July 2013 Sunriver Scene

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SUNRIVER SCENESUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN.VOLUME XXXIX • NUMBER 7P.O. BOX 3278SUNRIVER, OR 97707

A COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSOCIATION

JULY • 2013

SHARC kicks-off summer with its free concert series in the amphitheater July 7

with the popular band Hit Machine

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Nature Center ............... 8Calendar ..................... 11Love Wine Inc. ............ 14Women’s Club ............. 21

SROA News ................. 26Public Safety ............... 34Commentary ............... 44Classified .................... 47

voLUme xxxix • NUmber 7

From charity runs and parades to barbecues and live music, Sunriver is chock-full of activities for Fourth of July fun

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Sunriver Brewing Company hires head brewer; set to start beer production in the business park

BendBroadband sets date for switch to all-digital network

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By Brooke SnavelyOn the first anniversary of the

Sunriver Brewing Company, Brett Thomas was introduced as head brewer for the brewpub and restaurant in The Village at Sunriver. Thomas brings four brewing awards and six years experi-ence to the position. He replaces Brian Cameron who continues as business manager for the brew company.

“I helped develop our pale ale but it was never in my plans to be a brewer,” Cameron said. “I want the beer to rock. Brett has the ideas and the awards to make that happen. I tried some of Brett’s beer the other day… a pale ale, a Kolsch and a Hefeweizen. Every one of them just wowed me and made me want to work harder and faster building our new production facility so everyone can taste what Brett makes. Our beer is great and Brett will make it more drinkable.”

Thomas’s beers received two gold medals and two bronze medals dur-ing recent competitions at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colo.

“I’m excited about the flexibility Sunriver Brewing Company is giving me to create beers for competition,” Thomas said. “I always think of the

customers first. It has to be drinkable and saleable.”

Thomas described himself as a “nerdy home brewer” who focuses on the tech-nical aspects of brewing. To learn the craft beer trade he read books, talked to professional brewers, apprenticed with two brewers and completed American Brewers Guild courses. He served as head brewer at an established craft microbrewery in Bend.

Just days into his new position, he was trying to convince Sunriver Brew-ing Company owners to attend the Hopunion Hops and Brew School in Yakima, Wash. to learn about hop us-age, recipe formulation and brewing methods.

Thomas was born in New Jersey and raised in Las Vegas. He moved to Cen-tral Oregon in 2006 to get involved in the emerging microbrew scene.

In conjunction with Thomas’ hiring, Sunriver Brewing Company announced it has acquired the Bowers Building and associated storage units in the Sunriver Business Park and intends to create a state-of-the-art brewing production facility and restaurant in the 12,500- square-foot main building.

The facility will feature a 30-barrel fermentation system and a 15-barrel conditioning tank alongside a three-barrel experimental system. Thomas and Cameron were in the process of designing, equipping and installing the production facility and discussing recipes. They said the production facil-ity will be capable of brewing custom batches for customers, for the pub and for experimental purposes.

“We want Brett to feel like it’s his brewery. We hope to be brewing by

Sunriver Brewing Company’s new head brewer, Brett Thomas, (left) stands with Brian Cameron, the company’s business manager.

Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) is sponsoring SHARC Night at Vince Genna Stadium in Bend, Saturday, July 13 at 6:35 p.m. That night the Bend Elks will host the San Francisco Seals in a matchup of players from West Coast colleges and universities who are trying to attract the attention of major league scouts. They play an aggressive style of baseball that is bound to impress anyone who has not attended a college game in person.

A July baseball game at Vince Genna stadium is a slice of Americana. The family-friendly venue holds up to 3,000

Sunriver’s elks don Bend Elks baseball caps in this tongue-in-cheek photo illustration of a herd on the Woodlands golf course.Elk photo by SuSan bErgEr / photo IlluStratIon by MartI Croal

Come out for SHARC Night with the Bend Elks baseball teamfans reveling in the warm summer eve-ning. All seats in the grandstand have views of the Cascade Mountains. Sun-screens above the center and left field fences allow players and fans to track every pitch and play as the sun casts golden light into the stadium.

In one of many strategies designed to involve fans in the action, the Elks designate a “K Man” in the opponent’s lineup. Whenever the K Man strikes out, beer sells for half price, prompt-ing a happy rush to the beer stand. At

Win SHARC Night ticketsFor even more incentive to attend the

game, SROA will give four general admission tickets each to 10 lucky winners who sub-mit an entry at www.SunriverStyle.com by 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 10. Entering the contest couldn’t be easier. Just visit the website and choose the Elks Game tab at the top of any page and follow the instructions. Winners will be chosen ran-domly from all valid entries and notified by email. Tickets can be picked up at SHARC’s Homeowner ID office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., July 11-13.

BendBroadband announced July 30 as the projected date for cutover to the new all-digital cable network and BendBroadband services. This includes turning off all analog TV channels and moving customers to the upgraded net-work with faster Internet speeds, more digital cable TV and high definition channels, On Demand programming and access to BendBroadband’s home phone service.

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than 80 percent of the homes and busi-nesses in Sunriver in preparation for receiving the all-digital signals.

There are approximately 400 custom-ers whose TVs will go dark because the home has not yet been certified or received a new set top box. Customers who have not been certified will be un-able to watch TV as of July 30. It also ensures your Internet service is perform-

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By Brooke SnavelySunriver pickleball players are enjoying three new dedicated

pickleball courts that went into service June 11, approximately three weeks ahead of schedule.

In May, the Sunriver Owners Association Board of Directors decided to convert one dual use tennis/pickleball court at the Fort Rock Park playground into three dedicated pickleball courts. The SROA Public Works Department made advance arrangements with a contractor and was ready to begin the project as soon as the decision was made.

The contractor, Binon Sports Surfaces, immediately set about removing the poles and net from the eastern most court at the Fort Rock playground tennis courts, and began applying four lay-ers of acrylic resurfacing materials and contrasting colors for the new, smaller pickleball courts. The contractor also set the poles and nets for the courts. The conversion from tennis to pickleball cost approximately $8,000.

The Sunriver Pickleball Club began using the new courts June 11, literally the day after the contractor completed the work.

“We love these new courts. Absolutely love them,” said Anita Lohman at the conclusion of her first pickleball match on the new courts.

“We really appreciate not having to chase a lot of balls like we did on the old dual-purpose court. The regulation pickleball nets help a lot. It feels like we are playing real pickleball,” said John Lohman.

The Lohmans coordinate the Sunriver Pickleball Club, which meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon at the new courts. The club is open to players of all abilities. Instruction is offered on the rules of the game.

Interested pickleball players are encouraged to bring their own paddles and balls or rent the appropriate gear from the hut at Ten-nis Hill. Club members also have a few racquets to loan. Court shoes are required.

When not in use by the Sunriver Pickleball Club, the courts can be used by Sunriver owners or rented by the general public. Check at Tennis Hill for access at 541-593-5707.

For additional information about the Sunriver Pickleball Club call 541-593-2171.

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Sunriver Pickleball Club members began playing on the new courts a day after the court conversion project was completed.

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Flipping the ‘switch’The cutover will take place

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When service returns after 8 a.m., cable TV subscribers will notice a number of changes in their package and also some changes in channel numbers. View the BendBroadband channel lineup to reference channel numbers and channels included in your package.

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Faster Internet serviceInternet customers will be

converted to BendBroadband’s bronze and silver packages with dramatically faster download and upload speeds. Internet and video customers may need to “power cycle” their modems and set top boxes if they are not functioning after 8 a.m. July 30. To power cycle, unplug your modem or set top box, wait 10 seconds and plug it back in. If your services do not return after power cycling your hardware, contact BendBroad-band for assistance.

As with any major network undertaking, there is the pos-sibility that the maintenance window will last longer than expected, or that the date will shift. For the latest updates, visit BendBroadband.com/Sunriver. Call BendBroadband

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BendBroadband thanks cus-tomers for their patience dur-ing the past 10 months while they integrated the former Chambers Cable system into BendBroadband’s operations and upgraded the cable net-work in the Sunriver area.

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The 16th annual Sunriver Anglers Fish Fry will kick off at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20, at Fort Rock Park. Fresh boneless grilled trout with special herb and butter seasoning is the featured item. Participants will also enjoy corn on the cob, cole-slaw, baked beans, watermelon and a beverage. Hot dogs or a burger will be an option for those so inclined.

The Quincy Street Band with Jay Bowerman and friends will provide entertainment from 11:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. A silent auction and a raffle will be fea-

tured with many items donated by Sunriver area businesses. All proceeds will be used to support the Sunriver Angler Club’s local conservation and youth activi-ties such as the Kokanee Kar-nival that reaches almost 1,000 students in Central Oregon.

Tickets are available through club members at $12 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under. Tickets may also be purchased at the event.

For more information on this event, contact Dave Schmer-ber at 503-851-7761 or any Sunriver Anglers Club member.

As fly-fishing aficionados descend upon Central Oregon, they will want to hone their skills at the newly improved Old Mill casting course.

Reopened in May, the course has been redesigned and re-structured. It begins on the lawn across the Deschutes River from Red Robin and winds around both banks of the waterway, The course provides

World’s first fly-fishing casting course reopens in Old Mill District

a fun way to practice and learn new casting skills before going fishing – or as a way to enjoy practicing during the off-sea-son. When established in 2009, it was the first casting course in the world, and remains the only course in North America.

The Old Mill casting course focuses on developing the eye/

Brewingcontinued from page 1October and we plan to ro-tate up to 20 different beer styles through the taps in the restaurant,” Cameron said. Currently, Sunriver Brewing Company has four regular beers and several rotating sea-sonal beers on tap.

Root beer and kombucha may also be brewed on the premises.

Thomas said his job descrip-tion is to “make great beer.” Initially, he will work alone, supported by Cameron. Ad-ditional hires are planned as production ramps up.

Sunriver Brewing Com-pany’s beer has been brewed, using Sunriver Brewery recipes, at Phat Matt’s Brewing Com-pany in Redmond since the company was established. The owners said they are excited to bring the beer production

in-house and create new beer varieties.

Cameron thanked the Sunriver community — tour-ists and residents — for a bet-ter than expected first year of operations.

“We got a bigger embrace than we hoped. Our business

plans called for brewing at Phat Matt’s for two years, but our business blew up so much faster that we are able to bring pro-duction in-house, hire a head brewer and grow a year early.”

Information: 541-593-3007, www.sunriverbrewingco mpany.com

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Barrels of beer and some brewing equipment occupy the Bowers Building in the Sunriver Business Park. Sunriver Brewing Company bought the building to house its beer production facility.


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Independence Day starts early in Sunriver with Sunriver Resort’s 4th of July Fun Run and Walk at the Lodge at 8 a.m. A 5-mile run course winds around the Great Meadow with views of the Deschutes Riv-er, Sunriver Stables, Sunriver Airport and Paulina Peak. A shorter 3-mile course that heads west from the lodge out to the airport and then doubles back can be run or walked.

Runners and walkers must register by 5 p.m. July 3 at www.sunriver-resort.com. There is no race day registra-tion. The $25 entry fee in-cludes a lightweight shirt. A pre-race warm up takes place at 7:45 a.m. and the races start promptly at 8 a.m. from the west side of the Sunriver Lodge. Prizes will be awarded for the first, second and third place male and female finishers.

ParadeA bike and float parade be-

gins at 10:30 a.m. at Sunriver Resort’s Outpost (next to Fort Funnigan) and travels along Center and Abbot drives, end-ing in The Village at Sunriver courtyard with an award cer-emony for the best decorated bikes and floats. Parade partici-pants must register by 5 p.m. July 3 at www.sunriver-resort.com. There is no parade day registration. Parade partici-pants should have their bikes and floats decorated and ready to ride at 10:15 a.m. at the starting point. Children under

age 16 must wear bike helmets.

Village festival Sunriver’s annual 4th of July

Festival runs 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in The Village at Sunriver with family-friendly games and activities including pony rides, a rock climbing wall, three-legged races, watermelon eating contests and live musical entertainment. There are fees for some activities but entry into the festival is free and open to all. Information: 541-633-9600.

“This community event has increased in size every year and we expect even more par-ticipation this year,” said Ryan Smith, managing director of Alpine Entertainment. “If you’re not riding in the bike parade then come down to the village no later than 10:30 a.m.

to claim your spot and support all of the fun.”

The 4th of July Festival in the vil-lage is hosted by and benefits the New Generations

Early Childhood Development Center in the Sunriver Business Park.

Volunteers are needed to help with events. To volunteer call 541-633-9600 or email [email protected]

FireworksFireworks of any kind are

prohibited in Sunriver or on surrounding forest land due to extreme fire danger.

Free community fireworks

displays take place at 10 p.m. at the La Pine Frontier Days celebration, (about 15 miles south of Sunriver) and on Pilot Butte in Bend (about 15 miles north of Sunriver).

Rhythm on the RangeHoliday festivities contin-

ue into the weekend during Sunriver Resort’s Rhythm on the Range summer concerts behind the main lodge. Gates open at 5 p.m. and music starts at 6:30 p.m. July 5 and 6. Admission is $5 to the general public and free to resort guests and children under age 12.

The St. James Gate Irish Band performs Friday, July 5.

The band plays Irish ballads

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The 19th Annual Wings & Wheels charity fly-in and pan-cake breakfast will take place July 27, 7:30-11:30 a.m. at the Sunriver Airport.

Antique car enthusiasts, air-plane aficionados and pancake connoisseurs of all ages are invited to the local fundraiser, which features a free antique car show, specialty airplane showcase, biplane rides, heli-copter tours, aerial demonstra-tions and other family-friendly activities.

Tickets to the special recipe pancake breakfast are $8 adults, $5 for ages 6–10, free for 5 and under, and only $22 for a family of four. The pancake griddles fire up starting at 7:30 a.m.

Airplanes showcased at past events include a 1955 T-34

Mentor, 1941 Interstate Ca-det, 1943 North American T-6, 1953 Cessna 170, 1929 New Standard Biplane (rides available), and a 1933 Waco. Featured among the 50 antique cars on display will be a 1929 Essex, 1928 Ford, 1923 Dodge Roadster and a 1956 Ford Thunderbird.

More than 2,000 guests are expected, including partici-pants from Oregon, Washing-ton, Idaho, California, Nevada, Hawaii, Canada and beyond.

A benefit for New Genera-tions, the breakfast is expected to raise thousands of dollars for the area childcare center, which provides grants and support for low-income families.

For information, visit www.sunriver-resort.com

Antique cars, aircraft to take center stage at pancake breakfast

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A glider was among many aircraft on display at last year’s Wing & Wheels event.

By Billye TurnerSunriver Resort Lodge Betty

Gray Gallery presents a fine art exhibit in the upper gallery fea-turing Pam Jersey Bird, acrylic abstracts and Judy Hoiness, expressionistic landscapes. Oil landscapes and abstracts by Ann Ruttan appear in the lower gallery.

The artists will be present at a public reception in their honor on Friday, July 12, 5-7 p.m. The exhibition opens July 1 and continues through July 27.

Pam Bird presents abstract acrylic paintings drawn from her imagination, moving her imagery beyond realistic por-trayal to an interpretation of the familiar. With titles such as Water and Tangles, the art-ist depicts floating objects as bright shapes of color with per-haps the single literal reference to water being hues of blue.

Working in art over many years, Bird served as an art museum educator and an art instructor at the community college and elementary school level. An award winning art-ist, she is a signature member of the International Society of Acrylic Painters with exhibi-tions in California, Washing-ton, and Oregon.

Judy Hoiness, one of Or-egon’s most recognized artists, exhibits abstract paintings with an expressionistic reference to landscape. A fourth generation Oregonian, Central Oregon and the Pacific Northwest are major inspirations for her work. Her mixed media im-agery presents a flattened per-spective of landscape, suggest-ing geologic layers, rendered in a widely interpretive palette.

Acrylics, mixed media, oil paintings on display

Noted for numerous na-tional and regional exhibi-tions throughout the U.S., Hoiness received more than 40 significant awards with her art published in many books on watercolor and acrylic, and in Watercolor Magazine. Her teaching includes workshops in the U.S. and Canada and as adjunct art faculty at Central Oregon Community College.

Appearing in the lower level gallery is an exhibit by not-ed Pacific Northwest artist Ann Ruttan. Working in oil, she presents impressionistic, expressionistic and abstract paintings, demonstrating the breadth and variety of her cur-rent work.

In addition, the artist shows landscapes combined with im-ages of the wild mustangs of the Ochoco National Forest, one of which she adopted late last year. Widely collected in the Northwest and through-out the U.S., Oregon Public Broadcasting featured her work on its Art Beat series.

Billye Turner organizes exhi-bitions for Sunriver Resort and provides additional information at 541-382-9398.

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The Friends of the Sunriver Area Public Library are pleased to announce that the library will host the Watercolor Society of Oregon’s (WSO) Traveling Show June 29 to Aug. 24. The library is located at 56855 Venture Lane, Sunriver, and the exhibition is open to the public Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.

This collection of 20 award-winning works was selected from 80 works juried into WSO’s 48th Annual Spring Exhibition, featuring many of the finest watercolor artists in Oregon.

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and waltzes, faster than light-ning jigs and reels, traditional pub songs and contemporary Irish music. On Saturday, July 6, Dance Machine performs hits from the 1970s to the pres-ent. This five-piece band gives spot-on renditions of favorite dance tunes.

Rhythm on the Range in-cludes local food, beverage and craft vendor booths and special activities for children. The event benefits Wonderland Express, a Sunriver Resort holi-day program for disadvantaged children and families.

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hand coordination necessary to get the fly on target consistently when fishing rivers, lakes and on the ocean.

“The casting course was set up so that each ‘hole’ correlates to fishing conditions in dif-ferent places throughout the world,” said Kevney Dugan of Visit Bend. “The variation of holes – which focus on every-thing from salt-water to spey casting techniques and beyond – actually forces participants to learn new casting skills to complete the course.”

For example, hole 2, entitled “bonefish flats,” instructs play-ers to follow a straight line with their rod tip while casting back and forth, in order to form

smaller and more accurate casting loops. There are three levels of difficulty for each of the 12 holes (beginner, inter-mediate and advanced), and an instructional brochure provides easy guidance. Anglers can test out rods from the brand-new Confluence Fly Shop in the Old Mill, or stop by the shop for some expert advice on where to try out their new skills.

The casting course is free and open to the public.

Partners who have made the course possible include Deschutes River Conservancy, Deschutes Land Trust, The Trust for Public Land, Fed-eration of Fly Fishers/Oregon Council, Trout Unlimited, Bend Parks & Recreation, Up-per Deschutes Watershed Council, Central Oregon Fly-fishers and Bend Casting Club.

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Several artists from Central Oregon are represented. Bend artist Judy Hoiness won the sec-ond place award for her vibrant painting “Save Oregon Wildlife 5,” an energetic contemporary abstract work that reveals subtle imagery upon study. Linda Shelton, Redmond, won an achievement award for por-traying her proud noble lion in “His Majesty.” Su Skjersaa Lukinbeal, Bend, also won an achievement award in a work that captures a playful feline moment in soft warm colors in “Lynx Spins Yarns.”

Nationally acclaimed juror Mary Ann Beckwith, from Michigan, originally chose 80 paintings to comprise the spring show, then selected these 20 works for particular merit.

“The library is a great venue to present this diverse selec-tion of outstanding original water media works, and to share them with art lovers and visitors to our region, said

Helen Brown, a watercolor artist who, as a member of the Sunriver Friends’ Art Commit-tee, helped bring this special exhibition to Sunriver.

Brown said the WSO has a long tradition of featuring a wide array of works, from traditional themes to semi-abstract visions, from portraits to celebrations of nature. “Each artist demonstrates an advanced facility to interpret his or her subject in dynamic designs, and with a highly personalized color palette.”

For information about the WSO, visit their web-site at www.watercolorsociety oforegon.com

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By Kody Osborne, naturalistIt’s that time again. The

time of year when bitterbrush is covered with webs and silky cocoons made by tent caterpil-lars. Some readers may recall a similar article in June of last year about this phenomenon. With so many phone calls and drop in questions about “those cocoons on my bitterbrush,” we here at the nature center feel it necessary to reiterate some seasonal information on our hungry little friends.

Western tent caterpillars, Malacosoma californicum to be exact, belong to the moth family Lasiocampidae. They are a native species of caterpillar that are somewhat legendary in these parts.

For at least the last three years, these creatures have what some may call “plagued” bit-terbrush in the Sunriver area. While we don’t exactly mind the little guys eating away at our ugly plant neighbor, we tend to worry about potential spread to the plants we do like.

Tent caterpillars hatch from eggs in the early spring, and after a short frenzy of feeding, they begin to metamorphose into their adult moth form by establishing “tents,” or small cocoons of caterpillar silk. Within these tents, the caterpil-

lars gather in large numbers, as the genus of Malacosoma tend to be very social bugs. After completing metamorphosis, the caterpillars transform into their full adult form Lackey moths, which make a great food supply for our local colo-nies of bats.

