly managed and disposed as required by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.

• What is asbestos-containing material? ACM 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? Asbestos-containing mate-rial encountered in Sunriver soil generally consists of shards of building siding and floor tile, commonly between 1 and 6 inches in diameter. These 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 encoun-tered 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 asbestos-containing materials are present in the soil in other areas.

• What should I do if I find it? Do not disturb suspect materials. Contact the Air Quality Program of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality at 541-633-2019 if suspected material is encountered on private property. Contact the Sunriver Owners Association at 541-593-1522 if suspect mate-rial is encountered on common areas.

• Where can I find additional information? The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality can provide additional information about asbestos and asbestos-containing materials. 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 about previous investigations in Sunriver, including samples of asbestos-containing material.

The April 10 potluck at SHARC will highlight the Sunriver Nature Center and Oregon Observatory with concise updates of what’s hap-pening at the nature center and the observatory; some “can’t live without” items for auction from the Second Tern and perhaps a bird of prey or two to meet “up close and personal.”

The festivities will also in-clude music by Jay Bowerman, principal researcher at the nature center, and the Quincy Street bluegrass band. Please join your neighbors and make new friends at this evening of great food and bluegrass music.

Quincy Street, a four-mem-ber all acoustic band, performs an eclectic mix of traditional and original ballads.

The band is comprised of

Eric Alexander (guitar and vocals) who has worked in nonprofit and healthcare ad-ministration for more than 30 years. He has been involved in music since he began singing in the church choir in high school.

Marlene Alexander (upright bass and vocals) is a professional artist and teacher. She was arts coordinator for St. Charles Medical Center for 20 years. Eric and Marlene attended high school together in Missouri. They moved to Bend in 1971.

Jay Bowerman (banjo, reso-nator guitar and vocals) grew up in Eugene during the “folk era” listening to Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, and Peter Paul and Mary. After receiving a graduate degree from the University of Oregon and a mid-1960s tour of duty in the army, he moved

to Central Oregon. He now serves as principal researcher at the Sunriver Nature Center conducting research on am-phibians.

Loren Irving (mandolin, har-monica, vocals) moved to Bend in 1969 after college at Oregon State University and service in Vietnam. He and partners started Deschutes Pine Sales, a lumber wholesale company in 1974. Loren is one of the founders of the Central Oregon Family Resource Center.

The members of Quincy Street share a common love of music that has its roots in tradi-tional American musical forms ranging from folk and bluegrass to blues and gospel. In forming the band, the members agreed to be serious enough about their music to bring authenticity and

feeling to every song, but not so serious that it ever ceased to be fun.

The Second Tern Thrift Shop will host a silent auction ben-efitting the Sunriver Nature Center and Oregon Observa-tory. Come prepared to bid on great items in support of a good cause.

The potluck will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wine, beer, and mixed drinks can be purchased during the social time begin-ning at 6 p.m. (coffee and water furnished, but bring your cup and drinking glass.)

All residents from Sunriver,

Crosswater, Caldera Springs, and surrounding neighbor-hoods are invited.

Sign up at the SROA office, the Marketplace, SHARC, or at [email protected] to bring an entrée or salad to serve 10 to 12 people.

Don’t forget to bring your own place settings. No outside alcoholic beverages are allowed due to liability insurance issues.

The cost is $5 per person ($15 for families of three or more people).

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in Oregon winemaking Wet years can result in diluted

flavors while dry years often result in small berries with concentrated flavors. Although if a dry year is also an incredibly hot year, the berries can end up overripe or sunburned. Cold years, interestingly enough, can result in wines with lower alcohol content than in warmer years.

During the “year of the birds,” migratory flocks arrived early in Oregon and plucked many vines clean. While the wines were great, the prices for those wines have been higher because

the yields were lower.2008, of course, was the year

that every vineyard in the Wil-lamette Valley won. June and July were overcast and cool, but August and September pro-vided the perfect combination of hot days and cool nights to ripen the fruit to perfection. If you ever run into a 2008 Pinot that you don’t like, just walk away. You likely won’t enjoy any wine from that vineyard.

One of the best places I have ever found to compare the wines from different years is K & M Winery, which has a tasting room located in Carl-ton, Ore., while its Alchemy Vineyard is in Sherwood, Ore. The winery often offers tastings

of amazing Pinots from three different years. During a recent trip, I enjoyed the 2007, 2008, 2009 and reserve 2009 Pinot Noir, along with a barrel tast-ing of their incredibly balanced 2010 Chardonnay.

It was hard to decide which Pinot I enjoy the most because each one is so different from the next. I recommend that you try them for yourself to see which year is right for you.

Read more about wine on Julie Johnson’s blog at www.love wineinc.com. A former newspa-per journalist and editor, Johnson is a freelance writer and integrat-ed communications professional living in McMinnville.

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By Brooke SnavelyThe Sunriver community

is well known for its char-ity. Name a good cause and Sunriver contributes. From the Christmas Basket Sharing program to which locals con-tribute food, money and time to assemble and distribute food baskets and gifts for the holiday; to the Sunriver Women’s Club annual support of organiza-tions that help area children and low-income families; to the Sunriver Rotary Club’s annual wine raffle and dinner with pro-ceeds benefitting youth, seniors and the disadvantaged in south Deschutes County.

Here’s more proof: This year three people — Pat Ackley, an 18-year resident of Sunriver; Tom O’Shea, Sunriver Resort managing director; and Hugh Palcic, SROA assistant general manager — are all serving on the Bethlehem Inn Board of Directors. The Bethlehem Inn is the only emergency shelter in Central Oregon that provides housing, meals and assistance to people who are homeless. It is located in a former motel at 3705 North Third Street in Bend. The inn has provided more than 24,000 bed nights and 63,000 meals a year since the recession began in 2008.

Pat Ackley“I didn’t know anything

about the Bethlehem Inn until I attended an open house. I was so impressed with their mission and sense of community that I knew I had to get involved,” Ackley said. “Unlike stereotypes some may have about home-less people, there are families at the Bethlehem Inn, college students, working people and widows who lost their homes.

The inn provides emergency shelter and assistance to help people get back on their feet. They really do treat people with dignity.”

Ackley was homeless from age 7 through 14. She was

raised by her mother who worked two and three par t - t ime jobs clean-ing hotels a n d d o -ing factory

work. Ackley switched schools 12 times during those years when she and her siblings lived with family members or friends, and in motels and apartments during those times her mother could afford rent.

“It was chaotic and uncertain but I learned to adapt. School was a refuge for me. I loved learning and the teachers were a source of continuity and encouragement for me. I hung out in libraries. Back in those days if you moved, you had to change schools. I rode my bike for many miles so that I could continue attending a junior high school I really liked.”

Ackley remembers attending a welfare program at which she was given a baking set with a rolling pin, cookie cutters and baking sheet. “I thought it was wonderful but my mother was dismissive. She knew I wouldn’t be able to use it because we didn’t have flour or cooking oil. When children are reduced to not having even the basics that’s all the more reason for me to be involved in an organization that helps people feel safe and provides their basic needs.”

Ackley was the only mem-ber of her family to graduate

from college, and went on to a long and successful career in education and consulting in organizational management and development.

Ackley has served on the Bethlehem Inn board for the past two years. In January she became president of the board. “I’m busy trying to understand my roles and responsibilities. A large part of my time is spent reaching out and working with groups to adopt the inn. Almost always, when someone comes to take a tour they get hooked, want to get involved and help the cause.”

Tom O’SheaTom O’Shea said his involve-

ment with The Bethlehem Inn was more of an accident, but his history of participating in community projects where he’s previously lived and worked suggests otherwise.

“We gave them locks from the lodge guest rooms that we were replacing. We sent folks

to help install the locks. I got a call from the executive director to thank me and she offered a

tour of the inn. It was during the tour that I experienced one of those m o m e n t s when you realize how

lucky you are.”O’Shea said he visited with

a number of inn guests who gushed with appreciation for the opportunity to get back on their feet. One lady had just gotten a job and was transition-ing out to an apartment. An-other woman had two young children.

“What they provide is basic humanity and the people who are staying there are so grate-ful, I was caught by that. I asked, ‘What would it take to get involved?’ I’ve already been on the board for a year. I really feel an attachment to the place.

With my business skills I look to help improve the facility, maybe increase their capacity and improve the environment. It is a tremendous safety net for people, especially someone with young children or an individual trying to get back on their feet and do it in a safe environment.”

O’Shea served on the board of the Women’s Crisis & Sup-port Center in Santa Cruz, Calif., for 10 years. He rallied the support of local businesses to help the facility buy its build-ing. Since moving to Central Oregon, he’s also served three years on the St. Charles Foun-dation Board of Directors.

Hugh PalcicPrior to serving on the Beth-

lehem Inn Board of Directors, Hugh Palcic was involved in small ways.

“I attended their fundraising dinners and open houses and I


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MondaysLadies Lunch and Bridge 11:30 a.m., The Meadows at the Sunriver Lodge Sign up at the Marketplace Alcoholics Anonymous7 p.m. Pozzi building at the Sunriver Nature Center TuesdaysCouples Bridge 6 p.m. Crescent Room, SHARC Sign up at the Marketplace Info: 541-593-9397

WednesdaysSunriver Rotary 7:30 a.m., Hearth Room at the Sunriver Lodge Info: 541-593-7381

Sunriver Yoga Club 8:45 a.m. All levels welcome Crescent Room, SHARC Info: 541-598-7203

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ThursdaysLe Cercle Francais 8:30 a.m. Cafe Sintra Info: 541-550-1459

Duplicate Bridge 6 p.m., First, second & fourth Thursday, Hosmer at SHARC Info: 541-593-9397

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Holy Trinity Mass: 9:30 a.m. Thursday; 5:30 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. Sunday. Cottonwood Road across from the Marketplace. 541-593-5990, 541-536-3571 www.holyredeemerparish.net Rev. Theo Nnabuga

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Community Bible Church at Sunriver 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship; 10:45 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 11:15 a.m. Bible Fellowship Hour. At Beaver and Theater drives. (541) 593-8341 www.cbchurchsr.org Pastor: Glen Schaumloeffel

Sunriver Christian Fellowship 10 a.m. Sundays at Holy Trinity Church, Cottonwood Road. Episcopal & Lutheran tradi-tions. 10 a.m. Sunday school, ages 4-12. 541-593-1183, www.sunriverchristianfellowship.orgPastor: Nancy Green

April 2 Tuesday Citizens Patrol ---------------------------------------------- SROA admin, 3:30 p.m. AARP Defensive Driving Class ------------------------ SHARC, 9 a.m. 5 Friday Design Committee --------------------------------------- SROA admin, 10 a.m. Fireside Chat for SROA Members ------------------- SHARC, 4 p.m. 9 Tuesday Nominating Committee ------------------------------- SROA admin, 3 p.m. Sip & Paint Class ------------------------------------------- SHARC, 2:30 p.m. RSVP: 593-4382 16 Tuesday Magistrate --------------------------------------------------- SROA admin, 8:15 a.m. Public Works Committee------------------------------- SROA admin, 3 p.m. OSU Science Pub ----------------------------------------- SHARC, 5:30 p.m. 18 Thursday Finance Committee ------------------------------------- SROA admin, 9 a.m. Public Affairs Committee ------------------------------ SROA admin, 3 p.m. SHARC Ambassadors meeting ---------------------- SHARC, 4 p.m. 19 Friday SROA & SSD Board Work Session -------------------- SHARC, 9 a.m. Design Committee --------------------------------------- SROA admin, 10 a.m. Fireside Chat for SROA Members ------------------- SHARC, 4 p.m. 20 Saturday SROA Board Meeting ----------------------------------- SROA admin, 9 a.m. 22 Monday Environmental Committee ---------------------------- SROA admin, 9 a.m. 26-27 Fri/Sat Sunriver Stars presents O’Henry --------------------- SHARC, 7 p.m. Fri; 2 & 7 p.m. Sat

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Have spare time on your hands and enjoy helping others and your community? There are numerous organizations within Sunriver and nearby communi-ties that would welcome your donation of time.

• Citizen Patrol needs vol-unteers for a minimum of four hours a month. Members per-form house checks, coordinate emergency evacuations and traffic control for community events. Candidates must be a Sunriver resident or property owner. For information, con-tact Carolyn Barr at 541-593-8397.

• The Sunriver Area Public Li-brary needs help to shelve library materials. Volunteer openings are Tuesday 2-4 p.m., Wednes-

day, Thursday and Friday 4-6 p.m. Information: katem@des chuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1086. A volunteer application is available at www.deschutes library.org/about/support/ volunteer

• American Red Cross hosts a blood drive in Sunriver about every two months. Volunteers needed for 3.5 hours during the drive. Contact Ellen at 541-749-4111.

• The Second Tern Thrift Shop always needs a hand at the nonprofit store which benefits the Sunriver Nature Center. Contact Gail Beeson at 541-598-7397.

• Sunriver Nature Center & Oregon Observatory have a variety of duties which may in-

clude greeting visitors, answer-ing questions from the public and animal care. Contact Caro-lyn Maxwell at 541-593-4442.

• The Newberry Chapter of Habitat for Humanity con-structs homes for families in need in south Deschutes Coun-ty. Contact Dwane Krumme at 541-593-5005 or email [email protected].

• SMART (Start Making A Reader Today) needs volun-teers Tuesdays and/or Thurs-days, either from 12:15-1:15 or 1:45-2:45, to read one-on-one with Three Rivers Elementary School kindergarten and first-grade students. Contact Sue Stephens at 541-355-5600 or go to www.getsmartoregon.org for an application.

Area organizations looking for a few good volunteers

After hours hosted by Sunriver Library

The next business After Hours event, set for 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, will be hosted by the Sunriver Area Public Library. Local residents and visitors are cordially invited to stop by after hours to meet the library staff and learn about the many programs and ser-vices offered by the library. As always, there will be an oppor-tunity to network with friends and business acquaintances, enjoy refreshments, and win door prizes. The event is free and open to the public. For in-formation, call 541-593-8149.

Board members electedAt its February meeting,

the Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce elected four addi-tional members to its board of directors: Jim “Buck” Buckend-orf, manager of HammerTime

Home Center; Jeff Ludeman, vice president and Sunriver branch manager of Bank of the Cascades; Tom O’Shea, managing director of Sunriver Resort; and Brooke Snavely, director of communications for the Sunriver Owners Asso-ciation. The four join existing board members John Audia (president) owner of Sunriver

Markets IGA, Michael Diven (corporate secretary) a bro-ker with Sunriver Realty, and Gregory Tibbot (treasurer) chief financial officer of 1st Premier Properties/Colson and Colson, owners of The Village at Sunriver. Dennis Smeage, executive director, also serves on the board as a non-voting member.

Celebrate Arbor Day activitiesSunriver owners have several opportunities to get involved in

restoring the hardy, majestic ponderosa pine to Sunriver’s forest ecosystem during Arbor Day observations.Arbor week activities

Between April 12 and 20 Arbor Day activities at the Sunriver Nature Center include giving free bare-root ponderosa seedlings to Sunriver owners (limited quantities provided by Sunriver Own-ers Association) and sale of 12- to 20-inch potted ponderosa trees (limited quantities: $8-$25).

The potting of ponderosa seedlings by area students takes place April 25, 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are welcome to help students establish a potting production line. The seedlings will be grown and watered at a donated site at Sunriver Environmental LLC’s Lake Penhollow site. For information, call 541-604-4300.


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Community support keep New Generations center going strong

Thanks to renewed volunteer and financial support, the only nonresidential state-certified childcare and early education facility in South Deschutes County is not only still op-erating in the Sunriver Busi-ness Park, it has growth plans. The latest donation of $8,200 to New Generations Early Childhood and Development Center comes from Sunriver Resort. The resort matches dollar for dollar all monies its employees pledge to United Way of Deschutes County’s annual fundraising campaign and donates the match to New Generations.

Aelea Christofferson, presi-dent of the New Generations Board of Directors, said some of the funds from Sunriver Re-sort’s donation will be directed to a 90-day plan to decrease the center’s reliance on outside funding. The plan includes advertising to increase enroll-ment to make the center more self-supporting and additional funding to hire new teachers. The goals include plans to in-crease hours to better support working parents. The plan is scheduled to start April 1.

