Welcome to Sunriver ... naturally different

57455 Abbot Drive • 541.593.2411 • www.sunriverowners.org

what is sunriver?Sunriver is a planned residential and resort community. Sunriver’s 3,300+ acres are part of Deschutes County, but it is essentially self-governing. Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) staff provides adminis-trative services, recreation programs and facilities, and maintains more than 65 miles of roads, 33 miles of pathways and a variety of community amenities for property owners, their guests and visitors.

The Sunriver fire and police departments are part of the tax-based Sunriver Service District, a special ser-vice district within Deschutes County’s government.

There are four types of development in Sunriver• Residential areas: There are 4,177 homesites consisting of privately-owned, single-family homes and condo-minium units.• Recreational Facilities: Located on common areas owned/administered by the Sunriver Owners Association, these include the Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center (SHARC: indoor/outdoor pools, lazy river, tubing hill, park, outdoor amphitheater and event meeting spaces) North Pool, 24 tennis/6 pickleball courts, owner boat launch, Fort Rock Park, Paulina Park and Mary McCallum Park and paved pathways for pedestrians and bicycle riders.• The Sunriver Resort: Owned and operated by Sunriver Resort Limited Partnership and Destination Resorts, resort properties include the lodge complex, the Woodlands and Meadows golf courses, airport, marina, stables and other resort-affiliated facilities. Sunriver Environmental LLC is owned by the resort and is responsible for water and sewer services in Sunriver.• Commercial Development: In addition to Sunriver’s commercial core, including The Village at Sunriver, there is a north grocery store/gas station and Sunriver Fitness and Aquatics on Cottonwood Road.

This welcome packet contains a few of the most important and requested services you may need as a Sun-river property owner. If you have other questions, please visit and register on the SROA website at www.sunriverowners.org for the latest news, documents, forms and other association information.

your SROA departments & staff

ADMINISTRATION – 541.593-2411Hugh Palcic, general manager; Keith Kessaris, asst. GM Becki Sylvester, Corina Seamons

• General manager is staff liaison to the SROA board of directors, manages SROA day-to-day operations and staff.• Assistant general manager provides support to general manager and staff• Executive assistant provides support to general manager, board and committees.• Administrative assistant provides general Sunriver and SROA information (phone listings, directions, etc.), directs calls and foot traffic to correct SROA department.• Coordinates reservations for Mary McCallum and Fort Rock parks and for short-term RV parking.• Provides new owner information available in person, over the phone or website.• Assists owners with locating information and registering on SROA website.

ACCOUNTING – 541.593-2411Joe Healy, Kellie Allen, Peter Scougale

• Updates and maintains database of owner mailing ad-dress/contact information.• Assists with owner account questions.• Records SROA maintenance fee payments online, auto-matic checking account withdrawal, or by cash/check.• Records changes of property ownership with deed copy. • Performs all association A/R and A/P functions.• Coordinates association budgeting and cost center report-ing.

COMMUNICATIONS SUNRIVER SCENE – 541-593-6068 Susan Berger, Linda Donahue, Vickie Killion

• Creates SROA’s official monthly publication, the Sun-river Scene newspaper. Accepts submitted articles, com-munity events and advertising for the Sunriver Scene.• Creates and manages information on SROA’s websites & Sunriver Navigator mobile app. Websites include: sunriverowners.org, sunriverstyle.com, www.sunrivertennis.com, sunriversharc.com • Assists owners with website registration.• Creates the annual Sunriver owner directory.• Creates and manages content for channel 3 on Bend Broadband Sunriver.• Creates SROA presentations, print media, video produc-tion and public relations materials. • Creates the pathway kiosk maps and annual Sunriver map, distributed at key locations in Sunriver.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – 541.593.6645Marty Seamons, Jacki Bue, Claire McClafferty

• Processes all planning, building development and con-struction within Sunriver.• Enforces rules regarding community appearance.• Processes magistrate’s citation calendar.• Maintains community-wide special event applications.• Responds to owner concerns and inquiries.• Maintains SROA registered contractor list.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – 541.593-2411Brad Olson, Jason Schneider, Jesus Mendoza

• Plans, implements and manages SROA’s technology in-cluding connectivity and computer hardware and software. Also provides expertise to the board and committees when appropriate.

