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DECEMBER • 2013

Two public meetings will be held to

discuss listing the Oregon spotted frog

as ‘threatened’ on the Endangered Species list

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Lawrence Leighton Smith, founding conductor and musical director of the Sunriver Music Festival, passed away at the age of 77.

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Nature Center ............... 8Calendar ..................... 13SROA News ................. 22

Public Safety ............... 34Classified .................... 38Commentary ............... 39

S C E N E

Sunriver Mudslinger wins national award

Baby, it’s cold outside!

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2014 maintenance fee increased 4.5%

Happy Holidays!

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Thanks to temperatures in the single digits, the waterfall at the entry circle to Sunriver froze to create a curtain of ice in late November. According to forecasts in the 2013-2014 Farmer’s Almanac, the “Days of Shivery” are back and we can expect a winter that will experience below average temperatures — so bundle up.

SROA recreation programs manager Emily Savko holds an award SROA received for Excellence in Recreational Programming for the Mudslinger event.

By Sunriver Scene staffThe Sunriver Mudslinger, which

attracted 345 participants in its first year, won the Resort and Commer-cial Recreation Association’s (RCRA) Excellence in Programming Award in November. Emily Savko, SROA recreation programs manager and key player in developing the Mudslinger, was at the RCRA’s annual conference at Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort in Florida to accept the award.

“Being an owners association recre-ation department made us unique,” Savko said. “Very big resorts won this award in the past, but we felt that the Mudslinger event was deserving in that we created it from scratch and it took effort from everyone in the community — Public Works, the Sunriver Fire De-partment, The Village at Sunriver and a lot of volunteers — to pull off. Why not nominate it?”

The competition for this year’s Excel-lence in Programing Award was stiff. Huge resorts, the likes of the Ocean Reef

Beach Club in Key Largo, Fla., which staged a “Crenshaw Massacre” Hal-loween, were looking for recognition of their special events. The Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas part-nered with Cartoon Network to create an 8-week themed event with famous cartoon characters. Omni Amelia Island Plantation, the resort hosting this year’s RCRA conference, nominated its Dr. Seuss celebration for the award.

“We didn’t know what competition we were up against until the night of the award presentation. When they announced the other property names, I thought, ‘We don’t have a chance be-cause they have outstanding recreation programs, they are top tier,’ ” Savko said.

Savko admitted to “throwing up her hands and shouting with delight” when the Sunriver Mudslinger was announced the winner. Savko serves as secretary of the RCRA board of directors and normally would be informed about the selection but the board kept her in the dark.

According to RCRA, the Excellence in Programming Award recognizes profes-sionals or students “who have created and implemented a special, unique and innovative program that has brought special recognition, significant increase in guest/student satisfaction, contrib-uted to the betterment of the commu-nity and or increased profitability to the member’s property or educational institution.”

The Sunriver Owners Association’s maintenance fee will be $107.64 per month in 2014. The SROA Board of Directors approved the rate at its Nov. 16 meeting.

The 2014 rate is $4.64 more than the 2013 maintenance fee and consti-tutes a 4.5 percent increase, the lowest rate increase in nearly a decade. The maintenance fee increased 5 percent in 2013 and 6 percent the previous nine years with two exceptions when owners approved larger increases. The board is authorized to increase maintenance fees up to 6 percent annually without a vote of the members.

“At 4.5 percent we hit our objectives for funding the reserves and establishing an operational reserve for SHARC,” said Mike Gocke, SROA treasurer. “This gets us to where we want to go.”

SROA Finance Committee mem-ber Bob Wrightson described the 4.5

By Brooke SnavelyThe SROA Board of Directors ac-

cepted the Infrastructure and Amenities Master Plan (IAMP) task force’s recom-mendation regarding permanent river access at their Nov. 16 meeting. The board authorized consultant WHPacific to complete the scope of its work, which includes final plans and cost estimates to develop an owners’ permanent river access site next to HOLA Restaurant.

The first phase would include a gravel beach for hand launching canoes, kayaks and rafts; a paved boat ramp for launch-ing trailered boats, paved parking, a restroom and a gate to limit access to owners, guests and renters of proper-

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By Brooke SnavelyLawrence Leighton Smith,

the founding conductor and music director of the Sunriver Music Festival for 23 years, died at his Colorado Springs, Colo., home on Oct. 25 in the company of his family. He was 77. Smith died of complica-tions of Biswanger’s disease, a form of dementia. Smith suf-fered a heart attack in October and was receiving hospice care, according to The Oregonian.

Born April 8, 1936 in Port-land, Ore., Smith initially trained as a pianist and went on to perform both as a so-loist and as a recital partner for celebrated vocalists and instrumentalists. According to Wikipedia, he began his con-ducting career in 1973 when he was one of the first-prize winners in the Dimitri Mitro-poulos Competition. His early conducting duties included as artistic advisor and principal guest conductor of the North Carolina Symphony, principal guest conductor of the Phoenix Symphony and music director of the Austin, Oregon and San Antonio symphonies.

Smith appeared as a guest conductor with virtually every major orchestra in the United States including the Baltimore, Cincinnati, Grand Rapids, Honolulu, Quebec, St. Louis, Dallas, Rochester, Syracuse, Indianapolis, Tampa, Santa Barbara, Miami and the New York Philharmonic. He also conducted at the Eastern Music Festival and was music director of the Music Academy of the West for eight years.

Other North American engagements included guest conducting the Calgary Phil-harmonic and the Orquesta Filarmonica de UNAM in Mexico. Smith led productions of Salome, Norma and Lucia di Lammermoor with the Ken-

Founding conductor of the Sunriver Music Festival passes

tucky Opera. His New York appearances included produc-tions of The Pearl Fishers, Le Coq d’or and La Boheme; two “Absolut Concerto” programs at Avery Fisher Hall; a Carnegie Hall concert with the American Composers Orchestra and solo-ist Emanuel Ax; and a program at Alice Tully Hall with violinist Itzhak Perlman and the Or-chestra of St. Luke’s.

Smith appeared abroad with symphonies in Spain, Mexico, Germany, Korea and South America. His 1996-97 season included 15 performances with orchestras in Japan. He was the first American conductor of record to conduct the Moscow Philharmonic, creating the widely acclaimed “Moscow Sessions” recordings issued by Sheffield Labs. He led a num-ber of the Louisville Orchestra’s First Edition Recordings of American contemporary com-posers. He made his RCA re-cording debut with the London Symphony and clarinet soloist Richard Stoltzman.

Smith completed a con-ductor-in-residence at Yale University and music director-ship of the distinguished Yale Philharmonia. Known for his commitment to working with student musicians, he served as guest conductor of the New England Conservatory Orches-tra, and led performances at both the Manhattan School of

Whisnant seeks re-election to the Oregon House of Representatives

Rep. Gene Whisnant (R-Sunriver) has filed for a seventh term representing Or-egon House District 53 that encompasses Sunriver, Redmond, Tumalo and parts of Deschutes County. He made the announce-ment at the Oct. 23 Sunriver Rotary Club meeting.

Whisnant, a retired U.S. Air Force Colo-nel, has served in the Legislature since being appointed in 2003.

In the 77th legislative session, Whisnant served on the Human Services and Housing, Education, Higher Education and Work-force Development committees.

“I have the experience, the respect and positive working re-lationships with members of both parties to pass good policy for Oregon and its citizens,” Whisnant said. “I am proud of the quality of bills which I chief-sponsored, sponsored or supported in the 2013 session.”

Whisnant cites the approval of the Oregon State University Cascade campus in Bend as a four-year university and increased funding for K-12 education among his latest legislative achieve-ments.

percent increase as prudent. “We’ve shifted a portion of the costs of our recreational activities to the actual users. That allows us to take a burden off our owners for a portion of the previously unrecovered costs so we don’t need as much of an increase in our annual maintenance fee. That’s as-suming we have an active user population of our recreational facilities. It’s prudent because we have conservatively pro-jected a reduction in the use of our facilities but still allows us

to cover our costs.”Patty Klascius, SROA Board

Director, said she was delight-ed. “I think members need to see that when we can reduce expenses, we will.”

The SROA’s 2014 budget will be adopted at the SROA Board of Director’s Dec. 21 regular meeting. The meeting starts at 9 a.m. in the adminis-tration building board meeting room.

“We’re still waiting for our employee health insurance costs and just want to make sure there’s no surprises be-tween now and December that we need to put into budget,”

Maintenance fee history• 2014 - $107.64 (4.5

percent increase)• 2013 - $103.00 (5

percent increase)• 2012 - $98.10 (6 per-

cent increase)• 2011 - $92.55 (6 per-

cent increase. Does not include $4,325 SHARC special as-sessment approved by owners.)

• 2010 - $87.93 (Own-ers approved $30 in-crease to increase fund-ing of reserve replace-ment accounts, i.e. roads and pathways.)

• 2009 - $57.93 (6 per-cent increase)


• 2007 - $51.57 (Own-ers approved a $10 increase.)



• 2004 - $37• 2003 - $36 (Fee cut in

half to compensate for creation of the Sunriver Service District, which assessed property taxes to fund police and fire services.)


• 2001 - $67.84

ties that participate in amenity access programs. Additional proposed amenities such as a dock, boat storage facility, pic-nic area, dog parks, pickleball courts and trails connecting to the pathway system are recom-mended for later, phase two development.

“Phase I should be the im-mediate scope of the project. This approach is consistent with owner comments that the primary focus should be on establishing the necessary accommodations to replace the existing (soon to be disman-tled) resort launch,” the IAMP Task Force recommended.

The task force also recom-

mended:•Oneboatrampinsteadof

two. They said this would not only reduce initial construction costs but afford more beach area for hand-launched craft.•Theoneconstructedramp

should accommodate launch and recovery of motorized craft. They said a paved boat launch would provide for search and rescue capabilities on a stretch of river that has

limited access points and where rapid response is needed. •Restrooms,whichthetask

force described as necessary due to significant distance to the nearest restroom at the privately owned and operated Sunriver Resort Marina.•Pavedparking instead of

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DECEMBER 2013 Volume XXXIX, No. 12

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Social time will begin at 6 p.m. with the potluck begin-ning at 6:30 p.m. All residents from Sunriver, Crosswater, Cal-dera Springs, and surrounding neighborhoods are invited.

Sign up at the SROA office, SHARC, the Marketplace, or at [email protected] to bring an entrée or salad to serve 10 to 12 people. Please remem-ber to bring your own place settings, including a coffee cup or water glass. Coffee and water will be furnished. Due to insur-ance issues, please leave your favorite wine at home. There will be beer and wine available for purchase from Sunriver Brewing Company.

The cost for the potluck is $5 per person or $15 for families of three or more people. Late cancellations can be made at [email protected] or by calling Bob Burroughs at 541-593-6692.

Celebrate the holiday spirit during the December potluck

On Thursday, Dec. 19, Lisa Stroup will discuss her work with the Red Cross in helping our community become pre-pared and resilient in the face of the unexpected.

Stroup’s talk is a natural com-plement to the club’s September program, at which Sunriver Po-lice chief Marc Mills discussed SROA’s Emergency Response Plan. Have you wondered what else can be done and what you can do? This program may have some answers.

Stroup grew up in Redmond. A business owner in Central Oregon for the past 28 years, Stroup is currently the ex-ecutive director of the Oregon

Mountain River Chapter of the American Red Cross serv-ing Crook, Deschutes, Grant, Harney, Jefferson and Wheeler counties and The Confeder-ated Tribes of Warm Springs. Her work with the Red Cross involves leading teams in ser-vice delivery, fundraising, local disaster response, readiness activities, and partnerships to increase a community’s resil-ience and motivate residents to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies.

The luncheon will be held at the Crosswater Grille on South Century Drive. Sunriver area men and women are welcome to attend.

Red Cross disaster preparedness subject of men’s club luncheonThe cost is $20 per person.

The menu offers a choice of trout with bacon and almond butter and wild rice, a Caesar salad with grilled chicken, or a vegetarian stuffed squash. Cof-fee, tea and dessert are included. Beer and wine are extra.

Doors open at 11:30 a.m. A social half-hour follows. Lunch service will begin at noon. The

program follows from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

To reserve a seat at the lun-cheon, use the sign-up sheet posted at the Marketplace, or send an email to the men’s club at [email protected]. Be sure to include your menu preference.

Deadline for signing up is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17.

The Bells of Sunriver invite the public to Carol with the Bells Sunday, Dec. 8, 3 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church on Cottonwood Road in Sunriver. This free event features solos, duets, sextets, full choir pieces and caroling by the audience.

In addition to holiday fa-vorites including “Winter Wonderland,” “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” and “Deck the Halls,” the choir will perform an arrangement of “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” that involves handbell tech-niques such as marts, plucks, mallets, lifts, ring touches and shakes. Don’t know what those are? Come and find out.

The Bells of Sunriver is an ecumenical group of 19 hand-bell ringers created by Sunriver Christian Fellowship out of its music ministry. The bells are very active in the community, presenting programs at schools, retirement homes and commu-

nity events as well as providing music for the congregation. In keeping with its mission, the Bells believe music is a gift from God. “We love to share this gift of bell music with our commu-nity,” said Joyce Hornish, one of the directors.

This public concert is free, open to all, suitable for all ages and no tickets are required. Information: 541-593-1635.

An ensemble from The Bells of Sunriver will also perform a free program at the Sunriver

Area Public Library on Wednes-day, Dec. 4 at 1 p.m.

Diana Swenson, Michelle Dennis, Sallie Hennessy, Jenny Long, Katie Hall and Linda Porter are six of the 19 members that make up The Bells of Sunriver handbell group.

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It’s that time of year again, and a tradition of Sunriver is the Sunriver Anglers Club 36th annual Christmas dinner. Members and non-members are invited to attend the Dec. 11 festivities held in the beauti-fully decorated Great Hall.

The evening will start with a social hour at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30. There are three entrees to choose from: Cedar plank

Sunriver Anglers Club annual Christmas Dinner Partyroasted wild caught salmon, grilled New York steak, and roasted portobello mushroom ravioli. Specialty desserts will be featured once again during the “dessert dash.”

An evening in the Great Hall during the Christmas season is always special but even more so as members and guests gather to celebrate the many accomplish-ments of the group during the year. There will be both a live

as well as a silent auction of goodies to please both fisher-men and fisher ladies as well. Once again, students from the Three Rivers choir will provide Christmas music.

Reservations are required and the form can be found on page 26 of this issue. The due date to RSVP is Dec. 5.

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“The booklet that they (SROA) sent with photos and a DVD showing the event, and especially how the community came together to make this event happen, was very cool,” wrote Lisa Linden, RCRA Awards Committee chair, in an email to the Scene. “It was really the community coming together and all of the indi-viduals, couples and families that participated in 40 degree weather in the mud and cold. And at the end of the video… the runners were asking what are the dates for 2014. That’s when the committee agreed that the Mudslinger mud run was a true success and deserved to win this award.”

Savko is already planning the second annual Sunriver Mudslinger, to be held Sunday, March 23 near the Sunriver Marina. She predicts participa-tion will double to nearly 700 participants.

“By popular demand we are adding a competitive, timed wave for adult participants. They’ll go first then we’ll have additional waves for families. The course will be approxi-mately the same. Many of the obstacles participants experi-enced last year will return in-cluding the mud bog and mud trenches, the army crawl and

SuSan berger photoParticipants had to crawl under logs and wade through water-filled trenches as part of the 2013 Mudslinger event course.

wall climbs. There will be some new obstacles,” Savko said.

Other improvements include better flow around the race start and finish lines and prizes for the top three male and female

finishers in the timed event. All finishers will receive a 2014 commemorative dog tag and a drink voucher.

Registration begins Jan. 1 at www.sunrivermudslinger.com

Two public informational meetings on the Oregon spotted frog (Rana pretiosa) proposing it be listed as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act and to designate critical habitat have been scheduled as follows: •Dec.3, from6 to8p.m. at theSunriver

Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center (SHARC) at 57250 Overlook Road in Sunriver.•Dec.4,from6to8p.m.attheLaPineSenior

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SuSan berger photoTwo meetings will be held to discuss the potential to list the Oregon spotted frog as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act and to designate critical habitat.