“The school is operating normally and has returned to the 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. hours

that were the norm before the closure. The staff did a great job of being flexible and under-standing while the new board worked through early issues,” Christofferson said. “The new board has been working long, hard hours to review processes and policies to make changes needed to ensure that the op-eration is financially stable, staff is fairly compensated, and the school continues its already established excellence in teaching.”

New Generations shut down the week of Nov. 5, 2012 after the previous board of direc-tors concluded there was not enough financial and volunteer support to keep the child-care center solvent. Notices of closure were distributed and layoffs of teaching staff an-nounced. Families who had children enrolled at the center, teachers and concerned com-munity members scrambled to save the center.

A new board was seated Nov. 9, consisting of Christofferson, Remco Hermes, Nicole Ro-drigues, Jennifer Abanto, Me-lissa Cameron, Marc Cameron and Raquael Flore-Vuylsteke.

“New Generations does need additional board members and is continuing to reach out to the community to find the kind of people who care about our children,” Christofferson said.

Information: 541-550-6413 or www.newgenerations sunriver.org

Tom O’Shea hands an $8,200 Sunriver Resort donation to Audric, a New Generations student attendee. Two North American river otters, named

after Oregon’s Sandy and Rogue rivers, have a new home at the High Desert Museum’s out-door Autzen Otter Exhibit. The playful pair of three-year-old males is getting acquainted with their new surroundings, and with Thomas, the museum’s longtime resident otter. Like Thomas, Rogue is the more outgoing one of the pair, while Sandy is somewhat shy.

Another characteristic that the new otters share with Thomas is that they were raised in captivity. They cannot be released into the wild because they are imprinted on humans, meaning that they rely on people for food and care. The otters, who are not siblings, came from Ohio, and found a home at the museum with help from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

“We are excited to have these two engaging, charismatic animals, which add to the natural history learning experiences at the museum,” said Dr. Dana Whitelaw, vice president of pro-grams. “In rivers and lakes, the presence of otters is an indication of a healthy environment, and their abundance is tied to their habitat quality. The otters’ naturally playful behavior continu-ally captivates and delights visitors, prompting them to connect to these animals, and learn the importance of their natural habitat.”

As the otters get used to their new home, they are expected to become increasingly visible and accustomed to visitors. The exhibit allows visi-tors to see them frolicking outdoors, in a scenic, rimrock-lined enclosure. From inside the exhibit, the otters can be seen curled up in their den or swimming underwater. A naturalist talk about

North American river otters occurs at the exhibit at 2 p.m. daily.

The museum wildlife staff is introducing the new otters to Thomas slowly, so that they can become comfortable with each other. Thomas, who is 16 years old, will remain behind the scenes temporarily during this process.

The High Desert Museum offers close-up wildlife encounters, living history performances, Native American and Western art, nature trails, tours and special programs for all ages.

Located five minutes north of Sunriver on Highway 97, the museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through April 30. Admission is $12 adults; $10 ages 65 plus; $7 ages 5-12; and free for ages 4 and younger.

High Desert Museum receives two river otters

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Rogue, one of a pair of North American river otters, is a new resident at the High Desert Museum. The second otter, Sandy, is somewhat camera shy. They pair are named after Oregon rivers.

April programs at the High Desert Museum

• April 3-4, What’s the Matter? Everything in the world is made of liquids, solids and gases. This week we will explore and get messy as we figure out what we are made of.

• April 10-11, Star Stories: Shining stars fill the night sky. They come together to make all kinds of shapes and give us directions from up high. Come hear the stories these stars can tell and see which way they lead us.

• April 11, 6 p.m. A History of Columbia River Beadwork: For two centuries, Plateau Indian artists have embroidered glass beads

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April 1, Fiction: The Snow Child by Eowyn IveyApril 8, Mystery: A Monstrous Regiment of Women by Laurie KingApril 15, Classics: My Antonia by Willa CatherApril 22, NonFiction: The Great Divergence: American’s Growing Inequality Crisis and What We Can Do About It by Timothy Noah

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brought donations of redeem-able cans and bottles. They collect cans and bottles to the tune of $2,000 a month. Every time I set foot on their campus I learn something new.”

“I learned of a myriad of items they needed help with inc luding a commer-cial washer a n d n e w door locks. I put them i n t o u c h with Craig Pe t e r s e n , S u n r i v e r Resort director of engineering. I knew the resort was upgrad-ing their facilities and replacing door locks so I asked if they would consider donating their used equipment. Not only did they donate 24 security key access locks, they sent a main-tenance crew to install them.”

Palcic said seeing the inn’s mission of shelter, help and hope in action cemented his willingness to assist.

“It’s my tonic… helping people. I feel good when I try to help,” he said.

Inn’s executive director is a former resort employee

Here’s another Sunriver con-nection: Gwenn Wysling, the Bethlehem Inn’s executive di-rector, was the director of human resources at Sunriver Resort 2007-2008. “I worked briefly with Tom O’Shea. He was coming on board just as I was leaving. We are very for-tunate to have three Sunriver folks on the board of directors. They bring such broad reach into the greater community,

both through their personal and professional compassion and their desire to give back to the community. Getting support from Sunriver helps create better presence from the Central Oregon business com-munity and raises awareness of homelessness issues and the shelter’s needs.”

On average, the Bethlehem Inn serves 65-75 people each night. “These are just folks who have landed on hard times; lost jobs, their homes or had medi-cal emergencies they couldn’t afford. We provide them meals, shelter, showers, beds, clothing and health products to take the weight of the immediate crisis off, so they can begin working to secure employment, housing and opportunities,” Wysling said.

“We are seeing people get re-employed, rebuilding their skills and get reconnected. We have seen families with kids who weren’t in school get re-en-rolled, so the kids get to have a life, make friends, and have that ever-important child-teacher relationship. Parents can get connected with transitional housing and get back on their own. We want people to have their own goals and plans. We see them reaching their goals, going for education, reconnect-ing with their families.”

Information: www.bethleh eminn.org or 541-322-8768.

By Jonathan KahnoskiWith the fragrance of incense

in the air and the sprinkling of holy water, Bishop Liam S. Cary of the Diocese of Baker celebrated the blessing and dedication of a new crucifix at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Sunriver during evening Mass on Feb. 16. The Rev. Theodore Nnabugo, pastor at Holy Trinity, co-celebrated Mass with Cary.

The Rev. Nancy Sargent Green and the Rt. Rev. Bavi Edna “Nedi” Rivera attend-ed representing the Sunriver Christian Fellowship (SCF) which holds its Sunday services and other activities in Holy Trinity’s building. Green is the senior pastor of SCF, and Ri-vera is bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Oregon.

Since Holy Trinity was founded in 1994, it has had a cross, but not a crucifix, mounted on the wall behind the altar. A near life-size cruci-fix, standard in most Catholic churches, has been an unful-filled goal of many parishioners for years.

The original cross has graced the church sanctuary since the church founding. It is made of juniper, finished on the flat front surface, but with rough bark on its edges. It never has had a corpus (body of Christ). Within months of becoming pastor of Holy Trin-ity, Nnabugo tasked Nicholas Wavers, coordinator of liturgy and music for the parish, to spearhead a project to acquire a corpus that would blend well with the existing cross.

The desired figure was to be an original work of art and made from wood, preferably done by a local artist. After a review of various proposals, Jan

Holy Trinity Church dedicates new crucifix

(pronounced “yon”) Hasson, was commissioned to design and carve the corpus. Hasson is a wood sculptor living in Bend but working in Sisters with an associate artist, J. Chester Arm-strong, known to many as Skip.

“This process was so much more then carving,” Hasson said. “It is also about the lines and function, combining func-tion and form.”

The figure of Jesus is carved from maple. As he worked, Hasson said he was constantly amazed as color and grain emerged to create lines flow-ing throughout the piece. For

example, he noted, there is a darker grain in Jesus’ face that appears to be blood flowing from the crown of thorns.

Hasson said he used the grain of the wood to emphasize the form of the design through Christ’s body from head to feet. He wanted to draw at-tention to this flow traveling from the tilted head and draped hair down through the folds of Christ’s loin cloth through the twisted right leg to the nail that pierces his feet, the curvature bringing the eye back up to Jesus’ body and, most impor-tantly, a suffering but forgiving and hopeful face.

“In the process of creating I had to find peace within me,” Hasson explained. “My inten-tion was to portray a Christ who, though suffering, was still strong and hopeful.”

Hasson has works in private homes and public spaces and does extensive work on private boat interiors. His local work includes the mantle at Three Creeks Brewing Company in Sisters. To inquire about his work, contact him by email at [email protected].

Holy Trinity Catholic Church is one of four churches of Holy Redeemer Parish with a main office in La Pine. The church building originally was built as a private school and was subsequently remodeled to its current configuration. Masses are celebrated Saturday at 5:30 p.m., Sunday at 8 a.m., and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Prior to each Mass the rosary or another prayer is offered.

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The new crucifix in Holy Trinity Church was dedicated during a Saturday Mass in February.


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Help Sunriver re-establish ponderosa pines to the local ecosystem. Plant a tree on Arbor Day, April 26.

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onto their clothing and acces-sories using geometric, floral and pictorial compositions. Join curator Steven L. Grafe, who has written extensively about native arts, as he explores the unique designs indicative of Plateau Indian beadwork style. Free for members; $3 nonmembers. RSVP: www.highdesertmuseum.org/rsvp

• April 15, 4-5:30 p.m. SASS Club (Science, Art and Social Studies): Children age 4-10, with physical, cognitive or social disabilities enjoy the mu-seum during its quietest hours. Families are welcome to explore the museum and its newest exhibits for free. Adult chaper-ones are required, and siblings are welcome to attend. Space is limited. Registration required: [email protected] or 541-382-4754 ext. 329.

• April 20, Rediscovering John Muir’s Botanical Legacy:

continued from page 14Museum John Muir’s passion for the

nature and beauty of plants significantly influenced his drive to preserve wilderness. This exhibition traces his trav-els, and presents vivid images and specimens of the actual plants that Muir preserved for all time.

• April 23, Lunch and Lec-ture – John Muir and the Dawn of Forest Conservation in Or-egon: Join Sierra Club historian Ronald Eber for a look at how John Muir’s ideas about nature brought about the establish-ment of national forests, parks and wilderness areas in Oregon. Learn about Muir’s influence on pioneer conservationists in Oregon and beyond. Bring your lunch or purchase one in our Rimrock Café. 12-1 p.m.

• April 24-25, Whooo?: Meet the owls you can spot in your backyard. Find out the secrets to their silent ways and what keeps them so light in the air.

• April 27, Sensational Satur-day: John Muir saw artwork in all of nature’s creations. Fami-lies explore Muir’s conservation philosophy through their own creations. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The High Desert Museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through April 30 at reduced winter rates. Adults, $12; ages 65 plus, $10; ages 5-12, $7; ages 4 and younger, free.

Come celebrate with the artists at the Artists’ Gallery in Sunriver. There are lots of things to get excited about. Not only is the gallery happy to embrace the bounty of spring, it is their second anniversary.

To honor the occasion, the gallery will have drawings for one-of-a-kind art pieces 4-7 p.m. Saturday, April 13 during its Second Saturday reception. There is no cost to enter, and you can meet the artist who cre-ated each piece while enjoying light appetizers and beverages.

Carolyn WaissmanCarolyn Waissman, a local

naturalist and wildlife photog-rapher, is showing a new collec-tion of Central Oregon subjects titled “Wild – Feathers and Flowers.” Waissman’s work has been extremely popular at the gallery since the grand opening two years ago. Art patrons re-turn to the gallery frequently to see which new photograph can be added to their collection. A

Artists Gallery to celebrate second anniversary frequently asked question is, “How long did the artist have to wait to capture that specific moment or animal expression?”

Her new pieces employ mac-ro photography capturing in exquisite detail each beautiful flower and wild songbird’s minute essence. Central Or-egon offers a feast for artistic inspiration. Photographing the natural world is intrinsically part of Waissman’s everyday life. Her joy is expressed in her personal interpretation of every aspect of nature.

Waissman’s art is presented in multiple formats. Look for greeting cards, prints framed in eco-friendly bamboo frames, and giclee canvas reproductions in a variety of sizes.

Tina BrockwayTina Brockway is an artist

who enjoys working in many media, including graphic de-sign, fabric design, en-caustic painting, and pottery. Her love for art started early on in life, and it is easy to see the diverse influences of her training and travels in the pottery pieces that she displays at the gallery.

Many of her large fine art pieces (bowls, platters, lamps, unusual vessels) demonstrate the often “peacock” colors of

the Raku pottery process. Some boast delicate patterning remi-niscent of lace. Others display beloved scenes from Central Oregon such as Smith Rock.

Brockway’s fine art pottery collection also includes smaller work like delicate cups and vessels with strong Asian in-fluences. Large or small, each is unique because of the com-bination of tightly controlled artistic design and the un-controlled nature of the Raku firing process. Join the gallery celebration on April 13, and learn more about the marriage of art and fire.

Vanessa JulianVanessa Julian is new to the

gallery this year, so many regular patrons may not have had the pleasure of view-ing her work. Julian’s medium is acrylic on both two- and three-dimensional surfaces. Locals may be familiar with her work through her well-known poster, “Sagebrush Hoppers,” that

she painted for the Bend Summerfest. Gallery pieces in-clude both whimsi-cal paintings and painted boxes.

Julian says that her art is a reflec-tion of the world she sees, a world that she believes is

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We invite you to attend the luncheon and meet the people from these organizations. This is also our annual meeting where we elect officers and vote on bylaw changes.

Once again SRWC members demonstrated their generosity by donating coats, boots, hats, gloves and cash for the children at Rosland Elementary School. Rosland has a free and reduced lunch enrollment of 77 percent. This means that 139 of the 181 enrolled students qualify for nutritional support due to poverty.

These families struggle and having warm clothing is essen-tial for a child being healthier and safer. Helping Rosland with

warm clothing for their stu-dents will be on ongoing project for the SRWC. Cathy Feirer has volunteered to supervise the project for next year.

There is a quote: “People are homeless, hungry and sick. Somebody should do some-thing about this. Be somebody.” We are so thankful that we have a wonderful community full of “somebodies.”

Our term is almost over. We thank you for all the support you have given us this past year.

–Nancy Farnham and Pam Morris-Stendal, SRWC co-presidents

April programA luncheon will be held at

SHARC Tuesday, April 16 at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be catered by Blondie’s. Dining choices include a variety of sandwiches and wraps, three salad choices: pasta, potato and green salad, cheesecake for des-sert, coffee, ice tea and water. Cost is $15.

This is the SRWC’s philan-thropic meeting. Grants will be given to many deserving programs in south Deschutes

County. We expect a lot of guests and it would be nice to have a lot of members there to congratulate these deserving groups. Don’t forget soap for Care and Share and Boxtops for Education.

Please RSVP to Nancy Foote at [email protected] or 541-593-1337 no later than April 12.

Lunch with friendsJoin us April 1 from 12-1

p.m. at SHARC with your brown bag lunch for an hour of visiting with friends, old and new. Email Barb Wymet-alek ([email protected]) or Valerie Wood ([email protected]) if you plan to attend.

Winter adventureLast winter fun activity of

the season: Wednesday, April 3 snowshoe to Paulina Creek Falls. Leaders: Ginny Adams and Sheila Schmerber.

Friendship walk, breakfastThe Friendship Walk and

breakfast on April 30 will kick off the hiking season.

Leaders are Diana Swen-son ([email protected]) and Elizabeth Stearns ([email protected]).

Meet at 9 a.m. at Diana Swenson’s home (5 Pine Cone Lane). Walk or bike to Sunriver Lodge along the river, past the stables continuing on the path through the meadow area to the lodge. The return trip is shorter and will meander along the ponds back to where we started. Or take the shorter route both ways if you wish.

Breakfast will be at the Lodge Hearth Room. Cost is $12 and includes gratuity, choice of bev-erage (coffee, hot tea, orange juice) and your choice of three breakfasts: 1. Scrambled eggs, bacon and buttermilk pan-cakes; 2. Scrambled eggs, ba-con, potatoes and toast; 3. Yo-gurt parfait and oatmeal. Please bring $12 in exact change to Diana’s house. Make checks payable to Sunriver Resort. Please carpool as parking is limited.

Reservation and breakfast choice is required no later than Thursday, April 25. Email Di-ana at [email protected] or telephone 541-593-2253.