NATURAL RESOURCES – 541-593-1522Patti Gentiloumo, Claire McClafferty, Don Barnes

• Issues permits for the removal or alteration of trees and vegetation.• Provides on-site consultation and education regarding reducing wildfire risk.• Tracks and coordinates removal of mountain pine beetle infested trees.• Tracks and provides noxious weed identification and eradication assistance.• Sponsors Sunriver Arbor Day and War on Weeds Day.• Active partner with Project Wildfire, the mission to reduce wildfire risk and protect lives and property in De-schutes County.• Tracks and targets ladder fuels reduction on commons.

HUMAN RESOURCES – 541.593.2411Leslie Knight

• Provides Human Resources services for SROA & Sun-river Service District.• SROA & Sunriver Service District payroll services.• Coordinates SROA and Sunriver Service District benefit packages, insurance, 401k, etc.• Maintains job descriptions and coordinates employment opportunities.• Provides Accounting Department back up

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your SROA departments & Staff

57455 Abbot Drive • 541.593.2411 • www.sunriverowners.org

• WEBSITES. The SROA website – www.sunriverowners.org – is an office that never closes. Information available on the site includes forms and applications, meeting and event dates, rules and regulations, recreation programs, SROA news, weather and more. If you’re new to the site, follow the sign-up instruc-tions under Online Office to create a login/password to access all areas. Other websites maintained by SROA include: www.sunriversharc.com, www.sunriver tennis.com, www.sunriverstyle.com and sunrivernavigator.com

• EMAIL. Owners can add their email addresses to their directory listing on the website to receive periodic emailed information from SROA.

• WALK IN. To the SROA Administration Building, 57455 Abbot Drive (between circles 3 and 4). Staff can answer questions or direct you to the person that can. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Closed major holidays.

• BULLETIN BOARD. A bulletin board in the SROA office foyer and at SHARC posts meetings, items of interest and sign-up sheets for events. The SROA foyer is always open.

• TELEPHONE. Call 541.593.2411 during regular business hours to speak to staff. The SROA front desk is a cache of information about SROA and Sunriver in general. Toll free: 888.284.6639.

• MONTHLY MEETINGS. Of the SROA Board of Directors are held the third Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. in the board meeting room of the SROA ad-ministration building. Board work sessions are held at 9 a.m. Friday prior to the Saturday meeting. Meetings begin with an owners forum where owners may ask questions, express concerns and make comments. Attending meetings is the best way for owners to observe how the board administers association business and to understand how the association works. Agendas are posted in

advance on the web and bulletin boards. Actions and minutes of SROA Board of Director meetings are posted to the website upon approval.

• SUNRIVER SCENE. The official publication of SROA, the Scene is monthly and direct-mailed to all owners of record living in the United States. The Scene is also available online.

• PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE. Is published monthly in the Sunriver Scene, as well as in the electronic version of the Scene posted on the web. The col-umn reviews association activity, comments on issues before the board and expresses board members’ opinion about what is happening.

• SROA ANNUAL MEETING. Held the third Saturday in August. The annual meeting features reviews of the previous year’s accomplishments, presenta-tions about current issues and future projects, introduction of new board mem-bers and officers and recognition of outgoing board members.

• MAILINGS: SROA periodically employs direct mail to communicate issues with owners. The annual election is the most common direct mailing, though surveys and an occasional letter from the board may also be distributed this way.

• ANNUAL AND SPECIAL ELECTION BALLOT PACKAGES. Are sent to all members via US mail. Topic specific explanations of ballot measures appear in each voter information pamphlet, and are often accompanied by a statement from the board of directors. Owners can submit pro and con statements regard-ing ballot measures for publication in the voters information pamphlet.

• CHANNEL 3. Channel 3 is a community-access TV channel through the BendBroadband system that SROA programs with information about commu-nity events, meetings and other items of local interest.

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how SROA communicates with owners

PUBLIC WORKS – 541.593.2483Mark Smith, Wendy Manley and the PW crew

• Coordinates maintenance/paving of pathways, roads and SROA facility parking areas. • Responsible for winter snow removal on roads, pathways and SROA facility parking areas. • Performs ladder fuels reduction and brush mowing. • Performs park, recreational facility and SROA building maintenance.• Handles road hazards, street signs and street lights.• Fields questions regarding Ladder Fuel Pickup program and alternatives for material not suitable for pickup.• Recycle Center information and alternatives for non-recycla-ble material.• Trash receptacle pickup on pathways and at parks/recreation facilities.• Fleet service/maintenance of all SROA work-related vehicles and Sunriver Service District emergency vehicles.• Long-term recreational vehicle storage.