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“I thought that’s nothing. I ski with women over 60 so I’ll have to do a film about them. I approached the Chix with the idea. They chortled with joy and a dozen of them signed up,” Sanner said.

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but knew what she wanted. She bought a Go Pro camera, worked up a storyboard, made twice a week recordings in March of the women skiing through various terrain on Mt. Bachelor, then set about editing.

Sanner said it took her about 100 hours to edit the 6-minute video. She admitted to almost throwing her computer off a balcony in frustration learn-ing how to use the software. Eventually, she worked into a rhythm of editing for three to four hours a day and finished the movie in about three weeks.

She described the movie as “rough, a bit jerky and a little amateurish.”

The movie shows the wom-en, who range in age from 57 to 83, doing figure eights, skiing in lines and in groups of four accompanied by Aretha Frank-lin’s famous song “Respect.”

“There’s still room for us little old ladies to kick some ski butt,” said Mary Ann Martin of Sunriver, one of the skiers who appeared in the movie. “The film is about the impact of ski-ing on senior women. Some are long-time skiers; some are former ski patrollers. All are really good skiers.”

Sanner said the movie got a good reception from the film festival audience. “Everyone was impressed that we old gals could ski that well, or that we could ski at all. There was a lot of hooting and hollering. I heard one lady behind me say ‘Geez, these ladies ski pretty good.’”

Sanner said a dozen or so of the Chix club members called or visited the festival organizer to campaign for the movie to be shown.

Sanner said the movie ac-complished her purpose of showing the women as athletes, having a good time, and to inspire older women to keep active and have fun.

There is talk already of a sequel.

A still image from the ‘Chix on Stix Flick’ shows left to right: Heidi Supkis (from River Meadows), Nadine Ruth, Sheila Schmerber, Debbie Baker and Dianne Middle, all from Sunriver.

Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery presents oil land-scapes of Central Oregon by Joanne Donaca and Janice Druian in the lower gallery as well as Marjorie Wood Ham-lin’s collage of copper and gold foil, and her mixed media works in the upper gallery. The exhibit continues during the Traditions festivities through Jan. 5.

Joanne Donaca, Bend artist and Oregon native, expresses her passion for the High Desert through her landscapes in oil. Her former impressionistic style of strong brushwork and heavy impasto now yields to a less defined, expressionistic imagery featuring integrated brushwork. She continues to use her traditional bold, yet realistic, palette. Appearing in the exhibit are scenes of Central Oregon forests in fall colors as well as scenes of Sunriver and the Deschutes River in winter.

Lodge exhibit includes oils on canvas, foil collages

Donaca is a member of the Oil Painters of America, a sus-taining associate member of the Watercolor Society of America and, a signature member of the Northwest Pastel Society. Her art appears in collections throughout the U.S. including

that of Sunriver Resort, Frank-lin Crossing and the Sunriver Music Festival featured her artwork as the 2012 season’s poster.

Janice Druian, Terrebonne artist, presents oil landscapes reflecting the beauty of the Central Oregon Cascades and High Desert. She captures the drama of sunrise and sunset, painting the variety of this intense light in expressionistic realism with highly contrasting light/dark values in a vivid, yet realistic palette.

Druian earned a Masters in Art Education at the Univer-sity of Oregon and continued studies with a concentration on Plein Air and landscape. A member of the Oil Painters of America, her art appeared at the seventh annual Plein Air Invi-tational in Borrego Springs, the Yosemite Renaissance XV at the

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Smithcontinued from page 3Music and the Yale University School of Music.

Smith received three honor-ary doctorates and 14 awards for adventuresome program-ming from the American So-ciety of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Columbia University awarded him the Ditson Award for service to American music.

Sunriver connectionsSmith was part of the found-

ing team of classical music enthusiasts who dreamed of starting a music festival in Sunriver. In 1977 the work began and the festival founders selected him as the first artistic director. Smith was with the Oregon Symphony at the time. Smith continued as the artistic director of the Sunriver Music Festival from 1978 to 1984 and then returned in 1994 to lead the festival until he retired his baton in 2011.

“Larry loved Sunriver. He always referred to it as his ‘little slice of heaven,’” said Pam Beezley, Sunriver Music Festival executive director. “I think he took a lot of pride in being part of the festival from the start and seeing it grow year after year. He had friends here and a lot of respect for his achievements.”

Sunriver residents Bruce and

Jodie Bishof, who have been involved with the music festival since the beginning as board members, season ticket hold-ers, hosts for visiting musicians and coordinators of the Young Artists Scholarship, confirmed Smith’s enjoyment of Sunriver.

“He brought fabulous cham-ber music to this little resort area in 1978. He loved it here and the people who attended the concerts loved him. He was very personable and great with the audiences. His pre concert talks were a wealth of information that made the performances come alive,” said Jodie.

Jodie said she and Bruce developed a special bond with Smith. “Whenever he was here, we always had dinner with him. After he married Leslie, the four of us had wonderful times together.”

The Bischofs hosted potlucks

at their Sunriver home for the festival board of directors where Larry and festival pianist Ellen Deffner performed 45-minute private piano concerts. These provided opportunities for board members to socialize and get to know him.

Smith saved Central Or-egon from a cultural abyss said Sunriver resident Sybil Gibson, who served three years as president of the music festi-val. “When we moved here in 1974, the only way we could get classical music was one hour a week on the radio. That next spring, we attended the Bend Choral Concert and it was pop music. Getting the festival started raised the level of classi-cal music in the area.”

Beezley said Smith had a good working relationship with the festival orchestra, was well respected for his understand-ing of the music and often conducted big pieces without a conductor’s score. “For Larry, it was always about the music,” she said.

About presenting live music at the festival, Smith wrote: “In these modern times of electronic devices audiences are inundated with easily ac-cessible ways of listening to music. However, I think we are missing an important, perhaps the most important aspect of communicating with the very most powerful source of life

– the listening to music in its purest form. After all, music was intended to be a three-way hook-up: the music itself, the orchestra, and the audience.

“We strive to integrate these three elements in an intimate atmosphere while at the same time giving a feeling of real community. With the music of our great composers, Mozart, Beethoven and Haydn, per-formed in a stunning, vibrant way, we are very unique and will continue to be so. We need no huge concert hall for this. What I’m stressing here is what makes us unique, and therefore, the spirit of the music

we perform will come to life in a startling and magnificent way.”

A celebration of Smith’s life was held in Colorado Springs the weekend of Nov. 16. The Colorado Springs Philhar-monic presented a slide show from Smith’s life and quotes from friends, accompanied by Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings in its Nov. 16 concert, the Colorado Springs Gazette reported.

Gifts in honor of Smith can be made to the Sunriver Music Festival. Gifts can be applied to the Mel Rubin Music Library that was created in August 2013 in appreciation of Smith.


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There are many reasons peo-ple come to the nature center. Some bring their families to see the creepy crawlies that live in our lifelike “creature cave” or to get an out-of-this-world view of our meteorite collection in the “cosmic crater.” Many stop in simply to expand their knowledge of local flora and fauna through our interpretive exhibits or friendly conversa-tion with staff.

Whatever reason you found to walk through our doors, there was always one special face to “greet” you in a very peculiar way. Stoic yet wide-eyed, our beautiful Western screech owl captured the hearts of many and brought a unique character to the Sunriver Na-ture Center.

We are very sad to announce the passing of our favorite old owl – Hooty. This little owl enamored the public with his seemingly witty, quick paced

“hooo hoo hoo hooos” as if he was answering your questions and comments and always in surprise by the look in his large, always wide-open, yellow eyes.

Hooty was named by a few of his biggest fans. He came to us in the summer of 2011. Having been in captivity for a substantial nine to 10 years with another rehabber in the area, Hooty was well versed in the ways of handling and presentation by the time he arrived. Because of his inherit

patience with most handlers his transition into becoming our most popular program bird was swift and seamless.

Hooty’s initial diagnosis in-cluded a damaged wing and permanent neurological dam-age, likely injuries obtained from a head first collision with an unknown object, possibly a house window or a moving vehicle.

Although many visitors thought of Hooty as a baby, he

was actually an old, fully ma-tured adult owl at around 11-12 years of age. The lifespan of a Western screech owl in the wild is only around 2-5 years. Rap-tors in captivity can live twice as long due to regular medical check-ups, daily feedings, and protection from predators. Hooty had merely reached the end of his long life.

A well-known fixture at the nature center, Hooty taught us patience, sparked our curios-

ity and was truly loved by all. Through images captured by dedicated staff and adoring visi-tors, his legacy will continue on. We give a fond farewell to you dear friend.

If you wish to make a do-nation in memory of Hooty, please contact Kody or Jennifer at 541-593-4394. All donations received will be put toward food, medical care, or the con-struction of new and improved raptor enclosures.

rob bingham photoHooty, one of the Sunriver Nature Center’s most popular residents, passed away in November.

By Bob Grossfeld, observatory manager

December may be cold, but it is worth getting outside to view! Have you had a chance to check out the winter con-stellations? How about those comets?

We were not sure what the comet ISON would do in No-vember, but it got bright about halfway through the month and was visible to the naked eye in the morning hours. It’s unclear if ISON will survive a trip around the Sun at the end of November. We will be watching. If it stays together, we will have a show through December. I sure hope it does. If weather allows, we will add some nights of viewing during December. Watch the website or give us a call for the most updated information.

Did you enjoy the meteor shower last month? Well, this month we get one major and one minor meteor shower.

The Geminids are king of the meteor showers. It is con-sidered by many to be the best shower in the heavens, produc-ing up to 120 multicolored

There’s plenty to see in December’s night skiesmeteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by debris left behind by an asteroid known as 3200 Phaethon, which was discovered in 1982. The shower runs annually from Dec. 7-17. It peaks this year on the night of Dec. 13 and morning of Dec. 14. The waxing gibbous moon will block out some of the meteors this year, but the Geminids are so bright and numerous that it should still be a good show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Gemini, but can appear anywhere in the sky.

The Ursids are a minor me-teor shower producing only about five to 10 meteors per hour. It is produced by dust grains left behind by comet Tuttle, which was first discov-ered in 1790.

The shower runs annually Dec. 17-25. It peaks this year on the night of Dec. 21 when the second quarter moon will be bright enough to hide all but the brightest meteors. If you are patient, you might still be able to catch a few good ones.

Best viewing will be just after midnight from a dark loca-tion. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Ursa Minor (Little Dipper) but can appear anywhere in the sky.

Winter gives us a period of time to do upgrades and try new things at the observatory. We will be trying to get our winter maintenance done, in addition to upgrading some of the telescopes.

We have started our annual appeal for support of the Or-egon Observatory. Fundrais-ing is well under way for the handicap pier on the newly open Karen Clarke Star Deck.

We are working to update and upgrade the drives under the new Matthews 30-inch telescope and the Yocum 20-inch telescope under the dome.

The new drives will be com-puter controlled and are made possible largely by a donation from Sidereal Technologies, but we have some parts to purchase to make it happen.

This has been added to our fundraising list for 2014. We are also working on new ex-


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Marjorie Wood Hamlin’s collage works feature abstract or geometric designs in cop-per and gold foil. This unique process results in subtle, layered imagery with a highly reflective

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A key ingredient in the gal-lery’s success is the group of 30 artists whose mission it is to make great art affordable to everyone. Although all gallery artists live and work in Central Oregon, seven of the artists actually are living the dream right here in Sunriver.

Midge and Gene Thomas moved to Sunriver from the valley a few years back. Midge admits that she always wanted to run her own gallery; Gene probably never thought that he would get pulled into her dream as well. Midge put her head together with another local artist, Susan Harkness-Willams, and the Artists Gal-lery was conceived.

Three years later, Midge and Susan are delighted at the success of their idea. Midge continues to head up the board of directors, and her artistic passion has evolved from wa-tercolor to metal art. Gene’s stained glass art pieces twinkle in the gallery windows. Hark-ness-Willams has taken gourd art to a whole new level, and her handmade jewelry is always popular.

Nancy and Greg Cotton retired from professions in the valley as well. Both are math field educators who are clearly

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Boy Scouts of America Troop 36 will again offer holiday tree pickup in the Sunriver area Sat-urday, Dec. 28 and Saturday, Jan. 4. For a donation of $5 per tree, the Scouts will pick up holiday trees at curbside and recycle them for compost. Pickup will occur after 9 a.m. on the above dates.

The Scouts ask that a dona-tion be made by check, payable to “Boy Scouts of America” and that it be placed in a watertight plastic bag and affixed to the top of the tree with a rubber band. Wreaths, garlands and decorated trees will not be ac-cepted, because the wires ruin the shredder.

Residents in Sunriver should call 541-385-3935, after Dec. 15 to arrange for pickup.

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From Scene news sourcesAn investigation by the Or-

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According to the Oct. 23 statement, the dead fish were found in a side channel of the river near Lava Island south-west of Bend.

According to ODFW fish biologist Erik Moberly, the dead fish were reported Oct. 17 and Oct. 18 and volunteers and ODFW staff were able to rescue about 750 trout (a combination of redband rain-bow and brown trout) and 500 sculpin that were still alive in a handful of water pools.

In addition to trout, about 1,220 mountain whitefish and a similar number of sculpin died when declining water levels left them stranded in the natural lava side channel, which normally has water only during

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All the dead fish were found in a ½-mile stretch of the side channel.

Water levels in the Deschutes River normally decline this time of year as releases from Wickiup Reservoir are reduced by dam operators. Reduced re-leases allow water managers to begin storing water for the next year’s irrigation season.

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previous years.“ODFW and OWRD will

continue to investigate whether ramp-down levels were a factor and if necessary, work with partners to make adjustments in the future,” the statement continued. “However, a slower ramp-down rate is considered to be better for fish, leading water and fishery managers to look for other explanations why so many fish were stranded in the channel.”

ODFW said it “believes that two good years of water in 2011 and 2012, when the channel did not completely dry up, resulted in more fish in the side channel this year than would normally occur.”

In addition, the agency said, “there appears to be more fish in the river that emigrated from Wickiup Reservoir, which was low this year due to drought conditions.”

Reprinted with permission of KTVZ.com

photo courteSy of Doug laplaca Thousands of fish were stranded and died in a side channel of the Deschutes River near Lava Island Falls in October.

Ways to support Sunriver’s annual Christmas Basket Sharing program

The Sunriver Christmas Basket Sharing program that distributes food and children’s gifts to deserving families is again seeking support from the community. Here are sev-eral ways you can support the effort:

1. Pick up a grocery bag and fill it with food. Bags are avail-able at Holy Trinity Church/Sunriver Christian Fellowship, Community Bible Church, Obsidian Hair Spa, Sunriver Fire Department, Sunriver Li-brary and through the Sunriver Women’s Club and Sunriver Rotary. Filled bags must be turned in by Sunday, Dec. 15.

2. Purchase a child’s toy or clothing. Giving trees will be located at Holy Trinity Church/Sunriver Christian Fel-

lowship, Community Bible Church and Obsidian Hair Spa. The trees will have tags indicating the requested gift for that child. Unwrapped gifts may be dropped off at the loca-tions listed above on or before Sunday, Dec. 15.

3. Volunteers are needed to deliver food and gifts begin-ning at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20. Call or email Gene Bennington to sign up, 541-948-6209 or [email protected]


Contact the chair if you have questions about a committee

or the projects they are currently working on

SROA Committees

SROA Board of Directors Bob Nelson, president [email protected]

Community Planning & Public Affairs Jane Boubel, chair [email protected]

Covenants Scott Hartung, chair [email protected]

Design Ann Byers, chair [email protected]

Election Kathie Thatcher, co-chair [email protected] Jayne Meister, co-chair [email protected]

Environmental Rae Seely, chair [email protected]

Finance Mike Gocke, chair [email protected]

Nominating Katie Hall, chair [email protected]

Public Works Richard Jenkins, chair [email protected]

Recreation Janet Baker, chair [email protected]

SROA committees are always in need of volun-teers. Interested in joining? Contact the chair person for more details or contact SROA at 541-593-2411.