Extensive research has taken place at Washington State University, and some concerns have been raised. According to researchers at WSU, most “established” plants can with-stand 25 percent defoliation (loss of foliage, or leaves) before real danger is presented. Some experts tend to agree that tent caterpillars usually defoliate about 20 percent of their plant food supply before transform-ing into moths. To some, this

small a margin is a bit too close for comfort. But we are in luck. Research has shown that these caterpillar “outbreaks” tend to naturally die off after about two or three years — based on available resources, potential predators, or even parasites and

disease.If outbreaks truly last the

projected two to three years, then the current boom of tent caterpillars in Sunriver may be coming to the tail end of its time frame.

Once again, tent caterpillars

are native and abundant. Luck-ily, outbreaks tend to be limited in duration, and removal meth-ods are easy.

Here is an easy method for tent caterpillar removal: Locate the branches the caterpillars have built their cocoons on. With a pair of garden clippers cut the contaminated branch and place it in a plastic bag or yard debris bin and secure. Pruning is an easy and safe method of decontaminating an area. Burning, poisoning, or “smashing” is not recom-mended, and can sometimes be dangerous — especially in cases of burning. Simply snip, bag, and forget.

Our naturalists are standing by to answer your questions. Give us a call at 541-593-4394.

Passport to Nature event

Travel to the sun, fly with the birds, hop with the toads, wander among the trees, on the Sunriver Nature Center & Oregon Observatory’s Passport to Nature event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 28.

This free event is a unique opportunity to meet nature up close and personal. Meet a great horned owl, a golden eagle and a rosy boa. View the sun through solar telescopes.

Participants will visit differ-ent interpretative stations, learn interesting science and nature facts, do hands-on activities and receive a stamp in their nature passport. Station topics include birds of prey, toads, snakes, weather, wild cats, space and more.

Snacks and prizes are in-cluded. A completed passport earns a chance in a grand prize drawing.

Shuttle service is available to and from the resort or SHARC.

For more information, call 541-593-4394.

Registration is open for the Run for the Birds 8K and children’s 1K scheduled for July 28. Pets are welcome and bird-themed costumes are encouraged. This annual event benefits the Sunriver Nature Center and Oregon Observa-tory – an organization that connects Central Oregon visi-tors and residents of all ages to the natural sciences.

Specially created for the 2013 event, the course will be a flat

and scenic 8K that begins in front of the Resort’s main lodge, and weaves along Sun-river’s pathways before finish-ing at Resort’s new commons facility, the former South Pool site that has been beautifully landscaped and repurposed.

“We are proud to support the Sunriver Nature Center and Oregon Observatory by sponsoring this family-friend-ly event,” said Tom O’Shea, Sunriver Resort managing director. “The nature center is a great community partner with facilities that provide a wonderful experience for both guests and owners of Sunriver.”

Features of the event include commemorative finisher prizes for each runner or walker, a lively post-race celebration, and complimentary entry to the Sunriver Nature Center for all participants.

Registration is $25 for adults and $15 for children if received online by Friday, July 26 by 6 p.m. Late registration is $35 for adults.

The race begins at 8 a.m. at the Lodge and concludes with an awards ceremony at 9 a.m. The children’s 1k race starts at 9:30 a.m.

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• Thousands of one-of-a-kind treasures fill the place, from oversized pitchforks to antiques to designer clothing – sometimes gently used, sometimes brand new.

• Donating is rewarding, and makes room at home for new finds.• The volunteer staffers are enthusiastic, cheerful, and helpful.• Everyone there — customers and staff — is in a good mood.The Second Tern appreciates customers like Carol and Frank

who come practically every weekend to see what new treasures might go home with them.

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More than 300 brightly col-ored quilts will be on display outdoors in The Village at Sunriver from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 3. There is no admission charge to attend this one-day event. Some quilts will be for sale while others are there for the public to enjoy.

The show is presented by Mountain Meadow Quilters (MMQ) and The Village at Sunriver. The quilt guild is made up of more than 125 members who meet twice a month at SHARC to share their love of quilts and quilting. All quilts in the show are made by guild members.

Each year, MMQ chooses one or more local nonprofit organizations to receive quilts made by guild members. This year the guild has chosen Sav-ing Grace, the Kids’ Center, and disabled veterans through the VFW.

Also featured at the show will be six special exhibits. Quilts influenced by Eowyn Evey’s book “The Snow Child” will be displayed at Sunriver Books and Music. “Flub” quilts are quilts that hide an unfortunate fabric purchase traded to the maker in a group drawing. A group of seven Fiber Chix will display “Juicy Fruit” quilts in the colors of purple, red, orange and yellow. The Shaker Chal-lenge theme is “Home Is Where the Heart Is.” Attendees may vote on for the quilt that best carries out the theme.

Each year the guild also chooses a “master quilter.” The 2012 honoree is Tammy MacArthur, who will share her exquisite work.

The show will include a bazaar of hand-crafted items made by guild members in-cluding doll quilts, potholders, table runners, placemats, tote and wine bags.

It’s never too early to pick up eyeglass cases, purses, trivets, pin cushions, trick or treat bags or wall hangings for gifts.

Last year the guild sold 500 potholders. The bazaar sale supports the guild’s educational activities.

To find out more about the show and sale or guild ac-tivities visit www.mtnmeadow quilters.org or contact Judy Johnson at 541-593-3563.

Dozens of quilts will be on display in the village during the annual quilt show, above, as well as items for sale, below.

The white courtesy mailbox located in the north parking lot of The Village at Sunriver has been renovated and relocated to the southeast corner of building 13. The new location is easier to find and access.

“It was difficult to give di-rections on where to find it. I wanted it moved to a more visible location and it had to be accessible to the mail truck driver,” said Denease Schiff-man, The Village at Sunriver operations manager.

The mail is picked up Mon-day through Saturday at 2 p.m.

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SHARC Night on July 13, Sunriver Brewing Company beer will be on tap.

Sunriver Brewing Company business manager Brian Cam-eron, who played ball in his younger days and is purported to have a gun of an arm, will throw the ceremonial first pitch. Scott Carroll, a Sunriver Music Festival scholarship recipient, will perform the national anthem.

Homer, the Elks’ mascot, will throw Sunriver souvenirs into the crowd. SHARC trad-ing cards will be distributed to all who enter the stadium and used in Sunriver trivia contests between innings. People who correctly answer the trivia ques-tions will win SHARC passes. SHARC will have an informa-tion table at the game where fans can enter to win Sunriver

gift baskets. Tickets to the game are $5

general admission, $8 for pre-ferred seating behind home plate and $11.25 for field level box seats. Vince Genna Sta-dium is located at 401 SE Roosevelt Street in Bend, just east of 3rd Street and south of Wilson Avenue.

For Sunriver owners who prefer to not drive, SROA is offering a bus ride and general admission combination deal to select games. The service is available to owners, their families and friends. (At least one owner must accompany each group to the game.) Cost is $10 per person with a current 2013 homeowner ID card and $12 for friends/family members or owners without a current ID card. The bus departs SHARC at 5:30 p.m. for the 6:35 p.m. games on July 10, 13, 17, 23, 29 and Aug. 1 and 9. A mini-mum of six riders are required for each game (maximum of 24) and reservations must be made by noon on game day. Call the SROA Homeowner ID Office (541-585-3147) to reserve a spot on the bus.

To represent Sunriver at the game, SROA is accepting orders for T-shirts with the “Home Team” Sunriver Style design seen on page 1. T-shirts are $15 each and available in men’s and women’s sizes. Call or stop by the SHARC office by Sunday, July 7 at 5 p.m. to place an or-der. Shirts will be ready in time for SHARC Night on July 13.

The Elks mascot, players and coaches will visit SHARC Thursday, July 18 to sign au-tographs and host an 11 a.m. whiffle ball home run hitting contest in the amphitheater. Af-terward, they’ll enjoy SHARC’s pools, lazy river and waterslides. It will be a fun opportunity to interact with collegiate baseball players in a relaxed atmosphere.

SHARC Night at the Bend Elks is part of an outreach by the Sunriver Owners Asso-ciation to increase awareness of Sunriver as an ideal destination for day trips, multiple day “stay-cations” and full-time living. Information: www.Sunriver Style.com

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With the onset of warmer, dryer weather, state Fire Mar-shal Mark Wallace reminds Oregonians to be fire safe dur-ing barbecues and cookouts to avoid tragedy during summer activities. From 2008 through 2012, there were 203 grill-relat-ed fires in Oregon, resulting in nine injuries and more than $4 million in property loss.

“Cooking outdoors is a nice way to enjoy Oregon’s won-derful summers with family and friends, and following a few basic outdoor cooking fire safety tips will help keep it safe,” Wallace said.

The fire marshal offers the following safety tips:

• Use propane and charcoal grills only outdoors. Using them indoors or in any enclosed

space (e.g. garage) poses a fire hazard and exposes you and your family to deadly gases. Note: Only propane grilling is allowed in Sunriver – no charcoal.

• Place grills away from home siding, deck railings, and out from under eaves and overhang-ing tree branches and away from vegetation.

• Place your grill away from play areas and foot traffic.

• Keep children and pets away from the grilling area; declare a three-foot safe zone around the grill.

• Periodically remove grease or fat buildup from catch trays to prevent it from being ignited by a hot grill.

• For propane grills, check the propane cylinder hose for

State fire marshal encourages fire safety with outdoor barbecue cookingleaks. A light soap and water solution applied to the hose will quickly reveal escaping propane by releasing bubbles.

• Use only proper starter fluid for charcoal grills. Remember to keep it away from heat sources and out of the reach of children and pets.

• Never add starter fluid when coals or kindling are al-

ready ignited.“Also, make sure you dispose

of ashes properly,” Wallace said. “Even though ashes may feel cool to the touch, treat them as if they are hot. Soak them with water and place them in a nonflammable container. Store the container away from things that can burn.”

Grilling safety videos and a

tip sheet are available on the National Fire Protection As-sociation website at www.nfpa.org.

Editor’s note: Charcoal barbecues are not allowed in Sunriver due to fire danger, and their use is often restricted during fire season on regional state and federal lands. Check with the agency that man-ages the area you intend to visit.


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SROA Committees

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

Community Planning & Public Affairs Jane Boubel, chair [email protected] Chris Christensen, co-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 Bob Wrightson, chair [email protected]

Nominating Al Hornish, 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.

These groups meet regularly, same time, same place

Group Gatherings

MondayLadies Lunch and Bridge 11:30 a.m., The Meadows at 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

Sunriver Yoga Club 8:30 a.m. All levels welcome Crescent Room, SHARC Info: 541-598-7203

Knitting Group 6-9 p.m. Styxx and Stones Village at Sunriver Info: 541-593-3132

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

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

SaturdayWeight Watchers 9:30 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

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

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

june 28-30 Fri-Sun Pacific Crest Sports Weekend Festival ------------ Village at Sunriver

july 2 Tuesday Citizens Patrol ---------------------------------------------- SROA Admin, 3:30 p.m. 4 Thursday July 4 Activities, Barbecue, Parade ---------------- Village at Sunriver, 5 Friday Design Committee --------------------------------------- SROA Admin, 10 a.m. 5-6 Fri-Sat Rhythm on the Range Concerts -------------------- Sunriver Resort, 5 p.m. 7 7 Sunday Turf Tunes featuring Hit Machine -------------------- SHARC, 5 p.m. Free 9 Tuesday Magistrate --------------------------------------------------- SROA Admin, 8:15 a.m. Nominating Committee ------------------------------- SROA Admin, 3 p.m. 10 Wednesday Complete Cancer Care Close to Home -------- SHARC, 12 p.m. RSVP: 706-6996 14 Sunday Turf Tunes featuring Stayin’ Alive -------------------- SHARC, 5 p.m. Free 16 Tuesday Public Works Committee------------------------------- SROA Admin, 3 p.m. 18 Thursday Finance Committee ------------------------------------- SROA Admin, 8:30 a.m. 19 Friday SROA Board of Directors work session ------------ Fire Station, 9 a.m. 20 Saturday SROA Board of Directors meeting ------------------ SROA Admin., 9 a.m. Sunriver Anglers Club Fish Fry ------------------------- Fort Rock Park, 11 a.m. 21 Sunday Turf Tunes featuring MOsley WOtta ---------------- SHARC, 5 p.m. Free 27 Saturday Wings & Wheels/Pancake breakfast -------------- Sunriver Airport, 7:30-11:30 a.m. 28 Sunday Turf Tunes featuring Willow Grove ------------------ SHARC, 5 p.m. Free

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Tournament draws golfersA beautiful Central Oregon

spring morning welcomed 78 golfers to the Precision Body & Paint Swings Fore Strings tournament held at Sunriver Resort’s Woodlands course in June.

Taking first place with the lowest team score was the four-some of George Blankenship, Greg Sollers, Steve Spina and Ron Pope. The Fred Hornback State Farm Insurance team of Randy, Kerry and Jim Schoning and Andy West placed second while third place honors went to the Sunriver IGA Markets team of John Audia, Chris Nolte, Nick Long and Michael Wilson.

In its fifth year, the event offered participants 18 holes of golf, a barbecue lunch, hole challenges, and a post-event reception and awards ceremony sponsored by Sunriver Brewing Company.

The annual tournament ben-efits the Sunriver Music Festival and Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce and is made pos-sible by Sunriver Resort, the presenting sponsor, and Preci-sion Body & Paint of Bend, the title sponsor.

“Go Free” campaign launchedThe Central Oregon Visitors

Association (COVA) launched a special Sunriver “Go Free” advertising campaign in the Northern California and San

Francisco Bay markets to help build brand awareness of Sunriver as the premier re-sort destination in the Pacific Northwest. “Go Free” is a play on words, inviting vacationers to “let themselves be free” to ex-perience the myriad of Sunriver vacation options.

The campaign directs viewers to COVA’s website where they can register for their “Go Free” Sunriver vacation.

After Hours takes a breakThe Sunriver Area Chamber’s

monthly business After Hours events will take a break during the summer months, resum-ing Sept. 17 with host Little d Technology and Oct. 15 with Sunriver Physical Therapy. The event provides excellent exposure for local businesses and important networking op-portunities for members and guests. After Hours is free and open to the public.

Left to right: Greg Sollers, George Blankenship, Ron Pope and Steve Spina placed first in the Swings Fore Strings golf tournament.


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July 8, Mystery: The Yard by Alex GrecianJuly 15, Fiction: The Lady Cyclist’s Guide to Kashgar by Suzanne JoinsonJuly 22, NonFiction: Drift by Rachel MaddowJuly 28, 2pm, Tweens: The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo

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Book Club Discussions • 6:30 p.m.

Sunriver Books Author EventsAnna Keesey • July 6, 5 p.m. Ted Haynes • July 27, 5 p.m.

Author Anna Keesey will give a presenta-tion on Little Cen-tury. Set in Oregon’s high desert, the story focuses on the hostilities between cattle ranchers and sheep herders.

Ted Haynes will give a presenta-tion on his latest book, On the Road from Burns: Stories from Central Oregon.

Craig Johnson July 19, 5:30 pm @ SHARC

Best selling author Craig Johnson returns to Sunriver to give a presentation on the latest in his Walt Longmire series, A Serpent’s Tooth. Johnson’s highly successful books have also been turned into the hit A&E television series “Longmire.” This author event will be held at SHARC.

Free and open to all. Light refreshments served

Author events are free and open to all • Light refreshments served • Door prize drawings

The future of cancer care topic of lunch

The community of Sunriver has long been supportive of St. Charles Medical Center.

As a thank you, the St. Charles Foundation is host-ing a July 10 luncheon at SHARC where Sunriver area residents are invited to come listen to a presentation by key St. Charles’ leaders about the future of cancer care in Cen-tral Oregon.

The presentation will fea-ture information about St. Charles’ new Centers of Care model and how this new direction in cancer care will provide a better patient expe-rience. Sunriver area residents will have the opportunity to provide input, and learn how they can support and become involved with this new effort.

By expanding the cancer center, St. Charles will be able to further improve all facets of patient care, from quality and costs to outcome and satisfac-tion. Most importantly, they believe that they will be able to give patients the care they need without having to leave Central Oregon. With the support of Sunriver, it may be possible to build a cancer center where all Central Or-egon patients will receive the highest standard of care.

To reserve a spot for the July 10 luncheon, please RSVP by July 8 to Kelly at 541-706-6996 or [email protected] with your name and phone number. They need to make sure they have enough lunches.

You will find that July brings more than just fireworks and sunshine at the Artists Gallery Sunriver. This month the gal-lery features four artists, each one with a unique approach to their art form. There is plenty to be celebrated in July, especially at The Village at Sunriver. While the kids enjoy the watermelon eating contest and games, you can enjoy the art at the gallery.

Join us July 13, 4-7 p.m. at our Second Saturday Artists’ Reception for wine and beer tastings and meet the artists of the gallery group.

Kim JonesKim Jones is an established

local artist whose fine art paint-ings have been displayed in multiple venues in Central Or-egon including the annual Tour of Homes. Jone’s paintings have a contemporary feel, but the style and subject matter of her art is always changing. Light, texture and mood are the key elements she uses to compose her works. Jones strives to make each piece dramatic yet calm at

the same time. Jones’ interior design back-

ground influences her approach to art. She regularly paints a se-ries of art based upon different color palettes and often produc-es paintings that complement each other as well as the display space they are placed in. Her use of color reveals a passion about its potential. Utilizing color in a manner that uniquely identifies her art, many pieces outwardly depict an interesting subject from our everyday world such as a road or a vista leading off to the far horizon. The viewer, however, is also inspired by the art to explore the world within.

Jones says that she always paints what makes her heart sing. Come by the gallery so that you can participate in her song.

Karla ProudArtist Karla Proud’s jewelry

has been a huge hit in the gal-lery since its introduction. A major portion of her beautiful pieces is based around the state’s official gemstone, the Oregon sunstone. Although most who visit the gallery arrive knowing little or nothing about this ver-satile gem, many depart with a sunstone hanging around their neck, on their finger, or dan-gling from each ear.

It is difficult to resist this beautiful stone that ranges in

Artists Gallery Sunriver featuring four talented artists in Julycolor from champagne to deep ruby red. Some stones have a green tint, and others are mul-ticolored. What really makes the pieces irresistible are the beautiful settings that Proud designs to set off the beauty of each stone. Some settings are sleek and modern and high-light the impressive size of the gems. Other settings are almost romantic with a more delicate design.

Proud, who worked in Ha-

waii for many years, has designs that are influenced by romantic Hawaiian legend. Her “Naupa-ka” flower earings are inspired by the Hawaiian princess and her love for a commoner, Kaui. The half flower motif makes a perfect presentation for ei-ther an Oregon sunstone or a pearl. If you visit the gallery, Proud would love to tell you how the two Hawaiian lovers were reunited. Come see her collection of interchangeable jewelry designs, allowing you to change your gems like you change your shoes.

Proud also designs jewelry pieces with jasper and fire opals. Her pieces can really compete with fireworks on the Fourth of July

Rick BraithwaiteAlthough sculptor Rick

Braithwaite is new to the Art-ists’ Gallery, he has lived and worked in Central Oregon

since 1990. Braithwaite works exclusively with oil-based clay, creating original pieces that inspire and some that are just downright funny.

His process includes making a latex mold of the original clay art, then a plaster mold around the latex mold. The finished mold is filled with a substance called HydraStone and various coloring agents to create the final art form. Braithwaite is currently creating the initial clay statue for a new piece right in the gallery.

Braithwaite is often com-missioned to create exact like-nesses of people in honor of a significant event in their lives, or to just celebrate a life well spent. These heirlooms are cre-ated based upon a one-on-one sitting or the use of existing photos, and are normally life-sized and mounted on wood or stone. This process usually

takes about two months. Busts can be cast using HydraStone or the more traditional, but expensive bronze.

One bronze piece at the gallery, “The Long Embrace,” features a couple in an embrace, their hair and arms entwined in a rapturous pose. This piece was inspired by famous sculp-tors, August Rodin and Loren-zo Bernini.

Braithwaite also has a lighter side to his sculpting skills. Bears, although not a common


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But then a friend reminded me that port can be an excel-lent way to help clear up cold symptoms — or at least not care about them anymore.

Ports, of course, are generally considered red dessert wines. They are made from a red wine and fortified with distilled liquor, generally brandy. And, in my opinion, brandy isn’t far off from what ends up in many over-the-counter liquid cold medicines. After all, in Oregon, a checker has to verify your age when you buy a bottle of cold medicine, just like when you buy alcohol.

In Oregon, the wines are generally either termed “port,” “dessert wine” or even “fortified wine.” Under European Union Protected Designation of Ori-gin guidelines, only wines that originate from Portugal can be called ports. Essentially, all of

these names mean the same thing — the wines tend to be a bit sweeter and are best at the end of a meal or a night.