If you would like to attend the breakfast only, join us at the Lodge at 10:15 a.m. Your reservation and menu choice is required by Thursday, April 25.

2013 Hearty/Soft Sole hikesPut these hiking dates on

your calendar:• April 30: HS/SS – Friend-

ship Walk and breakfast at Sunriver Lodge. Leaders: Diana Swenson and Elizabeth Stearns.

• May 14: HS – Hike Ann’s Butte (no info available about length yet). Leaders: Melodee Munckton and Pam Morris-

Stendal.• May 30: HS – Black Rock

hike (by Lava Butte, 4.5 miles, easy.) Leaders: Anita Lohman and Patty Klascius.

• June 2: SS/HS – Heaven Can Wait Breast Cancer 5K Walk. Leader: Barb Wymet-alek.

• June 6: HS – Deschutes River Canyon between Bend and Redmond. Leaders: Joan Lewis and Ann Weston.

• June 11: HS/SS – Couples & Singles, round trip to Ben-ham Falls from parking lot. Leaders: Patty Klascius and Melodee Munckton.

• June 20: HS – Alder Springs. Leaders: Shelia Schmerber and Pat Arnold

• July 9: HS – Lookout Mountain and Big Summit Prairie for wildflowers. Lead-ers: Barb Wymetalek and Val Wood.

• July 18: SS – Pine Creek Nursery Park, paved, flat 3+ mile loop. Leaders: Ellen Schumacher Rau and Janet Gordon.

• July 30: HS – Horse Lake, 8 mile moderate loop (by Elk Lake). Leaders: Nadine Ruth and Gina Rosbrook.

• Aug. 6: SS – Des Chutes Historical Museum self-guided walk and lunch. Leaders: Lee Haroun and Marcia Schonlau.

• Aug. 20: HS – Rosary Lake near Willamette Pass, easy 5.4 miles. Leaders: Shelia Schmer-ber and Lee Haroun.

• Sept. 12: HS – Blow, Doris and Senoj lakes, easy 8 miles. Leaders: Joan Lewis and Janet Gordon.

• Sept. 26: HS/SS – Tour ’d Sunriver bike ride and lunch at Café Sintra. Leaders: Rita Copp and Rita Born.

In a push to get as many Sunriver homes scheduled for certification inspections as possible, BendBroadband is adding a cash drawing to encourage homeowners to call and schedule their home wiring inspection. All homeowners who call to schedule a certifica-tion appointment by the end of April will be entered into to win $500. There will be two win-ners selected at random from those who call.

“We just need people to call and schedule in April; they can do the certification at a later time if needed,” said a March 8 posting on blog.bendbroad-band.com/residential.

All Sunriver customers need to schedule an appointment to

have their inside cable wiring and active outlets tested and certified. Cable TV customers also will need to have a set top box installed on each TV in order to receive the new in-terim Sunriver all-digital chan-nel lineup. Those customers will immediately receive more channels and better picture and sound quality. Analog TV will be discontinued when all cus-tomers have converted to digital and the cable system upgrade is completed this summer. At that time the interim channel lineup will be replaced with the full suite of BendBroadband Cable TV services, including Video On Demand.

The company is offering several discounts for those who

call to schedule their home certification, in addition to the cash drawing.

The company sent an email survey to all Sunriver residents for whom they have an email on file, asking if they would be interested in a monthly forum or town hall type of meeting. Customers who did not receive a survey are invited to send their feedback via the BendBroadband.com/contac-tus page.


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The cable construction proj-ect is under way with crews running wires and digging in utility right of ways, where existing cable lines are buried. The work will occur during daylight hours through spring, weather permitting. Notifi-cation of cable work will be placed on the front door of homes several days before the construction crews begin work in the immediate area.

There will be brief service outages in localized areas near the construction sites as crews manually pull and replace wires. Most outages are not expected to last more than 15

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Alex Baz tested the cable drop from the street into a Sunriver residence as part of the home wiring certification process.

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By Mike JensenIf April showers bring May

flowers, it means that you are going to have to start getting ready now to be prepared to capture all of that blooming about to happen. This is par-ticularly the case if you are not an experienced shutterbug. Cindy and I are already starting to see the crocuses creep up out of the ground and the irises are starting to leaf out, too.

Why is it necessary to make preparations to just click some pictures of spring flowers? Just stop and think about this for a moment. Do you know when – the right time of day – you should head outdoors to make the images? If there is an “ideal” angle that you should use? Do you know how to actually com-pose photographs of flowers?

“OK,” we hear you saying, “got it – flowers are not all that easy to photograph even if they do stand still and look pretty most of the time.”

I’ve got two photo shoots scheduled for April that should yield some epic flower images. The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festi-val in Woodburn, mid-April is best. We’re also going to Hood River for some Fruit Loop blos-som pictures.

Here are some tips to getting some great flower photos.

Tip 1 – understand the lightIf you talk to a professional

photographer, you hear him or her use words like “sweet light” or “overcast days” and this might get you scratching your head in confusion. After all, how can light be “sweet” and how could it be wise to shoot when conditions are not sunny and bright?

Here’s the first thing to know: bright sunlight might make flowers, trees, animals and people happier, but it doesn’t make for the best photographs. When a flower is in full sunlight it may actually photograph a bit “washed out.” This is why photographers talk so often about sweet light. We love cloudy/rainy days for shooting photographs.

The sweet light hours of the day are around sunrise and sun-set. This is light that is subdued and gentle. It never works like a flash that flattens and washes out all of the gorgeous color. The problem is that many flow-ers are closed up like little fists during these times of day.

This means that those spring showers and the cloudy condi-tions that come with them are an ideal substitute. If you see that the day is grey and cloudy, or even threatening rain, get that camera ready and

start shooting. The light on an overcast day actually helps flowers to really pop with color in a photograph and to appear super saturated.

Tip 2 – know anglesWhat if your spring season

is full of flawless sunny days? Then you have to know the right angles to use. For in-stance:

• Use midday sun to back-light flowers or put the camera low to the ground and use the sunlight to illuminate flowers from above

• Use morning sun to cap-ture things like dew or softer shadows; and

• Use late day sunlight to catch silhouettes of flowers instead.

Tip 3 – try presetsYou don’t hear me say this

very often, so you’d better try it when I do. Try using the

“presets” or “modes” on your digital camera instead. Dial in the macro mode and get close to a flower or set to a landscape shot for a view of a large bed of spring bulbs. Experimentation is the key. You also have to know aperture. Successful use of aperture drives great flower

pictures. Notice all of mine. They are all tack sharp on the subject, and the backgrounds are blurred out to emphasize the flowers in the foreground.

Tip 4 – crop awayI recommend that you utilize

This photo of a purple coneflower was taken in the garden along my driveway as the sun was almost gone. I licensed it for use in the 2010/11 La Pine phone book.

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cropping when blooms are too abundant.

Experts understand the pow-er of cropping, and a bunch of nice flowers can be reduced to one or two exquisite blooms when you use the crop tech-nique. Give it a try.

Tip 5 – bring the rainDewdrops or a nice fresh rain

can add a lot of interest to your flower photos.

No rain in sight? Bring a little rain with you in the form of a spray bottle. Squirt a little of that “fresh morning dew” onto your flowers and only you will be the wiser and everyone else will wonder how you keep get-ting so lucky with your beauti-ful flower photos.

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Gallerycontinued from page 16full of “fat curiosities.” Her art is full of round shapes injected with colorful expressions. Her “Bunny Box” shows a gap-toothed rabbit that cannot help but bring a smile to anyone who views it.

Pamela ArmstrongAlso new to the gallery this

year is fabric artist Pamela Arm-strong. Come see Armstrong’s collection of beautiful “date bags.” If you are not familiar with this term, you will be pleasantly surprised by each of these special works of art. A date bag is a special little purse, handcrafted of fabric remnants that may have previously re-sided in a grand room or were part of a fashionable ensemble. These little gems may display grandma’s old buttons rescued from a jar where they hid for decades. Maybe there will be a single earring, brooch, or broken pendant that can still sparkle and gleam in the light.

Armstrong’s date bags en-courage admirer’s to think about the stories that each of these embellishments could tell. What parties did they attend? Whose coats did they once fasten? Like all art pieces, each has a title and is unique. But they all have one thing in common; they are small, and they are small for a reason. When you use your date bag, it helps you stay in the mo-ment, not distracted by the entire life that you carry in your capacious day bag. You are free to enjoy dinner with

a friend, a movie, or a stroll in a gallery unencumbered. It is just the right size to help create a memory and the perfect gift for a friend — or for you.

Artists Gallery is located in building 19 in The Village at Sunriver. For more informa-tion, call 541-593-4382.

Tip 6 – make colors popI always say if Ansel Adams

were alive today he’d be an ex-pert in Photoshop. Photoshop should not be a four-letter word. It’s another part of the camera bag.

Need classes?I’ve got a great Landscape

Shoot & Edit class through Central Oregon Community College on April 27. We’ll start (early) at Smith Rock by shoot-ing sunrise and then head back to the COCC computer lab where I’ll show how to edit the shots. Register early. The com-munity learning program guide has been out a few weeks and we’re starting to get sign ups.

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Sunriver Rotary Club Foun-dation will hold its 11th annual Wine Raffle & Community Benefit Auction May 18 at SHARC.

Prior to the event, raffle tickets can be purchased from any Sunriver Rotarian or at Bank of the Cascades Sunriver branch, Bennington Proper-ties, Sunriver Chamber of Commerce, Village Bar and Grill and La Pine Community Center.

Prizes include 50 bottles of premium wines for first place, 24 bottles for second place and 12 bottles for third place.

Raffle tickets are $5 each or a book of 10 for $45. The draw-ing will be held the evening of the event. Only persons 21 years or older are eligible to win.

Tickets to the May 18 event are $75 each and can be pur-chased from a Sunriver Rotar-ian or through Jeff Ludeman at Bank of the Cascades Sunriver branch. Call 541-330-7570.

Tickets available for Rotary wine raffle, dinner The event and silent auction

starts at 4:30 p.m. Dinner ser-vice begins 5:45 p.m., followed by the live auction. Guests arriving between 4:30 and 5 p.m. wil l r e c e i v e one free d r i n k t i cke t . P u r -chase a ticket for the event and come and have a good time.

Businesses and individuals interested in donating items for the auctions or sponsoring the event may contact Monet Beith, auction coordinator, at 541-480-9703; Roger Smith, club president at 541-788-3083, Shirley Buttenhoff at 541-593-7981 or email the Sunriver Rotary Club at sunriver [email protected].

Since 2005, the Sunriver Ro-

tary Club Foundation has dis-tributed more than $335,000 to organizations that benefit youth, seniors and the disad-

vantaged in the Sunriver, Three Rivers and La

Pine areas. Fu n d s f r o m

the 2012 fund-r a i s e r w e r e distributed in November and December to

COCA, Healthy Beginnings, Holy

Trinity Communi-ty Outreach, La Pine

Community Kitchen, La Pine and Rosland elementary schools, La Pine Middle-High schools, Three Rivers School, SCOOTR, Sunriver Music Festival, Sunriver Nature Cen-ter and Oregon Observatory and SROA’s FAST Camp.

In addition, five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to La Pine High School seniors this spring. Two La Pine stu-dents will receive Rotary Lead-ership Scholarships to attend a one-week leadership training camp this summer.


By Bob NelsonSROA president

As most of you know by the headline on the front page, your SROA board voted at the March regular meeting to offer Hugh Palcic the job of our next general manager beginning Sept. 16. Our vote in favor of Hugh was unanimous.

We have been aware for some time that current general manager, Bill Peck, was considering retirement after 20-plus years with SROA. However, because of his unwavering dedication to the associa-tion, and the number of major projects we have undertaken in the past several years, Bill graciously agreed to several contract extensions with the most recent to terminate on Sept. 15. It goes without saying that Bill’s tenure with SROA has been nothing short of remarkable. His vision, knowledge and dedication have been exemplary. During the several months he has left as general manager there are many tasks that need to be ad-dressed and we are confident that Bill will continue to demonstrate his high degree of professionalism, leadership and vision to accomplish those tasks.

Before sharing information about Hugh Palcic, our assistant general man-ager since 2009, it is important to know what process and considerations this board used in searching for our new gen-eral manager. We actually have been dis-cussing leadership succession for a good two years, but did not need to act until we were certain of Bill Peck’s retirement date. We initiated a concerted effort to develop a recruitment process in October of last year. Since then, the board has been ac-tively involved in the recruitment process. We excercised considerable due diligence

in this search, consistent with our fiduciary responsibilities as board members.

We started by reviewing the information contained in the formal job description for the SROA general manager position. While our official description is appropriate for the position, through our decision making process we

determined that there were specific skills, experience and expectations we regarded as essential given our history and current direction. Hence, we developed an ad-ditional list of qualifications we believe are essential of our next general manager.•Highereducationdegree•Professional designation in community

managementorrelatedfield•At least five years experience in senior

management of a community ownersassociation

•Experience implementing large capitalimprovementprojects

•Experienceworkinginacommunityas-sociationthatincludesbothhomeownersandcommercialbusinessinterests

•Experienceworkinginalargerecreationandresortcommunity

•Relevant experience in progressively re-sponsible, high visibility positionswithemphasis on management, long-rangeplanning,budgeting,staffdevelopment,andhumanresourcesmanagement

•Strongverbalandwrittencommunica-tionskills

•Experienceinmarketingandpublic/com-munityrelations

•A good problem solver, decisionmakerandlistener

•Demonstrated experienceworkingwithavariety of groupsand entities and inconflictmanagement

•Knowledge of the mission, values and

beliefsthatarethefoundationofourvi-sionforthefuture

•KnowledgeoftheSunrivercommunityaswellaslocal,countyandstategovernmentinOregonA second major part of our process was

to identify prospective candidates, as well as communities similar to Sunriver. We looked at various professional association websites as well as a number of resumes. What we discovered were entities that had little similarity to us in terms of size, mix of home and commercial owners and amenities, to name but a few. Further, we found that the vast majority of potential candidates only had experience in the development, real estate and property management fields.

A third major component of our search process was to conduct confiden-tial interviews with current management level SROA staff. We inquired about their hope and vision for the future of SROA; changes in administrative practice or organization they might recommend; changes, if any, regarding their jobs or departments; the skills, experience, and personal attributes they regarded as essential in the next general manager; and any additional input they might wish the board to consider as it hires a new GM.

This part of our process emerged as very important to our task. While our interviews were designed to elicit input regarding the GM position, what we also heard was a dramatic statement about our SROA staff. Virtually all interviewed staff expressed satisfaction with their jobs. They believe that SROA is heading in the right direction and that it is critical that we “stay the course.” Many identified SROA mission, values, beliefs and a posi-tive staff “culture” as the glue that makes everything work well. They identified the

following aspects of SROA culture that they valued: mutual respect, creativity, open communication, a core of quality people, being on the leading edge, and an emphasis on internal customer service. To quote one staff member, “we feel valued versus working for a paycheck.”

Not surprisingly, the expectations they had of the new GM were quite consistent with their values and beliefs. They expect the new GM to be fair and balanced; a good thinker and problem solver; a visionary leader; and flexible and open. But what they place the greatest emphasis on is that the next general manager shares and respects SROA values and beliefs, and has an in-depth knowledge of SROA’s history and current goals, objectives, op-portunities and challenges.

As the board reviewed these comments we found them remarkably similar to the expectations that we had independently developed.

We firmly believe that Hugh Palcic has the vision, skills, knowledge and personal characteristics that match these ambitious expectations. The following quotes and descriptors were frequently used when people spoke of Hugh’s candidacy: he gets along well with people, he is a visionary, he sees options, he’s a good communica-tor, he “fits in well,” he has tons of integ-rity, and he “understands SROA and cares about the things we do.”

We are very excited about SROA’s future leadership but fully understand that it will take the concerted and well-coordinated efforts of our general manager, board, and staff as well as the efforts of our businesses and community at large to continue on our ambitious, yet realistic path. We hope you will join us in welcoming Hugh as our next general manager.

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From the board room: Leadership change

March SROA board meeting summary

Turn to Summary, page 24

Bob Nelson

The Sunriver Owners Asso-ciation Board of Directors met Saturday, March 16.

Board members present: Dave Jendro, Patty Klascius, Richard Wharton, Bob Nelson, Bob Wrightson, Pat Hensley, Greg Froomer, Roger Smith. Absent: Chris Christensen. Staff present: Bill Peck, Brooke Snavely.