These groups meet regularly, same time, same place

Group Gatherings

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

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

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

Sunriver Yoga Club 8:45 a.m. All levels welcome Crescent Room, SHARC. $5 Info: 541-585-5000

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

SaturdayWeight Watchers 9:15 a.m. Weigh-in 8:45 a.m. Sage Springs, Sunriver Resort

ChurchesCatholic

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

Non-Denominational

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

December 3 Tuesday Magistrate --------------------------------------------------- 8:30 a.m. SROA Admin Citizen Patrol ----------------------------------------------- 3:30 p.m. SROA Admin 4 Wednesday SRWC Winter Gala Dinner/Dance ----------------- 6 p.m. Great Hall, Resort 6 Friday Design Committee --------------------------------------- 10 a.m. SROA Admin 7 Saturday Family Bingo & Charity Poker event --------------- 6 p.m. SHARC 10 Tuesday Mountain Meadow Quilters -------------------------- 9:30 a.m. SHARC Nominating Committee ------------------------------- 3 p.m. SROA Admin 11 Wednesday Sunriver Anglers Christmas Dinner ------------------ 5:30 p.m. Great Hall, Resort 19 Thursday Finance Committee ------------------------------------- 9 a.m. SROA Admin Sunriver Anglers Club ------------------------------------ 7 a.m. SHARC 20 Friday SROA Board Work Session ----------------------------- 9 a.m. Fire Station Design Committee --------------------------------------- 10 a.m. SROA Admin 21 Saturday SROA Board Meeting ----------------------------------- 9 a.m. SROA Admin 24 Tuesday SROA Offices Close for Christmas Eve ------------ 12 p.m. 25 Wednesday SROA Offices Closed for Christmas Day --------- All day 27 Friday SROA Member Open House ------------------------- 5 p.m. SHARC

january 1 Wednesday SROA Offices Closed for New Year’s Day ------- All day 3 Friday Design Committee --------------------------------------- 9 a.m. SROA Admin

Visit the online calendars at www.sunriverowners.org for event info, meeting agendas and minutes

meetings & gatheringsmeetings & gatherings

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to keep up on the latest events at the facility. We would

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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.

Dec. 31 is your last chance to order a legacy brick to be installed in spring 2014. Sponsored by the Sunriver Women’s Club, legacy brick sales raise money for the club’s philanthropy fund.

Installed in a pathway behind the outdoor am-phitheater at SHARC, a legacy brick is a unique way to honor those cherished people in your life (parents, grandparents, siblings, children, friends, etc.). Or how about honoring a beloved pet, an-

niversary date, high school, college, hometown, or those special times in Sunriver? You could also choose to engrave a brief poem, quote or other tasteful personal message.

The 4x8-inch bricks are $50. Order forms can be found at www.sunriverowners.org, un-der SROA Departments>SHARC in the main menu bar.

Information: email [email protected]

A legacy brick can be the perfect stocking stuffer


Rampcontinued from page 3

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Blue ribbon. Pink ribbon. Green circles and orange slash-es. What do those ribbon and paint colors on the trees rep-resent?

SROA’s Environmental Ser-vices staff perform a variety of inspections in Sunriver throughout the year, on both private property and commons.

To track locations of certain trees, ladder fuels reduction projects, noxious weeds and property lines, a range of ma-terial is used including ribbon flagging, wire flags and paint.

Please do not remove the flag-ging. When a project is com-plete, the flags will be removed.

If you have a question about a particular mark or flag, contact SROA’s Environmental Services Department at 541-593-1522 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Green paint•Greenpaint slash.Tree is

designated for future removal on commons for ladder fuels reduction.•Greenpaintringaroundthe

tree trunk indicates a mountain pine beetle (MPB) infested tree on commons.

Orange paint• Orange paint slash on

trunk. Tree has been permitted for removal on private property.

Blue paint• Blue paint on bucked-

up wood on commons notes firewood available to Sunriver property owners on a first come, first served basis.

Pink flagging•Pink flagging around tree

trunks, branches or shrubs marks general property lines. This occurs in areas where lad-der fuels reduction will take place on commons.•Pink flagging tied toblue

flagging on tree trunks, branch-es or shrubs indicates there is a sharp turn in the property line.

Blue flagging•Blue flagging tied around

a tree trunk notes a MPB tree identified on private property.•Blueflaggingonlimbnotes

approximate golf course prop-erty line.

Yellow flagging•Yellowflaggingtiedtotree

branches marks noxious weed locations on commons.

Orange flagging•Orangeflaggingisusedby

SROA Public Works to mark their projects.

Wire flags (various colors) and other flagging•Marksspecialprojectareas

such as ponderosa seedlings.

Painted trees, ribbons designate special projects within Sunriver

Basketcontinued from page 12

4. Monday, Dec. 9 is the deadline for applications from families requesting food and gifts. Applications are available from the locations listed above.

5. 100 percent of the pro-

ceeds from operations of Ob-sidian Hair Spa on Friday, Dec. 6 will be donated to the Christ-mas Basket Sharing program. Call Dawn at Obsidian Hair Spa to make an appointment. 541-593-1978

6. Saturday, Dec. 7 from 6-10 p.m., there will be a Fam-

ily Bingo Night and Charity Poker Tournament at SHARC.

The basket program replaces the monthly Care and Share food distribution to needy families. It is made possible through the community’s gen-erosity and participation. Please join in and help spread Christ-mas joy to a needy family.

To volunteer or for more information, contact Gene Bennington 541-948-6209 or [email protected]

prior to constructing the new river access facility. While the board may have the authority to expend funds on this project, the task force suggests follow-ing the recent practice of seek-ing owner approval via a vote. •Restrictingaccesstoown-

ers, guests and renters of prop-erties that participate in SROA recreation access programs. According to state law, use of the property can be restricted to members only the task force said.

Additionally, the IAMP task force suggested:• Establishing operational

and reserve cost estimates prior to a vote on the project.•A studyof transportation

needs. Will the resort’s shuttle continue to pick up individuals at the canoe takeout, for ex-ample, and what are conditions at the pick up areas?•Exploring impacts of an

owners-only boat ramp on activities at the Harper Bridge

access point.•An informationcampaign

to educate the general public about the location of river ac-cess points open to the public.

Next stepsThe SROA Board of Direc-

tors requested WHPacific in-clude estimates of what it would cost if the first phase of the facil-ity were open to the public. Do-ing so might require staffing at the entry gate and more paved parking, for example.

The task force will work with the consultant to refine the plan based on the recommendations. WHPacific will develop final

plans and cost estimates for the board’s consideration by Janu-ary, and possibly as early as the board’s Dec. 21 meeting.

If the board adopts a phase one permanent river access development plan, it will then decide whether to seek owner approval.

A special election may be held in spring 2014. Site preparation could begin next summer and construction could continue through fall and winter. Plans are to open the facility in the spring of 2015.

Information: www.sunriver owners.org > Boat Ramp & Park Proposal

About a month after the second annual Sunriver Fly Fishing Festival was held organizers donated the event revenues to local causes. On Oct. 25, Fred Foisset and John Olschewsky, Hook Fly Shop co-owners, presented a $1,750 donation to Three Riv-ers School in front of a gathering of elementary school students. The funds will be used to purchase kindergarten and first grade supplemental learning materials.

The Sunriver Fly Fishing Festival also donated $2,000 to the local chapter of Trout Unlimited; $1,000 to the Upper Deschutes River Coalition and $2,000 worth of fly fishing gear to Healing Waters, a group that takes wounded military veterans fishing.

“When you give a sum to Upper Deschutes River Coalition you are certain that it’s going to good use, but when you see kids smiling that’s another thing entirely,” said Olschewsky. “Realizing that they are the future of clean water and clean air… that was huge to me.”

In its second year, the Sunriver Fly Fishing Festival expanded to a two-day event that attracted about 75 fishing-related product vendors and more than 500 attendees.

Olschewsky said the Sunriver Fly Fishing Festival has “turned into something we can be proud of and we are going to continue. We want it to be bigger and better. This could be something hugely beneficial to the area. Our goal is more vendors, more visitors and to raise more money that we will give to local organizations that support the health of local fisheries. It happens during the off-season and is good for everyone; restaurants, vacation rental companies and homeowners.”

Information: 541-593-2358 or http://hookfish.com/festival

Sunriver Fly Fishing Festival donates $6,000 to local charities


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Picture Perfect: Gadgets, apps for photographers

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By Mike JensenHere are some suggestions

for gadgets and apps for the serious photographer on your holiday shopping list. These are products I use all the time and can personally vouch for their effectiveness on my pho-tography. •ThePhotographersEphem-

eris (http://photoephemeris.com) $8.99. The Photogra-pher’s Ephemeris (TPE) helps you plan outdoor photography shoots. TPE for Android or iPhone/iPad is a map-centric sun and moon calculator. With it, you can see how the light will fall on the land, be it day or night, for almost anywhere on earth.

Ideal for landscape, nature, travel and outdoor photogra-

phers, TPE’s map-based ap-proach means you can search for any place name on the planet or position the map pin exactly where you want it.

I have used TPE for more than a year and I now use it for planning almost every outdoor shoot. It tells me when the moon is full and where it will rise, or when it is a new moon and a great time to shoot the stars.

A lot of my work involves shooting rising sun starbursts, or rising moon shots. I love photographing the moon without having to create a composite (two Photoshop layers) image. TPE gives me the opportunity to know exactly where and when the sun and moon will rise and set. I just

point the phone north and look to the direction of the lines. •CamRanger (http://cam

ranger.com) $299. This is a great photographer’s gadget. The Cam Ranger is a small unit that connects via USB cord to your camera and then broadcasts a WiFi signal to your smartphone or iPad. This gadget has it all: Live view, re-mote focus capability, macro, focus stacking, HDR, video and more.

I bought the Cam Ranger earlier this year on the sugges-tion of a good friend and na-tionally known photographer. I’m currently in the process of using it for a commercial shoot for Gary Gordon at Fish With Gary (http://fishwith gary.com). The job involves

photographing 60 to 75 of Gordon’s products for use on his website. I’ve used it for pho-tographing small flowers and, especially, a technique called “focus stacking.” Focus stacking is the process of taking the same photograph three to five times ore more at different focusing areas and then combining them into one image that turns out to be “uber” focused. It works for both macro and huge land-scapes.

The advantage Cam Ranger adds is the ability to really fine-tune your live view focusing. It’s a lot easier to view focus on a “retina display” iPad than in your camera’s viewfinder or LCD.

Other photo apps

I really can’t recommend any other photo apps because I’m not a big fan of any smart-phone/iPad photo editing apps. Two reasons:

1. Why would you want to edit your photos on a smartphone or iPad?

2. Bad quality of image and inability to layer

If you know of an app you’d like me to take a look at, give me a call or send me a note at [email protected]

Photo tip of the monthIf you’re like me, every time

you see wildlife in the front or back yard, you grab your camera. I’ve been lucky to have

some of these images show up on several local and regional calendars and publications.

When you’re photograph-ing birds, look for a couple of things in the composition of your image. •Contrast the color of the

bird to the background. •Look fornice lightingon

the bird.•It’sOKtouseaflashtoadd

a touch of light on the bird.•Lookforgesturefromthe

bird. They all have them so just wait for it. •Try to get a shotwith a

“catch light” in the eye. It brings the focus of the viewer’s eye into the frame.•Try to capture the entire

bird in the shot.In the example shots above,

the bird on the left is being rather uncooperative… no gesture at all and the light is OK, but not great. In the shot on the right everything comes together. The tilt of the head and a little more sun to help create the catch light in the eye. If you’ll notice, the shot on the left cuts off the bird’s tail, while the shot on the right has the full bird.

Also, if you’d like to learn more about winter photogra-phy, plan to attend my seminar at the Sunriver library Dec. 11 at 2 p.m.

As always, if you have ques-tions, call 541-610-8683 or email [email protected]


SRWCcontinued from page 18

ODOT work on Highway 97 continues

Serving Central Oregon for more than 25 years

541.593.3225 ~ 541.771.2201ccb#63694

For more information about event dates and

times please call or visit our website!

(541) 593-1000sunriver-resort.com/traditions

• GINGERBREADJUNCTION-Dec. 6 - Jan. 1, 2014

• ELFTUCK-INS• THEBEARFACTORYTM

• BREAKFAST&BRUNCHWITHSANTA• DININGEVENTSFORCHRISTMAS&NEWYEAR’S• NEWYEAR’SEVEPARTY• SLEIGHRIDES• WANDERLUSTSNOWSHOETOURS• POLARBEARPLUNGE• ANDMORE!

Cross-country skiing: First outing will be in the latter half of January, at the chain-up area off the road to Mt. Bachelor, and led by Sheila Schmerber and Debbie Baker. Two more

leaders are needed for cross-country ski outings later in February and March.

Please note: A winter sports equipment talk is in the plan-ning stages with the SROA Recreation Department at SHARC. Watch for more de-tails.

December events at the library•Dec.3,10,10:30a.m.FamilyFunStoryTime•Dec.4,1p.m.BellsofSunriver.Ringintheholidayseason

with this free, crowd-pleasing performance.•Dec.6,2p.m.GingerbreadHouses.Buildanddecorate

a gingerbread house. All ages welcome. •Dec.17,3:30p.m.TeenTerritory.Makegingerbread

houses, play strategy games, and more.•Dec. 11, 2 p.m.Winter photographywithMichael

Jensen. Get the most from your camera and create photos worthy of a greeting card.•Dec.14,1p.m.WriteNow.Joinusforthismonthly

writing group, activities and fun.•Dec.20,1p.m.Digitaldownloadsopenlab.Download

books, magazines and music to your digital device.The Sunriver Area Public Library is located at 56855 Ven-

ture Lane in the Sunriver Business Park. The library is open Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and

Saturday 12-5 p.m. For more information, call 541-312-1080.

The Oregon Department of Transportation has closed the southbound Highway 97 (Bend Parkway) left turn lane onto 3rd Street to remove the signalized intersection as part of the Murphy Road project. Southbound motorists will be directed to turn onto 3rd Street at Powers Road.

Closure of this lane will allow construction to proceed for the overpass that will reconnect southbound 3rd street to south-bound Highway 97 when the project is complete.

At the conclusion of the proj-ect in 2015, the 3rd street inter-section will be removed, signals at Pinebrook will be removed and a barrier installed. South-bound motorists on 3rd Street will then use the new overpass to access the southbound Parkway.

Please use caution while driv-ing in the construction area and be alert for signs detouring traffic onto alternate routes. The speed limit through the

construction zone is 45 mph or as marked.

Purpose of project The purpose of the project

is to improve safety and con-nectivity by constructing an east-west arterial in the south end of Bend and eliminating the traffic signals at the intersections of Highway 97 at Pinebrook Boulevard and Highway 97 at 3rd Street.

The overall cost estimate of improvements is $45 million. Future projects will be built using a variety funding. Com-ponents of the project consists of an extension and realign-ment of Murphy Road from Parrell Road across Highway 97 to Brookswood Boulevard. Improvements also include: • Realignment ofMurphy

Road from 3rd Street east to Parrell Road.•AnewbridgeonMurphy

Road that crosses over 97.• A new southbound fly-

over bridge from 3rd Street to Highway 97. The new structure enables the traffic signal at the intersection of 97 and 3rd Street to be removed which will resolve the existing safety issues at the intersection.•Modificationofaccessesat

3rd Street/Murphy Road and 97 and Pinebrook Boulevard.•Constructionof a round-

about at the intersection of the new Murphy Road and 3rd Street.•Constructionof a round-

about at the intersection of Murphy Road and Brookswood Boulevard.•Constructionof a round-

about at the intersection of Murphy Road and Parrell Road.


Turn to SRWC, page 17

sunriver women’s club

Christmas is most truly Christmas when we celebrate it by giving the light of love to those who need it most.” – Ruth Carter

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Country Store • 541.593.8113The Village at Sunriver

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Marketplace • 541.593.8166Cottonwood Road

Sun.-Thurs. 7am-8pm; Fri.-Sat. 7am-8pmSummers & Holidays 7am-9pm daily

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Both stores offering: Produce & Meat Departments • Hot Deli • Daily Lunch/Dinner Menus • Beer & WineFull Liquor Stores • Cigars • Lottery • Video Rentals • Money Orders • FAX • Copies

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Thank you to all of our loyal clients!We so greatly appreciate your business and referrals this last year!

Wishing you and your families a joyous holiday seasonand a healthy and prosperous 2014!