There are many types of des-sert wines out there to choose from. Across Oregon alone, you can find dessert wines made from a variety of grapes, including Cabernet Sauvignon (example: NV Klipsun Caber-net “Port” from R. Stuart & Co.), Tempranillo (example: 2007 Folin Cellars Tempranillo Dessert Wine) and Pinot Noir (example: Willamette Valley Vineyard Pinot Noir Style Port).

Oregon is also home to sev-eral places that make dessert wines from other fruit. Hood River Vineyards is well known for its range of dessert wines, sherries and ports that in-clude black cherry, Rainier cherry, marionberry, raspberry and pear. H.V. Cellars, which frequents Oregon’s wine tast-ing events, is known for its traditional wines, but also for its dessert wines made from

cranberry, pomegranate and wild blackberry. These types of dessert wines are generally great as an “adult” topping for ice cream or pancakes.

As always, it’s important to try before you buy because not only will the wines taste differ-ent between different wineries, but they can also taste different from year to year. The 2008 Willamette Valley Vineyards Port, for example, is an entirely different experience than the 2009. One is light and bright while the other is heavier and closer to what you would ex-pect from a traditional port.

One of the advan-tages of dessert wines is that — unlike most wine —it can be opened and stored for several months without going bad. That way, you can have your own adult cold remedy on hand when you need it.

A drink of a different grain

While most people are used to wine com-ing from grapes, there are a whole host of other fruits that can produce wine. Black-

berries, cherries, pears... the list is almost endless.

But one drink people often think of as wine isn’t even made from fruit.

Sake — often incorrectly referred to as rice wine in Eng-lish-speaking countries — is made from the fermentation of rice starch converted to sugars. Some would dispute whether sake is actually synonymous with rice wine. First, sake is traditionally Japanese while rice wine is often equated with China. Second, the fermenta-tion process for sake is very precise, while rice wine produc-

Dessert wines feature various fruits.

tion can be considered a little more free-form and can consist of distilling or fermenting.

Bottom line is that some equate sake with wine and others equate it with beer. Regardless of how you view it, one local sake maker — Sake One — can often be found at Oregon’s wine tasting events. Located in Forest Grove, Sake One offers an array of sake types to choose from — from the very dry to the relatively sweet.

Sake One’s G sake is a bold offering, tasting fruity and dry. It comes in two different styles — “joy” and “fifty” — each with its own style, but both bold and able to pair with heavier foods.

But the real joy can be found in the infused sake, the Moon-stone line, which comes in delightful flavors such as Asian pear, coconut lime and plum. The sweeter of Sake One’s line of sake, the infusions tantalize the palate and are beautifully combined into “saketinis,” cocktails that offer completely different flavors. They can be as simple as combining plum sake with sparkling water or as complex as the Asian Persua-sion, which involves coconut lemongrass sake, rum, and other mixes.

Whether you tend toward a drier or sweeter wine, Sake One definitely should be on the must-try list, if only for the chance to counter balance your love for traditional wines.

Editor’s note: This is the last wine column as Johnson is retir-ing the column due to time con-straints (and too much drinking).


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Gallerycontinued from page 12sight in Sunriver, are certainly a favorite at the gallery. The “Braithwaite Bears” capture the fun and attitude that bears frequently display when de-picted as art. It is hard to hold back a chuckle when viewing these characters, and to make them even more personalized, Braithwaite provides a custom-ized sign with each bear with a personal message of your selection. How about some-thing like “Hug the Cook” or “Welcome to the Cave”?

Deni PorterDeni Porter produces wa-

tercolor paintings that do not look like watercolor paintings. Her technique of color glazing (multiple translucent layers of color one on top of the other) results in rich, vibrant colors typical in her work. Her sub-ject matter is not the typical watercolor landscape either.

The artist is best with the vivid colors found in Central Oregon, especially the beautiful views in and around Sunriver. Some of Porter’s most popular paintings include subjects that are the staples of a Sunriver vacation, biking, watersports, concerts and more.

Each summer, Porter pro-duces a series of paintings depicting “Bears on Vacation” in Sunriver. This year is no exception. Visit the gallery and you will find paintings of

bears engaged in typical Sun-rvier activities like swimming at SHARC or drinking beer at the local brewery. These watercolor originals will keep you smiling long after vacation is over.

The artist is also quite popu-lar for her pet portraits. These reasonably priced treasures can be produced from a photo to capture the essence of your pet buddy. Turn around time is reasonable, and what a per-fect surprise for that special someone.

Information: 541-593-4382 or www.artistsgallerysunriver.com

Exhibit explores 100-plus years of baseball history in Central OregonThe Des Chutes Historical

Museum explores the history and love of baseball in Bend in a new exhibit titled Diamonds in the Desert: Baseball and Bend, 1900 to Present. From sandlots to Genna stadium, a love of baseball is a recurring theme throughout Bend’s history.

The display highlights new gifts to the museum’s collection as well as special items on loan from the Bend Elks and mem-bers of the Deschutes County Historical Society. Discover

A Jacoby Ellsbury bobblehead on display at the Des Chutes Historical Museum. Ellsbury grew up in Madras.

why Vince Genna was known as “Mr. Baseball,” who were the Bend Rainbows, Ty Cobb’s visits to Bend, and other major league connections. Diamonds in the Desert will run through the end of 2013 in the changing exhibit gallery.

The museum explores the history, culture and heritage of the people of Deschutes Coun-ty, from the area’s early years to today. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for youth 13-17 years old, and

children 12 years and younger are free with a paid adult. Sum-mer Walks and Talks schedule is included with admission.

For more information, call 541-389-1813 for information or visit www.deschuteshistory.org

Auditions for ‘The Jungle Book’The Sunriver Stars Community Theater (SSCT) will produce a

musical version of “The Jungle Book,” the beloved children’s classic by Rudyard Kipling. Artistic director Victoria Kristy-Zalewski will cast the show on July 29 at SHARC. The slinky panther, slithering snake, swinging monkey and tattletale jackal parts available for ac-tors ages 5 to 85. The show will be staged Aug. 30-31 and Sept. 1.

For those not interested in playing a jungle animal, the roles of Nyra, Chitra or Mowgli are options. Actors are also needed to portray additional villagers, wolves, a mongoose, a bat, a peacock, Baloo the Bear and Shere Khan the tiger. Some parts sing solo but most songs and dances will be performed as a group.

Choreographer Lauren Dovolis-Rix will show actors how to dance to songs like “The Monkey Swing” and “The Jungle Lul-laby.” Myra Hause will design costumes, including headpieces, which will be sewn by local volunteers. Stage-manager Janice Dost will make sure actors are prompted and cued and Kristy-Zalewski will help the cast put it all together.

The SSCT is also looking for a production manager to keep everything moving smoothly and can always use help creating the set or making costumes.


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New consignment shop opensWildflowers Consignment held a soft opening Memorial Day

weekend in the log building at the entrance of the Sunriver Busi-ness Park.

The shop offers furniture, antiques, home décor and jewelry on consignment Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Heather Rehn, owner, said she got the idea for the shop in February. Utilizing her previous experience managing a shipping business, she was able to locate and remodel a space and find product for display.

“There are no other consignment shops in the area. I think we’ll do well. I’d like to add gifts and more furniture for sale. I’m working on obtaining a moving truck for pick up and deliveries,” said Rehn.

Wildflower Consignment offers people who put items in the store for sale a 60/40 split (60 percent to the seller, 40 percent to the store). Rehn said that is the reverse of the consignment industry’s 40/60 standard.

Rehn said in the short time Wildflowers Consignment has been open she’s noticed a trend of more shoppers during the hours that the neighboring Mountain Jug Beer Shop is open.

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Heather Rehn, owner of Wildlflowers Consignment, in her store in the log building at the entrance to the Sunriver Business Park.

Auditions begin at 1 p.m. on July 29. All actors will be asked to read lines. Those wishing a solo singing role will be asked to sing a song a cappella or with taped accompaniment. Theater warm up games will introduce the session to bring out your inner jungle animal.

“The lion won’t be sleeping tonight. He’ll be practicing his lines to audition for this sum-mer production,” said Kristy-Zalewski.

For an audition script please visit sunriverstars.org or email the director at drama [email protected].

Christmas in July toy driveSHARC’s 12 Months of Giving donation event is a Christ-

mas in July toy drive. For every child’s toy donated you will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win 10 SHARC admission passes (a $250 value, valid through July 2014).

Items will be donated to the annual Obsidian Holiday Wish Christmas Basket program. Donations are not tax deductible.

Drop off new, unwrapped toys at SHARC during business hours. Larger toy donations may be eligible for more than one entry.

For more information, call 541-585-3145.

By Anita Lohman, SHARC Ambassador

Need to downsize your ac-cumulated goods and treasures? Do you like the idea of recy-cling useful items and helping others? Are you a sharp-eyed treasure hunter? Want to help Newberry Habitat for Human-ity?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you will not want to miss the Sunriver com-munity “Treasure Sale,” Sept. 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at SHARC. The event is being organized by SHARC Ambassadors.

Held in SHARC’s east park-ing lot off Beaver Drive, the 9 by 18 foot spaces are available to rent for $25. Proceeds from space rentals will be donated to Newberry Habitat for Hu-manity.

SROA members have first dibs on the 68 available spaces until Aug. 31. It is OK to share a space with a neighbor or friend, or reserve more than one. Any space not rented by Aug. 31 will be made available to the public.

Unsold items sellers don’t want to take back home will

Community parking lot sale planned at SHARC

be picked up by Habitat for Humanity and the Second Tern for resale in their stores.

The sale is open to all and should provide good bargain hunting and an opportunity to discover your own “treasure.”

For those visiting in Sunriver that weekend, come on down and check out the action.

SROA members can reserve a space by calling 541-585-3147 before Aug. 31. All registered sellers will receive a “vendor guide” that explains the details for participating in the sale.

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#7 Spruce Lane, Sunriver. Single level 3 bdr/2 bath 1,408 sqft home is turnkey

bedrooms/3.5 baths, 3 car garage. is is an amazing value, great quality, never rented. $599,000.bedrooms/3.5 baths, 3 car garage. is is an amazing value, great quality, never rented. $599

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#2 Ribes, Sunriver. is lot is located on a small street in the north end of Sunriver and is the last buildable lot. All the homes in

furnished & Great rental history. Priced at $559,000 Fort Rock park, Priced at $324,500.

is lot is located in the back of the lane close to the bike #11 Lupine Lane, Sunriver. is lot is located in the back of the lane close to the bike #11 Lupine Lane, Sunriver. is lot is located in the back of the lane close to the bike

this area are very nice newer homes. $209,000.

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By Susan BergerRobert James speaks with the

same exuberance as a youngster talking about a visit to Dis-neyland. But it isn’t Disney-land he’s gushing about — it’s Sunriver.

A non-resident owner cur-rently living in Seattle, James and his family have to be Sun-river’s biggest fans.

“(Sunriver) feeds our souls,” he said. “The sun, the smells… we instantly relax. And people are always smiling, that’s why we bought a home here.”

Eager to share his love of Sunriver with others, James has written a publish-on-demand book titled “Sunriver Activi-ties: A Family Guide for Fun in Sunriver.”

“When I let family and friends use our Sunriver place the first thing they always ask is ‘what is there to do here?’ ”

So James penned his mini guide as a way to share his experiences and all that Sunriver has to offer. Real-izing there might be a bigger mar-ket out there that could also use the guide, it is now available on Ama-zon as a Kindle e-book or paperback booklet. The guide also includes activity information on nearby family-friendly attractions – such as the obsidian flow near Paulina Lake and hiking to Tumalo Falls.

As an owner, James feels he and his family are ambassadors of the community and real-

izes how important it is that everyone who comes here feels welcome.

“I help people on the path-ways,” said James. “Offering some-thing as simple as a Band-Aid to someone who fell off their bike will leave them with a positive Sunriver experi-ence.”

James first fell in love with the commu-nity in 1984 while visiting

his parents. Com-ing back year after year, James and his wife Mary finally de-cided to purchase a Sunriver home in 2008.

“We’re grateful to raise our kids and have time here,” he said. “Sunriver is a great place for all of us to bond as a family

– turn off the cell phones and sleep outside under the stars.”

With two teenagers in the house, James is thankful for the variety of activities Sunriver has to offer youngsters, from miles of pathways for bicycling to SHARC.

“SHARC made all the dif-

ference. We camped out all last summer at SHARC,” he said. “And all our friends gravitated to SHARC, they just love it.”

Aside from SHARC, the pathways are one of biggest draws for the family. “We can go an entire week without get-ting in the car — we bike to breakfast… to SHARC… to grocery shop.”

“Sunriver has so much to offer — you don’t ever have to leave. There’s no reason to be bored in Sunriver,” said James.


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• July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:30 a.m. Family Fun Story Time: A fun and interactive story time with stories, songs, rhymes and crafts aimed at getting children ages 0-5 ready to read. Adults must accompany children.

• Underground Crew: What can you do with dirt? Plenty, if you’re part of the underground crew. Come find out the many ways to explore dirt through stories, games, crafts, mysteries and more. For ages 6 to 11.

Dig It! July 3, 1:30 p.m.Root It! July 10, 1:30 p.m.Dino-mite It! July 17, 1:30 p.m.Cave It! July 24, 1:30 p.m.Rock It! July 31, 1:30 p.m. • July 9, 1 p.m. Writing and Video Journal Making: Create

and record with pop-ups, glitter pens, collage and more. Decorate paper journals and write about your summer adventures. Record a thrilling summer moment and share with your friends.

• July 12, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Digital Downloads Open Lab: Get answers about eBooks, eReaders, music and more. Registra-tion recommended.

• July 13, 1-2 p.m. Write Now: Attendees will be able to brain-storm, play word games, and enjoy the written word in a casual setting. Perhaps you will be able to get a great idea for that next short story or poem you have been wanting to write.

• July 16, 2 p.m. LEGO Block Party: Start with a little inspira-tion, and then build away. This is a drop in program, and kids are welcome to arrive at any time. This program is best for ages 6 and up.

• July 30, 1 p.m. Teen Game Day: Play Wii games, Guitar Hero, card and board games.

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Events at the Sunriver library

The Sunriver Music Festi-val’s successful Young Artists Scholarship program has been awarding music scholarships to deserving young musicians for 18 years.

To date, the Young Art-ists Scholarship program has awarded more than $341,000 to 115 Central Oregon music students in middle school, high school and college.

In late May and early June, classical music students from Deschutes, Jefferson, Crook and Harney counties audi-tioned for scholarships ranging from $300 to $4,000 from the

Music festival Young Artist Scholarship awards reach record levelsSunriver Music Festival’s schol-arship program. For the first time in the program’s history, a record amount of $31,000 in scholarships was awarded to 17 musicians between the ages of 12 and 22.

Scholarships are awarded in three categories: 1) college or music conservatory tuition, 2) private music lessons and 3) music camps.

The majority of individual contributions are collected at the Sunriver Music Festival’s annual fundraiser, Festival Faire (Aug. 4 at the Great Hall).

“Fortunately, the Central Oregon community continues to generously support our scholarship program, so we were able to increase the levels of individual awards this year,” said Jodie Bischof, scholarship program chairman. “The cost of college education continues to escalate and our goal is to provide adequate financial sup-port to help these students con-

tinue in their goals of becoming professional musicians.”

The Sunriver Music Festival’s two-week summer concerts runs Aug. 9–21. Concerts will be in the historic Sunriver Re-sort Great Hall, Summit High School and the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend. Festival Faire Dinner and Auction will be held Aug. 4 in the Great Hall. Tickets are currently on sale for the upcoming concerts and Festival Faire.

Information: 541-593-9310, email at [email protected] or visit the website at www.sunrivermusic.org.

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Festival Faire fundraiser

Tickets are available for the Sunriver Music Festi-val’s major fundraiser, Fes-tival Faire, Sunday, Aug. 4 at the Sunriver Resort Great Hall.

The theme for the an-nual event is “Under a Western Sky” and will fea-ture an evening of dining prepared by the Sunriver Resort chefs. Guests will be greeted with hors d’oeuvres and beverages as they peruse the silent and live auction items. During the live auction, music will be provided by the 2013 Young Artists Scholarship winners.

Festival Faire begins at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $100 per guest.



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An environmental assessment performed in 2009 found small amounts of asbestos-containing mate-rial (ACM) present in the soil at limited locations in Sunriver. The ACM is 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 an extremely low risk to people. Nevertheless, if ACM is encountered it must be properly managed and disposed of as required by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.

• What is ACM? Asbestos-containing material consists of building materials or other substances that contain one percent or more asbestos fibers. Historically, ACM included floor tile, building siding, roofing materials, automobile brake pads, insula-tion, wall texture, and many more materials.

• What does the ACM in Sunriver look like? ACM encountered in Sunriver soil generally consists of shards of building siding and floor tile, commonly between 1 and 6 inches in diameter. These materi-als may be greenish gray, light gray or other colors, and commonly exhibit ribbed or grid patterns. Samples of ACM are available for viewing at the

Sunriver Owners Association.• Where are the asbestos-containing materials?

ACM has been encountered in discrete locations on common property in Sunriver. It typically has been found on the surface or within 12 inches of the surface. ACM has also been detected on a small number of private properties. It is possible that ACM are present in soil in other areas.

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

• Where can I find additional information? The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality can provide additional information about asbestos and ACM. Information also can be obtained from the DEQ Asbestos Program website www.deq.state.or.us/aq/asbestos/index.htm. The Sunriver Own-ers Association can provide additional information about previous investigations in Sunriver, including examples of ACM.

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Newberry Habitat for Hu-manity is the recipient of several grants which will substantially assist with home construction this summer and help manage the volunteers involved with construction, as well as opera-tion of the La Pine ReStore.

U.S. Bank Foundation has awarded the organization $5,000 for construction of the next Habitat home in La Pine this summer. Groundbreaking is set for early July.

The Sunriver Women’s Club, a consistent Newberry Habitat supporter, has contributed money for home construction, this time in the amount of $4,000.

In order to build homes and operate the La Pine ReStore, Newberry Habitat engages a pool of more than 150 volun-teers. This requires a lot of su-pervision and scheduling, and to assist with this aspect of the operation, the Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund has contrib-uted $10,000 to help establish a

part-time volunteer coordinator position. In addition to recruit-ing and scheduling volunteers, this job will involve gathering feedback from volunteers as to the quality of their experience, and determining the most ef-ficient means of getting the work done.

The volunteer coordinator will establish a regular program of volunteer appreciation, as well as make educational pre-sentations to civic, religious, educational, and social groups. A targeted effort to “get the word out” is vital to the enlist-ment of volunteer help, and in finding candidates who qualify for a Habitat home.

Persons interested in join-ing the volunteer team should contact the Newberry Habitat office at 541-593-5005.

Newberry Habitat kicks off ReStore capital campaign

Newberry Habitat for Hu-manity is seeking donations to pay off the mortgage on its

Newberry Habitat for Humanity receives important funding

ReStore in La Pine. The goal is to pay off the $240,000 mortgage in three years. Doing so will allow all the revenues the store generates (from the sale of donated and recycled building supplies) to be dedi-cated to funding construction of new Habitat homes. Cur-rently, approximately half of the ReStore’s annual revenues service the mortgage on the building and lot it occupies. If it were mortgage free, the revenue from ReStore sales could build a house every year.

Rolando Alonzo, ReStore

manager and Habitat home recipient, said being a hom-eowner positively impacted his ability to give back to the community.

Jim Putney, who designed the capital campaign, asks people to consider the benefit of paying off the ReStore’s mortgage early, thus freeing up more funds to build more Habitat homes. To date, approximately $90,000 had been pledged.

Information about the fund-raiser is available by calling 541-593-5005 or by dropping by the Newberry Habitat office

in the Sunriver Business Park. The ReStore is open for busi-

ness Tuesday through Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Highway 97 north of Wickiup Junction. The store accepts donations of, and sells to the public at a fraction of the re-tail price, gently used home improvement goods, furniture, home accessories, building materials and appliances. Re-Store will schedule pick-ups of material donations and provides demolition services for peo-ple who donate the recovered building materials.

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Presidents’ message“Bloom where you’re plant-

ed!” In Chinese art the iris has been recognized as the dancing spirit of early summer. Some of you have irises blooming in your yards now. The symbol-ism of the iris is faith, wisdom, cherished friendship, hope and valor. These words certainly describe the women of the Sunriver Women’s Club.

And summer is here with blooming flowers all around us and opportunities to exercise — hiking, biking, golf, tennis. But don’t just exercise your bodies, exercise your minds and exercise your right to volunteer. The SRWC Art Faire is Aug. 9-11 and volunteers are needed.

Philanthropy is our purpose. When you get involved in the fundraising activities you are exhibiting the symbolism of the iris. Help out and bloom with art.

Carol Cassetty & Bonnie Rosen,

co-presidents

Lunch with FriendsWe have a new place to

meet for Lunch with Friends. Monday, July 8, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., we’re going to Mary McCallum Park where we’ve reserved a number of picnic tables.