Treasurer’s ReportAs of Feb. 28, 2013 (unau-

dited/estimated)Revenues ................... 287,523Expenses ................... 200,218Surplus (deficit) .......... 87,304Owners forum

-No owners spoke.Association operations

Administration: Working with Infrastructure and Ame-nities Master Plan task force on prioritization of projects. Worked with legal counsel on a position description and list of qualifications for SROA’s

magistrate. Secured a two-year extension to the boat launch agreement with Sunriver Re-sort. Working with public works and recreation depart-ments on SHARC warranty items and new capital improve-ments.

Accounting: Completed audit and preparation of fi-nancial reports. Prepared the personal property tax return for SROA. Completed an analysis of the effect of the new health insurance law on SROA. Paid $1 million in principal on the SHARC loan and completed transition of accounts with all banks to maintain compliance with FDIC coverage.

Communications: Designed and launched two websites: one for the Sunriver Mudslinger event, the other provides a central location for Sunriver Tennis information. Promoted the Mudslinger through ad-vertisements in area publica-

tions and press releases to news organizations. Graphic design staff are designing the Sunriver Style website. Future marketing materials will direct viewers to this site. Printing the SROA Summer Activities Guide has been moved to April or May.

Community Development: Construction on the new build-ing 6 in the village is in fram-ing stage. A comprehensive review of the Design Manual is complete with numerous changes recommended. Pro-posed changes may be ready for a first reading in April.

Environmental Services: Continued preparing for 2013 ladder fuels reduction projects. Prepared mailings for private property ladder fuel non-com-pliance advisories and courtesy notices. Assisted public works with pathway paving projects.

Information Technology: Provided AV support for 10 activities at SHARC. Replaced one SHARC security camera

under warranty. Ordered and received an iPad mini for use as a mobile point of sale de-vice for the recreation depart-ment. Tested new software for the Precor fitness machines at SHARC. Upgraded SROA’s telephone system that allows caller ID to be displayed on calls leaving SHARC. Completed a third course in Geographic Information Systems.

Public Works: Constructed obstacles on Mudslinger course. Repaired and painted picnic tables. Inventoried all fences on property to evaluate need and condition. Joined a county in Washington State to purchase roads signs at a discount. Man-aging warranty work on several items at SHARC. Completed remodel of public works office.

Recreation: Prepared for Mudslinger fun run which saw 150 registered a week prior to the event. Coordinated and planned several aquatic events for spring break including egg

dive, duck race, teen swim and Discover SCUBA. Four sum-mer tennis tournament dates confirmed. SHARC hosted Neighbor Impact training for state childcare personnel and volunteers. The first SROA members’ art show was in Feb-ruary; five owners displayed artwork in the Hosmer room. Board actions

-Received an audit report on SROA’s financial statements for the year ended Dec. 31, 2012 from the CPA firm of Harrigan Price Fronk & Company. Wes Price said the financial state-ments are in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles and he issued a clean, unqualified opinion of them.

-Approved the minutes of the Feb. 15 work session and Feb. 16 regular meeting.

-Approved the Sunriver Ser-vice District’s fiscal year 2013-2014 budget. The district’s tax rate remains at the same level,


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AARP Defensive Driving ClassTuesday, April 2, Crescent room, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Cost: $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-members (pay at the door)Must RSVP to reserve a space – 541-388-4802

Sip and PaintTuesday, April 9, 2:30 – 5 p.m. in the Crescent room. Let Bonnie Junell guide you as you create your own masterpiece. No previous art experience necessary. $45 includes all supplies, wine & snacks. Must register prior to event – call 541-593-4382 or stop by the Artists Gallery in the village.

OSU Science PubTuesday, April 16,, 5:30 – 8 p.m. in the Pringle room. Presentation on the Deschutes River. Free. Reservations required. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. See story page 3.

COCC Community Learning: Beer Brewing Basicswith Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone Thursday, April 18, 5:30–8:30 p.m. in the Pringle room. Demonstration and discussion of extract brewing. Cost: $39. Register at www.cocc.edu/continuinged or call 541-383-7270 . See story page 3.

Sunriver Stars Community TheaterA presentation of “O.Henry… A Collection of Jookalorum” begins Friday, April 26 at 7 p.m. and continuing with a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m., tickets $5 for either performance. Dinner theater performance is Saturday, April 27 at 6 p.m. with catered dinner served before the play. Tickets are $25. Tickets for play only (7 p.m.) may be purchased at the door for $5.

Lifeguard training at SHARCFive-day courses of Red Cross lifeguard training are available. Participants must attend all five classes in a course. Cost: $150, which includes manual, certification and potential employment opportunities at SHARC or other aquatic facilities. Registration available at www.sunriverowners.org>Online Office>SROA Job Openings. Information: 541-585-3145April 13 & 14, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; April 16 & 18, 4 to 8 p.m.; April 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or May 11, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; May 14 & 16, 4 to 8 p.m.; May 18 & 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Come one, come all! SHARC events open to the public

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FOR SROA MEMBERS

Fireside ChatFriday, April 5, 4-5 p.m. in the Hosmer living roomJohn Baker shares his knowledge of and enthusiasm for Civil War reenactments. Light refreshments will be served or bring your own.

Ambassador meeting Thursday, April 18, 4- 5 p.m.in the Hosmer living roomMonthly meeting for all SHARC ambassadors. Come and meet the other volunteers and learn about all the exciting volunteer opportunities at SHARC. New ambassadors will have the opportunity to attend an orientation immediately following the monthly meeting.

Fireside ChatFriday, April 19, 4–5 p.m. in the Hosmer living room with Bend landscape photographer Mike Putnam. Light refreshments will be served or bring your own.

Have you renewed your SROA member ID card?

You can update your existing card by calling the HOID office (open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at 541-585-3147 and pay with a credit card, using your ActiveNet account and updating online at www.sunriverowners.org, or stopping by the HOID office at SHARC.

Card renewal is $50 per member. When you update your card you will receive your 2013 guest passes (20 passes per property).

Candidate by petition procedures for SROA Board of Directors

The SROA Bylaws allow for candidacy by petition for elec-tion to the SROA board. This provision is important since the board wishes to provide a means of candidacy for those who want to contribute to the community through service on the SROA Board of Directors, but who have not sought candidacy through the Nominating Committee process.

Qualifications required of SROA board candidates are that they are Sunriver property owners in good standing and are willing to commit to the duties and responsibilities of the posi-tion, which include preparation for and attendance at board work sessions and meetings normally held on the third Friday and Saturday of the month. SROA employees are not eligible.

A prospective board member should have demonstrated leadership skills based on past experience and achievements. He or she should bring a broad perspective and show willing-ness to seek solutions. The individual is expected to work with enthusiasm and integrity to help the Sunriver community move forward on important issues facing the SROA board and the community as a whole.

Several forms must be completed in order to effect a candi-dacy by petition. The Candidacy Form and Signature Sheet are Exhibits “A” and “B” of the SROA Bylaws. The Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement and the Board Applicant Information form also must be completed by those seeking board candidacy.

Forms may be obtained by contacting the SROA office at 541-593-2411 or by stopping by the SROA office located on Abbot Drive. Forms are also available for download on-line at www.sunriverowners.org>Online Office>Resource Center>Committees>Nominating Committee. Click on Board Candidate Packet 2013. You can download the PDF file to your computer, print and fill it out at your leisure.

The SROA Bylaws state that a valid petition must have no fewer than 100 signatures of individual property owners (only one valid signature per property).

It is suggested that candidates by petition contact the Nomi-nating Committee by April 1 for more information about the process and about serving on the board. Committee members are listed in the article at the bottom of page 30.

Mail or deliver completed forms to: Elections Committee, Sunriver Owners Association, P.O. Box 3728 Sunriver, OR 97707. The filing deadline is 4 p.m., Friday, April 12, 2013. Petitions received after this deadline are invalid.

Board candidates to be announcedThe names of candidates for this summer’s election to the

SROA Board of Directors will be announced at the April 20 board meeting. The deadline for candidates by petition to turn in their completed paperwork to the SROA administrative office is April 12. Three new directors will be elected.

Ballots will be mailed to all Sunriver property owners by July 11, with the close of the election at noon on Aug. 10. The newly elected members of the board of directors will be introduced at the SROA Annual Meeting on Aug. 17.

Directors completing three-year terms in August are Bob Wright-son, Richard Wharton and Chris Christensen.

SROA Recreation is looking for SHARC ambassadors

Like to volunteer? Want to meet and greet newcomers to Sunriver? Have a knack for getting involved? Consider becoming an ambassador for SHARC. The SHARC Am-bassador program is a volunteer opportunity for Sunriver owners. The only requirement is first hand, year-round knowledge of Sunriver and a smile.

As a SHARC ambassador, you will be extending hos-pitality and relating information to patrons regarding the many services offered at SHARC, other SROA recreation amenities, and community retailers and services. Ambas-sadors serve as a visible and knowledgeable link between facility staff and the guests.

Ambassadors meet once a month to share ideas and socialize. It is a great way to be involved in Sunriver. For more information, please give Shellie Campbell a call at 541-585-3144.

SROA members benefit by shopping locallySROA members can pick up a shop local card from the HOID office at SHARC when they renew their SROA ID card. Discounts are offered by many eateries and merchants in The Village at Sunriver.


Q: The Sunriver Magistrate, Jim Bergmann, who adjudicates violations of Sunriver Rules and Regulations, is retiring. How do you replace the magistrate and how would you describe Jim Bergmann’s 19 years of service in the position?

A: Jim was our first and only magistrate and he will be dif-ficult to replace. In 1994 the board es-tablished the office of magistrate and appointed Berg-mann. Since then he has dutifully handled the initial decisions relative to disputed violations of Sunriver’s rules and regulations. SROA’s governing documents also established a Judicial Council to hear appeals of the magistrate’s decisions.

The board is currently review-ing the selection process for the next magistrate; however, Jim has agreed to stay on until his successor is found. This will be his second attempt at retirement. He retired in 1990 from his litigation management responsibilities with the Union Pacific Railroad. We wish Jim all the best and happy trails in his motorhome - if his second at-tempt at retirement is successful.

Q: What does the audit report say about SROA’s finances and record keeping in 2012?

A: The auditors issued a clean (unqualified) opinion. This means that SROA’s financial statements give a fair representa-tion of the financial position of

Sunriver Owners Association as of December 31, 2012.

Q: SROA is issuing a request for proposal (RFP) to develop river access. This sounds like the first step in creating a boat ramp and launch near the Sunriver marina. What information does the association seek in the proposals and what is the time-

line to complete the facility?

A: You are cor-rect in that this is part of the ini-tial step in creat-ing some sort of S R O A - o w n e d watercraft launch facil ity on the Deschutes River. The r iver i s a unique asset for

Sunriver owners, yet the com-munity has no formal river access along its nearly six miles of riverbank, even though much of this land is owned by SROA.

While the resort has granted SROA temporary use of its boat ramp for the next two years, SROA faces significant financial implications if un-able to construct its own river access before 2015. Therefore, the Infrastructure and Ameni-ties Master Plan (IAMP) Task Force is recommending to the board that they proceed with an RFP for a permanent river access design and construction cost estimate. The task force has determined river access to be the highest priority capital improve-ment in the IAMP.

If the board approves this recommendation, an RFP will

Coffee with the GM8 am, April 16

at SHARC Hosmer Room

Owners are invited to learn the latest SROA

news and ask questions.

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-Received and accepted a request to issue a request for proposal to design and estimate costs to develop permanent river access. The costs to de-velop and distribute the RFP and review responses are to be covered from the contingency fund. (See story page 1.)

-Approved Hugh Palcic as SROA General Manager effec-tive Sept. 16. (See story page 1.)

The meeting adjourned at 10:20 a.m.

The next SROA board work session is a joint meeting with the Sunriver Service District Managing Board on Friday, April 19, 9 a.m., at SHARC, 57250 Overlook Road. The regular board meeting is 9 a.m., Saturday, April 20 in the SROA administration building, 57455 Abbot Drive.

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be issued requesting all neces-sary drawings, perspectives and conceptual plans along with cost estimates for development of permanent river access as il-lustrated in the board-adopted IAMP. The successful architec-tural/engineering firm will most likely utilize a design charrette process similar to that used to obtain owner input for design of the SHARC. The board wants the final design of the launch facility to be an owner-driven plan. It’s your community so it goes without saying that it should be your decision.

Q: Trenches are being dug alongside some roads and lanes in Sunriver. What’s being in-stalled and what should owners know about utility easements?

A: Over the next four months, BendBroadband will complete three processes in tandem: a major upgrade of the cable system in the Sunriver area; the certification/upgrade of the cable wiring and signal quality in more than 4,000 customer homes; and the conversion from analog to digital cable TV in more than 3,500 homes. If you subscribe to cable TV service, BendBroadband will complete the conversion to digital and the home wiring certification in the same appointment.

The trenches are part of the major system upgrade necessary to provide all of the services BendBroadband offers. They hope to complete the transition this summer. More information can be found at www.Bend-Broadband.com/sunriver or by calling 541-593-1296.

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Q: The board announced at the March board meeting that they named Hugh Palcic to take

your place as SROA general manager when you retire in Sep-tember. I guess this means that you are actually retiring in Sep-tember and can you share your thoughts on the board’s decision.

A: Yes, Sept. 15 is the date of my official retirement. SROA has been very good to me and I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to serve this com-munity in the capacity I have over the past 23 years. Leaving will be bittersweet, but it’s time for me to get in the motorhome and travel a bit. Working in Sunriver can make you a little envious of those whose decisions are more focused on things like skiing, golf, mountain bik-ing, fishing, traveling and even volunteering. I, too, have those dreams and only hope that I have planned well enough and live long enough to make them a reality.

As general manager of SROA for the last five years, I feel that I have done all that I can do, and with all that lies on the horizon, it’s time to inject some new energy and talent into the mix. I couldn’t be more pleased with the board’s decision to hire Hugh as my successor. He has been with the association for 15 years and in his capacity as assistant general manager, has been involved in every aspect of the association’s operations, vi-sion and planning for the future. My philosophy for success has always been to surround myself with employees who are smarter, better educated, more skilled and talented than myself. And this is why I handpicked Hugh as my assistant.

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I believe the board’s decision has placed the association in very capable hands. My congratula-tions to Hugh, and I hope that the community will give him the support that they have given me over the years. Success is only possible if everyone is pulling in the same direction. Please sup-port my efforts over the next five months to ensure a smooth and seamless transition of our ad-ministration and welcome Hugh as your next general manager.


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At the September campaign kick-off, John Salzer, volunteer campaign chair from Sunriver, vowed to wear a LIVE UNITED T-shirt every day until the goal of $1.25 million was reached. Salzer brought visibility to the cause by wearing the T-shirt covered with big black numbers announcing the weekly campaign pledge amounts. The tally notes even-tually covered both sides of the shirt and served as “a wonderful conversation starter,” Salzer said.

On the morning of the break-fast, Salzer was finally able to take that shirt off and present it as the “Shirt Off My Back Award” to Robberson Ford Mazda. The locally-owned business has sup-ported United Way through workplace campaigns and busi-ness gifts for 16 years. The auto dealer’s contributions increased 13 of the 16 years.

The Corporate Spirit Award was presented to Bank of the Cascades for strong promotion of United Way culture in the workplace and at the corporate level.

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rate support.“One of the most difficult

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“The Sunriver area commu-nity can be justifiably proud that between the Sunriver Resort, their employees and Sunriver area homeowners, more than $100,000 has been raised to-ward the $1.25 million goal. No other community in Deschutes County comes close to matching these results,” Salzer said.

While the goal has been met, Salzer said the campaign contin-ues through June and subsequent donations “will be greatly appre-ciated and go to help support the 27 nonprofits the United Way supports.”

Information: (541) 389-6507, www.deschutesunitedway.org or P.O. Box 5969, Bend, OR


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As the Sunriver tennis season begins to heat up, a new and exciting website covering all things tennis is being rolled out.

Welcome to www.sunrivertennis.com. From tournaments to lessons and clinics to lodging

New website served up for Sunriver tennisWant to learn more about the tennis offshoot

called pickleball? Then you’ve come to the right place. The site includes a brief history of this sport along with the basic rules of play.