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Presidents’ remarksSeeing the poinsettia, the

“Christmas flower” as it is sometimes called, reminds us that the holiday season is upon us. The beautiful red and green star-like leaves usher in the colors of the season. It’s bright, bold, beautiful and simple.

Remember to keep things simple and enjoy the beauty of the season by spending time with friends and family. Know-ing the people of Sunriver, you’ll also find an opportunity to help others in our greater community who also want to have a special holiday.

The winter gala, “The Magic Within,” on Dec. 4, is a won-derful way to start your holiday. Not only can you enjoy an eve-ning with friends, exceptional music and delicious food, but

you have the opportunity to support one of SRWC’s fund-raisers. All of the funds from this event go to support our charitable giving projects.

If you haven’t made your reservation, contact Stephanie Nelson, 541-593-4663, Nancy Fischer, 541-593-7458, or Sandra Kendle, 541-593-7834 to see if there is still space avail-able. If you are unable to at-tend, please consider making a donation. Come join us know-ing that while you are having fun you are also helping others.

Most of us will be with family during the holiday, but wher-ever and with whomever you are celebrating this holiday, the Sunriver Women’s Club wishes you a happy and a safe one.

–Carol Cassetty & Bonnie Rosen, co-presidents

Build a legacy: Buy a brickIf you are wondering about

a gift for someone special this Christmas, consider purchasing a legacy brick in their honor. The club has been selling these bricks for the past two years as a fundraiser for the club’s philanthropy fund.

The bricks are in place behind the amphitheater at SHARC. The next order of bricks will be sent after the first of the year for spring placement. We hope to order at least 100 bricks to keep the cost down. Get your order form online at SROA’s website under SROA Departments > SHARC.

ProgramsSet aside Jan. 21 for the

next club luncheon at the Sunriver Fire Station. Marc

Mills, Sunriver Police chief, and Art Hatch, Sunriver Fire chief, will discuss public safety and emergency information.

Grant applicationsGrant applications are now

being accepted from nonprofit organizations that operate in the Three Rivers and south Deschutes County area. They must focus on meeting the basic needs of shelter, health, food, clothing and education for children and families.

Application deadline is Jan. 31. Grant applicants must have a current 501(c) 3 nonprofit tax-exempt status. All appli-cants are researched prior to be-ing recommended for funding.

For information contact Ann McGranahan at [email protected] or 541-598-2181or send a written request to SRWC Philanthropy Committee, PO Box 3334, Sunriver, OR 97707.

Winter funMembers of the Outdoor

Winter Fun Activities met in November to plan activities. All club members are welcome at any of the activities.

Ice skating: Starts Friday, Dec. 13, and continues each Friday. If you want to be on the club’s ice skating season pass, email Patty Klascius at [email protected] no later than Dec. 5. Meet at the rink at 11:30 a.m. and skate with whoever shows up.

Sledding: Dec. 18 on the SHARC tubing hill (snow covered or not). Bring a lunch and beverage to SHARC’s Crescent Room at 11:30 a.m. Dress for outdoor weather with appropriate shoes for pulling your tube uphill. Please bring available SHARC passes for those who are not owners. RSVP Joan Lewis at [email protected].

Snowshoeing: Jan. 7 for snowshoeing from Val Wood’s home out on the Woodlands Golf Course with lunch to fol-low at her home; and Jan. 15 for a moonlight snowshoe led by Sheila Schmerber and Ezma Hanschka.

Later in January a Mt. Bach-elor ranger will lead a snowshoe tour (also good for beginners – they provide snowshoes).


What inspires you?by Tom O’Shea

Recently I attended the Ironman competition in Kona, Hawaii. The triathlon consists of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a full marathon. There were 2,100 participants from 55 countries. I have witnessed many different events in my life, but I must admit this was the most inspirational event that I have ever seen. I was able to see first hand how the various participants dealt with the significant challenge of completing the event. I saw a 73-year-old man from Japan finish the competition in just over 12 hours. Words fail to describe the look of exhilaration on his face! A woman more than 80 years old finished the course with less than 2 minutes left on the maximum amount of time allowed. It occurred to me during the event that the participants are there for many different and personal reasons. I left this event with a great appreciation for the power and reward of preparation and teamwork. As I reflect on Sunriver Resort, I’m proud to say that I have experienced a similar level of preparation, support and teamwork among all of our associates.

As we usher in this Holiday Season, my hope is that our Sunriver associates and neighbors will find what inspires them to be an “Ironman” in whatever they are passionate about. I wish each of you health, happiness and peace now and into the New Year.

Kind regards,

Tom O’Shea Managing Director, Sunriver Resort Limited Partnership

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Sunriver Associates Giving Back: Josh BrownWhen Sunriver Resort Grounds Manager Josh Brown speaks about his passion for helping others, you can tell that it’s something he truly feels.

Josh acts as Sunriver Resort’s Community Outreach Coordinator and his main focus is to find ways to support La Pine and the many Sunriver employees who live there. Josh also founded Outreach & Cast, a program that invites people who have high levels of stress and anxiety caused by illness, addiction, age or disability to come out and learn how to fish. Josh shares, “If you are concentrating on trying to get the fish to bite your line,

you don’t worry about everything else.” Josh’s ability to see a need and fill it with his own time, energy and thoughtfulness is what truly makes him an outstanding member of the Sunriver Resort team.

Showcase Helps Support Habitat for HumanitySunriver Resort’s inaugural Showcase of Golf, Wine & Cheese event held at the beginning of October brought out golfers and wine enthusiasts and benefitted Newberry Habitat for Humanity helping to raise $30,500.

The Showcase featured an 18-hole golf tournament on Crosswater Golf Course and a reception with more than 100 wines, dozens of gourmet cheeses, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and live music. “This hybrid golf and wine concept garnered enthusiastic support from our players and community members. It truly was made possible by the support of Young’s Market and our generous sponsors.”

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A House Becomes a HomeKelly Cooper has worked as a Housekeeping Supervisor for Sunriver Resort for more than 5 years and when her supervisor, Bev Stigall, encouraged her to apply for a Habitat for Humanity home, she wondered if it would be attainable, but when her application was approved she began to imagine about having a real home for herself and her 9-year-old son, Kyle. She never dreamed that she would learn so much about herself, her strength and her determination.

Kelly attended weekly financial wellness classes taught by NeighborImpact. Kelly says “I had no idea how much disposable income that I was spending.” When she realized where her money was being spent, she made even bigger changes, and she discontinued her cable.

When asked her advice for anyone seeking to build a home through Habitat for Humanity, Kelly says, “People need to understand that homeownership is an attainable goal through Habitat. It only takes 5 minutes to apply, so check and see if you’re qualified, and if you are, go for it!” Kelly and her son will be moving into their new home in early December.

This is How We RollIf you are looking for an easy, yet impressive holiday dessert, then Sunriver Executive Chef Fabrice Beaudoin has just the recipe for you. Pumpkin Roll is a delicious and dazzling dessert that can be made well ahead and placed in the freezer. Just take it out the night before and thaw in the refrigerator before slicing and serving. This masterpiece only looks like it took you hours, but it is a very simple recipe to prepare. Shhhh, only you will know the secret.

Pumpkin Roll Recipe (Yields 16 slices)3 eggs1 cup sugar2/3 cup pumpkin puree1 tsp baking soda½ tsp cinnamon¾ cup flour

Beat eggs and sugar together until well combined. Add the next 4 ingredients and mix well. Line a ½ sheet pan with parchment paper and coat well with non-stick cooking spray. Pour prepared batter into prepared pan. Bake at 350° F for about 15 minutes

Meanwhile, as the cake is baking, lay out a clean kitchen towel and dust well with powdered sugar. While the cake is still warm, flip it out onto the towel and pull off the parchment paper and roll the cake into the towel, jelly roll style.

Prepare the filling

8 oz. cream cheese at room temperature

2 tbsp butter

1 cup powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla

Mix all ingredients well until creamy.

When cake has cooled in towel, unroll and spread with filling. Roll up cake, sprinkle with powdered sugar. Freeze for 1 hour to make slicing easier. Garnish with evergreen sprigs to give it a holiday touch. Have a camera ready to capture the joy on your friend’s and family’s faces!

How Do They Do That?The Grand Illumination is an annual celebration that lights up the Sunriver sky the day after Thanksgiving. This magical landscape of twinkling lights and holiday cheer doesn’t just happen overnight. The dedicated Sunriver Resort Grounds Crew began their holiday light hanging of more than 60,000 lights in August for this year’s festivities.

We asked our Sunriver lighting experts what tips they could pass on to the average homeowner this season when creating their own holiday light displays...

When lighting deciduous trees such as aspens, always highlight the natural branch structure. Zip tie the female end of the light strand to the top of the highest branch and wrap the lights around the limb back to the trunk. Then pick the

next branch and work towards the tip, then back to the trunk. With evergreens we recommend the tried-and-true corkscrew wrap from the top down, however we also weave in and out, highlighting the pyramidal branch structure.

A Cause to Cheer ForThe Sunriver Marathon for a Cause began in 2011 and has grown to be a labor of love for Sunriver Resort, our associates and our valued community

members. This year’s event kicked off at the end of August and has grown to include a family 5K fun run/walk, a 10K run/walk, a children’s race, two half marathons, a full marathon used as Boston Marathon qualifier and a Speedgolf tournament.

More than $21,000 was raised to benefit The Susan G. Komen Foundation. Sunriver Resort associates held a friendly competition they

called the Civil War Food Drive to benefit the NeighborImpact food bank.

Join us for these upcoming Traditions events...

Gingerbread JunctionDec. 6th - Jan. 1st

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Polar Bear PlungeJan. 1st

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By Bob Nelson, SROA president “Calling Sunriver Home” is an ar-

ticle authored by John Salzer (Sunriver resident, a SROA past president and volunteer extraordinaire) published in the Sunriver Chamber of Commerce annual magazine. In his article, John provides an impassioned description of the appeal of Sunriver as a place to live, to visit and in which to invest. He identifies the allure of our natural environment, our outstanding array of amenities and the many volunteer clubs and organizations offering membership.And, he is quite accurate in his description.

Sunriver has a climate and natural setting that remains our number one draw. Our amenities options continue to expand in number and improve in qual-ity. Excellent fire, emergency medical and police services make Sunriver a very safe place to be. And our community infrastructure has experienced well over $100 million dollars in improvements and additions in just the past five years! Investing in Sunriver is a secure decision.

While as truly incredible as these features and conditions might be, they, by themselves, are not the foundation of viable communities. What matters

above all else in healthy and vibrant communities is the quality of the social fabric of the community. It is in the nature of the relationships between individuals. It is the degree to which people feel a real sense of connectedness, belonging and safety.

Of course, healthy com-munities don’t just happen.

They are built over time through person-to-person interactions.

For some time, I have been gathering (or “borrowing”) examples of interac-tions that seem to be prevalent in healthy communities. They run the gamut from the seemingly ridiculous to the sublime. Certainly, they should not all be regarded as practical. But they embody the spirit of community. Their utility might be to simply provoke reflection on the mean-ing and experience of community.So in the spirit of the holiday season, I share just a few of these:

Look and smile at children. They usually smile right back.

Know your neighbors.

Look up when you are walking.

Greet people.

Pick up litter.

Ask for help when you need it.

Open doors for others.

Honor elders.

Honor children.

Read stories aloud to others.

Stop and listen to the birds.

Start a tradition.

Sing together.

Fix it even if you didn’t break it.

Help a lost dog.

Buy from local merchants.

Use your library.

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From the board room: Contemplating the meaning of community spirit

November SROA board meeting summary

Bob Nelson

Homeowners’ Holiday Open House The SROA Board of Directors invites SROA members and their families

to celebrate the holiday season with light hors d’oeuvres and beverages, and the music of Kate McKenzie.

Friday, Dec. 27, 5-7 p.m. in SHARC’s Benham Hall

Thank others.

Open your shades.

Take back the night.

Have potlucks.

Share your skills.

Bake extra and share.

Organize a block party.

Share what you have. (Like extra SHARC passes)

Sit on your porch.

Talk to police, fire and other service people.

Seek to understand.

Mediate a conflict.

Give of your time.Almost all of these things really aren’t

events. They are small and simple acts of community.

To all, may you share and enjoy happi-ness and fellowship this holiday season.

The Sunriver Owners Asso-ciation (SROA) Board of Di-rectors met Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. Board members present: Dave Jendro, Patty Klascius, Mike Gocke, Bob Nelson, Pat Hensley, Richard Wharton, Roger Smith, Mark Murray (via conference call). Absent: Greg Froomer. Staff present: Hugh Palcic, Brooke Snavely.Treasurer’s report:As of Oct. 31, 2013 (unau-dited/estimated)Revenues ...............7,678,832Expenses ...............7,122,899Surplus (deficit) .......555,932Owners forum

No owners spoke.Association operations

Administration: Working with WHPacific and the In-frastructure and Amenities Master Plan (IAMP) taskforce on the river access project. Developed 2014 base budget, base budget projects and new capital requests as part of the budget development process. Beginning employee evalua-tion process.

Accounting: Worked on budgets, prepared financial

statements for SROA and the Sunriver Service District. Researching with legal coun-sel how to re-establish the Sunriver Charitable Fund. Completed liability insurance renewal information.

Information Technology: Resolved audio-visual issues in Benham Hall. Tested sound system for Civil War game and updated HOID access cards to allow or disallow entry into SHARC based on member ac-count status. Created gas cards for Public Works. Completed configuration of the new ac-counting server and upgraded telephone systems at SHARC and SROA buildings thus enhancing 911 caller location. Created a geographic informa-tion systems map for use in defining the Oregon spotted frog endangered species area.

Communications: Email sent to owners registered on website Oct. 28 concerning boat ramp project, Design Manual proposed changes, Civil War at SHARC, 2014 SROA ID cards and avail-ability of IRAP memberships.

and the Right at Home Health and Safety Fair. Hosted a sec-ond annual Owner Art Show. Switched to Property Pros NW janitorial services. Hired Matthew Catanzaro as the as-sistant aquatics manager. (See story page 26.) FAST Camp’s childcare center certification was renewed. FAST Camp also passed Department of Health and State Fire Mar-shal inspections. Planning for Civil War game, Mudslinger, Winter Weekend and a 2014 ticketed concert series.Board actions:

-Approved minutes of the Oct. 18 work session and Oct. 19 regular meeting as amended.

-Approved the appointment of Mary Fister as an alternate member of the Design Com-mittee.

-Certified a memorandum of action without a meeting that renews the existing em-ployee health insurance plan with Pacific Source Health Plans.

-Approved the Sunriver Conceptual Pathway Master

Staff attended the Newberry Economic Vitality Summit in La Pine Nov. 9 and hosted a pre-summit tour of SHARC Nov. 8. Created publicity materials for the Civil War party, SHARC season passes and owners holiday party.

Community Development: There is only one property not in compliance with this year’s paint survey. Two alternate Design Committee mem-bers have begun orientation and two new volunteers have applied to serve on the com-mittee.

Environmental Services: Completed ladder fuel inspec-tions of all private proper-ties. Completed hazard tree mitigation in Fort Rock Park and hazard tree assessment at SHARC. Submitted private property SB360 certification documents to the Oregon Department of Forestry. Con-tinued ladder fuels reduction on commons and continued flagging property lines and marking trees for 2014 lad-der fuel reduction contract. Researching issues concern-ing the potential endangered species listing of the Oregon

spotted frog.Public Works: Completed

winterization of tennis courts. A few nets remain up at Ten-nis Hill and Fort Rock Park. Picked up the last ladder fuels left at curbside by owners for 2013 at a total project cost of $121,438 including labor and equipment. Fall road proj-ects are complete. Performed placement and compaction of more than 200 tons of shoul-der rock on the newly paved roads saving $10,000. Install-ing more than 500 road signs. Loop lock covers installed on the lazy river and outdoor pools at SHARC. The covers prevent people from fall-ing into the pools, conserve energy and reduce personnel time of replacing covers after windstorms. Working with WHPacific regarding the river access project.