Come join our group by the beautiful Deschutes River.

As usual, bring a bag lunch and something to drink and spend some time catching up with old friends and making new ones. The gate will be open after 11 a.m. so you can drive, bike or walk to the park.

Questions, call Valerie Wood at 541-593-7477 or email [email protected], or Barb Wymetalek at 541-593-4408 or email at barbwymo@

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Art Faire Fourth of JulyThe SRWC Art Faire will

be represented at the 4th of July parade in the village. Grab your yellow T-shirt and join in the fun.

Art Faire volunteers neededThere are still many ways you

can be involved in this com-munity event. Contact Marcia Schonlau at [email protected] or 541-598-7707 or Martha Deuchler at [email protected] or 541-598-7558 for more informa-tion.

MembershipThe membership year is Oct.

1 to Sept. 30, but members can join anytime. Membership dues are 100 percent tax deductible. We extend membership to all women in the Sunriver area, surrounding communities and those living south of Sunriver. For information, contact Nan-cy Fischer 541-593-7458 or [email protected].

Hearty/Soft Sole hikes• July 9: Lookout Moun-

tain and Big Summit Prairie for wildflowers. The Lookout Mountain hike is a 7-mile loop that includes the remnants of the lookout building corral

and a mine building, tailings of red cinnabar and ore cart rails. This is a moderate hike with a 1,220-foot elevation gain. Wildflowers are sure to be plentiful. After the hike we will drive to Big Summit Prairie to take in the wildflower views.

Bring hiking poles (if you like), water, lunch, sunscreen, insect spray and $5 for the driver. Meet at the Holy Trin-ity church parking lot at 7:30 a.m. Plan to be back in Sunriver about 5 p.m.

Leaders: Valerie Wood at 541-593-7477, ([email protected]) or Anita Lohman at 541-593-2171, ([email protected]).

• July 18: Soft Soles - Pine Creek Nursery. This is an easy, mostly paved trail (3.5 mile loop) adjacent to the Pine Nursery dog play area in Bend. You may bring your dog with a leash, and we can spend some time at the play area after the hike, if we wish. Those who do not wish to walk with dogs can walk ahead. Meet at Holy Trinity Church at 10 a.m. Bring water and a waste bag for your dog. Don’t forget to bring water, sunscreen, hat and $3 for carpool drivers.

Leaders: Janet Gordon ([email protected]) and Ellen Schumacher Rau ([email protected]).

• July 30: Horse Lake (near Elk Lake). This is an 8.8-mile loop that intersects with the Pacific Crest Trail. There is a moderate 600-foot elevation gain. We will have lunch on the lakeshore. Meet at Holy Trinity Church at 8 a.m. to carpool. Drivers will need a Northwest Forest Pass.

Leaders: Nadine Ruth (na [email protected]) and Gina Rosbrook (ginaros [email protected]).

The Sunriver Women’s Club Board of Directors, front row left to right: Pam Morris-Stendal (nominating committee), Dawn Christensen (assistant programs), Ann McGranahan (philanthropy chair), Joan Lewis (program chair), Bonnie Rosen (co-president), Nancy Foote (corresponding secretary), Jan Bull (recording secretary). Back row, left to right: Sandra Kendle (assistant treasurer), Lana Benish (assistant membership), Nancy Fischer (membership chair), Carol Cassetty (co-president), Nancy Farnham (nominating committee), Carolyn Spaniol (assistant communications). Not pictured: Stephanie Nelson (treasurer) and Marcia Schonlau (communications chair).

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egon is unrivaled in its magnifi-cence, and I have the pictures to prove it — and you can, too.

Anyone who has a good point and shoot or DSLR can get very close to the photos I am showing you in this month’s article. So, two things you will need:

• Decent camera• Practice• Oh, and a tripod helps (I

guess that’s three things)I was all set to write about all

the cool photos I took on our trip to Costa Rica in May (and they are tremendously cool), but then Cindy and I went camping pretty much right here in our own back yard.

A mere 67 miles from beau-tiful Sunriver is the mosquito capital of the Willamette Na-tional Forest and an abundance of God’s beauty on this planet.

Last weekend I was looking for some new photography locations along the Santiam pass corridor (from Sisters to Detroit). One of my favorites

These images were shot at sunset a day apart.

is Coffin Mountain, which is off Straight Creek Road about 3 miles east of Marion Forks. I spent several days last week looking for camping areas with openings on Father’s Day weekend. I finally settled on Big Lake. Never heard of it? Neither had I. Basically you head out from Sunriver to Sis-ters and turn in to the Hoodoo entrance. Go about 5 miles back, and there you are.

We set up camp about 100 feet from the lakeshore. I was ecstatic… we got there in time for golden hour. In photogra-phy, the golden hour (some-times known as magic hour, especially in cinematography) is the first and last hour of sunlight during the day when a specific photographic effect is achieved due to the quality of the light.

We decided to take a walk to check out the surroundings. I had seen a little inlet of the lake on the way in which looked promising. This image was shot at 8:37 p.m., about seven minutes before official golden

hour started. The shot specif-ics are ISO 400, shutter speed 1/100sec, aperture f11, -1 EV. This means I was in aperture priority mode on my camera with the exposure compensa-tion meter down one stop. I could have switched to manual and done the same thing, but I was bracketing (three different exposures at the same time) to get the best shot, or combine together in an HDR image. Also, I was on a tripod.

This was a night without clouds except a few whispy cirrus clouds very high up. When you have a cloudless sky, it’s pretty much just going to go from the bluebird of the day sky to a bit of a blue-gray to gray, then to cobalt blue and finally black. Bottom line, you need clouds for a colorful sunset so, without them, keep shooting as the sky darkens. Be aware of your ISO and your shutter speed. Remember, my shot was 1/100sec. That same shot two hours earlier is shot at 1/500sec and you don’t get the color I got. Oh, one

other thing. When at a lake with a mountain background and there is no wind, shoot like crazy, those reflections are priceless.

Now, fast forward 24 hours. We had a beautiful day and it started clouding up in the afternoon. I kept watching, shooting some time lapse of the clouds around the mountains. I practiced with some new technology I had purchased,

edited some shots and enjoyed an adult beverage. (OK, we love making frozen daiquiris when we camp.) After dinner we were pretty bushed. I was out shooting at 4 a.m. Again the light was awesome.

We kept watching the sky and then BANG, a hint of pink. I immediately bolted out of my chair grabbed the camera, tri-

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Sunriver Art Faire organiz-ers say they’ve got “the best entertainment lineup yet” for the fourth annual event, set for Aug. 9-11 in The Village at Sunriver.

“While juried fine arts and crafts are the main focus, few would disagree that the per-formers joining us this year will be a big draw in and of them-selves,” said Judy Stedman, Art Faire executive committee member.

Returning acts include Cin-derBlue, Lindy Gravelle, Sum-mit Express Jazz Band, Quincy Street and, after a one-year hiatus, The River Pigs. New acts this year are Bill Keale, Burnin’ Moonlight, the Tom & Heather Duo, Annie Bany, The Notables, Deco Moon Jazz, Jenny Conlee and Ruckus.

Well known around the Central Oregon area, but mak-ing his first appearance at the Sunriver Art Faire, is Hawaiian singer Bill Keale. He was born on Oahu and raised near the shores of Kailua Bay where he discovered music and writing. Keale received the “Best of Central Oregon” singer/song-writer and “Best Local Musi-cian” awards. He has appeared on OPB’s “Oregon Art Beat” program. Keale’s undeniable talent, unmistakable voice, and healing presence make for a magical combination of spirit, music and heart.

Acoustic trio Burnin’ Moon-light combines their love of music and snappy stage banter in an infectious and engaging stage presence. With diverse musical backgrounds, they shift smoothly between spirited traditional bluegrass, rootsy folk, a little country, swing and low down blues. Scott Foxx lets it fly with fiery fiddle, hard-driving rhythm guitar and brilliant solos. Jim Roy cuts loose with his Piedmont finger-style guitar and rippin’ mandolin solos. Maggie Jack-son’s bass and rhythm guitar keep a steady beat when she’s not pickin’ bluegrass and blues banjo. Jackson and Roy share sweet, soulful vocal leads and

Variety of musicians to accompany fine art at upcoming Sunriver Art Faire

harmonies that top off the instrumental collage.

The Tom and Heather Duo, from the five-piece band “Out of the Blue,” perform all over Central Oregon. Heather’s husky voice works wonders on songs from Bonnie Raitt and Aretha Franklin to Joe Cocker or the Rolling Stones. Heather sings and plays the cajón (drum box) along with rhythm guitar. Tom plays rhythm and lead guitar with backup vocals. Their song list spans decades.

Annie Bany’s love of music runs deep. She dreamed of being an actress on Broad-way until she stumbled upon songwriting after receiving her first guitar. She morphed from an imaginative child to a passionate and creative young woman. She wrote or co-wrote every song on her debut album, “Barefoot & Young.” Bany and her music producer Rob Schrock have a song featured in the upcoming major mo-tion picture, “Ira Finkelstein’s Christmas,” starring Elliott Gould.

The Notables Swing Band brings back the golden oldies

from the Big Band era when swing ruled the dance floors. Many of the 17 band members remember those full sounds and infectious rhythms. The Notables formed in 2010 to recreate this great music. Swing is enjoying a resurgence as new generations discover how danceable the music is. Their sets also include waltzes, rock ’n’ roll, various Latin rhythms and popular contem-porary songs – music fast and slow. They are a spin-off of the 75-member Cascade Horizon Band, well known in Bend.

Lori Fletcher’s love of classic jazz, blues, and rhythm and blues from the 1930s-1960s inspired her to create Deco Moon Jazz Band, which she fronts as the “girl s inger.” Deco Moon focuses on the swingin’ standards, down and dirty Delta blues and clas-

Hawaiian singer Bill Keale, above, will make his first appearance at the Sunriver Art Faire. Jim Roy, Maggie Jackson and Scott Fox of the Burnin’ Moonlight trio will also perform.

sic Motown. Fletcher’s sultry vocals are accompanied by some of the finest musicians in the northwest. “Ah, But I’ve Learned!” is Fletcher’s first CD project, an assembly of her favorite tunes from the Ameri-can songbook. Fletcher lives in Oregon and performs regularly throughout the northwest.

Jenny Conlee has been playing music in Oregon for more than 20 years, first with Calobo (a roots rock band in the 1990s), then The Decem-berists, and currently Black Prairie. She began playing ac-

cordion about 15 years ago and fell in love with the sounds of French musette music. She will perform traditional French and Italian songs as well as original compositions in the musette style.

Ruckus is a very popular Bend group. Each member brings their own blend of en-tertainment experience to the group of five. Their profession-alism creates a unique musical collage and cheers are common when Ruckus plays. Audience ful combination of talent and fun make Ruckus the perfect entertainment.

“All this great entertainment along with 65 juried artist booths, a food court, an art activity center for kids, live art demonstrations and more, can be found throughout the long weekend in The Village at Sunriver. Mark your calendar now and make plans to bring your family and friends,” said Stedman.

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Development can operate, own utilitiesFrom Sunriver Scene sources

A bill that benefits the resi-dents of the River Meadows development south of Sunriver sailed through the Oregon House and Senate on unani-mous votes and was signed by Gov. John Kitzhaber June 4. House Bill 3096-A allows nonprofit and for-profit water improvement companies to own and operate sanitary sewer services and include existing systems in land improvement plans.

The River Meadows com-munity was developed, plot-ted and approved prior to implementation of the state’s comprehensive land-use laws, and had its own sewer and water entities. However, those entities were not allowed to consolidate their operations as an improvement district under existing state laws.

Having the entities operate as a service district, which was allowed under law, would have precluded part-time residents from participating in votes affecting them or serving as board members.

River Meadows’ water dis-trict is a special district and exempt from taxation. How-ever, the sewer system changed hands from the homeowner association to private owner-ship in 2004 but had been in existence since 1970s. The sewer system was being taxed $6,500 annually by the county. The bill allows River Meadows to own and operate them both as nonprofits, said David Way-land, River Meadows general manager.

“Right now we have three corporations – the homeown-ers association, the water dis-trict and the sewer company. That’s three boards of directors, triple the minutes and board meetings. We’ll probably be-come the River Meadows Util-ity District or River Meadows Improvement District. The legislation just paves the way for us to do this legally. Gene Whisnant was gracious enough to sponsor it,” Wayland said.

“I’m glad to be able to help my constituents through broadly supported, bi-par-tisan legislation,” said Rep. Whisnant who is serving his sixth term as State Represen-tative for Redmond, Sunriver, Tumalo and parts of Bend and Deschutes County.

Whisnant and Wayland credited attorney Bruce White for helping draft the legislation.

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This year’s War on Weeds will be Friday, August 2, with ev-eryone gathering in Sunriver to pull noxious weeds. Following the pull, volunteers are treated to a complimentary lunch at Mary McCallum Park.

War on Weeds day (WOW for short), held the first Friday of August, is a one-day ef-fort to pull as many noxious weeds as possible before they bloom. Volunteers fan out across Sunriver and nearby areas for four hours (give or take) of weed pulling. Since 2009, WOW volunteers have pulled 755 bags of weeds weighing a total of 13,300 pounds.

Noxious weeds are plants that are invasive and not na-tive to Sunriver. They have no natural controls because animals won’t eat them. They spread quickly and can choke out other species of plant. In Sunriver, noxious weeds include spotted knapweed, bull thistle and Dalmatian toadflax. Knap-

weed is the most prevalent and poses the greatest threat. There is little bull thistle, at least in the main areas of Sunriver. Toadflax grows slowly, sending out run-ners that make it difficult to eliminate by pulling. It is better to report toadflax to SROA’s Environmental Services De-partment so they can spray it.

Two other plants are consid-ered nuisances if not noxious: Canada thistle and mullein. The thistle is better left to be sprayed because it too sends out runners. A member of the fig-wort family, mullein was used as a medicinal herb by Native Americans and many experts do not consider it a noxious weed.

Anyone interested in vol-unteering can show up at the Sunriver Nature Center at 8 a.m. to receive weed collection bags and pulling location. For more information, contact Patti Gentiluomo, SROA en-vironmental director at 541-593-1522.

Help in the annual battle against noxious weedsSWAT to scout, pull weeds

No one-day effort will get all noxious weeds. Last year, Carolyn Barr and Barbara Brocker, joined later by John Fratt, organized SWAT – Sunriver Weed Attack Team – to continue hunting noxious weeds through September.

SWAT volunteers can be either weed scouts or weed pull-ers. The scouts cruise Sunriver to spot and report patches of noxious weeds. Pullers can then go out and get rid of the weeds — on their own time or with a group.

Scouts will conduct two drive-by missions July 19 and July 26 to spot (and maybe pull) any weed patches found.

Anyone interested in helping should contact Carolyn Barr 541-593-8397 or Barbara Brocker 541-593-1396 for more information.


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By Bob Nelson,SROA President

Each July, Sunriver property owners have the opportunity to participate in a fundamen-tal right and responsibil-ity of ownership, voting to fill vacancies on the SROA Board of Directors. The board is composed of nine members with three vacancies filled annually. Members serve three year terms and cannot serve more than two consecutive terms. Board members are volunteers who serve without compensation.

There are just two basic qualifica-tions for eligibility for nomination, election or appointment. First, a candidate must be a member in good standing of the Sunriver Owners Association. Secondly, employees of SROA are not eligible to serve on the board.

However, our association has ex-perienced significant growth over the years, becoming larger and more complex. For example, SROA has an annual budget of almost $9 million, 70 miles of roadways, 34 miles of paved pathways, two aquatics facili-ties, $1 million of vehicles and equip-ment, nine departments totaling 44 full-time and 85 seasonal employees,

25 tennis courts and 33 acres of newly acquired common property – the result of our recent property

trade. Consequently, it has become routine that em-phasis be placed on seek-ing potential candidates who have specific skills, abilities, knowledge and experience deemed ben-eficial to assist the board in the administration of the SROA.

The SROA Nominating Com-mittee has worked tirelessly, and with autonomy, in vetting potential candidates for the board. This year, the committee has provided three individuals for the ballot in order to fill three vacancies. The current board thanks those individuals for their service on this very important committee.

Over the past few years, our as-sociation has enjoyed significant success, none of which would have been possible without the authoriz-ing vote of our owners. Together, we have developed a solid long-term financial plan for replacing our in-frastructure and existing amenities. We have also resolved, by develop-ing the SHARC facility, the matter of World War II era asbestos found at our old amphitheater site. Simply

put, these accomplishments embody a community working and making decisions together. And while we have certainly accomplished much in the recent past, our community still has many challenges and opportunities in the future.

Our association serves, for all in-tents and purposes, as the governing body for the community of Sunriver. This makes the decision regarding SROA’s leadership all the more im-portant. Moreover, it is the essential right and responsibility of ownership to vote. The act of voting remains at the core of community governance.

Ownership of property in Sunriver brings with it a sense of pride, honor and responsibility. At its core is our distinctive and compelling mission of maintaining Sunriver as a premier residential and resort community, protecting and enhancing its quality of life, natural environment and prop-erty values. In recent years, the SROA board has had a number of priorities in service of this mission.

These priorities include:Financial Soundness and Sustain-

ability. This has been addressed through both the development of adequate reserve funding and the ad-ministration of the association within our annual budgeted resources. In addition, we are currently develop-

ing, refining and implementing a long-term financial plan and an Infra-structure and Amenities Master Plan.

Protecting Our Property Values. We have addressed this in a number of ways. First, we have continued to adequately maintain and replace criti-cal community infrastructure such as roads and pathways, and have sup-ported BendBroadband’s upgrades to our telecommunications infrastruc-ture. Second, one of our fundamental responsibilities has been, and will continue to be, the maintenance of high standards of design. Third, we continue to enhance our amenities infrastructure as evidenced by the addition of the SHARC.

Enriching Our Quality of Life. While quality of life is multi-dimen-sional, we have focused on the pro-tection of our natural environment, the addition of amenities options, supporting responsible development and encouraging local business.

In closing, our mission to be a pre-mier resort and residential commu-nity has set the bar of attainment very high indeed. To achieve such a status requires active, informed, competent and dynamic leadership. That makes property ownership in Sunriver, as well as SROA board service, an honor and an almost sacred responsibility.

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From the board room: Ownership — pride, honor and responsibility

June SROA board meeting summary

Bob Nelson

The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors met Satur-day, June 15, 2013.

Board members present: Bob Nelson, Bob Wrightson, Roger Smith, Patty Klascius, David Jendro, Pat Hensley and Greg Froomer. Absent: Chris Chris-tensen, Richard Wharton. Staff present: Bill Peck, Susan Berger.Treasurer’s reportAs of May 31, 2012 (unaudited/esti-mated)Revenues ..............................$769,650Expenses ..............................$709,409Surplus (deficit) .....................$60,240Owners forum

–Frank Brocker opposes the Design Committee recommendation to change the Design Manual to require all gravel driveways to be paved. He noted that be-cause his driveway is sloped, an asphalt-covered driveway would facilitate water running into his house.

–Bill Miller also opposed the proposed changes and feels that gravel is more at-tractive than asphalt and that it would also be a financial burden.

–Ed Cleary was concerned about how the driveway rule revision would affect him financially.

–Scott Hartung spoke on behalf of the Covenants Committee, relaying that the committee supports the proposed revi-sions to the Sunriver Rules & Regula-

tions relative to the Sunriver magistrate.Association operations

Administration: All SROA depart-ments are quite busy gearing up for the summer season. Work continues to ensure a smooth transition of the new general manager and magistrate. Task forces continue to gather information and input on the Pathway Master Plan, river access, Infrastructure Amenities Master Plan and long-range financial planning.

Accounting: Analyzing SHARC fund lump sum collections to determine whether or not there are enough funds to pay down additional principal on the debt.

Communications: Staff continues working on the Sunriver Style marketing campaign, which now includes televi-sion commercials and a billboard along I-84 in Portland.

Community Development: Prop-erties flagged in the paint survey are responding and repainting. The Design Committee has done a major overhaul of the design manual and is soliciting owner comments on the proposed changes.

Environmental Resources: Began lad-der fuels reduction and tree thinning on commons. Plans are under way for the August War on Weeds day.

IT: Installed fiber at SHARC allowing

greater flexibility of routing video and data throughout SHARC and SROA. Worked with BendBroadband to restore seasonal Internet services to recreation facilities such as Fort Rock Park and North Pool. Researching options for replacement of tennis gate access system.

Public Works: All park areas are ready for the summer, including installation of barbecues and repairs to picnic tables. Three new drinking fountains were in-stalled, two at Fort Rock Park and one at North Courts tennis center. Slurry sealing on some lanes and pathway re-construction were complete before the summer rush.

Recreation/SHARC: Tennis Hill opened May 24. Completed majority of hiring for summer staff and lifeguards. Held lifeguard training and in-service workshops.Board actions

–Approved May 17, 2013 board work session and May 18, 2013 regular board meeting minutes as written.