The development and operation of the website can be credited to SROA’s Com-munication Department, which has constructed the entire site in-house alongside their standard day-to-day duties. Creating this new site is the brainchild of staff members Marti Croal and Susan Berger. Their objec-tive was to create a one stop site for all things tennis in Sunriver. Facility maps and directions to the courts as well as the community are also included, but the real highlight is the vast archive of tournament photo galleries that is included.

“This website, and more impor-tantly the universal approach used to develop it, will go a long way in ce-menting the brand of Sunriver tennis,” said Hugh Palcic, SROA assistant gen-eral manager. “We have been known for our great courts and now we have a website equally worthy.”

The website is now live and ready for all with an interest in tennis to pay a visit. Croal and Berger have plans to implement additional features and information as the year progresses, so periodic visits are encouraged.

Sunriver’s 2013 Art Faire kick-off at SHARC was a success! The event will be August 9-11. For more information or to get involved, visit www.sunriverartfaire.com or email [email protected].

Fun awaits at Sunriver Stars productionBy Victoria Kristy-Zalewski

A justice of the peace sits at desk as barefoot Ariela and her hillbilly husband, Ransie, rush in.

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And so begins “The Whir-leygig of Life,” one of the seven vignettes theater goers will enjoy as they get to know author O. Henry a little better through the Sunriver Stars Commu-nity Theater production of “O. Henry…a Collection of Jookalorum” presented April 26 – 27 at SHARC.

The cast will perform “The

Ransome of Mack,” “Heart and Hands,” “The Love Life of Henry Packenstacker,” “Tran-sients in Arcadia,” “The Last Leaf,” and “The Whole World is Kin” as well as “Whirleygig.” These stories are all tied together with witty dialogue and insight into O. Henry’s personal life by characters (and I mean charac-ters) Lettie and Christine as they get ready to host wine club… I mean book club (with wine).

The show opens Friday night, April 26 at 7 p.m., followed by a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m., tickets are $5. The Saturday evening presentation is a dinner theater featuring chicken picatta by Country Caterers served be-fore the play for $25. Dinner is at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7. Tickets for the play only are available at the door for $5.

Tickets may be purchased at the SROA office, at SHARC from any actor in the show and by reservation through the website www.sunriverstars.org.

All proceeds from ticket sales go to fund scholarships for FAST Camp, the after school program for Three Rivers stu-dents.

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Shopping for your hom-eowner’s insurance is something everyone should do on a regular basis. Are you covered for the current value of your home? Are you paying too much? Do you have the highest deductible possible?

I had a situation where the homeowner policy had not been looked at in more than 15 years. The deductible per incident was $350. On an annual basis the owners were paying far more in premiums than necessary. A sim-ple adjustment of the deductible and the premium reduction was enough to cover a few nice din-ners at the Sunriver Lodge.

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Upgrades can save on insurance costs. Most insur-ance companies give discounts for improving the safety and security of your residence. Con-sider installing deadbolt locks, home security systems and alarms, smoke detectors, sprin-kler systems and storm shutters.

Coverage level changes can

increase or decrease your cost. Actual cash value is the lowest level of insurance, followed by replacement cost, extended re-placement cost and guaranteed replacement cost. Make sure you

are comparing apples to apples when comparing coverage quotes.

Ask for a dis-count. If you have an agent that already has your business for other insurance, they may be very

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Deductibles are a great way to bring down the annual pre-mium cost. Consumer Reports recommends getting the largest deductible available. Hom-eowners insurance is for the exception and should not be used for minor mishaps.

Credit issues can sometimes affect rates. If this is an issue, ask your agent how much you could save if your rating improves. Work on improving your rating, and then follow up with your agent to make sure they review, and adjust your premium. Making the right choices

Communicate with people in your area, and get referrals for local agents who have a good reputation, and work in your community. These agents should be familiar with your area, and can be helpful in choosing the right products.

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Shopping for insurance does not sound like a fun project, but can actually be very simple, cost effective, and give you lots of peace of mind. It takes time, but in the end you either get a better product at better price, or you will confirm that your original choice was the best!

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On March 12, Bend Fort Rock District Ranger Kevin Larkin signed the Sunriver to Lava Lands Paved Path Project Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact, which authorizes implementation of Alternative 2 of the Environ-mental Assessment. Alternative 2 authorizes:

• construction of a six-mile long, ten-foot wide asphalt path from Lava Lands Visitor Center to Sunriver;

• construction of ten parking spaces near the boundary of Sunriver (which were designed but for which construction is not planned);

• improvements to existing aggregate trails in the Benham East Day Use Area;

• installation of map infor-mation and interpretive panels at Lava Lands, the Sunriver boundary and Benham Bridge;

• widening of the entrance/exit at Lava Lands Visitor Center;

• installation of a gate limiting access to the northwest parking area during time the visitor center is closed;

• construction of a double-vault toilet;

• a new sidewalk, two large-vehicle parking spaces and a concrete pad for installation of a bike rack;

• installation of a fee tube at

Lava Lands for use of facilities and services in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument;

• installation of a buried pow-er line in Forest Service Road 9702600 to energize new rail-road safety crossing infrastruc-ture to be owned by Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad.

Larkin wrote: “Alternative 2 best responds to the purpose and need by providing a safe route for bicyclists and pedestrians to travel from the community of Sunriver to Lava Lands Visi-tor Center and the Deschutes River Trail and recreation sites stemming from Benham East Day Use Area. The path and associated facilities will be ac-cessible and compliant with the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 and applicable Forest Service accessibility guidelines. This alternative authorizes the felling of 156 trees.”

The decision is subject to appeal only by individuals or organizations that submitted comments during the public comment period that ran Dec. 12, 2012 through Jan. 11, 2013. Appeals can be:

• mailed to Appeal Deciding Officer, Pacific Northwest Re-gion, USDA Forest Service, Attn. 1570 Appeals, P.O. Box 3623, Portland, OR 97208-3623

• emailed to appeals-paci-

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• faxed to Regional Forester, Attn. 1570 APPEALS at 503-808-2339, or hand delivered.

If no appeals are filed within the 45-day appeal period that began March 15, project im-plementation may occur five business days from the close of the appeal period. If appeals are filed, implementation may occur 15 business days after the last appeal disposition.

The project is expected to start this fall or winter.

According to a March 14 Deschutes National Forest news release: “Most of the path will be constructed within an old road alignment to limit soil impacts and the need to remove trees.”

Scott McBride, Project Lead-er, clarified in a March 13 email to Scott Hall, SROA liaison to the Forest Service regarding this project, that “the extended delay is not in the decision but the implementation due to reasons Marv (Lang) cited.”


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By Paul J. GriecoThe Sunriver Men’s Golf

Club Survey was sent to all 111 members of the 2012 season and 100 previous members. The response rate was 46 percent of current members and 18 percent of former members. The results of the survey yielded no big surprises, but rather supported notions that the survey com-mittee (comprised of Scott Brown, Greg Cotton, Don Olson, and Paul Grieco, chair-man), resort management and the SRMGC board already held. The four key findings are:

Overall satisfaction with the SRMGC and the golf experience is positive, with 85 percent of respondents saying they were either “very satis-fied” or “pretty satisfied,” with 8 percent saying it was only “OK” and 8 percent saying they were “not very satisfied.” Importantly no one replied that they were “not satisfied at all.”

The major suggestion to “improve overall satisfaction” was to eliminate slow play. Another suggestion was that

the Men’s Golf Club play be more inclusive, by being more equitable, see New for 2013 below for details about how SRMGC will address this issue.

Pace of Play. Sunriver Re-sort and the SRMGC are concerned about pace of play issues as underscored by the responses to related questions or satisfac-tion issues. The ma-jority of respondents who play relatively infrequently said they would play more if pace of play were im-proved. In fact, 76 percent of respondents said they would favor a pace of play of four hours fifteen minutes or faster. An overwhelming majority (80 percent) of respondents said they would cooperate with the resort and with the SRMGC to improve pace of play by various means that are to be discussed so that a plan of action may be formu-lated for the upcoming 2013 season.

Format of Play. Seventy percent of respondents like the format of play as designed for

table, a few “new wrinkles” will be introduced in the upcoming season. New $5 weekly prizes will be given for second place individual scores in the Low Gross and Low Net categories. In addition, a few “skills challenges” will be add-ed as a weekly feature for “clos-est to the pin on second shot”

for selected shorter par fours, and “lon-gest putt holed” on selected holes. To hopefully make the game more fun for some players, the SRMGC is going

to experiment with what the USGA calls “tee it forward,” to play shorter tees for higher handicaps in certain flighted events.

Referral program To encourage existing mem-

bers to recruit new members, Sunriver Resort Golf manage-ment offers gift certificates to those who are responsible for new members joining up. To sign up an educator or recre-ational member, the reward is a $100 gift certificate. For all other memberships, it’s a whopping $250 gift certifi-cate.

For full information about memberships, go to www.

sunriver-resort.com then click on “Golf” in the menu line, then “Golf Memberships.”

Note that in the March issue of the Scene we mistakenly reported that the recreational membership does not include golf carts. This level of mem-bership does indeed include golf carts and range balls on day of play.

Sunriver Golf Men’s ClubMen’s golf club membership

is the same as last year at $55 for the season, of which $31 goes to the Oregon Golf Asso-ciation membership which in-cludes handicap maintenance and tracking, including op-portunities to play in numer-ous statewide competitions.

Not only is there play every Wednesday (and some other occasional days) in official Men’s Club competitions, most of the members also play with other SRMGC members on other days of the week for fun and friendship. Official events are played with other area clubs, even a few at Crosswater, and statistics for each player are tracked cumulatively for the season and posted online weekly, with rewards given in a large number of categories across all skill levels.

New members are welcome. Sunriver residency is not a re-quirement. Find the SRMGC online at www.srmensgolf.com. Apply for membership using the Annual Member-ship Registration tab in the menu (on the bottom left side of the home page). For more information email SRMGC President Robert Hill at [email protected] or go to www.srmengolf.com

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Sunriver Men’s golf: Member survey shows high satisfaction, some concerns2012, with the same number of four-man games, two-man games and individual play. There is a slight preference for another flighted event or two.

Ongoing questions about the annual breakfast and an-nual dinner. Annual atten-dance at the opening breakfast and end of year banquet dinner

may be improved by chang-ing the dates slightly to allow more members to attend who may be away from Sunriver these times of year. These items will be discussed in upcoming meetings and with the membership, perhaps in separate emails expressly for that purpose.

Note: The opening breakfast is scheduled for April 17. Look for an email blast.

New for 2013To address member wishes

that the club be more equi-


Some crazy adventures and mishaps transpired for my clients and me dur-ing the past month. I share a few here as teaching moments.

Lost luggage: A family matriarch called to book a cruise. She does this every other year for the whole family. I advised they not go on the particu-lar ship she chose, but they decided to go anyway. It was an older Princess ship out of Galveston, Texas. One of the family members arrived at the ship early and dropped his luggage off with the porters so he could walk into town. It included a brand new ex-pensive suit. He never saw his luggage again. He was furious. He called everyone at Princess every name in the book and threatened to sue. When I got involved, I tried to explain to him his grand-mother had not purchased insurance and he could only collect what Princess Cruises gave all passengers for a lost bag, $250, nothing more. It was not a pleasant experience.

Cancelled flights: I received a phone call in the middle

of the night from a client at the Rome airport. He

was mad because the airline was try-ing to tell him his flight was cancelled and he had to take a different airline. I tried to explain to him since I had not booked his air, there

was really nothing I could do for him and that he should take the flight the airline was offering to get him home. He wanted me to speak directly to the airline ticket agent, but I do not speak Italian, so I was no help. I personally do not book air for clients unless they are taking the cruise line’s air.

Air travel is a specialized field. I refer everyone to an “air consolidator” or tell them to call their credit card com-pany, like American Express Platinum that has a desig-nated air travel desk. This gentleman did not book with the air consolidator, nor did he call the American Express desk to have them book his air. He booked his own air. I am not sure what he thought I could do at 3 a.m. in my home in the United States when he was standing right

there at the airline ticket counter in Rome.

Foreign Bank Charges: Buyer beware – some cruise lines bank in foreign coun-tries, not in the United States. Oceania Cruises is one of them. Depending on your credit card, you may be charged foreign transaction fees. These fees can be sub-stantial on a luxury cruise. Four of these situations came up last month. It was a hassle to get all the correct paper-work to the cruise line, which did offer to reimburse all cli-ents for these fees. At least this problem got resolved.

I am an Independent Cruise Agent. I am licensed with two companies. One is American Express Travel. The other is a large travel consortium called Signature Travel Network, through Holiday Cruises in Scottsdale. I always check both companies before I book a client to see which has the best group rate or deals for a particular cruise.

Through American Express Travel I booked a very nice lady from Brazil on an AMA Waterways river cruise, leav-ing April 2013. No problem. Then her friend, Vivian,

called to book eight more people on the same river cruise. I only spoke with Viv-ian. No one else in her group spoke English. I booked all eight and thought everything was fine. I had in writing from Vivian they all said “yes” to the cruise, was given their credit card information, and told to charge four credit cards for the four couples. There were no problems pay-ing a deposit back in October with any of these people, so I presumed we were set for final payment in January 2013 when Vivian told me to charge each credit card again.

Last week I got a call from AMA Waterways. It turns out one of the couples is disputing their final payment charge of $7,500. They contend they never gave permission to Viv-ian to make final payment. What an idiot I was to never get anything in writing direct from each cardholder, even if it was in Portuguese, the lan-guage spoken in Brazil.

I got a Brazilian lawyer involved who found out the woman disputing the bill was planning to go, but she was scheduled for foot surgery in March and she doesn’t want

to pay since she can’t travel in April. She never gave me permission direct from her, in writing, saying charge her credit card, so is refusing to pay the $7,500 balance due. The agent is ultimately responsible for these types of mistakes. The cancellation fee is 50 percent. I decided to take responsibility and pay the $3,750 penalty.

There is a happy ending to this story. I got the nicest note from Kristin Karst, one of the AMA Waterways own-ers. She said I was one of their best agents and they would not be charging me for this mistake. I was very surprised and relieved.

I have never made such a bone-headed mistake in my 15 years in the cruise busi-ness. You can bet from here on out I am going to request, in writing, a statement from all clients authorizing final payment before I charge their credit card. I don’t care if you live in Bend, Oregon or Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

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Cruise News: A travel agent’s adventures and mishapsBy Betsy Scherr

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Sunriver Service District Managing Board March meeting summary

EMERGENCY?Dial911

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Remain calm. Speak clearly. Promptly explain WHERE the emergency is and WHAT is happening. Stay on the phone until the dispatcher tells you to hang up. Answering the operator’s questions will not delay response to your emergency.

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The Sunriver Service District Managing Board’s regular meet-ing was held March 14. Board members present: Debra Baker, Bob Wrightson, Jim Wilson, Bob Nelson. Absent: Ron An-gell. Staff present: Art Hatch, Marc Mills.Public input:

-There was none.Financial Report(As of Feb. 28, 2013, unaudited)Resources ...................5,278,863Requirements .............2,483,774Police: Wages & Benefits ........888,052 Materials & Services ...123,487Fire: Wages & Benefits .....1,131,173 Materials & Services ...177,225Bike Patrol ......................39,958Non-departmental ........123,877Board actions

-Received a presentation from Robert Poirier, director of Deschutes County’s 911 Service District, regarding the upcom-ing local option levy. See story page 33.

-Approved minutes of the Feb. 14 regular meeting.

-Approved payment of $9,502 to SROA for administrative and vehicle maintenance services rendered in February.

-Approved purchase of an advanced life-support training mannequin for the fire depart-ment for $13,155.

-Approved purchase of a ther-mal imaging camera for the fire department for $9,500.

-Approved the final budget for fiscal year 2013. The budget

includes $711,000 in contin-gency funds.

-Approved retaining general counsel services from attorney Mark Amberg of the law firm of Harrang, Long, Gary, Rudnick.

-Approved amendments to the Bike Patrol Services Agreement with SROA. Director Baker said the new agreement includes provisions to increase rates up to three percent annually or at the CPI rate.

-Approved amendments to Enforcement of Rules and Regu-lations Agreement with SROA.

-Discussed issues to be raised during the next quarterly meet-ing between the district chair and SROA board president.