Recreation/SHARC: Host-ed a tour of SHARC for Travel Oregon, the state tourism bureau. Hosted community events including a talk by best selling author Craig Johnson, three performances of “Arsenic and Old Lace” by the Sunriver STARS Community Theater Turn to Summary, page 25


@S HA RCdecemberEvents&Programs

SHARC Ambassadors monthly meeting Regular monthly meeting cancelled for December. Enjoy the holidays!. Next meeting Jan. 16. Meet your fellow volunteers and learn about the exciting op-portunities at SHARC. 4-5 p.m. in the Hosmer living room.

Donate unused guest passesAny homeowners with unused 2013 guest passes are asked to consider donating them back to SHARC to be used by the youth of south Deschutes County. If interested, please drop passes off at the SHARC HOID office anytime.

Save the dateFebruary 7 - Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies

Come one, come all! Events open to the public

OnlyFOR SROA MEMBERS

Information about SHARC hours and programming: SunriverSHARC.com

The SROA Board of Directors invites SROA members to a

Music by Kate McKenzieLight Hors d’oeuvres & Beverages

Dec. 27, 5-7pm SHARC Benham Hall

Open HouseHoliday

SHARC Aquatics & Tubing Hill• Indoor Pool Open SwimDecember 1 – 20

Monday – Thursday 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.Friday & Saturday 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.Sunday 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Dec. 21 – 23, Dec. 25 – 30, Jan. 1 – 4Daily 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.December 24 & 31, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve)

Visit www.SunriverSHARC.com for dates/times for Lap Swim, Water Fitness, Swim Lessons, Masters Swim and Swim Club

• Holiday Aquatic Sessions Dec. 21 – Jan. 4 SHARC’s indoor swimming pool is expected to be busy during the holiday break. To accommodate anticipated demand, managers will institute 2.5-hour swim sessions. A maximum of 344 people will be allowed during each session on a first come, first served basis.Session times: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1 -3:30 p.m., 4 -6:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

• Tubing HillNov. 30 – Dec. 20Wednesday-Friday 12 p.m.-3 p.m.Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 21–Jan. 3 Daily 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Jan. 4–5, Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sip & Paint Wednesday, Dec. 4, 5:15-7:30 p.m. Create a painting while enjoying wine and choco-lates with friends. $45 includes libations & supplies. Reservations required - stop by Artists Gallery Sunriver. Details: BonnieJunnellArtist.com

Family Bingo & Charity Poker Saturday, Dec. 7, 6-10 p.m. This benefit for the Community Christmas Basket Shar-ing Program is fun for the whole family! Play bingo or join the charity poker tournament. More info available at Obsidian Hair Spa, in the Village.

SHARC’s 12 months of GivingDecember: Gift cardsFor every $10 value of a gift card donated you will receive 1 entry into a drawing for 10 SHARC admission passes valid through December 31, 2014. Items will be donated to the Annual Obsidian Holiday Wish Christmas Basket program. Donations are not tax deductible.

SAVE THESE DATES!

Chill Out Sunriver Style A weekend of fun for the whole community! Full details in the January Sunriver SceneFriday, February 7 Black light Skate Party at the Sunriver Ice RinkSaturday, February 8

Second Annual Dummy DownhillK9 Keg Pull in The Village at SunriverHuman Dog Sledding & chocolate inspired gamesGlowshoe Trek/Sunriver Nature Center & Oregon Observatory

Sunriver MudslingerSunday, March 23 - Early Bird online registration begins January 1. Introducing a timed, competitive race for 2014! Call Emily at 593-3145 with questions.www.sunrivermudslinger.com

2014 Owner ID and IRAP cards 2013 SROA Homeowner Identification cards do not expire until

Jan. 31, 2014. Members may renew online as early as Dec. 15 or call to renew by phone (541-585-3147). The 2014 guest passes will be ready for pick-up starting Dec. 15 and may be used in 2013.

Members who have leftover 2013 guest passes they will not use are encouraged to consider donating them to SHARC to be given to local youth through classroom teachers and Family Access Network advocates at south Deschutes County schools.

The 2014 Independent Renter Access Program (IRAP) agree-ment will be available Dec. 1. Any new IRAP participants are eligible to activate their cards by Dec. 20 allowing access for their vacation rentals over the holiday period. New IRAP agreements must be received by Dec. 5 for processing and for cards to be ready by Dec. 20. Any new IRAP agreements received after Dec. 5 will be processed in the order they are received by the Homeowner ID office (HOID) at SHARC and may take up to two weeks to process.

IRAP renewals may be made any time after Dec. 1. All 2013 IRAP cards are active through Jan. 31, 2014.

All IRAP participants are eligible to pay 50 percent of their fee at the time they submit the agreement. The remaining 50 percent must be paid by June 15, 2014. Any IRAP agreements not paid in full by June 15 will be deactivated until final payment is received.

Information: 541-585-3147, or visit www.sunriverowners.org and enter SROA Member Benefits or IRAP in the top right search box.

Design Committee proposes revisionsOwners have until Dec. 20

to comment on two proposed revisions to the SROA Design Manual.

The first change under re-view (Section 4.02) is to move the date of the Design Com-mittee meeting from the first and third Friday of the month to the second and fourth Fri-day. This change will alleviate a conflict with the board work sessions.

The second proposed change is to increase fees of Schedule D of the manual relating to Town Center, Commercial, Resort and Multi-Family Resi-dence Fees. The fees have not increased since 2006.

Currently, the fees collected by the Community Develop-ment Department are the same for residential and commercial projects. While the established fees are adequate to cover costs

for residential, they are insuf-ficient to meet the increased costs relative to commercial projects due to enhanced pa-rameters involved. The fee increase is designed to reflect these enhanced parameters and bring parity to the fee schedule.

SROA’s Board of Directors held and approved a first read-ing of the two proposed revi-sions to the Design Manual at its Oct. 19 regular board meet-ing. The board is scheduled to hold a second hearing Dec. 20 to review owner comments received during a 60-day com-ment period, and to adopt the proposed revisions.

The proposed changes can be viewed on the SROA web-site at www.sunriverowners.org>News & Notices. Com-ments can be made via email to [email protected] and must be received by Dec. 20.

Brooke Snavely photo

Snowplow equipment training Franco Bernstein, left, receives instruction on operating a Bobcat from Torry Berger, center, and Perry Thatcher, right. SROA Public Works employees learn to operate all of SROA’s snow removal equipment. Crews will plow snow round the clock if conditions dictate. They often begin plowing at 3 a.m. in order to have the major roads and arterials clear before the public gets on the road.. It takes about 8 hours to conduct a full plow of Sunriver’s roads and pathways.


Q: What do owners need to know about SROA’s annual budget development process?

A. While the associa-tion’s budget is currently going through its final steps, the reality is that the devel-opment process leading up to this point has been quite extensive, involving many individuals and groups. This year has been particu-larly challenging and complex with the introduction of a new rec-reational facility admissions program, however, the positive results of this work are reflected in the final draft of our recom-mended 2014 budget currently before the board. With respect to illustrating the association’s budget development process, there is much more to con-vey than space permits here.

The following synopsis of the budget development process should give Sunriver owners a good picture of the time and effort that is put into

this very – if not most – important association task.

SROA employs the most effective means of commu-nity association budget develop-ment. Known as zero-based bud-geting, this prac-tice requires each line item in the

budget, regardless of its status the previous year, be justified annually instead of using simple historic trending. This budgeting method benefits our financial planning efficiency on two major fronts. First, it provides a means for more thorough examination of each budget line item and how the item was developed. Secondly,

it provides a structured process for the adjustment or removal of a specific line item should that item not live up to the scrutiny of the justifying ques-tions being posed.

This method forces us to test each line item – not only the assigned dollar amounts, but the actual item itself. It makes us ask why an item exists in the budget and then ask why at the proposed dollar amount. It requires justification on both counts to be included as the budget process moves forward. By doing so, we are deterred from slipping into accepting old ineffective practices that perhaps have been ingrained over time or are irrelevant moving toward the future. Put another way, the simple fact that we have always done something a certain way does not automatically qualify that item for inclusion in the bud-get. Zero-based budgeting ensures that we challenge the same old line of thinking each year, regardless of the item.

The budget season histori-cally gets into full swing with the passing of Labor Day; however, staff along with cer-tain committees, workgroups and task forces usually work on preparing or studying spe-cific projects or practices much further in advance, sometimes years out from budget imple-

mentation. Routinely, staff undertakes

a mid-year budgeting exercise of forecasting the remaining six months of the year. Beyond being a helpful tool in planning the rest of the current year and reflecting on the completed first half , it is also an internal kickoff of sorts for staff in preparing for the upcoming budget season.

Subsequently, each depart-ment develops individual pre-sentations for a joint board/finance committee meeting held early in the fall. These presentations focus on each department’s anticipated finan-cial challenges and opportuni-ties for the next three years. The presentations highlight global issues facing our asso-ciation and provide excellent background for items that could have significant financial impact on the community. The presentations also help board and committee members be-come better acquainted with the roles and responsibilities of each department as well as the challenges that each depart-ment faces.

Also occurring at this time is a reserve study and an up-date of SROA’s infrastructure and physical assets. Financial policies require that the re-serve study be performed by a certified reserve specialist every

three years with annual interim studies being conducted by staff. This evaluation of asso-ciation assets is critical to the long-range financial planning for the replacement reserve fund. Through use of the re-serve study results, staff and the finance committee are capable of developing the necessary capital projects for the upcom-ing year. This goes a long way toward preventing unforeseen replacement or maintenance expenses, while at the same time making sure that we are maintaining our assets at the highest level possible.

Meanwhile, each depart-ment works toward developing their proposed departmental budget for the following year using established departmen-tal goals and work plans. The formation of these goals and work plans is initially a result of owner input and committee suggestions, with general man-ager direction added to ensure that all planning and goals are consistent with the board’s vi-sion and community planning.

Included alongside these departmental budgets are op-erating fund projects specific to that department. Operating fund projects are unique in that they do not usually have a reoccurring budget impact from year to year. For example, Turn to Ask the GM, page 27

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Artwork sales to benefit studentsLee Stevenson of Sunriver has partnered with Bellatazza Café to raise money for student programs and activities at Three Rivers School. All of the proceeds from the sale of his art on display in Bellatazza in December will go to the school. Stevenson is founder and coordinator of Project Ponderosa in which Three Rivers’ students pot more than 1,000 seedlings annually to help restore the fire- and disease-resistant tree in Sunriver. Information: www.LeeStevensonArt.com

Summarycontinued from page 22

Plan. -Approved the 2014 main-

tenance fee of $107.64 per month. (See story page 1.)

-Approved the IAMP task-force’s phase I recommenda-

tion for developing permanent river access. (See story page 1.)

The meeting adjourned at 10:22 a.m. and was followed by an executive session at which contractual matters were dis-cussed.

The next meeting of the SROA Board of Directors is a work session scheduled for

Friday, Dec. 20, 9 a.m. in the Sunriver Fire Station, 57475 Abbot Drive. The next regular meeting of the board is Sat-urday, Dec. 21, 9 a.m. in the SROA administration building, 57455 Abbot Drive.

Approved meeting minutes are posted, as available, at www.sunriverowners.org


Scene, so stay tuned.Events manager Chris

Harrison joined the SROA Recreation team in June and quickly be-came an asset to the en-tire SHARC operation. Harrison has done it all in his career – from front desk services, food and beverage, to sales and convention services. Har-rison jumped right in to ensure a host of concepts

we wanted were quickly in place. He facilitated Turf Tunes Sunriver Style, the free summer concert series, which shifted to an in-house production. In short order, Harrison had the performer contracts signed, vendors set-up to provide food and beverage, staging and much more taken care of. Due to his efforts, attendance at this sum-mer’s concert series more than doubled and we received an outpouring of positive feedback from owners and visitors.

Harrison partnered with Al-pine Entertainment to create the “Twilight Cinema” series which alternated between the John Gray Amphitheater at SHARC and The Village at Sunriver. Families with their blankets and picnic baskets filled both movie venues throughout August. The Turf Tunes Sunriver Style and Twilight Cinema series are already in the planning stages for next summer.

Harrison was instrumental in supporting and coordinat-ing the first ever Community Garage Sale that took place this fall in SHARC’s east parking lot. It was such a success that folks were signing up for next year’s event minutes into the

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By Shawn CannonHappy Holidays! I can hardly

believe 2013 is almost over and the new year is just around the corner. This was another year of learning and growth for the SROA Recreation Department and SHARC operations. Our successes far exceed any minor challenges that arose. This is my opportunity to brag and give some much-deserved public accolades.

Recreation programs manager Emily Savko was a dynamo with all the activities and events she spearheaded in 2013. She kicked off the year with two successful events – the Dummy Downhill and Sunriver Mudslinger. The Dummy Downhill brought many Sunriver businesses and local families together to build

“dummies” for a thrill ride down the tubing hill at SHARC, and was pure enjoyment for the more than 200 specta-tors who came to watch.

Savko delivered an outstanding mud run event in collaboration with the SROA Pub-lic Works Department, Sunriver fire and police departments, Citizen Patrol and the volunteer support of many Sunriver hom-eowners and SHARC Ambassa-dors. The Sunriver Mudslinger had 345 participants ranging in age from 2 to 74. The par-ticipants had so much fun that many of them vowed to be back with friends and family in 2014.

Savko was recently recognized

at the 2013 Resort and Com-mercial Recreation Association national conference with the Excellence in Programming award for the Sunriver Mud-slinger. (See story page 1.)

Savko oversaw a new relation-ship with Resort Sports LLC that delivered an energetic sum-mer tennis lesson program, and

planning is already under way for the 2014 tennis season. She also took the Summer Solstice Tennis Tournament under the umbrella of Sunriver Tennis in partnership with Tom Wim-berly, who has been the tourna-ment director of this event for several years. The June event was a smashing success.

Savko partnered with the Sunriver Police Department and Bike Patrol to expand their Youth Pathway Safety Squad and added the hugely popular Junior Officer Program. We are proud to involve youth and their families in a fun and educational experience and help them have a safe experience while on vaca-tion. The Adventure Camp and FAST Camp programs continue to grow and thrive under Savko’s leadership with new themes and field trips.

For 2014, Savko is develop-ing a community-wide win-ter weekend in February that includes the second annual Dummy Downhill and partners with The Village at Sunriver, Alpine Entertainment, Sunriver Resort and the Sunriver Nature Center & Oregon Observatory. They have collaborated on a weekend of activities to take place Feb. 7-8. The full line-up of events will be in the January

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• Snow from your property should not be plowed or blown onto neighbors’ driveway or property.

• Your snow should not be pushed into the street for other motorists to navigate through or snowplows to contend with.

For a list of snow removal contractors who have registered with the SROA Community

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inaugural event. Harrison is working with our SHARC Am-bassadors to create a “welcome new homeowners” program that will invite new owners in Sunriver to learn about the community they just invested in and meet other owners. He is also working on a “how to” series that will include weekly instructional classes on card games that many owners enjoy playing at SHARC, various types of dancing, and art media. If your New Year’s resolution is to learn or try something new, keep your eye on the January Scene for details.

I want to acknowledge Pat-rick Johnson, aquatics manager, who has actually been with us since the opening of SHARC as our aquatics technician. He was promoted to the aquatics manager position in late June. Johnson has a background in water park management and knows the SHARC facility inside and out. He stepped in at the moment that schools were releasing for the sum-mer and took on leadership of lifeguard staff and the aquatics department to ensure we were prepared for the busy summer season. Managing a team of more than 100 lifeguards and

attendants and ensuring the safety of thousands of patrons a day is no small feat. Johnson and his team did an extraordi-nary job of providing excellent customer service and creating a fun and safe environment for everyone.

Johnson recently welcomed a new assistant aquatics man-ager, Matthew Catanzaro, who comes to us with more than 20 years experience in aquatics including many years as the American Red Cross commu-nity education specialist in Or-ange County, Calif. Catanzaro will soon certify our swim les-son staff as water safety instruc-tors. He is able to certify any of our head lifeguards as lifeguard trainers and he’s qualified to teach community first aid, CPR and other certifications such as pet CPR and babysit-ting courses. I look forward to the special programming and classes that our aquatics team

will offer in 2014. All four of these dynamic

managers are working together on a youth triathlon to be held in August. The goal is to use the talents and resources we have at SHARC to offer a fun event for kids to “try out” their first tri-athlon while visiting Sunriver.