–Approved May 31, 2013 summary financial statement (estimated/unau-dited).

–Approved pay down of the Bank of America loan with additional debt pay-ment in the amount of $200,000 on the variable loan.

–Approved an agreement with WH-Pacific for phase one development of the boat ramp facilities in pasture 11 in the amount of $42,564.00, deliver-

ables consist of community outreach, necessary agency approvals, design and project cost estimates.

–Approved a change to the Finance Committee charter relative to fixed as-set reviews.

–Approved revisions to the Sunriver Rules & Regulations Sections 1.01, 1.02, 4.01 and 4.02 relative to the Sunriver magistrate position.

–Elected officers for the 2013-2014 SROA Board of Directors: Bob Nelson, president; Pat Hensley, vice president; Richard Wharton, secretary; Mike Gocke, treasurer (pending results of the annual election).Committee/board action requests

–Accepted the resignation of Paul Oles and Jonathan Kahnoski from the Design Committee.Board discussion

–The board instructed the Design Committee to provide the board with additional background information and justification for the proposed changes to the Design Manual. “We have no context in which to form judgement, opinion or understand the proposed changes,” said Bob Nelson, SROA board president. “We are stopping the formal review (of the manual). I’m guessing we are about five months away from any board decisions. We need much more time and a thorough investigation.” Owners will have another chance to

turn to Summary, page 27


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review and comment on any proposed changes when the Design Manual comes back before the board.

–Received a progress report from BendBroadband at Friday’s work session. Anyone with BendBroadband service can expect potential outages on July 30 between the hours of midnight and 8 a.m. when BendBroadband turns off the analog signal and switches over to digital.

Other business–Steve Runner and Tom O’Shea gave a progress re-

port on happenings at Sunriver Resort. They are in the middle of a major investment back into the resort and have spent around $10 million for revitalization of lodge rooms. “We are looking at the future,” said O’Shea. “We see a need to bring areas of the resort to a higher level.” Proposed improvements include upgrading the lodge to ADA standards, changing configuration of the resort core for a better entry experience, parking expansion, updating the lodge pool and recreation area and new hotel rooms.

The meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m. The next SROA board work session is 9 a.m. Friday,

July 19, followed by the regular board meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 20 in the SROA administration building, 57455 Abbot Drive, between circles 3 and 4, next to the Sunriver Fire Department.

Approved minutes of the meeting are posted, as avail-able, on the SROA website at www.sunriverowners.org.

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Questions

1. Why did you agree to run for the SROA board?

2. Describe your volunteer work in either Sunriver or elsewhere.

3. Summarize your educational back-ground and work experience.

4. What issues would you like the board to address in the next three years?

5. How would you increase the appeal of Sunriver?

6. Is there anything else you would like to add?

Mark Murray

1. I pro-actively sought out the Nomi-nating Committee in an effort to become a board candidate. My intention and desire is to become more actively engaged in the Sunriver community through involvement in SROA governance and other activities. We recently relocated to Sunriver as permanent residents and would like to give back to the community through volunteer service. I firmly believe I have improved the operations and finan-cial picture of every entity I have worked with and would like to continue in that vein in our community.

2. To this point in time I have not engaged in volunteer work in Sunriver. I have engaged in numerous volunteer activities in the San Jose, Gresham and Portland areas. Some of those volunteer activities include:

Member, City of Gresham budget and finance committees; Little League base-ball coach; Gresham Youth Soccer Asso-ciation board member; member, budget reviewer and presenter – Government Finance Officers Association; member and presenter – Oregon Municipal Fi-nance Officers Association; and board member – Point West Credit Union.

3. MBA; Associate of Science in elec-tronic engineering technology; BA in law and society.

Since 2011 I have been a business and finance consultant to local governments and school districts. Prior to that I was Budget Director of Portland Public Schools.

At various times for the Portland De-velopment Commission I performed as the budget director, chief financial officer and chief administrative officer. I served

Mike Gocke

1. I agreed to run as I have enjoyed working with others on projects that benefit Sunriver. I find the issues facing SROA intriguing and would like to be part of an effort to solve the issues.

2. I am currently on the Finance Com-mittee of SROA and have volunteered in Sunriver with the Potluck Committee, Habitat for Humanity, Care and Share, and the LT Rangers. I was a member of Optimist International for more than 20 years and was twice president of a local chapter.

3. I solved financial, accounting, tax, and consulting problems for clients for 40 years. For 33 of the 40 years I was an owner of a successful accounting and consulting practice. I also taught at Pacific Lutheran University for nine years. I hold three degrees: BS in Accounting, MBA, and MS in Taxation. I hold four profes-sional designations in addition to having been a CPA since 1973.

4. First, there should be a new financial relationship with property managers and independent owners that is fair to both sides. Second, the number and type of amenities and improvements identified by the Infrastructure and Amenities Task Force should be developed within the appropriate financial limits.

5. It takes a series of steps over several years to continue to increase the appeal of Sunriver. Recent improvements in websites and print advertisements about Sunriver are a start. Second, start working on some of the projects identified in the report by the Infrastructure and Ameni-ties Task Force after getting appropriate

Richard Wharton

1. The past few SROA boards have guided our community into an admirable financial and competitive environment. I want to continue that process by serving again and assuring that we do so meeting the association’s mission statement. With the recent acquisition of thirty acres of property and the visionary infrastructure plan, I want to assure an orderly development of added amenities without need for assessments.

2. Five years of SROA committee service, the last three years of board service, passion for Sunriver values now and for the future. My past pro-fessional experience and SROA service will support the board and provide much-needed continuity given the complexities of each effort.

3. With over forty years of experi-ence in project management, develop-ment of various complex systems and staff management of groups ranging from 20 to 200, I bring skills in planning, finance, and evaluation of proposals to the board.

4. High on the list of activities for many owners and visitors is better access to the river. We now have the ability to provide that access and I want to see it brought to fruition with owner input into the initial plan to be presented by a professional designer. Second, we must see the adoption and testing of a new approach to compensation from our guests for the use of our many attractive amenities, one that supports SROA operations. Likewise, the adoption and testing of a new long-range financing program must show independence from owner assessments while providing a path for the creation of those new or improved amenities the community has vetted.

5. Development of a new, long-term financial relationship with property managers and independent renters that sustains SROA operations is es-sential. We must also assure that we are on a solid long-term financial plan that yields both adequate funds for re-placement of our assets and the ability to afford additions to our amenities that the community supports without further assessments. Openness with all owners throughout the processes through traditional ways, increased web information and outreach to non-residents will bring about the best results. Questions about the pace, style and priority to the community of any proposals will also continue to be addressed through open meetings, publications, web-based videos, and presentations.

6. My negotiation and mediation skills will be useful in contractual matters. Also my knowledge of the complexity and reach of decisions being made by the board and their historical context is important.

SROA board candidates respond to questions posed by the Scene


Q: The the gate restricting trailered boat launching at the marina boat ramp will be closed an hour longer this summer than last (9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Owners displaying their homeowner I.D. cards are still permitted to hand launch canoes, kayaks and rafts from the ramp during those hours. What’s the status of efforts to develop river-front access?

A: River access is priority number one for the SROA Board of Directors and progress has already been made. WHPacific has been selected to design the river access area, estimate the construction costs and secure the necessary approvals. They will be meeting with owners to get a better understanding of what owners want the river ac-cess area to look like. The goal is to have an owner-driven plan and construction cost estimates by the end of this year or early next year. Following successful approval by the board and the owners, WHPacific will proceed with construction documents needed for the contractor bid-ding process. If all goes according to schedule, construction should commence in September 2014 with completion around mid-November.

Q: The association is soliciting owner comments on proposed changes to 1) the Design Com-mittee Manual of Rules and Procedures, 2) and the Con-

ceptual Pathway Master Plan. How many comments have been received? What are owners saying about the proposed changes, and how does the association incor-porate owner comments into its decision-making process?

A: Due to the mandatory nature of some of the pro-posed revisions, the majority of com-ments received so far are focused on the Design Com-mittee Manual of Rules and Proce-dures. Again, for obvious reasons, owners who believe that they will be impacted financially, visu-ally or noisily are more likely to comment. And the board wants to hear all of the comments good or bad. However, owner com-ments will carry more weight if they are community focused vs. a personal perspective (NIMBY).

Remember… these are your rules and regulations and should reflect the desires of the major-ity of owners. They’re not the Design Committee’s, staff ’s or the board’s, they’re yours. For that reason it’s important to understand the intent of the proposed revision and perhaps what it ultimately does for your property values and quality of life. After all, that’s what rules are for… to preserve and protect what attracted you here in the

first place.With that said, the board along

with some owners had trouble understanding the intent of the proposed revisions. Subsequent-ly, the board sent the proposed changes back to the Design

Committee, asking them to provide the rationale and justification for the changes. It was felt that this was necessary for the board and the com-munity to fully un-derstand why the changes were being proposed. Once

received, most likely in August, the revisions along with the reasons for the changes would be publicized for the required 60-day comment period.

Q: What is the status of efforts to create a new recreation access agreement? Who is working on it, what is their process and when are they expected to present a proposal?

A: At the request of the prop-erty managers, the board is giving this a fresh look which means new eyes and consider-ation of the concerns expressed by the property management companies who participate in the recreation access program. While I’m not involved (so the program truly gets a fresh look) it is my understanding that the taskforce, which has taken on this assignment, is reviewing and analyzing every possible option. I would expect, as has historically been the case, that a new program will be ready for review by the board sometime in September. This is typically the start of the budget process, including the establishment of SROA’s fee schedules and poli-cies for the following year.

Q: What’s the reasoning be-

hind offering a late day swim session at SHARC this summer?

A: Statistics show that the slowest time of day for SHARC visitation is between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. But regard-less of the number of visitors, we are still required to staff all three bodies of water and the water slides. If we can boost business during this time period we can make the most efficient use of our staff. We are offering “Splashy Hour” for the working folk who might enjoy a swim after work or a cold beverage on the patio while the kids enjoy all that SHARC has to offer. This discounted twilight swim will boost business and offer an additional service to the public.

Q: What’s become of owner re-quests for specific types of exercise equipment in the SHARC fitness room? (Example: the request for a rowing machine.)

A: We are continually moni-toring the use of the current exercise equipment and keep-ing track of owner requests of which there is a pretty long and varied list. Everyone feels his or her request is equally important and necessary to complete his or her fitness routine. I share this only to perhaps create a level of understanding that we would need a facility three or four times the current size to accommo-date all of the requests we have received. Several owners have gone as far as to suggest that they would purchase the requested equipment for the fitness room. Although we appreciate the ges-ture, we just aren’t able to make room for additional equipment without eliminating something else, which could compromise another member’s enjoyment of the facility.

Another reason we are maxed out on space is ADA compliance. There are laws that require a cer-

tain amount of distance between machines and open floor space for mobility. These laws, along with an analysis of our owners needs, were taken into consid-eration by the Precor consultant when the room was designed. Lastly, Rebound Physical Ther-apy, which is a wonderful and well-used amenity for owners, utilizes some of the fitness area as well.

We would love to accommo-date everyone’s request, however, space is limited. The room was professionally designed as a fit-ness facility not a body building gym. The facility includes a variety of state-of-the-art car-diovascular equipment along the windows. In the center of the room is a circuit of strength building equipment designed to focus on the body’s different muscle groups.

While we understand that this is not the response those hoping for barbells, heavy weights and specialized equipment want to hear, we will continue to moni-tor the requests received and the actual use of the current equip-ment to determine, when the existing equipment comes due for replacement, if changes are warranted. With that said, I’d almost be willing to bet that the equipment we currently have is capable of providing the specific workout that some of the ad-ditional equipment requested is thought to provide. Our SHARC management team members are available to educate anyone in-terested in learning more about the cable machines that provide a vast array of exercises that can supplement any fitness routine. Additionally, Rebound Physical Therapy has a physical trainer on staff who will answer questions and provide equipment famil-iarization when he is on-site and not working with clients.

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Jamie Kendellen, SROA’s controller, has earned the Cer-tified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) designa-tion by the National Board of Certification for Community Association Managers (NBC-CAM). The board administers the CMCA examination, a rigorous test that measures knowledge of community management best practices. Kendellen joins more than 11,000 CMCAs worldwide who have demonstrated the skills essential for managing homeowner and condominium associations and cooperatives.

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comment from homeowners and other stakeholders in Sunriver. Publicity concerning the projects will help increase the appeal. Completing projects will increase the appeal further. A series of articles in the Scene as well as on the SROA websites concerning the projects will help. The projects identified will likely require a number of years to complete. One or more improvements might be completed each year thus ensuring ongoing publicity about the latest improvement. Completed projects will offer tangible evidence of planning and management on an ongoing basis. It should be noted that the process of planning, getting homeowner input, and building the SHARC created very favorable publicity and increased the appeal of Sunriver. Like SHARC, completion of the projects identified will continue the buzz over the latest improvement in Sunriver. This will increase the appeal of Sunriver.

6. At the end of my term of office I would like to leave SROA in better condition than it was prior to my term of office. No one individual can do this on his or her own. It is only by working cooperatively in a thoughtful and consistent manner that we can continue to improve Sunriver. Any efforts though would be guided by Vision 2020, SROA mission values, and owner comment.

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as the financial planning direc-tor for the City of Portland and held various positions in financial analysis for the City of Portland and Multnomah County.

I was a program administrator for a major program at Lockheed Missiles and Space Co. Inc., where I also held technical positions.

4. I am particularly interested in ensuring SROA continues with the development, modification and implementation of long-range plans. This includes development of multi-year financial forecasts and plans tied to the needs and desires of SROA.

This should be accomplished while adhering to financial poli-cies and best practices that protect and promote the financial interests

of the affected stakeholders such as homeowners, local businesses (including property management companies), the Sunriver Resort, and Sunriver guests.

Short-term SROA projects I support include improved river access; updates to the pathway system; Abbot Circle interchange; continued improvement of board and SROA business practices.

5. We must continue efforts to maintain and improve our com-munity facilities and amenities and support our local businesses. Board actions supported by the homeowners over the previous 3-5 years have done a tremendous job of increasing the appeal of Sunriver. Specific actions include support for increased reserves and construction of the SHARC.

We should continue to improve and perhaps expand marketing ef-

forts in partnership with property management companies and cen-tral Oregon visitor organizations.

We should continue efforts to improve the village in partnership with the local businesses.

We should work with govern-mental economic development agencies and private partners to promote businesses and economic development that support and will improve the desirability of Sunriver as a place for permanent residents as well as guests.

6. All efforts to move for-ward must be carefully managed through the continued use of effective financial forecasting and planning as well as effective operational planning and imple-mentation. Efforts to continue improving Sunriver must proceed methodically without imposing undue burden on stakeholders.

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Celebrating a rebuilt, redecorated utility trailerA group of Sunriver residents

decided to thank Jim and Louise Wilson for loaning out their util-ity trailer to the neighbors to haul yard debris and assorted junk.

“We thought it would be a nice gesture to rebuild the Wilson’s trailer, the one we’ve used many times,” said Chris Christiansen. “When Bob Wrightson, Chuck Sperbeck and I heard the Wil-

sons were leaving on a vaca-tion we ripped the trailer apart, scraped off the rust, reinforced some areas and bought a new spare tire.”

Christensen said they “got a little nutsy with some ‘sign rec-ognition’ of Wilson’s University of Washington experience. We matched, as close as we could, the purple and gold Husky colors,

and created a sign that depicts his love of gardening and appre-ciation of fine wine. We had as much fun rebuilding the trailer as Jim had in his surprise when he returned from his vacation. He’s a great guy and we enjoyed returning some great favors.”

Jim Wilson said he was grate-ful his friends didn’t paint his house purple.

Toasting the “new” trailerChuck Sperbeck, Bob and Kathy Wrightson, Bonnie Sperbeck, Millie and Chris Christensen, and Jim and Louise Wilson toast the ‘Husky Lawn Care & Wine Tasting’ utility trailer.

Mike’s Tire & Auto under new ownershipTye and Lani Voyles are the new owners of Mike’s Tire & Auto

Center, an auto repair businesses that has been in continuous operation in the Sunriver Business Park since 1983.

Mike Comeaux and JoAnn Colton sold the business to Tye Voyles on April 1. Voyles worked for Comeaux for 13 years as a mechanic and shop manager.

Voyles said his purchase of the auto center was in the works for years and the deal came together quickly. “It is business as usual. There will be no big changes. The name will remain the same. We will try to get the name out there more. It’s surprising how many people don’t know we are here.”

Mike’s Tire & Auto Center provides complete auto repair services for all makes and models. The center specializes in oil changes, tires, brakes, alignments and diagnostics. Three full-time mechanics service vehicles in the five-bay shop.

“We try to do everything because people don’t want to go to Bend,” Voyles said.

Mike’s Tire & Auto is open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8-11 a.m. on Saturday.

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State of the Resortby Tom O’Shea

In April, I celebrated my five-year anniversary in Sunriver. I have seen many changes over the past five years. Sunriver is indeed a wonderful community, and I am very proud to be a part of it.

There are a number of initiatives under way at the resort that I would like to share with you. I hope most of you have had a chance to drop by the old South Pool site and witness the amazing transformation taking place. As you know, the South Pool site was part of the land exchange that was signed last year. We view this parcel as a vital addition to the resort core.

In keeping with our desire to honor and memorialize the heritage and traditions of Sunriver, the site will be dedicated to Colonel Frank S. Besson and the troops under his command during the WWII operation of Camp Abbot. The dedication ceremony will take place this September, with members of the Besson family in attendance. It will be formally named “Besson Commons,” and we believe it will become a hub for outdoor celebrations and events.

Some of you in the community have asked my thoughts on the long-term plan for river access at Sunriver. In negotiating the land swap with the Sunriver Owners Association (SROA), a suitable location for a boat ramp was a primary consideration. The location of the current boat ramp contributes to traffic congestion at the Marina during the summer season. Therefore, it has always been our desire to seek an alternative location.

In 2010, Sunriver Resort agreed to keep the boat ramp operational for a three-year period to assist the SROA in its long-term planning for a permanent solution. In the spirit of partnership, the SROA funded the cost of adding fencing to provide additional parking, and the Resort agreed to pay the overhead costs of operating the ramp during this time. In addition, the Resort agreed to extend the term for two years. The agreement expires at the end of 2014. At that time the ramp will be taken out of service and the land will be returned to its natural state.

From a business perspective, the Resort is enjoying a very busy summer. Overnight bookings continue to grow year-over-year. The Corporate and Conventions markets in general continue to show significant signs of growth, and group bookings for 2014 show a positive growth trend when compared with the same time last year. Our new Beer Garden behind the Lodge has been very well received, and we are proud to be part of the Central Oregon Beer Week.

With regard to community events and fundraising for nonprofits, we are busy making plans for Rhythm on the Range over the 4th of July weekend to benefit the Wonderland Express; Run for Birds in late July, which benefits the Nature Center and Observatory; and the Marathon for a Cause on Labor Day Weekend, which provides funding for breast cancer screening for uninsured women in Oregon and southwest Washington.

On behalf of the resort and our 900 associates, we would like to express our gratitude to the Sunriver community for your continued support and patronage. May you all continue to have a great summer season.

Kind regards,

Tom O’Shea Managing Director, Sunriver Resort Limited Partnership

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Good Works: La Pine Field ProjectAfter months of planning and community input, Sunriver Resort and several local companies have united to begin work on La Pine’s Finely Butte Field project – a piece of land slated to become a three-field youth baseball and softball facility in the heart of La Pine, Oregon.

The goal of the project is to create a high-quality outdoor facility to attract major youth baseball and softball tournaments to the area, positively impacting not only the youth in the community, but also the Newberry-area economy during spring and summer months.

Thus far, the various supporters have contributed nearly $5,000 in time, materials and equipment. But committee members see this as a small first step to realizing their vision, which ultimately includes three fields, a renovated clubhouse, bleachers, picnic area and other amenities.

Currently, committee members include La Pine Parks, Ewing Irrigation, Bend Parks, Vic Russell Construction, Sunriver Resort, Sunriver Environmental, Profile Products, Helena Chemical, Deschutes County Juvenile Justice, Hunter Industries and La Pine Little League. Those interested in contributing can contact Sunriver Resort committee lead Josh Brown at [email protected].

Working at Sunriver: IGNITE!Sunriver Resort is raising the bar on traditional employee privilege packages with a recently launched program that aims to excite and attract great talent. Aptly named “IGNITE,” the program supports Sunriver Resort associates by helping “. . . spark [their] passions to fuel [their] career[s].”

Grounded in a philosophy that inspiring employees helps increase tenure and improve performance, IGNITE offers coveted privileges and amenities that reflect both the culture of Sunriver Resort and Central Oregon as a community. With this program, Sunriver Resort will continue to be a Destination of Choice for talented employees.