-Discussed agenda items for the April 19, 9 a.m. joint meet-ing of the district and SROA boards of directors.

-Reviewed annual reports from the police and fire depart-ments.

-Director Baker said SROA General Manager Bill Peck ex-pressed satisfaction with the dis-trict’s enforcement of Sunriver rules. Peck noted a marked change in the police depart-ment’s responsiveness and will-ingness to assist.

-Director Baker attended the Special Districts Association of Oregon annual conference. She participated in several break out sessions that provided informa-tion and ideas useful to Sunriver.Chiefs’ reportsPolice

-In February, the department

responded to 71 incidents, fol-lowed up on 56 and issued eight case numbers; made four arrests; provided 190 on property as-sists, 25 off property assists and 147 public assists; issued 169 traffic warnings and 17 cita-tions; investigated 46 violations of Sunriver Rules and Regula-tions and issued 21 warnings.

-Officers continued with their required annual in-service train-ings in search and seizure, fire-arms and evacuation.

-A Neighborhood Watch meeting was held Feb. 16 at SHARC. Chief Mills presented the emergency operations map, previewed the April 16 emer-gency operations drill and de-scribed the concept of sheltering in place.

-Chief Mills said sheltering in place was used twice during the week of March 11 due to two breaks in gas lines. Both times a contract construction crew working on behalf of Bend-Broadband as part of the cable and Internet system upgrade struck the gas lines. In both in-stances, homeowners were asked to close windows and doors and remain inside while the gas lines were repaired. Mills said there is no cost recovery mechanism

in place to compensate the po-lice or fire departments for the amount of time they spend re-sponding to damaged gas lines.

-Officer Evan Kennedy said the March 12 Pint Night fund-raiser at Sunriver Brewing Com-pany generated $1,240 in con-tributions to the Police Unity Tour memorial bike ride in which he is participating in May. Fire

-The department responded to 41 incidents in February in-cluding 29 emergency medical service calls, three motor vehicle accidents with injuries and one building fire that caused an estimated $105,000 in damage to the structure and contents.

-Chief Hatch noted the num-ber of calls for service are return-ing to pre-recession levels, prob-ably due to the higher number of visitors to Sunriver.

-A reserve firefighter training academy began March 15 with five recruits.

-Four department members participated in the Scott Fire-fighter Stair Climb in Seattle and finished in respectable times. Collectively they raised about $5,000 for the Lym-phoma and Leukemia Society.

-Chief Hatch is working with

a land-use attorney to rezone the land on which the proposed structure fire training facility is to be located.

-Chief Hatch will speak to the Sunriver Rotary Club on March 27 about the voluntary registry for citizens who need assistance in the event of an evacuation.

-The Sunriver Fire Depart-ment responded to Bend on March 6 for what turned out to be a series of seven arson fires near downtown. Two church buildings sustained more than $2 million in damage.

-Chief Hatch read a letter of apology from Trent Findley, a youth who was apprehended last summer lighting a fire in a parking lot in The Village at Sunriver.

The meeting adjourned at 4:39 p.m. to executive session to discuss union negotiations. The next meeting of the man-aging board is Thursday, April 18, 3 p.m. in the Sunriver Fire Station training room, 57475 Abbot Drive. Approved meet-ing minutes are posted, as avail-able, at www.sunriversd.org

Candidates sought for Sunriver Service District Managing BoardThe Nominating Committee

of the Sunriver Owners Associa-tion is looking for candidates for two Sunriver Service Dis-trict Managing Board positions. The individuals selected for these positions will take office Sept. 1, and serve a three year term.

Position openings•Position 3 – Sunriver Prop-

erty Owner: Nominees must be a Sunriver property owner

in good standing; however the nominee does not have to be a permanent resident.

• Position 4 – District Elector: Nominees must be a Sunriver property owner in good stand-ing, permanent resident in Sunriver, and a registered voter in Precinct 16 of Deschutes County.

Summary statement:Successful candidates must

have demonstrable leadership

skills based on past experience and achievement. Candidates are required to bring a broad perspective and willingness to seek solutions, preferably through consensus. The indi-viduals are expected to work energetically, with enthusi-asm, and integrity to help the Sunriver community move forward on important issues facing the Sunriver Service District Managing Board and community as a whole.

Preferred Characteristics:• Demonstrated leadership skills based on past experience and achievements• Ability to work collaboratively to address complex issues and effectively problem solve• Involved in Sunriver area organizations• Exhibits collegiality and tolerance of different perspectives• Effective listening and communication skills• Consistently acts in good faith and the best interests of the organization• Effectively works with others and in teams

If you are interested in a position on the Sunriver Service District Managing Board and meet these qualifications, or know of someone who might be interested who meets these qualifications, please call or email any member of the nominating committee listed below. Applications may be obtained from the Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) office or by calling 541-593-2411. Applications must be returned to the SROA office by 4 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2013.

Thanks in advance for your help in identifying potential candidates to govern the Sunriver Service District.

Katie Hall, co-chair [email protected] 541-306-0114Al Hornish, co-chair [email protected] 541-593-5962Jim Adams [email protected] 541-593-1817Teri Jendro [email protected] 541-593-0232Gail Manary [email protected] 541-593-9312Jack McDonnell [email protected] 541-593-7680Barbara Wade [email protected] 541-593-6408


Q: Sunriver police have re-sponded to two breaks of natu-ral gas lines in Sunriver the past few weeks. What’s causing the breaks and what do the police do in those situations?

A: You might recall a similar incident that occurred Oct. 24 of last year. In that incident, a break in the natural gas line closed a stretch of West Cascade Road for approximately eight hours.

With the latest gas leaks, there has been significantly less overall impact to Sunriver homeowners and use of police resources. In both of the latest events, a company working for BendBroadband acciden-tally struck the natural gas lines while digging trenches to replace the old fiber optic cable.

When these types of events occur, the Sunriver Police De-partment sets up a perimeter and restricts access to the area affected by the leak. We work very closely with the Sunriver Fire Department evaluating the situation to determine if evacuation is necessary, shel-tering in place or cautionary notifications should be done. Our job is to keep people from driving or walking through, or just being in a dangerous situation. Fortunately, both leaks were relatively small and were easily fixed in a short time. (Weather was also on our side in both instances.) The company responsible for causing the leaks advised they are working more cautiously to avoid future problems.

Q: The Police Department’s

2012 annual report was pre-sented to the Sunriver Service District Managing Board on March 14. What do you think the public will find most inter-

esting in the annual report and where can they find it?

A: I hope people will find that we are serious about en-gaging the Sunriver community in a va-riety of ways that add to our quality of life; and that our

mission, vision, and values have changed to reflect what our citizens expect of their police department.

The annual report will be posted on the Sunriver Police Department website after the district managing board ap-proves the final version. A copy will also be maintained at the police department for people to review.

Q: What motor vehicle mov-ing violations do the police see most in Sunriver? What traffic enforcement actions do you take to change driver behavior and increase safety?

A: The Sunriver Police De-

Citizen Patrol

January 2013Houses checked 70 traffic Control 0 Public assistance 42 Special Projects 1

Sunriver Police log Selected log entries from the Sunriver Police - January 2013

SCMC = St. Charles Medical Centerr&rs = rules & regulations rP = reporting Person BaC = Blood alcohol ContentUtl = Unable to locateDUii = Driving Under influence of intoxicants

2/2 assisted Sunriver paramedics at location on Jay lane.2/3 assisted DCSo with a trespass on Caribou road.2/3 assisted Sunriver paramedics at an overlook road facility.2/3 responded to a juvenile problem. Juvenile was released to his parent.2/4 assisted DCSo with a crash at Solar and Spring river. Driver was ar-

rested for DUii.2/6 Welfare check on an intoxicated female sitting on a rock near the abbot

Houses. She was provided a courtesy transport home.2/7 two dogs loose on Sparks lane. Citation issued to owner.2/7 assisted DCSo in locating a reported DUii on Jacinto road. a traffic

stop was conducted on the vehicle for numerous traffic violations. Driver consented to and failed SFSt and was transported to DCJ where she provided a .12% BaC.

2/8 Parking complaint on lassen lane. Vehicle moved.2/8 noise complaint at a residence on Cottonwood lane. Contact made with

guests. Sunriver r&rs were explained in regard to noise.2/8 responded to a false alarm on Cottonwood.2/8 While on an alarm call, contact was made for the second time with guests

regarding their noise level.2/10 Verbal domestic dispute at location on Beaver ridge. the parties were

separated for the night.2/10 Conducted a traffic stop on Beaver Drive for failure to drive within the

lane. the driver consented to and failed SFSt. the subject was taken into custody and lodged at DCJ for DUii.

2/11 assisted a local business with a difficult customer who refused to pay or leave. officers persuaded him to accept a police escort.

2/13 report of a parking issue on Mcnary lane. Vehicle moved.2/13 House cleaner arrived at a residence to find that four of the beds in the

residence had been slept in. there was no damage or forced entry. owner didn’t want to file a police report. He was advised to install new locks and an alarm system to prevent further occurrences.

2/15 report of a male looking into the front window of an alberello Condo. Utl.

2/15 Female was trespassed from a business in mall.2/15 Persons at home on Blue Goose lane were contacted and given a pre-

party warning. they were advised of the Sunriver r&rs.2/15 report of fireworks and gunshots on Fir Cone lane. officer heard aerial

fireworks but was Utl.2/16 report of physical altercation between two guests.2/16 noise complaint on lark lane. Both renters and the property manager

were advised of the problem.2/17 report of a loud party on Poplar lane. Contact made with guests who

were advised of Sunriver r&rs.2/18 Conducted a traffic stop for failure to drive within lane and failure to use

signal. Driver consented to and failed SFSt. Subject was taken into custo-dy without incident and lodged at DCJ. Cited for possession of marijuana. Vehicle was secured and left at the scene.

2/21 report of loose dogs on tamarack lane. owner contacted and verbally warned that further problems would result in a citation.

2/23 lockout on Center Drive. Vehicle was successfully unlocked. 2/24 located a downed tree on east Butte lane and notified Public Works.2/24 report of two juveniles with a BB gun on the railroad tracks near timber

lane. officer informed them of the Sunriver rules pertaining to firearms and warned them about trespassing on the tracks.

Ask Sunriver’s police chief

DCJ = Deschutes County JailSFSt = Standardized Field Sobriety test DCSo = Deschutes County Sheriff office SFD = Sunriver Fire DepartmentoSP = oregon State PoliceDWS = Driving While Suspended

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is a distraction and can cause you to crash. Studies have shown that using your phone while driving can be worse than having a .08 blood alcohol level. Hang up and drive.

Everyone seems to be in a hurry. At stop signs and enter-ing a roadway from a parking lot, you must come to a com-plete stop. Most people do not realize they roll through stop signs. Next time you come to a stop sign, wait until you feel the vehicle rock back after com-ing to a complete stop before moving on.

Most “fail to signal” viola-tions happen at the round-abouts. Oregon law states that

you must signal when exiting a traffic circle or roundabout. You do not need to signal when entering the circle, just on the exit. I have been asked why you have to signal or stop at a stop sign when no one is coming. Humans make mistakes all the time and you may not see everything you should. Also, simply put, it is the law.

The speed limit in Sunriver is generally 25 mph. The speed limit is there for a reason. Sunriver is a residential area and as you all know, we have many people and animals that like to cross our roadways. Please slow down and enjoy the scenery of our great community.

partment gains compliance with the least amount of en-forcement necessary. What that means is if we believe a warning will gain compliance and change the way the violator drives, then we have done our job. If a citation is needed to gain compliance then we will write a citation.

We see just about all the violations there are here in Sunriver. The ones we see most include failure to use seatbelts, cell phone use while driving, failure to stop at stop signs, fail to signal and speeding.

Yes, seatbelts are required to be worn everywhere in Sunriver, even the parking lots. We have seen major injuries at crash scenes where a seatbelt was not worn and the vehicle was going under 30 miles per hour.

The cell phone law is be-ing enforced in Sunriver. You cannot use your cell phone while driving if it is in your hand, even if on speakerphone or you’re using GPS. Using a hands-free attachment is al-lowable, but only for those over 18 years of age. (Emergency services are exempt from this law, however, Sunriver Police vehicles are equipped with hands-free devices.)The phone


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Free document shredding, drug disposal event scheduledSaturday, June 1, from 9 a.m.

to noon, the Sunriver Police Department will sponsor its second annual paper shredding and prescription medication drop-off event, in the front parking lot of the Sunriver Police Department, located at 57455 Abbot Drive.

SecureShred, a division of Bend Garbage & Recycling, will be collecting and shred-ding personal docu-ments. This event is

intended for personal docu-ment shredding and prescrip-tion drug disposal, not for business or company disposal. No advance document sorting is necessary as the shredding e q u i p -

ment can destroy paperwork with paper clips and staples at-tached. File folders and binders may also be shredded.

The event is free to the pub-lic. The Sunriver Police Depart-ment requests donations of non-perishable food to benefit

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New speed limit on Cottonwood RoadA 45 mph speed limit took

effect Feb. 20 on Cottonwood Road between the bridge over the railroad tracks and the entrance to Lake Penhollow. The 45 mph zone is signed in both directions.

For motorists westbound on Cottonwood Road from High-way 97, it means reducing speed to 45 mph about a quarter of a mile prior to entering Sunriver. The speed limit drops again to 25 mph on the east end of the railroad bridge for traffic entering Sunriver.

For motorists eastbound on Cottonwood Road heading for Highway 97, the posted speed rises from 25 to 45 just east of the bridge, and continues at 45 mph to slightly beyond the Lake Penhollow entrance.

It took just under a year to get the new speed zone approved. Last spring, Sunriver Police Chief Marc Mills requested a speed reduction to 40 mph through the Deschutes County Road Department. Last June and July the Oregon Department of Transportation studied the volume of traffic and average speed of vehicles on that stretch and concluded 45 mph was ap-propriate. Deschutes County signed the study in January and waited until the ground thawed before installing the sign posts in February.

“We haven’t had any feedback yet, but I imagine we’ll see some activity over spring break,” Mills said. “We will work that stretch with patrol cars and radar guns. We’re looking for compliance. If we do write a ticket, it will prob-ably for an exaggerated speeding violation.”

Mills said the speed zone should reduce speeds of west-bound motorists at the intersec-tion of Cottonwood and Imnaha roads.

“People just came in too fast. You go to pull out of Imnaha or cross Cottonwood or turn down toward the store and cars come barreling up behind you, or you almost get T-boned by cars com-ing at you.”

“I think we’ll know in a couple of months if the signs are work-ing. We don’t want visitors thinking the Sunriver Police Department has a speed trap. We’re truly trying to enhance our public safety. If we are out there being aggressive getting compliance, not necessarily writing more tickets, just trying to get people to use their signals and drive the speed limit on property, it should help. What would also help is if homeown-ers and employees of Sunriver lead by example, by slowing and signaling.”

Information: 541-593-1014

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In February, a 45 mph speed limit was posted on Cottonwood Road from the east boundary of Sunriver up to just beyond the entrance to Lake Penhollow.

Family Fun Story Time A fun and interactive story

time with stories, songs, rhymes and crafts aimed at getting children, ages 0-6, ready to read. April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:30 a.m.LEGO Universe at Your Library

Read! Build! Play! Start with a little inspiration, and then build away. The sky is the limit. This is a drop in program, and kids are welcome to arrive at any time. This program is best for ages 6 and up. April 9, 3:30 p.m. Know Digital Books

Learn how to access the library’s ebook collection on your ereader, tablet, or other mobile device. April 23, 2:30-4 p.m.CERN and the Large Hadron Collider Lecture

Bill Logan, volunteer as-tronomer at the University of Oregon’s Pine Mountain

Observatory, will explain how CERN’s Large Hadron Col-lider works and how they are discovering new particles that make up the fabric of our uni-verse. April 6, 1 p.m.Write Now

Play with words! Do you en-joy creative writing but dislike how the process is oftentimes a solitary activity? Write Now is a library program where at-tendees brainstorm, play word games, and enjoy the written word in a casual setting. April 13, 1-2 p.m.Teen Game Day

Play Wii games, includ-ing Just Dance, Super Smash Brothers and more, plus card and board games. Staff in room; free and open to 10-17 year olds. April 17, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Information: (541) 312-1086, www.deschuteslibrary.org

April at the Sunriver Area Public Library

The St. Charles Founda-tion Board of Directors of has elected Bob Burpee and Larry

Snyder to three-year terms as b o a r d members.