All SHARC staff – those who have been here since the begin-ning, join us seasonally and the new managers – are fantastic. They truly care about the own-ers, guests and each other; and have a tremendous amount of pride in ensuring everyone’s experience is exceptional. I thank all of them for being so dedicated.

If you have suggestions for new recreation programs you wish to be considered, please stop by SHARC to discuss them with us.

Shawn Cannon can be reached at [email protected], or 541-585-3143

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Ask the GMcontinued from page 24an operating fund project may be in the form of needing to se-cure the services of a consultant for a particular one-time study, or required computer software upgrades for the upcoming year. Regardless, in order to qualify as an operating fund project, an item must be thor-oughly researched and also be congruent with the long-range board vision and goals for the association.

As each department head submits their draft departmen-

tal budget, there is healthy, productive dialogue between the controller, GM and the department head regarding the proposed line items and operating fund projects. The zero-based budget methodolo-gy is firmly in play at this point as department heads outline their justification for each item and request. At times, additional information may need to be developed before an item is included in the overall draft budget. Additionally, the controller and the GM evalu-ate each departmental budget for any unintended impacts on or inadvertent redundan-cies from one department to another, making changes as necessary.

These meetings result in the controller and GM be-ing able to consolidate each departmental budget into one complete preliminary general operating budget for presenta-tion to the finance committee and, ultimately, the board. However, before doing so, items such as insurance and utility rates are recalculated and finally cemented for the upcoming year.

Historically, the budget is presented and reviewed on three separate occasions with the finance committee. This does not include the initial departmental presentation of three-year budget issues. All of these meetings serve as an op-

portunity for the committee to fully vet the proposed budget and suggest modifications. Once satisfied with the results of this vetting process, the com-mittee then provides the board with two significant recom-mendations: the setting of the maintenance assessment for the upcoming year and the final recommended overall budget.

Throughout the entire pro-cess, the board follows the budget’s progress intently. They attend finance commit-tee meetings as non-member observers in addition to the three board members who actually sit on the 12-member committee. In preparation for their meetings, board members have also taken time to meet with me and key staff in order to gain a complete understand-ing of the proposed budget.

As I stated at the begin-ning, this is only a snapshot of the process and there are certainly many more mile-stones involved in developing the annual budget. I certainly hope that this journey of our budget development process has proven helpful. As a mem-ber of the association, you are welcome to attend any of the committee and board meetings and witness the development firsthand. Considering the level of importance to each member’s property value, I encourage one and all to get involved in the process early.

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an array of free and low cost holiday-themed activities this month including ice skating, craft making workshops and visits with Santa.

Santa will roam the village and has regular appearances planned in The North Pole lo-cated in building 3 next to the Hook Fly Shop. Additionally, Santa’s elves will host Christmas craft making workshops in The North Pole.

The annual Weekend of Giving takes place Dec. 6-7. It kicks off at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 with skating at the Village Ice Rink. Bring two cans per person of non-perishable food to gain entry. All food donated will go to a local charity in need. While skating, enjoy roaming carolers singing clas-sic Christmas songs, as well as a visit from Santa.

The festivities continue on Saturday with a Family Bingo and Charity Poker event at SHARC at 6 p.m. Hosted by Obsidian Hair Spa and Alpine Entertainment, all proceeds and canned food items donated will be given to local charities. For more information or to register for the poker tourna-

ment, visit Dawn and Penny at Obsidian Hair Spa in building 17 in the village or call 541-593-1978.

For more information on event dates and times, or to see a full list of Santa’s visits, check www.villageatsunriver.com.

The Village at Sunriver Event CalendarFriday, Dec. 6

4 – 7 p.m. Alpine Express Train will be running, weather permitting

4 – 7 Skate Day. Bring two cans of food per skater for entry into The Village Ice Rink (based on availability).

5 – 7 p.m. Visit Santa in The North Pole5 – 7 p.m. Holiday carolers throughout the village

Saturday, Dec. 710 a.m. – 6 p.m. Alpine Express Train will be running,

weather permitting6 – 10 p.m. Family Bingo and Charity Poker event at

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Tuesday, Dec. 24 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Visit Santa in The North Pole

Wednesday, Dec. 25 12 – 4 p.m. and 5 – 9 p.m. Village Ice Skating Rink

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Ice Skating Hours/ Non-Holiday:Sunday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 2 – 5 p.m.Monday 3 – 5 p.m.Tues. & Thurs. 3 – 7 p.m.Wednesday 1 – 5 p.m.Friday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 3 – 9 p.m.Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2 – 5 p.m. and 6 – 9 p.m.

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If you park in a Sno-Park between Nov. 1 and April 30, you need a valid Sno-Park per-mit displayed in your vehicle near the lower left corner of the windshield. Parking in a Sno-Park without a permit may result in a fine.

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Board actions-Approved the minutes of the

Oct. 17 board workshop and regular meeting.

-Approved the minutes of the Oct. 28 special meeting at which an agreement on a labor contract with the firefighters union was announced. (See story above.)

-Approved payment o f $14,137 to SROA for adminis-trative and fleet services rendered

employment.-Discussed appointments to

the SSD budget committee. SSD wants to appoint four people and Deschutes County believes three is an appropriate number in order to prevent split votes. The county advised the district to consult its legal counsel for an opinion.

-Discussed concerns about trucks using air brakes as they enter Sunriver on Cottonwood Road. Chief Mills said with con-struction season winding down the heavy traffic has subsided.

-Discussed the district’s an-nual Christmas party which takes place Dec. 11, 5:30 p.m. at SHARC and is open to SROA and SSD employees, their fami-lies and members of the board.

-Approved engaging the ser-vices of Pinnacle Architecture to develop phase two designs for the

in October.-Approved payment of $5,430

for annual hose and ladder test-ing.

-Approved the draft SSD an-nual financial audit.

-Discussed the district man-agement agreement. A question remains about who needs to review agreements. At present, the agreement says the Govern-ing Body (the Deschutes County Commissioners), SROA and a third party must review all agree-

ments, which appears redundant or unnecessary.

-Approved giving notice to terminate lease of an office space in the Sunriver Business Park for the district’s administrative assistant, Angie Powers. Discus-sions are under way to create an office space for the assistant in the SROA administrative build-ing. SROA wants to hire Powers part-time for administrative sup-port roles. The combined duties would result in near full-time

By Brooke SnavelyWeeks shy of going to binding arbitra-

tion, the Sunriver Career Firefighters As-sociation and the Sunriver Service District Managing Board agreed to a 4-year labor contract. The district announced the settle-ment on Oct. 28 and the firefighters union ratified it on Nov. 4.

The terms include:• A 2 percent lump sum payment as soon

as the contract was signed. Cost $19,691.• An increase in sick leave accrual from

12 to 16 hours effective Jan. 1, 2014 for the eight members of the union. Cost: $4,781. Annual cost: $9,563.

• A 2 percent lump sum payment effec-tive July 1, 2014. Cost: $19,690. Annual sick leave impact: $9,563.

• A 2.25 percent wage increase effective

July 1, 2015. Cost: $14,944. Annual sick leave impact: $9,563.

“The $78,322 total package is a little higher than our last best offer which was submitted to the arbitrator,” said Debbie Baker, SSDMB Chair. “The wage amount is similar but the added sick hours cost an additional $23,907 over the four years. Our last best offer to the arbitrator provided no increase in sick leave. The $78,233 is substantially less than the last best offer submitted by the union to the arbitrator.”

Baker said the district was pleased to come to an agreement with the firefight-ers and avoid arbitration. “We believe this agreement is fiscally responsible and, at the same time, recognizes the contributions our professional firefighters make to our community.”

The Sunriver Career Firefighters Associa-tion, IAFF 4262, did not reply to requests for comments about the agreement.

Moments after approving the firefighters’ contract, the SSDMB approved giving the fire chief, the assistant fire chief and the fire department’s administrative assistant the same terms of lump sum and wage increases. The sick leave modifications do not apply to district employees who are not members of the union.

Baker said the district is able to handle the increased labor costs within its existing budget and without increasing the district’s tax rate. Presently, the district assesses $3.31 per $1,000 of property value. Its maximum tax rate is $3.45 per thousand. “We will have the tax rate discussion during the next budget cycle,” she said.

Agreement reached between firefighters union and management

proposed remodel and expansion of the fire station at a cost not to exceed $6,800.

Chiefs’ reportsFire:

-In October, the Sunriver Fire Department responded to 41 incidents including 20 emer-gency medical service calls, two motor vehicle accidents with injuries, one flue fire, one gas leak, seven service calls, eight good intent calls and four false alarms. Through October, the fire department responded to 67 more calls than the same timeframe a year ago.

-A land use attorney is working on rezoning the parcel near the Sunriver Resort’s composting site on which the district intends to construct a training facility.

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

SCMC = St. Charles Medical CenterR&Rs = Rules & Regulations RP = Reporting Person MIP = Minor in PossessionUTL = Unable To LocateDUII = Driving Under Influence of Intoxicants

10-1 Traffic stop on Spring River Road for violation of the basic rule and failure to maintain lane. Driver consented to, performed and failed one SFST. Driver refused to perform additional SFSTs and was taken into custody without incident. He was transported into DCJ where he refused to take a breath test. A telephonic search warrant was obtained for a blood sample and executed at SCMC. Suspect was lodged in DCJ for DUII and issued citations for the traffic violation and breath test refusal.

10-1 Audible alarm set off by a property management company employee. Building secure upon officer’s arrival and employee was contacted.

10-2 RP and spouse were on the back deck looking at the stars when they locked themselves out of the house. An officer was able to open the back door. SBC.

10-4 Report of a possible theft of a wedding ring on Hickory Lane.10-6 Mother vs. daughter physical domestic dispute. Arrest made for harass-

ment and attempted assault.10-6 Assisted SRFD respond to a person who fell down a set of stairs on

Beech Lane. Intoxication indicated. Patient was transported.10-6 Alarm received on Blue Grouse Lane. Residence was checked and

found to be secure. The alarm was likely caused by a power outage in the area.

10-6 Assisted SRFD with a fire alarm received on Cottonwood Road. The alarm was due to a power outage in the area.

10-6 An employee at a business on Cottonwood Road requested contact regarding the power outage.

10-7 Assisted DSCO with a deer that had been hit and injured by a car. The animal was dispatched.

10-8 Audible alarm on Overlook Road. Officer found one door open, but the two inside doors it led to were secure. Officer locked the outer door. The rest of the building was secure.

10-8 Report of two subjects trespassing at the SHARC.10-8 Report of a theft of a rope used to fall trees on Juniper Lane.10-9 RP’s door code would not unlock the door. An officer was able to gain

entry to the home and helped the RP contact the lodge for assistance.10-11 RP stated her husband may have abandoned her while she was in a

conference. He returned as the officer was speaking with the RP after spending some time in the clubhouse.

10-11 Report of a bike theft from the Abbot House condos. The RP did not know the brand, model or serial number on the bike.

10-12 Report of a yellow Labrador in custody at the mall. An officer transport-ed it to the station and eventually to the humane society in Bend where staff recognized a Craigslist posting for the missing dog. The officer contacted the owners by phone and returned the dog with a warning.

10-13 DSCO requested assistance with a domestic dispute with shots fired on Ponderosa Road. Suspects were taken into custody before the officer’s arrival.

10-13 An open window found on Filbert Lane. The owner was notified and encouraged to check the residence.

10-14 Report of criminal mischief to a screen door in the Meadow House Loop.

10-14 Noise complaint on Center Drive. Lodge staff attempted to phone the guests regarding the noise, but guests hung up several times. An officer made contact with the guests who were leaving the area for the night. The officer followed up at the lodge main desk to ensure the guests didn’t cause additional issues for staff.

10-14 RP had questions about driving ATVs on Sunriver roadways. 10-17 Two vehicles collided at Abbot Drive and circle 1. No injuries.10-19 Report of criminal trespass and criminal mischief on Yankee Mtn.

Lane. During the night an unknown number of suspects used the hot tub and moved patio chairs. Officer searched the area and spoke with neighbors. UTL suspects.

10-20 Report of subjects in a pool area after hours. An officer contacted individuals who agreed to leave for the night.

10-19 Bicycle accident near Meadow Road. Paramedics transported the victim to SCMC for minor injuries. Report taken.

10-21 Dog at large report on Mt. Rose Lane. An officer located the dog and returned it. The owner was issued a citation for loose dog.

10-22 RP locked herself out of her home. An officer contacted the property manager who sent someone to let the RP in.

10-22 Report of a vehicle blocking the gate leading to the church from Fre-mont Crossing. A warning was left on the vehicle.

10-22 Report of a meter reader being bitten by a dog. No injury or damage to clothing. Report taken.

10-22 Officer discovered an open door while checking a building. A respon-sible party responded to secure the building.

10-23 A blue Schwinn Frontier mountain bike reported missing from a home on Maury Mtn. Lane. The bike was last seen at the home over the Labor Day weekend. No suspect information.

10-23 RP requested information on regulations regarding the display of vehicle license plates.

10-23 An officer found an open sliding door on the upper deck of a Maury Mtn. Lane residence. Officer contacted one of the owners and was able

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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Q: At the October meeting of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board, you noted an increase in burglaries in Sunriver after Labor Day. What kinds of things are be-ing stolen? What can owners (resident and non-resident) do to prevent break-ins?

A: There were more burglaries af-ter Labor Day this year and last. Flat screen televisions are mainly what are be-ing stolen. One thing owners could do that would help us greatly is to have serial numbers written down and kept in a secure location so that they can provide us the numbers.

Many people think that it is not worth the trouble and do not do this. Our problem is that without serial numbers, we are unable to input the num-bers into a national database. We can check area pawn shops with descriptions, but when it comes to making a positive identification it is near impos-sible without serial numbers.

If you are not renting out your home, please come into the police department to fill out a vacation house check request for those times you are gone.

And you can always request that an officer come to your home and give you additional ideas regarding security of your home.

Q: The Sunriver Police De-partment reported 662 “com-munity policing contacts” in 2012. What are community policing contacts and what do they accomplish?

A: I define “community po-

licing contacts” as our officers getting out of their patrol cars and making contact with peo-ple in the Sunriver community for things other than police business. We should be able to

answer most ques-tions and, if not, research a question and bring an answer to you. I want our officers and employ-ees to be a part of this community and I want our citizens to feel it.

Q: You investi-gated three complaints filed against Sunriver police officers in 2012 and found them all unfounded. What were the complaints, how were they investigated and were the com-plainants notified of the find-ings?

A: All were traffic-related stops that generally involved the same person being stopped more than once. In each case

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either the complainant was driving different vehicles each time they were stopped or they were stopped by another agency prior to or after being stopped by Sunriver Police. All complainants are notified of the findings.

Q: Sunriver has experienced a number of natural gas leaks this summer, primarily the re-sult of contractors hitting and breaking buried natural gas lines. In some instances police officers directed people in af-fected areas to shelter in place and in others evacuated homes near the gas line breaks. Where are people who are evacuated from their homes supposed to go?

A: When we evacuate you from your home we should have already established a lo-cation for you to go. As a convenience, this might be a temporary place until we can find a better location.

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books to be discussed in book clubs hosted by Sunriver Books & Music before the holidays eat up everyone’s time. Book clubs meet on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in building 25 in The Village at Sunriver.

Dec. 2 the Mystery Book Club discusses “The Orphan Master” by Jean Zimmerman. When I think of Manhattan I picture tall buildings with lots of hustle and bustle. When I think of American history I picture the Brits, French, and Spanish.

I know the Dutch were here but they do not come as easily to my mind. In 1663 Manhattan was known as New Amsterdam, a Dutch trading colony. It was a tense time; the Brits were in the mood to take over the territory and will soon do so. Zimmerman brings an abun-dance of historical detail to her story. Blandine, one of the main characters, made her way against all odds in a man’s world. An orphan and a woman, she is now a trader, canny and determined, an unusual role for a woman. When the colony’s orphans

start to go missing, she takes a personal interest. Blandine is aided in her investiga-tions by Edward, an Englishman and a spy with his own agenda. Suspicion is spread around liberally. If you like historic fiction, this mystery is just the ticket.