From the Kitchen: Zeppa BistroBy: Chef Kelly LoucksSummer nights on the deck call for a light salad to complement your favorite chilled beverage. This Strawberry Feta Summer Salad, newly added to the Zeppa menu, includes fresh crumbled feta from local farm Valley Blue. Try it tonight, and spend less time slaving over the skillet and more time enjoying the sunset!

Serving size: Salad for Two

4 cups raw organic spinach

½ cup crumbled feta cheese

½ cup freshly chopped strawberries

¼ cup candied walnuts

4 tbsp raspberry vinaigrette

Directions:

• Wash and dry raw organic spinach.

• In large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.

• Toss and serve.

Golf: The Early CrewDawn comes early on a Sunriver summer day, as Head Golf Superintendent Ryan Wulff knows. He and chocolate lab companion Marley arrive at work at the Meadows Golf Course at 4:00 A.M., charged with the task of keeping the courses in pristine condition.

The stakes are high this year, in particular for Ryan and his team, given the robust tournament schedule that began with the PGA Professional National Championship in June, and will end with the Pacific Amateur in September. The mild winter contributed to excellent course conditions, but Ryan credits the vigilant support of his assistants as much as anything else.

On any given year, they conduct a six-month-long dance with the weather, willing Mother Nature to provide an even blanket of insulating snow and then tirelessly working to remove it from the greens once it turns to ice. Course maintenance during the off-season also includes tree removal, aerification, the application of top dressing and other tasks that the casual observer might call voodoo, but fall under the classification of Plant Pathology.

Ryan’s role with Sunriver Resort is considered a dream job among turf management professionals – since the caliber of Central Oregon courses, the temperate climate and the laid-back culture make it a coveted location in which to settle. As Ryan and Marley begin their morning routines and the sun peeks over the horizon, it is easy to see why.

Owner Spotlight: Meet the WitmersKelly and Joel Witmer are organizing closets and unpacking pictures of their granddaughters as they blissfully settle into their new forever home. After five years of searching for a dream setting in which to ultimately retire, they were nearly on the verge of giving up until one day Kelly stumbled across Caldera Springs while browsing online.

It was such a life-changing moment for Kelly that she still remembers the exact date it happened: “I first heard about Caldera Springs on December 20, 2011,” she recalls. “We looked at everything, everywhere – from Willamette Valley to Jacksonville to Grants Pass. We wanted a place where friends and family would want to visit.” They were starting to think that there may be no such perfect place, until they found Caldera Springs.

When they arrived at Caldera Springs in February 2012, Kelly and Joel felt as if they were coming home. They were greeted with the splendor of the Cascade Mountains coupled with magnificent wildlife sightings and an overwhelming sense of community. “It sounded so perfect, we didn’t think it could be true,” Kelly says. “Caldera Springs was everything we knew we wanted. Whoever was behind how this came together, we share a common heart,” states Kelly.

In a whirlwind, Kelly and Joel sold their home, bought their homesite in Caldera Springs, and immediately started construction on their dream home. They moved into their house in early May 2013 and are madly in love with the place they now call home. “We still wake up every morning and smile when we realize that we’re really here,” says Kelly.

Sunriver Resort: The Start of UnforgettableDuring the fall of 2012, Sunriver Resort approached a local advertising agency, tbd, with a challenge to help cultivate a new branding campaign and tagline. The goal was to help capture the essence of Sunriver through the voice of our visitors.

Research tells us that guests and homeowners alike use Sunriver as a base camp for an endless collection of Central Oregon adventures. Guest surveys tell us that we continually offer tangible and intangible experiences that create lasting memories. History tells us that we are the destination of choice for generations of families and groups looking to connect with themselves, one another and the natural environment.

Since our goal at Sunriver Resort is to ensure that we provide unforgettable experiences for all who stay, play, dine and celebrate with us, the tagline “The Start of Unforgettable” emerged as a natural fit to convey Sunriver’s promise to our guests.

There are boundless applications for this “The Start of Unforgettable” concept, and Sunriver Resort associates are already adopting, and adapting, the philosophy to help make every Resort experience exceptional.

Share your unforgettable experience with us by emailing [email protected], and we may feature your story in our next newsletter.

Tourism Update: ‘Go Free’ CampaignBy: Alana Hughson President & CEO, Central Oregon Visitors Association

When it comes to selling Sunriver as a vacation destination, the job seems like an easy one. After all, this is a place that offers a vacation experience unlike anywhere else. Yet thanks to the sheer volume of messages bombarding consumers, the job of reaching a new customer is more difficult than ever.

Using iconic imagery, emotional language and an innovative strategy, this spring Central Oregon Visitors Association (COVA) and Sunriver stakeholders were able to reach these consumers with their “Go Free – Sunriver” marketing campaign. By strategically targeting a northern California audience using both demographics and psychographics, COVA and Sunriver engaged travelers by positioning Sunriver as an incomparable vacation experience.

The centerpiece of the campaign was the Go Free Sunriver Vacation Sweepstakes. Unlike traditional sweepstakes, this online contest allowed people to customize their prize package by choosing Sunriver activities they would like to win. This allowed COVA to build a database of potential visitors that included insight on their specific travel interests for future marketing.

The media blitz ran over a six-week period using TV, eblasts and online banners. The promotion garnered nearly 4.5 million online impressions and more than 6,600 landing-page views, resulting in a click-through rate 30% above global benchmarks. In fact, 49% of COVA’s website traffic during the six-week period came from advertising for the Go Free Sunriver campaign!

Associate Spotlight: Meet Skip James This winter, Sunriver Resort welcomed William “Skip” James as the new Director of Sales and Marketing to oversee the Sales, Marketing, Conventions and Reservations departments.

Skip’s long career in hospitality has included leadership roles at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, the Westin River Walk in San Antonio, the Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa in Phoenix, the Westin Park Central & Sheraton Park Central in Dallas, and The Westin Fort Lauderdale in Florida. This extensive background prepared him well to help pursue Sunriver Resort’s quest to be the “Destination of Choice” for guests, homeowners, employees, group travelers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Skip, wife Marilyn, 11-year-old daughter Lauren, and dog Bambi relocated from Hilton Head to Central Oregon this spring. Here, Skip answers five pressing questions:

What do you love most about living in Central Oregon so far?

– The people are real and truly happy to be here. I have not seen this in any other location in which I have lived during my 20-year hospitality career. It gives the area a warm and inviting energy, and motivates people to connect and enjoy their surroundings.

You played college baseball. How do you translate your on-field skills into your management style?

– In baseball, when you’re calling a game, you are focused only on the game in front of you. You don’t hear or see any distractions. I have found myself applying these same fundamentals to the hospitality business as I did as a catcher. In baseball, you have to work as a team to win and that starts with fundamentals: knowing your strengths and weaknesses, knowing your competition, having a game plan, developing good habits, and maintaining a positive outlook in both success and defeat.

How is your tennis game these days?

– Tennis is my passion. It is great exercise and can be a precision sport at times similar to hitting a golf ball or baseball. Once I get settled I plan to join a local tennis league and also compete in regional tournaments.

We hear you have a pet Poodle. What does Bambi think of the move?

– Bambi is jumping around like a kangaroo. He is so excited to have grass and trees all around! He also enjoyed a trip to Bend this weekend and we love living in a town that is so dog-friendly.

What is your favorite Sunriver Resort Signature event?

– So far I have only experienced our first annual Brewfest, which was amazing. There were nearly 1,000 people enjoying the live music, kids playing on the putting course, couples lying in the grass, and families talking and eating at the picnic tables. I am excited to build on this event next year.

Food News: Sunriver Beer GardenLocals and culinary travelers know that Central Oregon has been deemed a beer mecca by many a craft beer aficionado. Sunriver Resort’s newest dining venue offers a relaxing way to indulge this passion . . .

Located just behind the Main Lodge, adjacent to the Merchant Trader lawn, overlooking the Cascade Mountains, the Sunriver Resort Beer Garden is open daily until September. It features a casual dining menu, a robust list of local craft beers and regional wines, and live music every Friday and Saturday night. The venue is family-friendly, making it an ideal place to kick back and relax after a full and active day.

“The Resort’s Beer Garden is a cool, casual place to enjoy a beautiful Central Oregon evening,” says Director of Restaurants Maury Kepley. “We love how guests can bring their dogs, let their children play on the lawn, and watch the sun set while enjoying a local beverage.”

The Beer Garden is the ninth dining venue for Sunriver Resort, which currently includes the Meadows at the Lodge, the Owl’s Nest Bar & Grille, the Merchant Trader Café, The Grille at Crosswater, the Turn Café at Crosswater, McDivot’s Café, Bellatazza Café, and Zeppa Bistro. Visit sunriverbeergarden.com for more information!

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Sunriver Service District Managing Board June meeting summary

EMERGENCY?Dial911

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✔ An immediate threat to life✔ An immediate threat to property✔ A crime is in progress

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

If you DO NOT have an emergency, DO NOT CALL 911!

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Volunteer Sought to fill Vacancy on SunriVer SerVice diStrict

ciVil SerVice commiSSionThe person in this position will serve as a commissioner on a civil service board equivalent to ORS

242.702-242.824 for fire departments. There will be 3 commissioners with overlapping terms. Initial terms upon formation of the board shall be 1, 2, and 3 years.

The person in this position is an at-will appointment of the Sunriver Service District (hereafter “SSD”) DMB with a term of 3 years.

The person in this position is a volunteer and will receive no compensation. Expenses will be reimbursed according to SSD policy.

QUALIFICATIONSThe person appointed to this commission:

• Shall be able to attend regular and special meetings to be held within the SSD. • Shall not be an employee of the SSD or the Sunriver Owners Association (hereafter

“SROA”). • Shall not be a member of the SSD Governing Board • Shall not have been convicted of any crimes and shall be subject to a background

check. ESSENTIAL TASKS

• Adopt/revise by majority vote the SSD Civil Service Rules (hereafter “Rules”). • Assist in the development of and monitoring of a budget for the DCSC to be

authorized by the DMB • Oversee implementation of the Rules, including hiring, promotion, and termination

activities specified therein, taking through majority consensus any action necessary to ensure enforcement of the Rules.

• Select candidates to fill vacancies under the Rules by majority vote according to the procedures outlined in the Rules.

• Recommend by majority vote persons to fill vacancies which may occur from time to time in the DCSC to the DMB.

Applications available at the Sunriver Fire Department or at www.sunriversd.org

The Sunriver Service Dis-trict Managing Board’s regular meeting was held June 13. Board members present: Ron Angell, Debra Baker, Jim Wil-son, Bob Wrightson, Bob Nel-son. Staff present: Art Hatch, Marc Mills.Public input:

- NoneFinancial Report(As of May 31, 2013, unau-dited)Resources .................... .5,556,686 Requirements ............... 3,357,904 Police: Wages & Benefits ....... 1,242,357 Materials & Services ..... 154,373Fire: Wages & Benefits ....... 1,525,904 Materials & Services ..... 239,144Bike Patrol ........................ 47,190Non-departmental .......... 148,932 Board actions

-Approved the minutes of the May 16 regular meeting.

-Approved payment of $16,118.60 to SROA for ser-vices rendered in May 2013 and June rent of fire and police stations.

-Approved May 2013 sum-mary financial statement (esti-mated/unaudited).

-Reviewed the capital reserve study. Will continue to research and revisit next spring including projected expenses and how to adequately fund reserves.

-Discussed interpretation of policy regarding contracts with SROA.

-Approved the appointment of Bergen Bull to a three-year term on the Civil Service Com-mission.

-Discussed the interpretation of SSD policy 003, Chapter 6, Section 1.7 (contracts with SROA) to clarify language at the request of the county and bring back to the next SSD meeting for approval.

-Discussed the process for conducting annual reviews of the police and fire chiefs.

-Approved engagement letter and appointment of Elizabeth Dickson of the Hurley Re Law Firm, as district’s general coun-sel.

-Discussed task force research on what to do with the Sunriver Fire Department property re-garding moving the police office into the building.

-Discussed holding interviews for SSD board positions. Chiefs’ ReportsPolice:

-In May, the department investigated 107 incidents, fol-lowed up on 63 and issued 18 case numbers; made six custody

and four non-custody arrests; provided 678 on-property as-sists, 37 off-property assists and 587 public assists; issued 399 traffic warnings and 20 citations; investigated 50 SROA rules and regulation incidents, issued 63 warnings and one citation; and issued 249 warnings of pathway violations.

-The department is gearing up for July 4 festivities in the village.

-Four returning officers join three new officers for this sum-mer’s bike patrol. Bike patrol officers will work five days a week in eight hour shifts with overlap between the morning and evening shifts. One officer will be stationed in the core area of The Village at Sunriver and SHARC with a goal to deter shoplifting. Bike patrol officers are instructed to make positive contact with the public on and off the pathways and to provide assistance where possible.

-The department is hosting bicycle safety courses and junior officer programs this summer at

SHARC.-The June document shred-

ding and prescription drop-off program was successful and will be offered at least once a year.

-Officer Evan Kennedy gave a presentation on his participation in the Oregon portion of the Police Unity Tour, a 250-mile bi-cycle ride between Portsmouth, Va. and the National Law En-forcement Officer’s Memorial in Washington, D.C. The ride is to raise awareness about officers who have died in the line of duty and money for the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memo-rial. This year’s ride raised $1.71 million for the charity. Kennedy was one of 12 representatives from Oregon. Fire:

-The department responded to 50 incidents in May including 30 emergency medical service calls, three brush fires, two natu-ral gas leaks and five service calls.

-The department is gearing up for July 4 events in the village.

-Chief Hatch noted they are

hosting public open houses at the fire department every Friday in July from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

-The CPR classes offered through the department have been quite popular, with 98 people participating to date.

-The department met with emergency operation reps fol-lowing the mock emergency exercise and discussed what went well and what could be done better.

-Received a preliminary design cost estimate for renovation to the fire department building to be able to add the police depart-ment.

The meeting adjourned at 4:06 p.m. to executive session to discussion negotiations re-garding a firefighters union and litigation issues.

The next meeting of the man-aging board is Thursday, July 18 13, 3 p.m. in the Sunriver Fire Station training room, 57475 Abbot Drive. Approved meeting minutes are posted, as available, at www.sunriversd.org

One ton of paper shredded at SRPD event

Sunriver community mem-bers dropped off nearly 2,000 pounds of personal documents for shredding during a free event June 1 at the Sunriver Police Department. Thirteen individuals also disposed half a large garbage bag worth of outdated or unwanted prescrip-tion medications.

Due to the positive com-munity response, the police department plans a similar shredding and prescription medication disposal event in May 2014.

SecureShred, a division of Bend Garbage & Recycling, provides this document shred-ding service at no charge to the public. No advance document sorting is necessary. The shred-ding equipment can destroy paperwork with paper clips and staples attached.


The Oregon Department of Justice has learned that older Oregonians are receiving pre-recorded messages from medi-cal alert imposters claiming to be from Life Alert, a personal emergency response and home medical alert system company.

The recordings sound like a real person claiming that either “someone has purchased a Life Alert system for you,” or that “you qualify for a free Life Alert.” Others may say they are calling from a shipping depart-

ment to confirm a free order or to send you new Life Alert equipment.

Life Alert confirmed the calls are not made by their com-pany. (For details see Life Alert’s website www.lifealert.com/fraudalert.aspx)

Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum urges Oregonians to simply hang up the phone if they receive a recorded call say-ing they are with Life Alert or the “I’ve fallen and can’t get up” people. “Do not press a button

to talk to a sales person, and never give personal information or credit card numbers over the phone unless you have initiated the contact or you are sure you know who you are dealing with,” said Rosenblum.

If you think you have fallen victim to these medical alert imposters, contact the Oregon Department of Justice online at www.oregonconsumer.gov or call 1-877-877-9392.

Fraud Alert: Hang up on medical alert imposters


Q: Why is roadside parking not permitted in Sunriver? Is it a difficult rule to enforce?

A: Other than the obvi-ous eyesore that a lot of ve-hicles can cause to the scenic beauty of Sunriver, the primary reason is that it causes a public safety hazard. When we park our cars on the side of the road, most of us don’t think about those big fire trucks that need to squeeze past to get to a fire or a person suffering from a medical emergency. Enforcing the parking violations can be challenging at times because so many people honestly do not know about our Sunriver rules. We do our best to educate those who are unaware of the rules, but if it’s a repeat offender, of-ficers can and do issue citations.

Q: What should locals and visitors expect from this sum-mer’s Sunriver Bike Patrol? Who are the patrollers and what functions do they serve?

A: We have four returning “veterans” and three new of-ficers who will be joining us this year. Everyone visiting or living in Sunriver should expect a friendly, fair, professional and helpful bicycle patrol. These police department and commu-nity ambassadors will help with enforcing many of the Sunriver Rules & Regulations as well as providing and emphasizing community policing. You will probably find them locating lost children, giving directions, asking kids to put on their bike helmets or helping teach bicycle safety at SHARC.

Q: What precautions do you wish more owners of vacation

homes would take to secure their property when they aren’t in Sunriver?

A: The best thing to remem-ber is out of sight out of mind! It’s the easiest thing to do when

it comes to keeping your property se-cure. So, remember to put your toys and valuables inside and out of sight. Most thieves are oppor-tunists. They don’t want to spend a lot of time searching for something that may

or may not be there. If they can’t see it, they will move on to the next target. Also, install bolt locks on outside doors, slide blocks on patio sliding doors, and make sure the house is locked prior to departing.

Q: What steps should visitors with dogs take to ensure they are reunited with their pet if it gets lost and is found by the police department?

A: We have struggled with this question and there is no easy answer. It would really help if visitors would concentrate on not losing their pets in the first place, but we understand that some animals are escape artists and jailbreaks do hap-pen. Chips and tags are usu-ally marked with the animal’s permanent location, not where they are staying in Sunriver. (If you have either or both, make sure your information is updat-ed and your cell phone number is current.) Call the Sunriver Police Department as soon as you notice your pet missing. If we end up taking your dog into custody we’ll have someone to call. When we have a dog and cannot find the owner within a reasonable amount of time,

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

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

5/4 report of a domestic disturbance near Center Drive. officer contacted a female who said that her husband had way too much to drink and was ranting and raving. the male was passed out upon officer’s arrival.

5/5 report of a fire pit burning on the back deck of a lupine lane residence. officer contacted long-term renters and advised them of Sunriver rules & regulations regarding outdoor fire.

5/5 report of broken water pipe at residence on antelope lane. owner contacted.

5/5 When an rP walked onto another owner’s property, a dog came up and nipped at his pant legs. the rP was concerned that there might be future incidents at this location. officer spoke to the homeowner.

5/6 Series of 911 calls at a vacant home on oakmont lane. officer ob-served construction down the street with lines of some sort pulled out of the ground, which may be disturbing the line.

5/8 Burglary on Mink lane. a Sony 40 inch tV was taken.5/8 Conducted a traffic stop on Canoe Camp road for failure to drive within

lane. the passenger was arrested on an outstanding warrant and lodged at DCJ.

5/14 a pit bull found wandering along Beaver Drive. there were no chip or tags so it was transported to the humane society. this was the sweet-est dog ever!

5/14 rP reported that her car had been stolen. the car belonged to the rP’s mom who was in prison. the car was located, but it had a lien on it for money owed for rent, tow, storage, etc. officer explained to the rP that even if it wasn’t a civil matter at this point, that the legal owner would have to report it stolen.

5/15 Son asked us to check on his mother as she was not answering her phone. Made contact with mom who stated she was mad at her son and ignoring his calls. We’ve all been there.

5/17 False 911 call caused by baby playing with the phone.5/17 report of rosie, a lost black Chihuahua on lynx lane.5/17 rosie turned up and was returned to happy owner.5/17 resident owners on Catkin lane arrived home after a week’s absence

to discover that four cords of wood had been stolen from their property.5/17 elderly female with health issues struck a landscaping rock at the vil-

lage. thankfully, there was no damage to the rock. She agreed to let a friend drive her to her eagle Point residence.

5/18 report of a SoS from a BMW car at location near the Great Hall. officers contacted the owner who was not in distress and the BMW onboard communication service was thusly notified.

5/19 Contacted several individuals at newberry lane residence for noise. Upon investigation, they did not belong at this location. they were issued citations.

5/21 assisted SrFD with gas line ruptured by utility excavation on Mcnary lane.

5/22 rP concerned about a stranger on her property. officer notified her that the gas company was supposed to be doing some work there.

5/23 Criminal mischief to hot tub on little Court lane.5/24 report of outdoor burning on Sequoia lane. 5/25 a female parent requested help with the removal of a baseball team

from the hot tub at the resort.5/25 assisted DCSo with a swamped canoe on the river. Guests renting

from the Sunriver Marina had overturned their canoe and were request-ing help with its retrieval. DCSo took over the search.