B u r -p e e , a resident of Sunriver, is retired

from a 41-year career in the insurance and financial services industry where he was a found-ing partner of Burpee, Colvin and Wood in Santa Rosa, Calif. He is a past president of the Santa Rosa Rotary and is a volunteer certified Ranger with the U.S. Forest Service. Burpee is proud of his involvement in the community and church, and enjoys spending time with his family.

As the philanthropic arm of St. Charles Health System, the foundation exists to meet the mission of creating America’s healthiest community. Bur-pee and Snyder will join the board’s effort to engage the community in supporting St.

Charles Health System. The foundation’s major project for 2013 is raising funds to build a new regional cancer center. Like everything that happens

at St. Charles, this new cancer center is a partnership with the community.

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Sunriver resident elected to St. Charles Foundation board

Bob Burpee


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Sunriver recycling guide

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Recycling in Central Oregon is different from what is acceptable in other Oregon communities or states. Please follow these guidelines.

accepted paper

accepted plastic

tin & aluminum

corrugatedcardboard

glass

unaccepted paper

unaccepted plastic

When trash is found in the recycle bins, the load ends up in the landfill and NONE of it recycled!

Newspaper

Mixed paper & junk mail

Paperboard

And what comes with it - coupons, flyers, etc.

Paper, envelopes, white and colored paper, paper bags, computer paper, tin can labels, wrapping paper (no foil or ribbon), shredded paper (strips only, no confetti). Put shredded paper in a paper bag only and staple shut to avoid litter

• Plastic bottles & tubs 6 ounces or larger• Rigid plastics, such as yogurt, butter tubs, sour cream and cottage cheese containers• Nursery plant pots 4 inches or larger• Plastic buckets 5 gallons or less

• Plastic containers smaller than 6 ounces• Bags and film• Clear, rigid plastic fruit/veggie clamshells, bakery containers and salad containers• Foam, Styrofoam, bubble wrap or blister packaging• Bottle and tub lids• Cups, plates or utensils• Food contaminated items• Trays• Toys or tools• Biodegradeable/compostable plastics• Plastics that contained hazardous substances, such as motor oil, pesticides or fertilizers

Cereal/cracker/shoeboxes (discard liners), soda and beer cartons, paper egg cartons, paper towel tubes. Magazines, catalogs and phonebooks

Cans, jar lids, clean foil, TV dinner trays, beverage cans. Rinse clean. No need to flatten or remove labels

Flatten all cardboard boxes. No wax/slick coated cardboard or food contaminated items (eg: pizza boxes, take home containers)

Clear and colored glass bottles and jars only, rinsed clean. Labels are okay. No window glass, mirrors, etc.

Paper ream wrappers, tissue paper, slick or wax coated cardboard, candy wrappers, snack food bags, frozen food boxes, paper cups/plates/towels/napkins or pet food bags

Please rinse & clean all containers.

No need to flatten.

The Sunriver recycling center is located off Abbot Drive on Sun Eagle at the SROA Public Works Yard. Hours are 8am to 8pm daily

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Sunriver Women’s Niner Golf for 2013Membership forms are now available to previous mem-

bers of the Sunriver Women’s Nine Golf group, and new members are invited. New members must have an estab-lished handicap to be eligible to join. Thirty-seven members have signed up so far.

Membership dues for the year are $55. The 2013 schedule will be sent once a member has signed up and paid the cur-rent dues. An opening meeting in May will be announced soon. Weekly play will begin in April.

Games are scheduled each week during the official sea-son that runs June through September. Pairings are sent by email each week. There is a $2 per person per game fee that goes into a prize money fund that is distributed at the fall luncheon.

The Niners also host an annual visitation by other golf groups from around the region.

Information: Kathy Wrightson ([email protected]) or Vicki Doerfler ([email protected]).

Lower tax rate for 911 levyOn Feb. 25, Deschutes

County Commissioners ap-proved placement of the Deschutes 911 Local Option Levy renewal on the May 21 ballot. The levy renews a cur-rent rate of 23 cents per $1,000 assessed value for another five years. No new taxes were pro-posed.

On Monday, March 18, the commissioners voted to reduce the levy rate by three cents, to 20 cents per $1,000 assessed value. This revision would mean a ballot measure that would allow for a 3-cent reduc-tion in what taxpayers currently pay for 911 emergency com-munication services.

The change came after ad-ditional detailed analysis of the timing of needed capital expen-ditures over the next 5-10 years, and the possible use of 911 reserve funds to augment op-erational expenses if necessary. Combined with the desire to only assess Deschutes County residents what is absolutely

necessary, it is believed that the 3-cent reduction per $1,000 of assessed value will maintain 911 service at current levels. 911 executive staff welcomed input from Deschutes County Sheriff Larry Blanton, the City of Bend Police Department, and local residents in proposing this reconsideration.

The 911 Local Option Levy will appear on the May 21 vot-er’s ballot. Deschutes County 911 is responsible for taking all 911 calls in Deschutes County (roughly 162 per day) as well as all of the non-emergency calls for public safety in the County for a total of more than 300,000 phone calls a year. Deschutes 911 is also respon-sible to provide dispatch and support services for 13 public safety agencies throughout Deschutes County, including the Sunriver police and fire departments.

Information: www.deschutes.org/9-1-1-Service-District.aspx

April brings the beginning of milder weather, a time to think about hopping on your bike or lacing up hiking boots and hitting the trail. We have two author events this month that should enter-tain and inspire you with great ways to enjoy Oregon’s scenic outdoors.

S a t u r d a y, April 6 at 5 p.m. Elle Thal-heimer presents a slide show on “Cycling So-journer: A Guide to the Best Multi-Day Tours in Oregon.” If you have ever wanted to take a biking trip but were intimi-dated by the details, Thalheimer makes it easy. Her book is com-pact in size, ideal for putting in a handlebar bag and yet filled with information. All levels of cyclist, from beginner to hard-ened veteran, will find the book easy to follow and useful.

You see the world a little dif-ferent on a bike, feel the wind on your face and smell the lilacs blooming instead of being boxed up in a car, isolated from the environment. There is sat-isfaction, too, in knowing that you reached your destination via peddle power. Thalheimer gives

you the information needed to plan and enjoy an excellent ad-venture. She highlights several multi-day trips: the Willamette Valley, Oregon Coast, Cascade Classic (right here in Central

Oregon), Cra-ter Lake, True West (Mitchell to John Day), Hells Canyon, Elkhorn, and the St e ens . Thalheimer of-fers advice on gear, places to stay, and inter-esting side trips

to add to your biking vacation. She will make you want to start pedaling!

Sunday, April 21 at 5 p.m. Wil-liam Sullivan will give a presenta-tion on “100 Hikes in North-west Oregon and Southwest Wash-ington.” If you are in the mood to start hiking a little earlier, this is your book. There are great hikes in the lower elevations that you can enjoy while there’s still snow on the trails. One of my favorites is the Eagle Creek hike

Visiting authors inspire adventure in Oregon’s great outdoorsin the Columbia Gorge. Be sure to keep your canine companion on a leash because of drop offs along the trail. There are hikes in and near Portland. Ramona Falls in the Mt. Hood area with its lace-like curtain of water is another of my favorites.

Sullivan has hiked every ma-jor trail in Oregon. This fifth generation Oregonian knows the state thoroughly; his hiking guides are well researched and reliable. Sullivan has a keen appreciation for the history, geography, flora and fauna as well as the jaw-dropping beauty of Oregon’s scenery. We always look forward to his slide shows because they inspire us to get

outdoors and start walking. Sullivan includes information on campgrounds, cabin rentals, and the wild-flowers you may encounter along the trail. Color pictures show the spectacular beauty awaiting you on the trail.

William Sul-livan’s popular hiking guides include the “100 hikes” series,

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Book clubs participate in library’s ‘Novel Idea’ program and World Book NightApril is going to be

a very literary month in Sunriver. Deschutes Public Library’s Novel Idea has an outstand-ing selection this year, one of the best debut novels I have had the pleasure of reading. In support of the library our Fiction Book Club will discuss “The Snow Child” by Eowyn Ivey.

April 23 is World Book Night. It started in 2011 in the United King-dom and Ireland. In 2012 it spread to the United States and Germany with about 80,000 volunteers passing out more than two million books to en-courage passion for the written word. The date is special for me as it celebrates my favorite au-thor; it is the anniversary of the death of Miguel de Cervantes (also of William Shakespeare). In the Catalan region of Spain, Cervantes death is remembered by giving a book and a flower to a loved one.

Reading changes lives, it allows the reader to live a dif-ferent experience through the pages of the book, expanding

Deschutes Public Library’s Novel Idea selection “The Snow Child” by Eowyn Ivey. The writing is haunting and beautiful; it updates a Russian fairytale to 1920s Alaska. Ma-bel and Jack have tried to come to terms with being childless. They left their boisterous fam-ily behind on the east coast for the quiet loneliness of remote Alaska. Creating a farm out of this unforgiving land is a tough job for the young; it is harder still for middle-aged Mabel and Jack. Grasping for a moment of joy out of the first snowfall of the year, they build a snow girl in the yard. The next morning the snow is gone, but a blond girl is glimpsed near the trees. They come to love the young girl as their own child, but you know fairy tales are not with-

out danger.April 8 the Mystery Book

Club discusses the second book in Laurie King’s excellent series featuring Sherlock Holmes and Mary Russell, “A Monstrous Regiment of Women.” It’s 1921, and Mary has graduated from Oxford and is grappling with a number of issues; her growing affection for Sherlock Holmes, the suffragette move-ment, and her involvement with Margery Childe’s Temple of God. When a member of the temple’s inner circle is mur-dered, Mary turns for help to her mentor, Sherlock Holmes.

April 15 the Classics Book Club celebrates the coming World Book Night with a discussion of “My Antonia” by Willa Cather. Set in Nebraska, the story revolves around the

hardscrabble existence of farmers on the vast plains of the Midwest. The narrator, Jim Bur-den, is an orphan sent to live on his grand-parent’s farm when he encounters Antonia, the spirited daughter of immigrant farmers. The story follows their trials and tribulations. It is a celebration of the fire and spirit that set-tled this land through

hard work and struggle. April 22 the Nonfiction

Book Club discusses “The Great Divergence: America’s Growing Inequality Crises and What We Can Do About It” by Timothy Noah. The money gap between the top one percent of Americans and the rest of the country has widened dramatically over the past thirty years. Noah identifies some of the factors that have been heading the country on a one way trip toward disaster; an educational system that is not keeping up with world competition or readying young people to compete in the job mar-ket, changes in government policies, the diminishment of the labor movement, and an increase in the imbalance of trade, particularly with the U.S. purchasing cheap goods from countries with very low wages. CEOs in America earn about 200 times as much as their average employee, while 30 years ago they were satisfied with earning about 42 times as much. Noah examines these factors and offers suggestions for creating a more fiscally sound, fair economy.

Join us for some interesting discussions.

Information: 541-593-2525, www.sunriverbooks.com

empathy and understanding, inspiring and comforting. Look for World Book Night givers around Central Oregon on April 23 as they search for people to inspire a love of reading by giving a book. The staff at Sunriver Books & Music have volunteered as givers. Our Classics Book Club is celebrating World Book Night by discussing one of the giver choices, “My Antonia” by Willa Cather.

Book clubs are Monday evenings at 6:30. Refreshments are served and everyone is welcome.

April 1 the Fiction Book Club discusses this year’s

Central Oregon Mastersingers present ‘Voices of Hope’

On April 19 -– 20, 7:30 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church in Bend, the 48-voice Central Oregon Masters-ingers directed by Clyde Thompson will present a concert of music centered on the theme of hope. Motets, spirituals, gospel songs, clas-sic choral works and exciting new pieces - all have been chosen for their exclamations of hope, renewal, healing and

optimism in times of travail. Among the featured works

will be a “Mosaic Requiem,” combining movements from settings of the Requiem Mass by Herbert Howells, Maurice Duruflé, John Rutter and Eleanor Daley.

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When old dogs forgetBy Dr. Wendy Merideth

Cognitive dysfunction is defined as unusually poor mental function associ-ated with confusion, forgetfulness, and difficulty concentrating. In dogs this may manifest as a lack of interest, anxiety, ag-gression, confusion, disorientation, house soiling, or sleep disturbances, such as dif-ficulty settling down and pacing at night.

The initial step in diagnosing cognitive dysfunction is to ensure that the behavior change is not related to a medical issue. There are a multitude of diseases that can mimic cognitive dysfunction. A thorough physical examination is the first step in ruling out many diseases and, most importantly, making sure that a painful condition does not go unaddressed. A senior blood panel is indicated to rule out covert diseases. In the absence of a medical explanation, cognitive dysfunc-tion is likely.

Cognitive dysfunction cannot be cured. The following measures can support your old dog by alleviating the deleterious effects of the disease. Nutrition

Antioxidants have been shown to reduce the development of neuropathol-ogy. Beneficial supplements for older dogs with cognitive decline include, but are not limited to, omega-3 fatty acids, S-adenosylmethionine, melatonin, and ginkgo. Phytonutrients in lightly steamed vegetables are also helpful. Ask your veterinarian which supplements are ap-propriate for your dog. Exercise

Dogs love going for walks! Exercise

improves circulation throughout the body, including the brain. Take your dog to places she hasn’t been before. Maybe she can’t see anymore, but that nose still works! A new environment will stimulate her senses and cause the neurons in her mind to fire. Daily exercise helps maintain a normal circadian rhythm and can reduce night pacing. Enrichment

Slowness to obey a command may not be defiance, but rather confusion and forgetfulness. Helping a dog relearn a skill that he has lost improves cognitive function. If they forget housetraining, they can relearn! You just have to do the training. Walk outside in the morning until he has a bowel movement and empties his bladder. Don’t assume he remembered. Consider teaching visual commands as hearing is often the first sense to fail in an old dog.

Increasing the amount of time you brush, massage, or

pet your old dog can help, too. He may forget that you did any-thing after a half hour, but the positive feelings he felt will last much longer.

For severe cases of cognitive dysfunction, there is a prescrip-tion medication called selegiline that helps normalize neurotrans-mitter levels. The onset of efficacy sometimes takes several weeks, but in my experience can be very effective, especially in cases of night pacing.

Implementing the measures above at the first sign of cognitive decline can slow the progression of neuropathology and can make our dogs’ vintage years gentle and joyful.

SunriverVeterinary Clinic,56815Venture Lane, is openMonday–Fridayfrom8:30a.m.to5 p.m. Information: (541)593-8128.

Bronson, the author’s old dog, is taking supplements for early signs of cognitive dysfunction.

Authorscontinued from page 33“Oregon’s Favorites: Trails and Tales,” “Atlas of Oregon Wil-derness,” “Hiking Oregon’s History,” “Trails of Crater Lake and Oregon Caves,” “Oregon Trips and Trails,” and “Oregon Map and Travel Guide.”

Sullivan has penned three nonfiction books, “Oregon’s Greatest Natural Disasters,” “Listening for Coyote,” and “Cabin Fever,” and is adept at writing entertaining and interesting fiction including a fascinating mystery about one of the Northwest’s most infa-mous characters, “The Case of D.B. Cooper’s Parachute.”

Sullivan will return in Sep-tember during our Month of Norway with a slide show and will lead a book club discussion on his book “The Ship In The Hill.” We always look forward to his events; he is a witty, enter-taining speaker, has spectacular slides and puts on a good show.

Join us for these invigorat-ing events on the outdoors. There will be refreshments and door prizes. Sign up to attend the free events by call-ing 541-593-2525, emailing [email protected] or stopping by Sunriver Books & Music in The Village at Sunriver.


By Michael J. RanieriMy wife, Joyce, and I just

returned from a month-long visit to Asia. We started our travels in Kaohsiung, Taiwan’s second largest city, where we visited with Joyce’s sister for a few days. We then flew to Hong Kong, where we met some old friends and colleagues, and after three days boarded a cruise ship bound for Singapore.

During the next 17 days we visited Vietnam where we made stops in Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hui, Danang and Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon). We then cruised to Bangkok and Ko Samui in Thailand. Our last stop was Singapore where we tacked on a couple of days to our trip so that I could meet with a former business associate and where Joyce and I could take in the sights and treat our-selves to some fine South Asian cuisine like Hainan chicken and rice, nasi goreng, samosas, and satays.