Dec. 9 the Fiction Book Club discusses “Straight Man” by Richard Russo. I first read “Straight Man” more than a decade ago, so I knew what

was coming and still the story had me chortling within a few pages. William Henry Devereux Jr. is a difficult man, reluctant to follow the path trod by others, and downright dismissive of rules and those who wield them – I can relate to his independent impulses. Hank failed to live up to his earlier promise. As he ap-proaches his half-century he is the interim chair of the English department in a cash-strapped Pennsylvania university where he amuses himself by goading his fellow academics into inap-propriate and sometimes violent reactions. Really, there is just so much of Hank they can endure before going off the deep end. Possibly what annoys his fellow professors most is his refusal to become involved in university politics, or share their fears over their diminishing futures. Comic yet nuanced with deeper mean-ing, the Fiction Book Club will have much to enjoy.

Dec. 16 the Classics Book

Club discusses “Watership Down” by Richard Adams. Rereading “Watership Down” is like visiting old friends. There is Hazel and her brother Fiver, the seer, trying to lead the clan away from danger. Bigwig, Dandelion and Bluebell believing in Fiver’s vision follow him on an ardu-ous journey to their new home. The story is set in the Berkshires with a colony of rabbits. This is not just a cuddly bunny tale; it reflects classic struggles and is told with an almost mythical manner. There is drama, bravery, and evil, all the main ingredients for a great story. The rabbits face a long trek with many dangers before finding a home in a new land. This is a perfect selection for the last book club meeting of 2013.

Join us for discussions of some entertaining books. Book clubs are open to all. Have a happy and safe holiday season.

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transported to SCMC. an officer tended to his animals and later picked up the patient at the hospital and transported him back home.

10-24 Vehicle stop on Cottonwood road for violation of the basic rule. the driver was issued a citation for DWS in lieu of custody.

10-25 request from DCSo to check area gas stations for a pickup truck reported stolen from la Pine. Utl.

10-26 assisted DCSo with a report of a semi-truck emitting smoke. located the truck and the driver checked the brakes.

10-28 report of a motor vehicle accident that was blocking abbot Drive near circle 2. the vehicle slid off the road due to slick conditions. the vehicle was towed.

10-28 assisted medics with a fall victim on Wild lily lane. Subject was trans-ported to SCMC with minor injuries.

10-29 an officer found an unsecured door at a business in the Village at Sunriver and contacted the responsible party who came and secured the door.

10-31 rP reported her black labrador was missing and requested a look out. She called back later to report the dog had been found.

For most of the gas leaks we had people “shelter in place” in their homes by keeping their windows and doors closed. The last two leaks we did evacuate fairly large groups. The first of the evacuations was for a short duration and to a short dis-tance away considered “safe.” The second evacuation was for several hours. In this evacua-tion we should have directed evacuees to a specific location, but failed at this due to being a bit overwhelmed by the situ-ation. If you were part of that second evacuation, I apologize.

We reviewed the latter situa-tion and I strongly believe that in the future you can expect to be directed to a safe location where you can have some com-forts (water, food, restrooms, shelter).

Send your questions for Sun-river’s police and fire chiefs to [email protected]

Summarycontinued from page 30is not interested in funding con-struction of the training facility.

-A grant request has been filed with the Special Districts of Oregon Association to help upgrade the emergency opera-tions center in the fire station. Specifically, the district seeks assistance with installing a direct Internet connection to the fire station and for upgrades to the backup power supply system.

-The department is beginning to develop budgets for the 2014-2015 fiscal year.

-Engineer Fox is working with 911 Dispatch to correct street addresses for businesses in Sunriver. During recent in-spections, he found a number

of inaccurate commercial ad-dresses. Some have three, five-digit street addresses increasing chances that dispatchers send emergency responders to the wrong location. The situation is further complicated by Sun-river’s two-digit home addresses. Sunriver emergency crews un-derstand the two-digit home address system but should they be out on a call and mutual aid responders from other agencies come in to cover Sunriver calls, they would be sent to five-digit residential addresses, as is the county’s practice. Fox hopes to have the confusion clarified by year’s end.

Police:-In October the Sunriver Po-

lice Department conducted 188

investigations, made 22 arrests, provided 424 assists, issued 225 traffic warnings and 14 traffic citations, issued 33 violations of Sunriver Rules and Regulations and 20 warnings of pathway violations.

-Fifty-five applications were received for one full-time po-lice officer position opening. Physical agility and written tests will be administered Nov. 23. Interviews with finalists will be conducted Dec. 16-18. A hiring list will be established and remain in effect for 18 months.

-In addition to the one open position, two staff members are out on medical leave (due to off-duty accidents) and a third is out on administrative leave. Mills said the department is covering all shifts with minimal overtime hours by providing one officer on duty 24/7, versus the usual two on duty. The on-duty officer is backed up by a sergeant and the chief who are on call 24/7.

-Mills said a company that

makes solar power speed limit signs that display a vehicle’s speed compared to the posted speed limit, is sending a test unit to Sunriver. The solar powered speed limit sign can be installed permanently or moved around. It also counts traffic and uploads data via a wireless connection.

-The Sunriver Citizen Patrol donated $2,000 to this year’s Shop With a Cop program, and is sending personnel in sup-port of the event. Through the program, children of families identified by social services as needing assistance are taken to Walmart by a police officer to shop for items that they can gift to loved ones.

The meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Sunriver Service District Managing Board is Thursday, Dec. 19, 3 p.m. in the Sunriver Fire Station train-ing room, 57475 Abbot Drive.

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By Kelly Winch, BrokerAs the year comes to an

end it’s nice to see the con-tinued positive movement in the Sunriver real estate market. The third quar-ter numbers have the charts headed in the right di-rection. More homes have sold, at a higher aver-age price and in less time than last year. Addition-ally, the number of distressed homes (bank owned and short sales) have decreased almost 50 percent.

As a side note, I am often asked how many homes are in Sunriver. There are rough-

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the rest of the county for that matter. It seems as if vacationers are getting off the fence and becoming Sunriver homeowners.

Sunriver has transformed itself over the past few years. The addition of SHARC and updated village are the most notable improvements. The village is once again a thriving place for locals, homeown-ers and visitors with added family movie nights, outdoor concerts, and many festivals in the village (all free). When you add golf, horseback rid-ing, kayaking, fly fishing, the bike paths, skiing, snowshoe-ing, etc., there is more to do

than ever before. Not only is your schedule

busy when you visit Sunriver, it is one of the safest places you can live or visit. Just check out the police log in the Scene; it’s refreshing to see community-style policing in action.

I truly believe this is one of the few places in the country where families gather on a regular basis to enjoy all of the out of doors and some good old fashioned fun. I re-cently met a person who has owned a home in Sunriver for 30 years. He and his fam-ily have scores of memories of fun in Sunriver.

This summer was as busy as I can recall and I’m certain we are headed into a busy holiday and winter season. People want to vacation, live and invest here. With interest rates still very low, buyers are realizing that this is as good a time as any to purchase a home. Since Sept. 1, 41 houses have sold (closed es-crow) and there are another 12 pending. The myth that real estate dies after Labor Day is just not true! The in-ventory of homes and condos for sale is good and there is something available in every budget and size.

Hopefully, the ski season will bring plenty of white stuff and Mt. Bachelor will provide a steady stream of visitors all winter. Wishing everyone a cheerful holiday season!

Kelly Winch is a broker with Cascades Sotheby’s In-ternational Realty, Located in Building 5 in the Village. Kelly can be reached at 541-390-0398 or [email protected]

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LT Rangers end season with awards banquetOn Nov. 5, the Litter &

Trash Rangers closed their 18th season with their an-nual awards banquet. The awards were various forms of “road kill” acquired on their monthly litter pickup outings.

The event was held at Holy Trinity Church, which was decorated in “unusual” fall decorations. Babs McGauhey tapped into her creative tal-

ents to turn empty toilet paper rolls she had collected over several months into cute decorations. The some 40 attendees found it hard to be-lieve that the décor was once the base of toilet paper rolls.

Following a potluck meal, the annual Ranger Awards were handed out. Major awards included “Rookie of the Year” – Janet Gordon, and

“Golden Butt Award” – Patty Klascius; “Most Valuable Player” was actually awarded to five couples who make up the LT Ranger “Special Forces.” These are folks who assume regular monthly lit-ter patrols in specific areas, i.e. the Business Park, major roads, and other public areas. The winners include: Mike and Doris Brannan, Sharon and Dan Frantz, Al and Joyce Hornish, Skip and Bonnie Smith, and Bob and Susan Wells.

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By Dr. Wendy MeridethThe holiday season is an

especially magical time of year in our area. Please join us at Sunriver Veterinary Clinic for holiday cheer, hot drinks, treats, and pet portraits Sunday, Dec. 8 from 3 to 5 p.m. Ten percent of the proceeds from the pet portraits will benefit the Humane Society of Central Oregon.

Pets have a reputation among veterinarians for getting into trouble this time of year. One of the most common issues is chocolate toxicity. Choco-late contains methylxanthines and caffeine, both of which are toxic. Depending on the dose, these toxins can lead to vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, seizures, arrhythmias, etc. If your pet ingests chocolate, call your veterinarian right away. He or she can determine if the ingested amount is toxic and if vomiting needs to be induced. Other treatments such as acti-vated charcoal and intravenous fluids depend on the amount of chocolate ingested relative to your pet’s weight.

Though Christmas trees provide beautiful ambiance, they can be a source of prob-lems. Cats can become besot-ted with them and will launch themselves into the tree with

Sunriver Pets: Getting into the holiday spirit – without getting into trouble

the grace of a wrecking ball. If this has been a problem for you, try to get one of the more prickly varieties of trees and have a squirt bottle handy to get the flying ninjas before they launch. Secure the top of the tree by tying it to a hook in the ceiling. Keep ornaments out of reach, ensure the electrical cord is hidden, and prevent pets from ingesting the stagnant water from the tree. I have seen cases of electrocution from chewing electrical cords, and they were not pretty.

Poinsettias, mistletoe, and

cause devastating problems should your pet ingest them. Linear foreign bodies in the intestines can result in horren-

dous damage. Do not encour-age play with these items.

Sunriver Veterinary Clinic wishes you and your loved ones a safe and happy holiday sea-son! Please come by for pet por-traits on Sunday December 8. An RSVP is much appreciated to hold your spot. Our normal business hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are closed from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch. We will be open Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. However, we will be closed for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Happy holidays!

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American holly are all toxic. However, your pet must ingest a large quantity for it to be an issue. Most cases of these tox-icities are gastritis that can be easily treated on an outpatient basis.

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Kittens Plum & Tweedle pose for their holiday portrait. Pets can get into the holiday spirit during a picture session Sunday, Dec. 8, 3-5 p.m. at Sunriver Veterinary Clinic. There is a fee and 10 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Central Oregon Humane Society. Information: 541-408-0932.

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Ask Santa to put one of these under your tree!

A women’s clothing store and a pizzeria were aiming to open during the Thanksgiving holi-day in The Village at Sunriver.

Village Threads, a modern boutique that will carry the latest styles in women’s fashion, is lo-cated in building 21 next door to Village Bike and Ski in the space formerly occupied by Sebastian’s Healthy Pet Food and Supplies.

“Village Threads will offer trendy and stylish accessories, shoes, jewelry and gift items that every woman will enjoy,” said Brandi Smith, owner. “Each season shoppers can expect new styles to complement their wardrobes for any occasion. We are proud to say many of our products are made in the U.S.A. and quality and great service are our top priority.”

Village Threads is Smith’s sec-ond retail business in the village, The Lazy Daisy was the first. “It’s no secret the majority of our business comes in the summer months, but the locals have been so great about supporting us and the other merchants through the tough winter months. They gave us the confidence that we could be successful taking a chance on a new business.”

Information: 541-593-0114A few doors down in building

18, Panini’s Pizzeria was setting up shop in a space occupied by previous pizza restaurants. About a year a half ago David Armstead and his son opened

the first Panini’s Pizzeria in Sydney, Mont., to serve work-ers in the oil and gas industry boom, and were so successful they decided to open a pizzeria in Sunriver.

“My wife and I live in Sunriver and I would come home about once a month from Montana. I’ve been looking around for a place to put a pizzeria. Sunriver just seems to be the perfect spot. Sunriver in the off-season is about the size of Sydney, then you have all the tourists so that’s like gravy for us. Our goal is to hit the locals. And because we have good quality food, it will be attractive for visitors.”

Panini’s Pizzeria features piz-zas and sandwiches named after classical musicians and artists, thus the Chopin cheese, Bach bacon and Vivaldi vegeterian pizza; and the Monet, Picassao and Botticelli panini sand-wiches. The menu also features salads, homemade soups and bread sticks, all made with fresh ingredients and locally baked bread. Armstead and his wife were schoolteachers and are supporters of the arts. They find it ironic that their newest restaurant is located next door to the Artists Gallery Sunriver.

Panini’s Pizzeria plans to be open 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily in winter and longer hours in summer.

Information: 541-617-1051, www.paninispizzeria.com

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Gayle Vidal, Three Rivers School principal

Over the years, many won-derful traditions have been established at Three Rivers School in the Sunriver Busi-ness Park. In fact, the very existence of our school is due to the foresight and advo-cacy of dedicated individuals like former Sunriver resident Marilyn Myers, who vigorously promoted the need to build a public school in Sunriver dur-ing her term on the Bend-La Pine School Board.

In 2001, a unique partner-ship developed between the Sunriver Owners Association and Three Rivers School to ad-dress the need for after school care and purposeful enrich-ment activities for Three Riv-ers’ students. A 21st Century Education Grant was awarded to the school and SROA to establish Fun After School Time (FAST) Camp to pro-vide homework support and enrichment activities for K-5 students. FAST Camp rapidly became an important part of the school and community culture – so valued that after

Three Rivers School news: FAST Camp is a great community success story

the initial funding ended, the SROA Board of Directors and Three Rivers/Bend-La Pine administrators collaborated to make it a permanent fixture at the school.

Today FAST Camp super-visors Corina Seamons and Amanda Harter, supported by Emily Savko, SROA’s rec-reation programs manager, offer students and their parents wonderful after school activities including homework support, crafts, field trips and commu-nity service activities. When

SHARC first opened, FAST campers were invited for an inaugural swim and tubing hill adventure.

Honoring the spirit of phi-lanthropy that keeps FAST Camp vibrant, in recent years camp directors have dedicated the first Wednesday of every month to a community service event to teach and celebrate the spirit of volunteerism in Sunriver and south Deschutes County. Students have helped with Care and Share, delivered firewood, spring-cleaned the

Sunriver Nature Center and planted tree seedlings. During a flu outbreak, students cleaned doorknobs throughout the community with disinfectant to impede the spread of germs.

This fall, FAST campers held their second annual Veterans Day luncheon, hosting 13 veterans for a lunch honoring them and their service and listening to their stories. This

spirit of giving back and com-munity building goes to the heart of what makes FAST Camp and Three Rivers School so very special.

For more information about FAST Camp, contact Savko at 541-585-3145 or talk with Seamons or Harter at the school. We are grateful for their exceptional work with our children.

FAST Camp students shared tables with local veterans and their spouses during the second annual Veterans Day luncheon.


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Café Sintra seeks full liquor licenseBloody marys, screwdrivers and Baileys and coffee may soon

be on the menu at Café Sintra, the popular breakfast and lunch spot in Sunriver.

A public notice that the café applied for a liquor license with “greater privilege” was posted in the café’s window Nov. 7. The notice encouraged public comments about the applicant’s qualifi-cations be sent to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission’s Bend office by Nov. 20. The OLCC’s decision is expected in December.

Tracie Landsem, manager of Café Sintra Sunriver, Inc., said the café is responding to customer requests for mixed drinks com-monly associated with breakfast and lunch.

“We’ve a lot inquiries for bloody marys and hot coffee mixed drinks. We’ll keep it simple, just those beverages that can be easily mixed,” Landsem said.

The café already sells and serves beer and wine.A full, on-premises license allows the sale of wine, malt bever-

ages, ciders and distilled liquors. The liquor must be consumed on the premises.

Alcohol sales at Café Sintra would be during regular business hours of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.

Information: OLCC Field Operations, 2146 NE 4th Street, Bend, OR 97701, 541-388-6292.