5/25 two Sunriver guests were observed driving a golf cart in the South Century waterfall circle. the golf cart batteries had run down so the cart was barely moving. the two males were lost. they were transported back to Sunriver lodge and a lodge employee retrieved the golf cart.

5/26 Sunriver resort management requested extra patrols in the area of the loading bay. a suspicious male has been hanging around at night.

5/26 Conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for operating without headlights or taillights. the driver was taken into custody after failing sobriety tests. He was transported and lodged at DCJ.

5/27 located a suicidal subject DCSo was searching for.5/27 responded to address on north Course for report of suspicious and

threatening text messages and phone call made to guests cell phones. Upon officer’s arrival, the call and texts stopped. it was determined the tests and calls were likely being sent from a member of the household as a prank. Some prank.

5/28 report of criminal mischief and theft from Great Hall.5/29 While on patrol, officer came upon a driver who had just found a dead

dog on the side of Beaver Drive. the dog appeared to have been struck by a car. We located the owners who removed the dog.

5/31 rP reports possible fraudulent activity on his Wal-Mart account.5/31 Found an open garage and front door at residence in Cottonwood road

area. officers shut the doors and attempted to call the owner, but the number was busy or disconnected. Still nobody home when house was rechecked.

5/31 assisted DCSo and Bend K9 on a foot pursuit. Suspect was taken into custody.

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Q: What are the rules regard-ing parking boat trailers and RVs in Sunriver?

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Q: How do Sunriver po-lice officers handle noise com-plaints, for example a loud party in a house next door that goes late into the night?

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I grew up on a farm with a very patriotic upbringing. Every family has a favorite holiday, and for mine, it was the Fourth of July. Our celebration included barbeque, fresh rasp-berry pie, fireworks, a campfire, and Charlie. Charlie was our yellow Labrador retriever, and he lived for Independence Day. He danced around those foun-tains of fire wagging his tail, with pure joy in his eyes. The more noise the firework made or the higher it went into the sky, the better. He was a canine pyromaniac.

No one knows how it hap-pened, but one year Charlie managed to procure a live Ro-man candle. I’ll never forget my family members startled expressions as the realization set in. We dove for cover as Charlie happily galloped through the yard with a 3-foot stick shoot-ing fireballs. He had captured the spirit of the holiday.

As Charlie got older, his recovery from his wild night would be rougher, but there was no way we would take that

night away from him. Charlie’s spirit has since moved on to the next adventure. His ashes were scattered on the hallowed ground where his family would celebrate his favorite day year after year. Not a Fourth of July goes by that we don’t reminisce about that dog.

Charlie was a huge excep-tion to the rule. For many animals, “the rockets red glare and bombs bursting in air” are a source of sheer terror. You can help your pets through these events by turning on music to dull the noise or distract-ing them with their favorite games. Please avoid punishing or comforting them as these measures only confirm that there is something to be afraid of. Anti-anxiety medications, natural remedies, and sedatives can also help frightened pets.

All of us at Sunriver Veteri-nary Clinic wish you a happy Fourth of July.

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By Roxie OglesbySunriver Women’s Golf

is in full swing. The season began in April with a mem-ber appreciation day. It was beautiful golf weather and a fun opening event. The warm weather continued for the first few weeks in May until May 22, when we woke up to two inches of snow cover-ing the course. The Meadows course was closed and the 20 hardy souls looking forward to golfing had to settle next to a warm fire and watch it snow.

The weekly play day game on May 8 was four-person team Stableford. The goal was to achieve the highest team score. First place with a net score of 128 went to Martie King, Nancy Cotton, Audrey Charles (a blind draw made up the fourth team member). In second place with a net score of 125: Fern Robinson, Sallie Hennessy,

Diana Norem, and Joanne Smith. Third place prize with a net score 122 went to: Mary Condy, Susan Gilbreth, Lynn Wilson, and Anita Lohman. Fourth place net score was 120 by the team of Doris Yil-lik, Neoma Woischke, Janet Gordon and Gloria Smith.

The name of the game May 15 was ONES; the only scores that count are on the holes that begin with O, N, E and S. In flight 1 the winners were: Doris Yillik, Rita Brund-age, Fern Robinson, Christi Alvarez and Nancy Cotton. The prize for fewest putts went to Carol Woodruff and Doris Yillik with 30 putts for the round. Flight 2 winners were: Gloria Smith, Joanne Yutani, Barbara Wellnitz, Anita Lohman, Sallie Hen-nessy, Lynn Wilson, Katie Wayland, Joanne Smith and Neoma Woischke. Winner of the fewest putts prize was

Sallie Hennessy with 30 putts. The Sunriver team played

its first match of the season on May 28 at Black Butte Ranch. It was a cold day with some sprinkles of rain. The opponent was Crooked River Ranch. The six Sunriver team members played hard but ended up with a few less points than their opponent.

The Central Oregon Se-niors had three matches in June and one in July. On June 12 Sunriver played host to the group at the Meadows course.

The partners’ tournament is scheduled for July 10 and 17. This is a fun event where two members form a team and compete for the lowest net score. There will be two flights and prizes awarded to the two top teams in each flight. A no-host luncheon follows the final day’s play.

The club championship is a two-day event scheduled in mid-August. The club cham-pion will be the player with the lowest total gross score after two days. There will also be an overall low net champion.

There is a lot of golf left in the season and new members are welcome. It is not neces-sary to be a Sunriver resident to join the SWGA. We have members from Bend and other nearby communities. For more information on requirements for membership in the 18-hole group, contact Sue Revere ([email protected] 541-598-9223).

For details about play-ing with the 9-hole group, contact Kathy Wrightson ([email protected] 541-593-6135) or Vicki Doerfler ([email protected] 541-598-7225).

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In 2008, Silverstar Destina-tions, LLC sold what was previ-ously called The Sunriver Village to Rediscover Sunriver. Redis-cover Sunriver partnered with Lenity Architecture to redesign and remodel the aging property and renamed it The Village at Sunriver.

The remodel of The Village at Sunriver is part of a commu-nity-wide effort to reintroduce Sunriver as a family-friendly des-tination for vacationing and day trips. Whether traveling from California, Portland or as close as Bend and La Pine, Sunriver hosts a wealth of attractions for families. The Village at Sunriver allows visitors to enjoy the entire area with convenient shopping, exceptional dining and recre-ational activities in the heart of the community.

The remodel of The Village at Sunriver restored what has long been considered a significant and meaningful piece of Sunriver’s history. The resort commu-nity of Sunriver and the original Sunriver Mall was established in the late 1960s. Today, youth who vacationed in Sunriver and enjoyed the amenities of the original village return each year with their own children.

Working closely with the Sunriver Owners Association (SROA), The Village at Sunriver is actively involved in promoting tourism for the many recreation opportunities Sunriver offers.

“I have been witness to the entire transformation of The Village at Sunriver and am extremely pleased with the un-paralleled commitment and drive demonstrated by the cur-rent owners of the village. Their

ants have expanded into larger spaces where they continue to grow and offer a wider selection to their customers. Over the last two years, tenants have seen an increase in foot traffic and received positive feedback from visitors about the community-wide improvements.

Rediscover Sunriver supports the community’s efforts to col-lectively market Sunriver as a fun place for families to come for a day, week or a lifetime.

“In the last couple of years, many of the larger businesses and entities in Sunriver have come together to market the wide range of activities, lodging, shop-ping and dining available. By marketing together and showcas-ing all that Sunriver has to offer, we can capture the attention of a greater audience,” said Denease Schiffman, operations manager of The Village at Sunriver.

In the 1960s and 70s, Sunriver was a trendsetter in environ-mentally conscious design and building. Its design was intended to reduce impact on the natural environment and, contrary to popular building practices of the era, promote open spaces and conserve natural resources. In keeping with the original vision, Lenity Architecture’s plans for The Village at Sunriver strive for a small development footprint. Tree conservation and green building practices were implemented whenever possible.

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Redevelopment of The Village at Sunriver nears completionefforts were instrumental in turning the entire Sunriver com-munity around. In short, they are walking the talk,” said Hugh Palcic, SROA assistant general manager.

“Their emphasis on creating a ‘living room’ for the entire community, has fostered a fun, family-friendly climate. Their approach – welcoming all of Central Oregon to Sunriver – significantly influenced SROA’s marketing strategy that resulted in the ‘Sunriver Style’ campaign. There is energy in the village – and in all of Sunriver right now. It is quite palpable. Working here for the past fifteen years as I have, I get goose bumps... these are special times for Sunriver, and The Village at Sunriver transformation is at the core of it all,” Palcic said.

The Village at Sunriver is cur-rently 92 percent occupied with 39 tenants, several have been in the village for close to 20 years and have watched the transfor-mation take place firsthand.

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“On The Road From Burns: Stories from Central Or-egon.” If you live in the High Desert or enjoy visiting, this collection will be of interest. The 16 stories cover over a century, from 1873 to 2039 and vary widely in subject. The opening story, “Bridges,” set in 1911 has a father and son riding from Burns to Redmond to view the construction of a new bridge. The son is on the cusp of manhood and the journey teach-es him something about himself, his father, and the pos-sibilities opening in his life. “On The Mountain” is set in 1968, but could really be from any time. Two climb-

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By Paul J. GriecoIn early June the sixth annual

Sunriver Cup was contested by Sunriver Men’s Club vs. Cross-water, the latter of whom were trying to even the series at three wins apiece. The teams were comprised of 20 players each (18 members and 2 pros), vying in a Ryder Cup format with the first day featuring 10 four-ball (two-man team) matches con-tested at Sunriver Woodlands course worth 2 points per match, and the second day at Crosswater featuring 20 singles matches worth one point each.

In the four-ball matches, the better ball score for each team counted in trying to win a majority of holes per contest. Crosswater prevailed 11 points to 9 (two of the matches fin-ished “all square” worth ½ point per tie). On the final day, with each match worth one point, Sunriver needed to win 11 of the remaining 20 matches to “halve” and retain the cup it had won the previous

year. After the first 16 matches, SRMGC had won only 7-1/2 points, needing 3-1/2 more in the final four matches. Incred-ibly, the Sunriver crew swept all four of the remaining points, earning their fourth cup in six tries. All members of the win-ning team received specially engraved Sunriver Cup Cham-pions drinking glasses.

Special mention goes to play-ers on both sides who didn’t lose a point either day: Sunriver’s Dave Borkowski (pro), Don Olson, Don Wright, Steve Peters and Robert Hill; and Crosswater’s John Alkire, Wes Wright and Keith Linville.The Resort Cup

The Resort Cup is a four-team match annually contested over four rounds, once on each team’s home course, a month apart during the golf season, with the Resort Cup and lo-cal bragging rights going to the team who accumulates the most points over the season. The season’s first match was

held at Eagle Crest Resort in May, with seemingly perennial winner Widgi Creek winning the most points, 346, with Sunriver finishing second at 324, followed by Black Butte at 327 and the home team at 310 points.

The point system is Stabl-eford scoring which awards two points for a par score (all scores

are net, including handicap strokes), one point for bogey, zero for anything over bogey, three for birdie and four for an eagle. A “good” score is 36 points (net par for 18 holes).

Three Sunriver players dis-tinguished themselves with stel-lar play and won separate prizes for placing highly in individual scoring. Scott Brown, with 40 points, finished third in his flight of low handicappers, and Clair Spaulding and Woodie Thomas finishing second and third in their flight with 41 points each.

Brown and Thomas also gained “honors” exemptions for the next Resort Cup to be contested July 10 at Black Butte. Honors exemptions are a new wrinkle for Sunriver players this year, as the A and B flight members scoring the

most points in a given Resort Cup competition are automatic selections for the next cup event and do not have to qualify by “playing their way in.”Courses in ‘fabulous’ condition

The new bentgrass greens at the Woodlands installed this spring on holes 5 through 8 now makes for a complete set of new greens on the north course, all having been put in over the past two years. There should be continuously improving putting consistency from green to green as the new plantings mature and take hold.

All the Woodlands greens were verticut, top-dressed and rolled in late spring and the results are beautiful. Some of the “spongy” aprons, especially on the four new greens, war-rant chipping over (avoiding “Texas wedges”) as the roll through those aprons requires a little more oomph than one might want to normally apply to a putt. At least for the next month, caveat putter. You have been warned.

Speaking of greens, the Meadows greens are purrrrr-fect … beautiful to behold and lovely to putt. Scott Ellender, director of resort operations, and his maintenance crew have done a first class job of readying the Meadows for the PGA National Championship (contested June 26-30), the first two days of which players

SRMGC Winning Team: Back Row (L-R): Greg Cotton, Brian Guilfoyle, Dan Frantz, Jim Robertson, Robert Hill, Virgil Martin, Brian Holmes. Middle Row (L-R): Charles Wellnitz, Grant Seagraves, Don Olson, Scott Brown, Chris Points, Jim Brown, Gary Johansen. Kneeling (L-R): Steve Peters, Aaron Baker, Paul Grieco, Tom Woodruff, Don Wright.

Sunriver Men’s Golf Club: Stunning victory for SRMGC in tournament play

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alternated between the Mead-ows and Crosswater in order to accommodate the more than 300 contestants. The teeing grounds have been beauti-fully manicured, the sand traps sifted, and the sec-ond cut of rough healthily grown to the point where a ball has to be “muscled-out” if it’s sitting down. No easy rescues here.

Those who have played Crosswater this year, either during the Sunriver Cup or on SRMGC special play days can attest to the immaculate condi-tions there. Long, beautiful, fair and tough with green surfaces that pool halls would envy, it is a great test of golf and deserves the accolades it receives as one of the best resort courses in America. The winner of the PGA National truly earned his crown, his six exemptions to PGA Tour events, and one of the entries (for the top 20 finishers at Crosswater) into the PGA Championship major at Oak Hill in Rochester, NY in August this year. Men’s Club initiatives successful

Two major issues addressed by the SRMGC this year were pace of play and the USGA initiative to Tee it Forward. Spurred by the desires of a vast majority of members to speed up the pace of play, the Men’s Golf Club began an education program designed to hasten play to enhance the enjoyment of all involved. The results are encouraging: in the early going, the average SRMGC Wednesday round was 4:07 on the Meadows and 4:17 on the Woodlands (to be expected, given that the north course has more water hazards, deeper rough and some narrower land-ing areas to negotiate).

Tee it Forward has been

one hosted lunch so far after the first round of match play in June. Two or three more similar lunches are planned, including one for the Member-Guest tournament in July.

New members are welcome in the Men’s Golf Club. Sunriver residency is not a requirement.

Find the SRMGC on-line at www.srmensgolf.com. For more informa-tion, email SRMGC president Robert Hill at

[email protected] last word: Please post

your scores whenever you play. You’ll be keeping it fair for yourself and all your playing partners, and it’s the right thing to do.

Paul J. Grieco is secretary of the Sunriver Men’s Golf Club and may be reached at [email protected]

Golfcontinued from page 40

long proposed by the USGA to enhance the enjoyment of amateurs and seniors, decreas-ing the length of the course to allow for shorter iron shots to greens. It has proven popular with several of the SRMGC players who opt to tee off from more forward teeing areas

during certain flighted events. Sunriver Resort has cooperated by providing gold tee markers (positioned between the red and white markers) and print-ing new scorecards for the Meadows to accommodate the initiative. The resort will follow suit for the Woodlands next season as well.

The members have enjoyed

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Residential debris burning now closed As of June 3, residential debris burning is closed for the

remainder of the wildfire season. Expect a re-opening in late September or early October.

The La Pine Rural Fire Protection District strongly encour-ages residents to continue to use FireWise guidelines to protect their properties from wildfire. Options for pine needle and ladder fuel debris disposal during the closure are to chip on site, haul to the county transfer site, or pile and cover materials in a safe location and burn later in the fall after the first snow.

Note that campfires and barbecues are still permissible un-less fire conditions go to the extreme level and a total burn ban is enacted.

Campfires are allowed only in established and approved campfire rings no larger than 3 feet in diameter and must use cut firewood and/or charcoal briquettes. A shovel and bucket of water is required at every campfire and it must be dead out before you leave the site.

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By Michael J. RanieriThailand is often referred

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Th i s thought crossed my mind when I visited Bangkok this past February during the pen-ultimate stop on our cruise to Southeast Asia. Before this trip I thought that the city’s elevated sky train and underground subway might have eased traffic conditions. I was wrong; they are sorely inadequate.

Bangkok’s rail system still doesn’t reach many of the city’s more popular destinations, including major tourist land-marks like the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha. Too often you find yourself travel-

ing across town on either the sky train or the subway only to realize that you still have to take a taxi or, if you are feeling brave, a tuk-tuk (three-wheeled motorized vehicles) or maybe a motor-cycle taxi for the remainder of your

trip. I was in the city, which one

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on I decided to take public transportation as much as I could and do a little research about Bangkok’s traffic woes upon my return to the U.S.

So why does this metropoli-tan area of 10 million people often come to a halt? Why does Bangkok rival Mexico City, Los Angeles, New York and other megacities in its ca-pacity to come to a standstill?

Bangkok’s problem is easy to understand. There are far too many motorized vehicles and not enough roads. It is estimated that Bangkok, which has roughly 5.8 mil-lion vehicles, has reserved less than 5 percent of its space for roads, about one-fifth of most American cities.

A Thai friend of mine told me the only reason the traffic does not come to a complete stop more often is that there are so many cars in garages, under repair or just parked in driveways.

The situation is not expect-ed to change any time soon. As more and more Thais achieve middle class status what they want most is to buy a new car, a sign that they have “made it.” As a result, more than 2,000 cars are added to Bangkok’s clogged roads each day.

So how do people cope? First of all, they use public transportation whenever they can. On weekdays they try not to get behind the wheel be-tween 6:30 and 9 a.m. and, if possible, they stay off the roads between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m.

A relatively good time to travel by car is after 10 p.m. on any day and on weekends – especially mornings and par-ticularly Sundays. However, construction, accidents and

floods due to poor drainage can happen at any time of the day or night and then, once again, you may find yourself in a nerve-racking traffic jam.

But traffic woes are not a good reason to skip Bangkok. There is so much to see and do.

The aforementioned Grand Palace, built by King Rama 1 in 1782, and the glittering, ornate and sacred Temple of the Emerald Buddha located in the Grand Palace complex, are must-see destinations. I recommend visiting Wat

Pho, Bangkok’s oldest temple, famous for housing the enor-mous statue of a reclining Buddha and Wat Arun, which is commonly referred to as the “Temple of Dawn” and is named after the Indian God of Dawn, Aruna. The Erawan Shrine is also worth a visit. It is dedicated to Brahma, the Hindu creation god, and Erawan, his elephant.

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I would also stop in at the Mandarin Oriental, which is located right on the Chao Phraya. Have a cocktail at the Bamboo Bar or afternoon high tea in the Authors Lounge, so named for famous authors like Joseph Conrad and Somerset Maugham who stayed at the

The lobby of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Bangkok.

Mandarin. While there, you may wish to see an evening performance of classical Thai dance. I don’t think you will find a better, more profes-sional production anywhere in town.

If you can tolerate the traffic – grin and bear it as the Thais manage to do – you will find Bangkok to be a fascinating city.

Editor’s note: This is one of two columns about Bangkok. In his next column, Ranieri will explore why there are not enough roads in the capital city and what prevents the Thai govern-ment from doing more about it.

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Keep our pathways safe!

Sunriver Pathway Rules

• Helmets required for riders and passengers under 16 years of age. (state law)

• Ride or walk on the right-hand side of pathway. Pass safely on the left after giving an audible warning (bell, horn or voice).

• Walk bikes through tunnels.

• No skateboards, roller skates or roller blades.

• Pedestrians and people walk-ing bicycles have right of way on paths and at road cross-ings. People riding bicycles must yield to vehicles at road crossings.

• Ride at a safe speed on surfaced paths.

• Headlights and reflectors required from dusk until dawn.

• Pets must be secured in baskets or trailers;� do not ride with leashed pets alongside.

• Smoking and littering pro-hibited on paths, roads and common areas.

Construction and remod-eling projects are in progress on the Central Oregon Com-munity College Bend and Redmond campuses. The majority of the construction funding comes from a $41.58 million bond measure ap-proved by voters in 2009 and state funding.

The Technology Education Center, on the corner of Vet-erans Way and Salmon Drive in Redmond, will house tech-nology-centered programs. Construction began in late April. The opening date is September 2014.

The purpose of the $1.3-mil-lion Grandview renovation project on the Bend campus is to consolidate the math department into one location and provide SMART math lab space adjacent to math department offices. Sunwest Builders was the low bidder. During May, demolition was substantially completed, fram-ing in of the new office areas began, and plumbing and ductwork started. Completion is scheduled for September 2013.

Also on the Bend campus, the residence hall project – expected to provide housing

for approximately 330 stu-dents – continues with design changes to bring the project within budget. A traffic im-pact analysis was received and reviewed. The design and estimate was presented at the June 12 COCC Board of Di-rectors meeting. Construction could start next March, and completion is scheduled for the summer of 2015.