While I lived in Asia for a long time and traveled there many times over the years, I was, frankly, surprised by several things we encountered on our first intra-Asia cruise. Here are a few takeaways:

Generally speaking it was surprising to see how important tourism has become in cities which until recently did very lit-

tle to attract tourists. In Kaohsi-ung, for example, the city gov-ernment has transformed the city’s industrial image, largely based on steel and petrochemi-cals, into a tourism-oriented city with history, culture and natural resources. Today, tour-ists from all over the world can be seen flocking to Kaohsiung’s Fo Guang Shan Monastery, the Love River, Central Park, and the Kaohsiung Museum of History.

It was also obvious that Viet-nam is pushing hard to attract tourism dollars, and not in just their two largest cities of Hanoi (and nearby Halong Bay) and Ho Chi Minh. The ancient capital of Hue, which was severely damaged during the Vietnam War and is located in the central part of the country, has been largely rebuilt in an attempt to restore the city to its former glory. Sections of The Citadel in Hue, which was modeled after the Forbidden City in Beijing, was off limits to all but the Hue Imperial Family and their entourage, and the Royal Tombs are now must-see destinations. As a re-sult of restoration efforts and a much-improved infrastructure, the number of tourists visiting Hue has been growing rapidly.

Danang, which is a major port city in South Central

Vietnam, is also getting a lot of attention as a tourist destina-tion, and rightfully so. It has spectacular scenery and a rich history. China Beach, which was a popular rest and recre-ation area during the Vietnam War, is only three miles away from the port of Danang. For history enthusiasts, the Cham Museum is another important attraction. The Kingdom of Champa, which encompassed both Hue and Danang, was a state heavily influenced by India, and not overtaken by the Vietnamese until the 14th century.

I should also add that I heard of some resentment with respect to tourists from mainland Chi-na during our trip. Hong Kong saw a record 48.6 million tour-ist arrivals in 2012, most from mainland China. The number of tourists rose 24 percent from 2011, with mainlanders making up 72 percent of all arrivals.

People in Hong Kong, in-cluding several legislators, are saying that enough is enough and there should be a cap on the number of visitors. There is a shortage of hotels and tour-ist sites are having a hard time grappling with the sheer num-ber of tourists. Only recently, for the second day in a row, Ocean Park suspended ticket sales for part of the day because

the theme park neared its legal maximum of 36,000 visitors.

What else is going on in Asia? Singaporean and Hong Kong businessmen are mak-ing frequent trips to Myanmar (formerly Burma) these days. Myanmar is being dubbed a “frontier market” with lots of potential for tourism given its shimmering temple spires and archaeological wonders, and for business because of Myanmar’s untapped natural resources.

Business professionals have picked up on the fact that Myanmar’s capital city, Yangon (formerly Rangoon), desper-ately needs adequate housing for all the expatriates wishing to do business in the country. Investors are looking for ways to develop both residential and

commercial real estate projects.While we were in Singapore

it was announced that a new high-speed rail link between Singapore and Malasia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, is in the works. This bullet rail express will cut a four-hour, 195-mile commute by car to just 90 minutes.

I’ll have more to say about our trip to Asia in forthcom-ing columns. There is an awful lot going on in that part of the world. Please stay tuned.

Editor’snote:AsiaWatch,isanoccasional column by Sunriverresident Michael Ranieri wholived inTaiwan,Bangkok andHongKong for 25 yearswhileworking in the banking indus-try.He holds amaster’s degreein Chinese studies and speaksMandarin.

Asia Watch: Re-visiting Asia by land and by sea

Michael Ranieri experienced the transformation of Koahsiung, Taiwan from an industrial city to an inviting tourist destination.


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By Royce Stearns, SunriverAfter reading the attack perpetu-

ated on the independent rental homeowners by rental management companies, I have a few questions.

Why would any property owner who had previously been categorized as a “slum lord” by management companies concede their property to be managed by one when these companies have apparently forgotten that one side of their customer base is the owner? What’s wrong with this picture?

Are more owners leaving the rental companies because the customer ser-vice is so good? Do the independent rental homeowners intend to run down their property and decrease the value of Sunriver as a whole? I’m not following the rental companies’ logic.

Did they forget that independent rental homeowners are just that, “owners,” and the majority have a greater interest in how their prop-erty is maintained than any rental

Independent rental homeowners – Are we as misguided as portrayed?company?

Suggestion: Why don’t the man-agement companies get out of the business of the Sunriver homeowners recreation all together? All owners that rent their property, whether independently or through a manage-ment company, should buy IRAP passes. The homeowners dues, IRAP cost and SHARC pass costs should then be adjusted to reflect the real cost of recreation. The rental compa-nies’ agreements with SROA were to the benefit of the rental companies, up until now.

Rental management companies are

superb at what they do; however, they are still commercial enterprises. Do the Sunriver Marketplace, Hot Lava Baking & Coffee Co. or The Hook Fly Shop have as much access and sway with the homeowners association?

What about the owners who use a management company (Vacasa Rent-als or VRBO) that is not part of the Sunriver geography? Where do they fall in the hierarchy?

And what about the businesses that are part of the Sunriver community and supported by the independent rentals – the cleaning companies, maintenance contractors, spa main-

tenance, snow removal, and security checks? Are they lesser commercial enterprises?

Owners who live in Sunriver and dislike the rental environment should remember that many of the amenities to which they have access are subsi-dized by the rental business.

Perhaps the independent rental owners need to form a co-op with a Sunriver representative. It appears that us “low lifes” are getting kicked under the bus. Unfortunately, it feels like we are being attacked by the very business that we are part of in the Sunriver community.

Owners have many reasons for renting their properties independentlyBy Barbara Gvakharia, Sunriver & Corvallis

Let’s be honest about the issue of Sunriver becoming “a low rent district.” It is not about low rent, it is about big rental companies in Sunriver losing money due to “VRBO people,” or people like us, the inde-pendent renters.

After being with four different rental companies in Sunriver, we decided to start renting our property indepen-dently. We made this decision after our rental income declined dramatically the last several years. Yes, on paper we were promised 65 percent of revenue, however we barely saw 15 percent, not even enough to cover utilities. Endless fees consumed the rest, and none of the managers gave reasonable explanations on where our money went.

After just one year of renting our

property through VRBO, we sig-nificantly improved our rental in-come and we got extremely positive feedback from our clients. We feel proud providing families with the opportunity to vacation in Sunriver at a reasonable cost.

We believe that rather than seeking “rich Californians,” as a rental agent suggested in your recent article, we should cater to local clients who may stay longer and spend the money they save on rent in the community.

Our clients are responsible adults, who understand that disastrous situa-tions may happen. We, as the owners, take good care of our guests and of our house. So far we’ve not had crisis situations at the property.

Regarding “frat parties,” one should check the January Sunriver Police log published in the March Scene.

There is just one such episode men-tioned, and the noisy guests, in fact, were associated with a management company. So, it is not really an issue of irresponsible independent renters letting in just anybody. If we want to attract more people to Sunriver, let’s accept the fact that they may have parties at home after a day of fun. The last thing they need is a police officer ushering them to bed at 10 p.m.

Rather than inventing a new set of rules and regulations, the management companies should reconsider their business models and try to attract own-ers back by providing better and fair service. SROA should support all types of businesses that bring customers in.

The last time I checked the rates for Sunriver rentals on the VRBO website they were not low, they were affordable.


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How to submit: Email: [email protected]. 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.

From the editor’s desk: Thanks to Jonathan KahnoskiBy

Brooke Snavely

Independent renters know their properties inside and out

Richard Fallgren passes

By Ann Fallgren, Ranchos Palos Verdes, Calif.

The world lost a gentleman when Richard Benja-m i n Fa l l g r e n passed away at his daughter’s home

in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., on Dec. 10, 2012. Born June 30, 1937 in Los Angeles to Benjamin Alexander Fallgren and Florence Lillian Ewald, Dick grew up in Los Angeles and San Marino. He was the last of the San Marino students to graduate from South Pasadena High School in 1951 before the opening of San Marino High School.

Dick graduated from Stanford Uni-versity in 1959 with a Bachelor’s in civil engineering and went on to earn a master’s degree in 1961. While at Stan-ford he went rock climbing in Yosemite with the Alpine Club and developed a lifetime passion for the mountains.

Dick studied at the University of Stockholm, Sweden where he visited relatives, met the king, and attended the Nobel Prize award ceremony. After Stanford, he joined the U.S. Depart-ment of Commerce, Coast and Geo-detic Survey as a commissioned officer. He worked 41 years in structural, geo-technical and earthquake engineering, primarily with Bechtel. During this time he met and married Sara Laverty of Pasadena and had two daughters. He retired in 2002 shortly after losing his wife of 37 years to cancer.

Dick started a new life in 2004 in Sunriver where he kept active volunteer-ing, fly-fishing, attending the Sunriver Christian Fellowship, as well as joining the anglers and men’s clubs. He loved Sunriver and the friends he made over the past eight years and was truly at home at the base of the beautiful Three Sisters mountains.

Dick is survived by his daughters Susie Fallgren of Atascadero, Calif., and Ann Fallgren Dunn of Rancho Palos Verdes; son-in-law Ted Dunn; grandchildren Jackson and Sara Dunn; and brother Brian A. Fallgren of El Campo, Calif. His upbeat disposition, love for his family, loyalty to friends and his faith in God will be forever etched in our hearts.

By Craig Carlson, Sunriver and Portland

I’ve managed my own properties since 1993. I know them better than a property management company possibly could. I can answer all the questions – turkey roaster pan? Best bedrooms for a crib? It’s more personal with private owners. We talk with the guests. They’re rent-ing from the owner not from a desk where they pick up a key. It makes the guests more responsible.

I’m available 24/7/365, something cell phones have provided. Like most other owners we have great local people to handle any problems. It’s just a phone call. We all want satis-fied return guests and good reviews. Read the property reviews on VRBO, I think you’ll find satisfied guests.

With the Internet’s vacation rental sites we can reach people all over the world. Property management com-panies had that edge in the early ’90s; we had the Oregonian classifieds.

The value of rental properties comes from the net revenue the

owner realizes, not the gross rents. That 35 percent rental fee actually hurts our property value. Personally, I put that fee I don’t pay back into my house. I want it to be the best rental visitors have ever stayed in.

Possibly some adjustment might be done with the fees and services the rental management companies provide. Things have changed. Find a suite of services that works. We don’t need help finding guests. We all need cleaning and maintenance support. Maybe there is a fit. The people that have defected won’t be back.

The independent vs. managed rental experienceNelson Page, Sunriver

When we first purchased a property at Sunriver, we rented the unit through a rental agency. Due to numerous prob-lems with the agent, including failure to collect for renters’ damage, double bill-ing of cleaning fees, failure to properly manage pool keys, etc., we cancelled that agent. Since that time we have rented via our own website.

Overall, we have had much more suc-cess managing our own rental, have a higher quality renter, less wear and tear,

have had no damage or problems of any kind with our renters, and have a high percentage of returning renters.

Concerning rental rates, we average a higher rental rate than the agent ever did as they were anxious to offer two-for-one rates, which we have never had to do to rent our place.

The rental agents that are losing cus-tomers might consider looking at their own practices as an explanation for lost business and cease trying to blame the homeowner for their problems.

Alert readers may notice the ab-sence of “In a Nutshell, regional news from Sunriver’s perspective” from this issue. It’s because the volunteer au-thor, Jonathan Kahnoski, has stepped down after 11 years of researching and writing the column. Jonathan took on the assignment before he and his wife Betsy moved to Sunriver. He said it was a way for him to learn about Central Oregon.

In a Nutshell is among the original columns from the Scene’s earliest days. It was started by R.P. Hatch, the Scene’s first editor, as a way to in-form non-resident own-ers of events, projects and issues in the greater Central Oregon region that have potential to im-pact Sunriver. Without coverage by the Nutshell, these owners might not otherwise be informed.

Jonathan described Nutshell as a clipping service. “It is recogni-tion that non-resident owners have other lives elsewhere. It’s stuff you

might want to know that will impact your wallet through taxes or fees or your sense of surrounding communities. I honestly believe this was information readers would want to know if given the opportunity.”

The column persisted because it had value to readers, and Jonathan enjoyed informing and expanding readers’ awareness of the world around them.

Additionally, Jonathan wrote many special features and reports for the Scene about competition Sunriver faces from new resorts, water rates and more than a few letters to the editor in which he championed the cause of improving this community. During the build up to the vote to boost SROA maintenance fees $30 per month to increase the reserve account for repair and replace-

ment of capital items like roads and pathways, Jonathan developed a system of responding to owner questions about the proposal. The vote was successful and the system of replying to owners one-on-one was later adopted during the campaign to approve SHARC, where it also worked.

When he wasn’t busy writing for the Scene, Jonathan was serving on the SROA Public Works and Design committees, volunteering with his church, and adopting and caring for senior dogs.

Should you encounter Jonathan around Sunriver, please thank him for his significant and sustained contribu-tions to this publication. He contrib-uted another article on page 15 in this month’s issue about the new crucifix

at Holy Trinity Church. He’s done a ton for the Scene and Sunriver at large and I am grate-ful to him. I placed a legacy brick in a SHARC walkway acknowledging him as an “Outstanding Scene volunteer.”

If In a Nutshell is to continue, we’ll need an-other volunteer to step up. The right person has about six hours a month to keep tabs on regional news items and the abil-ity to summarize them. Training is available.


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22 Aspen, SunriverOpen great room floor plan w/ separate living room, lends itself to a large family gathering. Enjoy this updated home with newer counters, flooring, cabi-netry, 2 fireplaces, solarium, one master bedroom on each level w/ jetted tub & dual shower heads. $579,000 MLS# 201200518 Roger Wayland & Michelle Powell (541) 593-7903

25 Tennis Village, SunriverOwn & live in the heart of Sunriver. Sage Springs Spa and all the south-end amenities are close. This 2 bdrm, 2 bath Tennis Village condo has a loft area for a third sleeping space. Wood burning fireplace in living room. A/C. Partially furnished. $219,000 MLS# 201104669 Roger Wayland & Michelle Powell (541) 593-7903

54 Wildflower, SunriverWonderful, condo close to the Village Mall. Great Sunriver feel w/wood, log & rock accents. Beauti-fully remodeled kitchen w/granite and stainless appliances. Two fireplaces, two decks. View of golf course. Fully Furnished. SHARC fee fully paid! $224,550 MLS# 201301409Elizabeth Baker, Broker(541) 325-3045

7 Pine Needle, SunriverNestled in the pines, this perfect Sunriver home meets all the requirements for a vacation or full time living. Vinyl windows & doors, newer hot tub, new skylights, pine doors & trim, wood walls & lava rock fireplace with insert. The Price is Right! $264,000 MLS# 201208408 Amy Campbell, Broker (541) 480-8565Gloria Smith, Broker (541) 771-7757

1 Awbrey, SunriverCharacter and charm abound in this one level home with the perfect great room design that everyone wants. Room for all the fun Sunriver gatherings in the spacious dining area & well planed kitchen. Light, spacious master suite & guest rooms. $340,000 MLS# 201102848 Dee Brennan, Broker, ABR, GRI (541) 593-7000

11 Antelope, SunriverSuper cute & cozy! Near the Village Mall & SHARC. Completely remodeled in 2006, w/ addition of garage, office area, bdrm, second full bath, furnace, woodstove & appliances. This has been the owner’s second home since 1993 & has never been a rental. $299,900 MLS# 201300896Marcus & Connie Schwing (541) 593-4954 | (541) 408-0805

13 Rager Mtn, SunriverExtraordinarily clean, easy living Sunriver home. Over 2,000 sq ft of living space w/ lrg master suite & lots of storage space. Home backs to common area for privacy on deck/hot tub. Kitchen, baths, utility rm all have tile countertops.New roof in 2007. $369,000 MLS# 201208352 Bryce Jones & Nola Horton-Jones (541) 420-4018 | (541) 420-3725

25 Tokatee, SunriverStunning location on the 9th fairway of the Wood-lands GC overlooking a beautiful lake! Plenty of room for a big group with several master suites and large family room! Plenty of room for your toys, too, in the 36 ft attached RV garage, furnished. $699,000 MLS# 201205856 Janet Reynolds, Principal Broker (541) 480-1026

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