Asia Watch: Unrest in ChinaBy Michael J. Ranieri

You may have read about the deadly car attack in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China on Oct. 29. A family of three ethnic minority Uighurs drove their sports utility vehicle onto a crowded sidewalk, killing two tourists and injuring 40, before setting their car on fire and kill-ing themselves.

For those of us who have walked around in the famous square, it is important to note that the attack and crash took place almost directly underneath the giant portrait of Chairman Mao Tse-tung that overlooks the square’s main gate. There is little doubt that the driver of the vehicle, Usmen Hasan, who was accompanied by his 70-year-old mother and 30-year-old wife, wanted to make a statement.

The sacred place and the timing of the incident were of special importance to the per-petrators. Tiananmen Square is a potent symbol for disaffected or anti-regime elements to tar-get. And the incident came in the run-up to the Communist Party Central Committee’s third plenary session, a symbolic event in which the Party is expected to launch major economic reforms.

The 10 million Muslim Tur-kic-speaking Uighurs, who come from China’s far western region, frequently complain about institutionalized job discrimination by Mandarin-speaking Han Chinese – the largest ethnic group in China by far – and restrictions imposed on them by the Communist Party on the practice of religion.

Roughly eight percent of China’s population belongs to one of 55 minorities. The largest single group, the Zhuang, who live in the southwest, number over 15 million. Other sizeable groups include the Hui, Chinese speaking Muslims, and the Ui-ghur. There are also the Miao

and the Tibetans in the south and west.

The Uighurs are angry be-cause key jobs in the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region’s booming oil and gas industry go to Han applicants, not Uighurs.

Many Uighurs also feel that Beijing wants to wipe out their language and culture through assimilation and education poli-cies that favor Mandarin over Uighur in schools and govern-ment jobs. As a result of these policies Uighurs feel alienated and they have become radical-ized.

In recent years there have been numerous violent clashes between the Han Chinese and Uighurs in which hundreds of people have lost their lives.

The position of those in au-thority is that the Uighur people are ungrateful. They don’t ap-preciate all that Beijing has done to modernize Xinjiang, develop its economy and improve its in-frastructure. They have invested billions of dollars in one of the most sparsely populated regions of China.

Beijing invests in this region for two basic reasons: One, Xinjiang is rich in minerals, and has 40 percent of China’s coal reserves and 25 percent of its natural gas. China desperately needs these resources to keep its economic engine going. In addi-tion to oil, the region produces textiles, petrochemicals, and some grain, and is known for carved jade and porcelain.

Second, the Han dominated Chinese government worries that the Muslim Uighur are prone to religious extremism. They don’t want the region to become a home to separatists and jihadists and thus destabilize China, which has been the case in the neighboring countries of Afghanistan and Pakistan. The Chinese government will not tolerate any efforts by the

Uighurs to break away from China.

The Chinese government hopes that by pouring more and more investment into the region and creating jobs, the Uighurs will somehow be a little less worried about preserving their religion and cultural identity; that they would not object to re-strictions prohibiting those un-der 18 from entering mosques and the difficulty in obtaining passports. Or, for those Uighurs who are lucky enough to travel abroad, maybe they won’t be as concerned when they are inter-rogated upon their return by security officials who demand to know whether they have engaged in separatist activities.

It is obvious that these tactics by the Chinese are not work-ing. Unless there is a change in government policy we can expect more violence in Xin-jiang and even more Uighur self-immolators in Tiananmen Square who feel they have been wronged and want to release their anger.

Sunriver resident Michael Ra-nieri lived in Taiwan, Bangkok and Hong Kong for 25 years while working in the banking industry. He holds a master’s degree in Chinese studies and speaks Mandarin.

Cutting your own Christmas treeChristmas tree cutting has been a holiday tradition for many

years. In general, pines can be found on flatter ground at lower elevations around Sunriver. Firs and cedars are found at higher elevations toward Mt. Bachelor and the high Cascade lakes.

Guidelines for collecting trees• One $5 permit is required for each tree. Five permits per

household maximum.• Christmas tree permits must be validated and attached to

your tree during transit.• Cut your tree only on National Forest lands. National

Forest maps are available for sale.• Select any tree species that is less than 12 feet tall.• Only take a tree that is within 15 feet of another tree.• Cut stumps shorter than 12 inches.• Respect road and area closures.• Do not cut trees: On private property; Within 150 feet

of state highways, picnic areas, campgrounds and other developed areas; within 300 feet of streams and bodies of water; within young tree plantations (nursery grown seedlings planted for future forests).

Christmas tree permit in Sunriver• HammerTime, 56820 Venture Ln., 541-593-8168• Village Properties, 56835 Venture Ln., 800-786-7483Permits are also available from a number of outlets in La

Pine and Bend. Check the USDA Forest Service website with a search for Deschutes National Forest Christmas tree permit.

Recycle your tree after holidays Boy Scout Troop 36 is offering a tree pickup and recycling

service in Sunriver Dec. 28 and Jan. 4. See story page 12 for details.

County landfills will recycle trees free of charge through the end of January.

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commentaryLetters from our readers

Opinion Policy To support a free and open exchange of information and ideas, the Sunriver Scene welcomes letters to the editor up to 250 words, and Chorus of One submissions up to 450 words, on topics of relevance to Sunriver. All letters are subject to editing for brev-ity, grammar, clarity, civility and legal concerns. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the Sunriver Owners Association.Letters to the editor must be signed and include contact information which we may use to verify authorship or clarify questions. Letters will run as space allows.Letters of a personal nature or attacks on individuals will not be published.Letters perceived as advertising for a company, product or a candidate will not be published.How to submit: Email [email protected]. Write the letter in the body of the email, or attach it as a Word document. Mail typewritten letters to Sunriver Scene, P.O. Box 3278, Sunriver, OR 97707.Deadline: The 15th of the month (e.g. June 15 for July issue). We accept one letter per person per month.

A Chorus of One: IRAP costs unfair to vacation rental owners

Guest editorial: SHARC’s beauty is more than skin deepBy Corina Seamons

I work at the SHARC front desk and get to see and hear the reactions of owners and visitors as they walk into SHARC for the first time. The architec-ture of the building is breathtaking. As they leave, guests describe how im-pressed they are and express thanks for the opportunity to see and experience SHARC’s ameni-ties. I always emphasize that it is a fun place to work, because it is.

The beauty of SHARC goes much deeper than the grand entry, fun pools, comfortable changing rooms, on-site café, year-round tubing hill and the spacious meeting facili-ties. SHARC provides terrific opportunities to local families in the greater Sunriver com-munity. SHARC provides jobs, and did so especially during a time when jobs were hard to come by. I personally want to thank everyone who voted for SHARC to be built.

My front desk job entails

much more than just checking-in visitors. I function as a concierge for all of Sunriver, answering questions about the community

and encouraging visi-tors to participate in events, programs and activities of which they may not be aware. Most are in-credibly grateful to be informed about everything that’s go-ing on. I get to share this adventure with my fellow colleagues

at the front desk, many of them also live in this community and have also benefited from employ-ment at SHARC.

With the addition of SHARC, enhanced opportunities and activities have been provided to the area’s residents. Through fundraisers and charity drives at SHARC, contributors have donated generously to Three Rivers School, benefitting stu-dents and families throughout the area. One example: SHARC hosts school field trips. It makes us so happy to see the local kids given the opportunity to swim at SHARC. Many Sunriver homeowners have donated their

unneeded guest passes so local kids can enjoy SHARC. That says so much about the quality of the people who own here and how much they care about their community.

I get a kick out of the laugh-ter emanating from the hom-eowner’s living room, which has become a great place for friends to meet and socialize. A group of women play games there on a regular basis. It is nice to see them enjoying their day and listening to them giggle during their com-petitions. The football game days bring out cheers, groans, food and drinks.

The mornings when hom-eowners come in for lap swim-ming, fitness workouts or to drink coffee and solve the world’s problems are some of my favorite times. And I especially enjoy getting to know Sunriver visi-tors —finding out where they are from and providing them with information to ensure they have the best possible vacation in Sunriver.

Many children arrive in their swimsuits with goggles already strapped on their heads. They are all fired up to get in the pools. It makes my day when the children,

or even adults, correctly guess the color of the wristband for that day. SHARC just seems to bring out the kid in everyone. Whether it’s a homeowner or a vacationer, everyone is so friendly as they walk in the door.

The front desk position has also offered the opportunity to involve homeowners, clubs and organizations with SROA’s after school program known as FAST Camp. The homeowners who contribute their time and resources to the program are essential to its success and have become our friends. They are much appreciated!

As those who know me will attest, I am a talker. I could go on and on about the beauty I see in Sunriver and in the people in this community. I just felt it was important to express that the beauty of SHARC goes a lot deeper than the favorable first impressions. I see the beauty in all the good that comes from the people in this community who now have a place to gather and multiply their goodwill.

Cheers to a new year of taking in all the beauty that surrounds you and in one another.

Corina Seamons

Ralph Curran, Sunriver and Richland, Wash.The owners association has issued its study of

SHARC costs and new fee structure proving again that figures don’t lie but results can be distorted.

The SHARC facility has two distinct cost cen-ters that serve two distinct groups of users and the study conveniently ignores this. One cost center is the outdoor pool facility that runs approximately three months a year and serves visitors that primarily rent from the lodge, and those of us who rent our homes on at least a part-time basis. The other cost center is the year round indoor pool, fitness center and meeting rooms complex that serves primarily permanent resident owners.

I believe SROA inadequately notified owners of increased operating costs the new facility creates. Now they are trying to dump the cost of running both cost centers onto those of us that rent our homes. I voted against SHARC because I could see this coming even though I was strongly in favor of a new outdoor pool facility.

How bad is this proposal? Run the numbers. I rent my home approximately 40 nights a year and

to use only SHARC’s outdoor facility I will have to pay $2,700. Since only about half my renters use SHARC this means I would have to pay $135 per day of use or, with eight renters, $16.87 per user day.

What does a resident owner pay? Just $50 per year for access to not only the outdoor facility but also an indoor fitness center with pool and meeting rooms. In my area membership to a similar fitness center and pool alone costs $750 per year.

Now some will say “but you will have access even if you don’t use it.” Okay, let’s look at this on an access basis. Even assuming 100 percent rental and eight renters per day for a 90-day use period, I am expected to pay $3.75 per renter access day. At $50 per year on an access day basis the owner resident is paying only 14 cents a day for the full facility.

To me the answer to the SHARC cost problem is clear. A fair approach demands that use of the outdoor pool facility be priced only on the cost of running the outdoor facility (probably about 50 per-cent of what has been proposed). Use of the fitness center, indoor pool and meeting room facility also should be priced based on its actual operating cost.

What to do about Deschutes River fish killTod Heisler, Bend

In late October a large quantity of trout and other fish species be-came stranded and died in a side channel of the Deschutes River near Meadow Camp and Lava Island, north of Sunriver. This tragedy highlights the complexity of the flow issues that have been affecting the Deschutes River for decades.

Unfortunately, this year we are experiencing the unintended con-sequences of water management policies and practices that have been in place for many years. In a dry year like this, the reservoirs – Wickiup, Crane Prairie and Cres-cent – were drawn down very low and water managers are obligated to refill them to serve existing wa-ter rights for the irrigation season next year. These low stream flows led to the side channel drying up and stranding hundreds of trout, many of which perished.

Lasting solutions will not oc-cur unless all basin stakeholders, including water right holders, are invested in a collaborative process to develop an integrated water management plan. The Deschutes River Conservancy and partners hope that the Deschutes Water Planning Initiative will provide the basis for water management agreements to consistently re-store stream flows in the Upper Deschutes River while meeting agricultural and municipal needs.

The public can help by becom-ing more aware of how the river is managed and the efforts currently under way to restore stream flows. At one time, the Upper Deschutes had a stable flow regime that sup-ported a blue ribbon trout fishery.

Information: www.deschutes river.org

Tod Heisler is executive director of the Deschutes River Conservancy.

Theater group thanks community for supportNancy Foote, DRRH

As president of the board of the Sunriver Stars Community The-ater, I am writing again to express our deepest appreciation to the community for their support at our recent production of “Arsenic and Old Lace.” The audiences were amazing and pushed us to strive to do our best work, and I believe we succeeded.

Many, many thanks go to Chris Harrison and his amazing staff at SHARC. Chris was amazing; always right there to help us in anyway. You are all greatly appre-ciated by the members of SSCT.

Thanks also to Marcello’s for providing the fantastic food at Saturday night’s dinner theater. We are still hearing raves about how delicious it was. Your help was greatly appreciated.

Finally, thank you to all who came to see the show. We loved performing for you and look forward to a long association with you all.

I have said it before and will say it again – the Sunriver area rocks!

SHARC costs impact some owners more than othersHoward Permut, Sunriver

For 13 years I have owned a condo in Sunriver and rented it to visitors. I am dismayed by the recent SROA board deci-sion to increase fees to support SHARC operations in 2014. I do not question the board’s determination that the facility must be subsidized at a greater rate than anticipated. However, I strongly object to the dispa-rate treatment of owners who rent our property as compared to full-time residents.

Per the board’s findings, the subsidy for professional prop-erty visitors is approximately $6

per visit. My condominium is rented approximately 60 days per year. On average, there are four visitors who will use the SHARC facility half the time while staying at the condo. This results in a required subsidy of $720 per year for my visitors. In contrast, the board will be charging me over $2,000 per year.

Conversely, the board is stat-ing that at $50 per year, owners who do not rent their homes are paying the full cost of their visit. Since the data shows that this cost is $11/visit, it means

that homeowners are using the SHARC on average four times per year. I find that hard to believe.

It is important that all hom-eowners be treated equitably and fairly share in the cost of operating SHARC. Burdening people like myself with these costs will result in lower rentals and, ultimately, lower property values. Having one group of owners pay an unequal amount of subsidy will lead to divisions between different types of Sunriver owners which will be a detriment to all.


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12 Fifteenth Tee, SunriverDual zone heating/cooling; double ovens; close in setting; large lot with huge common area; wonderfully updated with contemporary finishes; hardwood/granite; A/C. $599,000 MLS# 201308612Roger Wayland, Principal Broker, GRI (541) 593-7903

38 Fremont, SunriverThis upscale townhome is located in the heart of Sunriver. Luxurious accessories, lodge style furnishings, vaulted ceilings, flr to ceiling windows, gas frpl, stainless appliances, granite & tile & hrdwd flooring make this an elegant Home of Distinction. $479,000 MLS# 201305901Michelle Powell, Broker, GRI (541) 771-2997

1 Playoff, SunriverThis home lives mostly on a single level w/2 living areas. Many updates include a new gas stove in the FR & new gas frpl insert in LR. All 3 bdrms are on the main level, w/a bonus bunk room upstairs w/private full bath.Open kitchen w/granite countertops. $450,000 MLS# 201300204Roger Wayland, Principal Broker, GRI (541) 593-7903

17822 Trader Ln, BendLive or vacation in your own peaceful park! This lovely, single level hm is located close to Sunriver & sits on a acre of beautiful landscaping & offers an oversized garage, guest quarters/studio/shop, storage brn, grn hse, covered RV storage, & hot tub. $365,000 MLS# 201306889Janet Reynolds, Principal Broker (541) 480-1026

3 Ollalie, SunriverThe generous great room separates the Master ste. from the guest bedrooms for privacy. Other features; hot tub, large deck, vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace fully furnished and double garage. There’s even a covered alcove for barbequing allyear. $339,000 MLS# 201301993Rob Norem, Broker (541) 480-1356

32 Meadow House, SunriverLocated on the 10th fairway of the Meadows GC & Meadow. Close to the Village, Lodge, restaurants & SHARC. Association takes care of exterior & common area maintenance. New roof in late 2011. Turnkey furnished. Master down & loft guest up w/2 baths + AC. $238,000 MLS# 201309997Joanna Johns, Broker(541) 410-4177

Powder Village B7, SunriverThis affordable, Powder Village Condo has been transformed into a wonderful, Tuscan Style get-a-way. First floor, studio with major remodel in 2011. Tiled floors, upgraded cabinets, granite topped bathroom vanity, custom paint,newappliances in 2011. $59,500 MLS# 201306674Elizabeth Baker, Broker (541) 325-3045

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