In late May, the COCC Board of Directors voted to purchase the BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond. A small portion of the center will be remodeled into a lab space for the new veterinary technician program. The re-model will potentially consist of two phases. The first phase will remodel a 1,300-sqaure-foot area into a pharmacy lab, cat room, procedure room and one faculty office. This space — coupled with temporary use of local veterinary facili-ties — will enable the program to be accredited by the state of Oregon. The remodel is expected to be complete by fall 2013.

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About $200,000 was invested in capital improvements at SHARC this spring in response to feedback and suggestions from SHARC users. All im-provements are designed to enhance owner and visitor en-joyment of SHARC.

Expanded patiosThe footprint of the café patio

at SHARC was expanded about 40 percent to increase seating capacity. The increased capacity, combined with new snack and beverage carts, should address some of last year’s comments that it took too long to obtain food at the café.

Additional shade structuresIn response to requests for

more shade, five more shade structures were added to the four on the lawn surrounding SHARC’s outdoor pool. The umbrellas are large enough to shelter several people under each. It’s ironic that during research for SHARC, owners indicated they wanted more sunbathing area around the pools. Once they got it, they said they wanted more shade, and now that’s available too.

Increased parkingA new 22-space parking lot

adjacent to the basketball court will help alleviate some of the

congestion at SHARC. This lot is accessible off Theater Drive. Also, SHARC employees will park off-site during peak periods and shuttle or walk to work, freeing up another dozen or so parking spaces in the existing lots, for a net gain of more than 40 spaces. Still, walking or bicycling to SHARC is encouraged.

Pool coversSROA Public Works crews built and installed custom-made covers

for SHARC’s leisure pool and lazy river. The DIY approach saved the association “a significant amount compared to paying a com-pany to build the covers,” said Mark Smith, SROA Public Works director. They will also save money by retaining heat and chemicals. The covers are so strong that a person could walk on them, not that anyone will be allowed to try such a stunt.

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From the editor’s desk: Road and pathway encounters of the fun kindBy Brooke Snavely

By Bill Miller, Sunriver I strongly disagree with the

proposals from the SROA Design Committee regarding Sunriver driveways. These changes, if ap-proved by the SROA Board of Directors, would cost some ho-meowners thousands of dollars. Some residences could need both roof and driveway modification. This would be a significant burden for owners with limited resources. If this matter is going to be sup-ported by the board then a letter should be sent to all homeowners informing them of these potential changes before a final decision is made. The costs to some hom-eowners could be substantially more than their assessment for the SHARC.

The diversity of Sunriver is a val-ued tradition. There are different styles of homes with many differ-

ent and sometimes unique designs. Yards may be well-manicured grass lawns or simply natural vegetation. The roofs of composition, tile, and metal all add to a special quality that is Sunriver. All driveways do not have to be asphalt. Many older homes have cinder or rock drive-ways. If they are well maintained and well defined, as required by the bylaws, then they are assets to the community, not detriments.

I have reviewed the minutes of the April 5, April 19, and May 17, 2013 Design Committee meetings. There is absolutely no mention of the issues that were proposed in the June Sunriver Scene. Specifically, there was no motion, no discussion, and no vote on these issues. I believe that there should be transparency that allows the residents to review the reasoning that led to the recom-

mendations. I have spoken with chief Mills

regarding this matter. He was not aware that the Sunriver Police Department was having a problem with either parking or occupancy issues because of the driveways.

I believe that the correct way to deal with the issue of driveways in Sunriver is to perform an annual inspection of the driveway at the same time the house and property is examined for maintenance and paint issues. There are driveways, both asphalt and gravel, that need attention. The owners should be instructed to make the appropriate improvements just as those homes with paint issues. The driveways, either asphalt, cinder, or gravel, which are well maintained and well defined, using the criteria of the bylaws (12.09.3), should not be required to make modification.

commentaryA Chorus of One: Proposed change in bylaws regarding driveways

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 brevity, grammar, clar-ity, 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: Mail typewritten letters to Sunriver Scene, P.O. Box 3278, Sunriver, OR 97707.

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During the peak summer months of July and August, there can be up-wards of 15,000 people in Sunriver on a given day. That’s a lot bike riders out enjoying the pathways, which inevitably involves them crossing the streets in the crosswalks and slowing down traffic.

Personally, I get a kick out of seeing how many people ride bikes together. Stopped in my car at crosswalks, I’ve counted up to 15 people in what appeared to be three generations of a family crossing the road single file. Its theater – adults stopping to help children who are too tired to muster on; children stopping to admire the line of cars waiting for them to cross; the bemused looks on motorists’ faces waiting for the human train to clear the road.

A new state law says cyclists who ride their bikes through crosswalks at walking speeds should be consid-ered pedestrians to whom motorists must yield. My question is who en-forces the walking speed? Are there radar guns for that?

If you don’t want to get stuck in your car waiting at crosswalks, go earlier in the morning, come home later in the evening, or factor in a couple of extra minutes for each crosswalk along your route. Another option is join them.

Getting around Sunriver by bi-cycle is often faster and easier than

driving. There are many summer days when I pedal over to SHARC on the pathways and beat the person who drove there. And bike riding eliminates the hunt for a parking space in the frequently full SHARC parking lots.

Speaking of the pathways, remember to walk or ride on the right side of the pathway, and to pass on the left after giving an audible warning of “passing on your left.” It’s simple and easy and if everyone does it, it multiplies the bliss of not having to drive everywhere. If you get tired of saying “passing on your left,” the bike shops sell bells you can attach to the handlebars and mer-rily ring to announce your intention to pass.

Navigating Sunriver’s traffic circles is a study in human reactions to the unexpected. Sooner or later you will encounter someone going the wrong way in a traffic circle. Have pity on the person who can’t comprehend the idea that had they kept going around the circle to the right, they would have come to the turn they wanted. And do them the courtesy of watching to make sure they get out of the traffic circle without causing an accident.

Enter the circles to the right. Exit to the right. Traffic entering the circle yields to traffic in the circle. It’s easy, but intimidating for some motorists who’ve never navigated a traffic circle before. Give ’em a break. They’ll figure it out by the time their vacation is over. And you’ve got to admit, the traffic circles do slow down traffic without bringing it to a standstill, exactly as they were designed to do.

Keep your eyes peeled at night for “domers.” These are folks who arrive in Sunriver after dark and pull off on the side of the road to study the map under their dome light trying to find

the way to their accommodations. You’d probably be lost, too, if you drove into Sunriver for the first time in the dark. With the advent of dash-board navigation devices, domers are a dying breed. Nowadays they get lost when their digital maps don’t jive with the actual road system.

About the time visitors think they’ve got the roads and pathways figured out, someone sends them by way of circle 8, the local version of the Ber-muda Triangle. Circle 8 was platted on early maps of Sunriver when the developer envisioned the community as 66 percent larger than it is today. At one time there was a Circle 8 restau-rant on the way to Mt. Bachelor, but it went out of business.

The only remaining Circle 8 I know of is a downloadable map application for Android and iPhones. It was cre-ated by a local software developer, shows Sunriver’s pathways and road systems overlaid on a Google map – either graphic or satellite image – and works well for 99-cents. Just remember to adjust the settings on your phone so that its location is discoverable, otherwise when you go to check your location in Sunriver, it may show you are still in your hometown… wherever that might be.

There are free maps of Sunriver available at kiosks at the two main entrances, at many businesses and at property management companies. Free pathway-specific maps are in kiosks along the pathways.

If you are lost, just ask someone for help. Most anyone you ask can relate to having been lost in Sunriver and will be willing to point you in what they think is the right direction. There are directional signs at all pathway intersections, and both maps explain

the pathway navigation system that employs numbers and letters painted on the pathways.

If your relatives or friends don’t return when they said they would, chances are they got turned around and are just as worried about find-ing their way to you as you are about having them back. If they are really late returning, call the Sunriver Police Department. They specialize in finding lost people. Officers in vehicles, on bikes and on foot will fan out and find them. They’ve never failed to find a lost person in Sunriver.

A few years back one of my neph-ews got lost while riding his bike on the pathways. His mother freaked but did the right thing by calling the police. They found him in about an hour. The lad simply got disori-ented and wasn’t sure where he was. The police knew they’d found the right kid when they spotted him riding back and forth on a stretch of pathway; that, and he matched the description.

During the search, my nephew’s youngest brother asked his mother that if his older brother was lost forever could he get a baby sister.

I’m happy to report that the nephew who was lost a few years ago recently graduated from high school, with honors, and was ac-cepted by California Polytechnic State University to study engineer-ing. The younger brother who was hoping for a sister just graduated from eighth grade and starts high school in the fall.

It makes me wonder if being lost on Sunriver’s pathways or holding up traffic in the crosswalks develops character…


July has three interesting book club meetings for adults and a summer book club for tweens, too. Book clubs are a great way to spend some time discuss-ing books and meeting others in the community passionate about reading. Meetings are Monday evening at 6:30 except the Tween Book Club; it meets Sunday, July 28 at 2 p.m.

Monday, July 8 the Mystery Book Club discusses “The Yard” by Alex Grecian. In 1889, Lon-don is reeling from the horrific killing spree of Jack the Ripper. The crimes will not be solved. The Metropolitan Police’s spec-tacular failure is followed by the creation of Scotland Yard’s Murder Squad, twelve men to solve the murders in the metropolis. One of their own will be claimed. A detective is killed, his body stuffed in a trunk. The newest member of the squad, Detective Inspector Walter Day, is charged with finding the killer. Dr. Kingsley, a brilliant forensic pathologist, helps the young man navigate the complex case. The fallen detective got too close to the secrets of a depraved mind. Gre-cian intersperses chapters in the voice of the deranged murderer, revealing a chilling evil that will

take a sharp intellect to vanquish.

July 15 the Fiction Book Club discusses “A Lady Cyclist’s Guide to Kashgar” by Suzanne Joinson. Evangeline and her sister Lizzie are on their way to Kashgar as missionaries under the supervision of Millicent, a zealous woman intent on converting the locals. Evange-line brought along her bicycle, a novelty in 1923. While Lizzie is a true believer, Evangeline is more interested in seeing the world. Soon the women run afoul of local custom and law. In the present day, Frieda receives a letter informing her she is the sole heir of a stranger’s property. She has one week to clean out the mystery person’s flat. Aided by Tayeb, a homeless refugee, she delves into the accumula-tion of a lifetime looking for a connection. This lively story has strong female characters; it is an interesting look at the some times volatile intersection of differing cultures.

July 22 the Non-Fiction Book Club discusses “Drift” by Rachel Maddow. America seems to have drifted away from the ideal, or goal, of a peaceful nation to

a country with an agenda of policing the world. This puts us in a perpetual state of war. Many aspects of the situation are troubling. Maddow points out that the burden of supplying the soldiers who will fight and die falls disproportionately on one segment of the population. She is ill at ease with the way we are outsourcing the fight-ing, employing contractors who carry weapons in the name of the USA without the oversight of the regular military.

Maddow recounts how, in WWII, civilians felt some of the cost of war in rationing. In Vietnam the population was equally at risk of the draft. Mad-dow makes an interesting point that segregating the cost of the war from the general budget and showing the public their individual cost might bring us to realize the economic burden of armed conflict and question

Three adult, one tween book club discussions planned for Sunriver book clubs in July

Firewood available to SROA membersThe wood that comes from ladder fuels reduction on Sunriver

commons is available to Sunriver property owners only. It is not available to the general public, and is considered theft for non-owners to remove the firewood.

Owners who wish to access the wood should not drive or park on the pathways, but can use a wheelbarrow or wagon on the pathways to move the wood from commons to their vehicle or residence.

With fire season upon us, owners are asked to stack firewood at their farthest property line, if possible, or at least 20 feet away from the house or other structures for fire safety.

more stridently the policy of constant war that has plagued both major political parties. Maddow also has some scary points to make about the nuclear arsenal. This is a work well worth discussing.

Sunday July 28 at 2 p.m. the Tweens Book Club discusses “The Tale of Despereaux” by Kate DeCamillo. Despereaux Tilling is a tiny mouse born with ears much too large. His

adventurous life takes him from the Castle li-brary all the way to the chamber of Princess Pea. Despereaux loves to read; principally stories of dar-ing that involve the res-cue of beautiful damsels. He falls in love with the princess and faces the wrath of the other mice.

Poor Despereaux is sent to the rat dungeon where he is in grave danger. Will he escape? Read the book and find out then come to book club and discuss the story. One thing Despereaux learns is to be true to himself and not succumb to pressure from his peers. Carol Foisset will lead the discussion.

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


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10th week. Close to walk-ing & bike paths and the

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contractor. Snowplowing, yard work, etc. Excellent

housekeeping staff. Video documentation of each home’s contents for security purposes.

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Sunriver vacation rentalS

Four beautiful mountain decor homes.

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Pet SittingIn your home while you are away, or will walk/feed dai-ly, etc. For information, call Bonnie at (541) 419-4647.

Sunriver References Available. 9/13 PD ROG

need a reliable PerSon to do Security checKS

on your home?Take care of your pets,

mail or plants? Make, mend, alter or sew

something for you? Serving the Sunriver area for over 35 years. Call me, Grace Phillips. It’s a matter

of trust! (541) 788-01997/13 PD PHI

Pet walKing & Sitting by laurie

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Sunriver’S largeSt and moSt exPerienced

Village Properties Long Term Property Management has a great selection of furnished and unfurnished homes &

condos. Lease terms. www.village-properties.com

(541) 593-7368 6/13 PD VILL

Priced reduced to $179,900

Tennis Village 33 Condo for sale. Enjoy summer at

Sunriver. Call Art at (413) 250-0548 or email [email protected]

7/13 PD NUN

Sunriver filmmaKer’S club

Be part of an exciting new club with the goal of

producing short films, video podcasts and music videos.

(413) 250-0548 or email [email protected]

6/13 PD NUN

Sunriver filmmaKer’S club

Be part of an exciting new club with the goal of

producing short films, video podcasts and music videos.

(413) 250-0548 or email [email protected]

6/13 PD NUN

Sunriver handyman llc Kevin voll

Interior wood refinishing and all types of repairs

and remodels: Kitchens & bathrooms, door/window

replacement, painting, drywall, tile work & more!

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comPuter Service Problems solved.

Virus, spyware removal. Upgrades, optimization.

New computers built. Home theater setup. Tutoring, and more.

Fast service. Ryan Lewis (541) 408-2747 (541) 598-0650

7/13 PD LEW

claSSic SPa care Sales-Service-Maintenance One time service or full time

care. Free consultation & estimate. Call (541) 977-2206

[email protected] Maximum Service -

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decK refiniShing, home imProvement & rePairS

Call Randy Parmele. ccb#147087

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Sunriver rentalS by owner

Six beautiful homes. Up to 7 bedrooms, Great locations. Best rates. 50% off last minute

bookings. (503) 307-9003SunriverRentalsByOwner.com

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541.585.2939

blindS & ShadeSFor Updates, Remodels or New Construction. Great

Prices! Free Estimates! Amy Hedeman,

Hunter Douglas Showcase Priority Dealer in Sunriver

(214) 535-1429 [email protected]

7/13 PD HEDE

jill of all trade houSecleaning

Has been cleaning in Sunriver and La Pine since 1990.

Better business accredited. We clean private homes

and rentals and we also do security checks. (541) 536-3086

6/13 PD COCH

SHOULD YOU BE COLLECTING

AND REMITTING ROOM TAX?

If you are renting your property for less thanthirty days at a time, you should be!

Is your property located in unincorporatedDeschutes County?

In a vacation rental program only part of the time?

If so, as a homeowner you are responsible forcollecting and remitting transient room tax.

For information, please contact the

Deschutes County Finance Department(541) 383-4399

More information can also be found atwww.deschutes.org

comPuter helPVirus/malware removal,

system setup, repairs, troubleshooting and more. Serving Sunriver for 10 years.

Fast service, reasonable rates.

Jason Hunt (541) 408-2421 8/13 INV HUN

claSSified rateS:$12/month for 25 words;

50¢ a word over 25

Email text to: [email protected]

deadline: 12th of the month preceding

publication

(e.g.: March 12 for April issue)

houSeKeePingCrum’s Property Services specializes in vacation

rentals. Excellent house-keeping, management

assistance, yard cleanup, anything that assists you in managing your vacation

rental. Call Tena: (541) 678-3777

7/13 PD CRU

ready for Summer?10 years experience in

vacation rental cleaning and management as-

sistance. Small Mom and Pop company. Accepting a couple more new clients. Housekeeping, windows,

yard cleanup and so much more. Excellent references. Crum’s Property Services.

Tena Crum: (541) 678-3777

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in a nutshell

classifieds

meetings & gatherings

commentary

The SROA Homeowner ID office is located at SHARC!

Open daily 8 am to 5 pm • 541.585.3147You can also renew your SROA homeowner ID card

online at www.sunriverowners.org

Renew current SROA ID cards (with bar code on the

front) online by logging in and selecting Owner ID Card Renewal under the Online Office menu.

Submit a classified ad via our website at www.sunriverowners.org and click on Sunriver Scene in the main toolbar.

got defensible space?

It’s YOUR responsibility to protect your Sunriver home from the threat of wildfire!

PLEASE MOVE woodpiles at least 20 feet away from your structure or to your farthest property line.

NO permit is required to remove bitterbrush within 15 feet of your structure or to thin lodge-pole seedlings (4 inches or less in diameter) to six to eight foot spacing on your property.

Questions? Call SROA Environmental at 541-593-1522

l & S gardenSHardiest plants, trees and shrubs in Central Oregon.

Take Hwy 97 to La Pine. Turn east onto Finley Butte Road, and then a sharp right onto

Huntington Road and proceed 1≤ miles.

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lot for Sale in Sunriver reSort

By owner, prime site at #9 Sisters Lane. .60 acre.

$325,000; no agents please. www.fsbo.com/147520

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loving Pet care ServiceResponsible Mother-Daughter team will feed, walk, clean up

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Sunriver residents. Call Diana 541-610-3655 7/13 INV MIC


8 Meadow House, SunriverWonderful Sunriver retreat and very close to the Village Mall and the new SHARC. With a hot tub it also has great rental potential. Newer floor coverings, interior paint and counter tops make it look fresh and the large fireplace makes it cozy. $249,000 MLS# 201205877 Rob Norem, Broker(541) 480-1356

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5 Wickiup, SunriverLocated in quiet cul-de-sac, close to tennis courts & Fort Rock Park, short bike ride to the SHARC. Nicely landscaped w/ sprinkler system. Home features Ochoco stone entry & frpl surround, newer wood & tile flooring. Wrap around deck & paver patio. $349,000 MLS# 201304964 Connie Schwing, Broker (541) 593-7000

16900 Pleasant View Ct, Three Rivers “Pleasant View” says it all. Nearly 17 acres & unimpeded views to Mt. Bachelor. Watch a herd of elk or bluebirds from this private setting and NW style, single level home. Only the bonus room is upstairs. Walnut floors, granit counters. 24X48 ft RV/shop. $497,000 MLS# 201303005 Elizabeth Baker, Broker (541) 325-3045

25 Gannet, SunriverAre you looking for a Sunriver home with perfect single level design, 2 private master suites plus 2 additional bedrooms, plus quality construction and appealing northwest interior? Don’t miss house. $539,000 MLS# 201304472 Dee Brennan, Broker, ABR, GRI (541) 593-7000

11 White Elm, SunriverMt Bachelor and GC views are exceptional from this well maintained contemporary home! Designed with many windows to allow a very bright ambience. Mulitple outdoor deck areas.Inside features are cherry handrails, library/4th bdrm, Corian coutertops & more! $649,400 MLS# 201201099 Janet Reynolds, Principal Broker (541) 480-1026

2 Fir Cone, SunriverCustom home by PacWest, two master suites, 3 full baths, 2 half baths. Light & bright w/high ceilings& 8 ft doors, alarm sys, built-in speakers, intercom, circulating hot water, central vac, oak flrs, custom drapes & wood blinds. Flr to ceiling gas frpl. $675,000 MLS# 201303747 Phil Wolfe, Broker (541) 420-0211

56833 Dancing Rock Lp (6), Caldera SpringsWood,nature and great open spaces make this stunning,custom Northwest inspired home, the true get away that it is.The warm and well designed “noise reduction” Great room opens to an extended outdoor living space complete with fireplaces inside and out. $769,000 MLS# 201303139 Deb Lane, Broker (541) 771-8867

35 Red Cedar, SunriverVaulted great room w/hardwood floors, exposed beams & wood ceilings create an elegant, rustic feel. Open kitchen w/generous storage plus sitting bar make for the perfect place for everyone to gather. 4 suites, each w/unique décor theme & exterior access. $850,000 MLS# 201303913 Roger Wayland, Principal Broker, GRI (541) 593-7903

“We’ve met the loveliest people…we still wake up every morning and smile.”

- KELLY AND JOEL WITMER, NEW RESIDENTS

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