RECREATION & SHARC – 541.585.5000Steven Stanfield, Emily Alexander, Melanie Berg

• Sunriver owner ID card purchases and updates.• Recreation Plus Program.• SHARC facilities, Tubing Hill and North Pool• Operates 24 outdoor tennis courts and 6 pickleball courts.• Host to tennis tournaments, including three USTA tourna-ments.• Hosts/organizes annual community & public events at SHARC

what does my monthly fee pay for?

• Accounting: Keeps track of the association’s multi-million dollar annual budget including accounts payable, receivable, replacements, reserves, contingency and payroll

• Administration: General manager and staff work with SROA Board of Directors and committees to provide services to owners; legal expenses; insurance; human resources

• Communications: Produces Sunriver Scene newspaper, official SROA website & other websites, BendBroadband channel 3, annual owner director, annual ballot packages, Sunriver maps, in-house printed materials and marketing collateral

• Community Development: Provides architectural review and property compliance services ensuring community appearance, contractor registration

• Natural Resources: Directs ladder fuels reduction, forestry management, noxious weed eradication, environmental restoration and mosquito control

• Public Works: Maintains and snowplows Sunriver’s 65 miles of roads, 34 miles of pathways. Maintenance of street signs and lights, parks and equipment, SROA facilities, pools, ladder fuels reduction

• Public Works Fleet Services: Maintains SROA’s fleet of rolling stock, including snowplows, graders and other service vehicles

• Recreation: Administrative costs

• Reserves & Non-Departmental: Major repairs and replacement of capital assets with a 3- to 30-year lifespan and minimum value of $3,000

NOTE: Maintenance fees can be paid by the month or in full for the entire year. Fee subject to annual increase

2019 Maintenance Fee $128.35/month ($1,540.20/year)

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member access identification cards

57455 Abbot Drive • 541.593.2411 • www.sunriverowners.org

As a Sunriver property owner, you and your im-mediate family (spouse and children ages 4-23) are entitled to an SROA Member Preference ID card.

The card provides unlimited use of all swimming facilities, tubing hill, SROA-owned tennis courts, boat launch and parks as well as discounts on select SROA recreation programs and events. Many local restaurants and retail shops offer discounts to current cardholders.

The annual ID cards are $55 per year per member

Member Preference ID cards are issued by the Mem-ber Services office at SHARC 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. daily (located off circle 2 and Overlook Road).

Complimentary Guest Passes20 complimentary guest passes are available per property each year. An owner must have a current ID card to obtain the passes.

A pass is good for one use to ac-cess SROA pools, tennis/pickleball courts, winter tubing or summer disc golf. Guest passes will only be is-sued once, and SROA is not respon-sible for lost or misplaced passes.

Post Labor Day New Member Accommodation Any member new to the commu-nity who purchased their Sunriver property after June 30 and provides a copy of the warranty deed, can, after Labor Day, purchase member and ex-tended family ID cards at a 50% discount. Cards are valid for one year. The owner also receives 10 guest passes.

Recreation Plus The Recreation Plus program is available to owners who manage their own vacation rental homes. The program offers those vacationing visitors unlimited use recreation access cards for swimming and tennis.

The annual fee is based on the home’s occupancy listed with Deschutes County. The number of cards issued for each vacation rental property is based on Deschutes County’s occupancy ordinance of 2 people per bedroom plus 2.

If your home will be managed by a professional property management company, contact us about how you can offer your vacation renters access to SROA recreation amenities.

Your questions or comments are welcome.

Contact the Member Services office SHARC at 541.585.3147 or

stop by 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. daily.

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SROA owned parks

SROA has three parks (one is for own-ers only) available for gatherings from small family picnics to large-scale group events.

FORT ROCK PARK is located between circles 4 and 11 and provides recreational facili-ties for softball, basketball, tennis, pickleball volleyball and horseshoes (see map). A large, grassy field is available for soccer, baseball, football and other activities. A pavilion shelter with propane grills is available for picnic and barbecue events. The park also features a vari-ety of modern playground apparatus for young-sters. Reservations are required for large group events.

Additional tables/barbecues are located throughout the park. Some equipment may be rented from Tennis Hill next to the tennis courts. Hours are seasonal, (Memorial Day through Labor Day), and free WiFi is available during the summer season.

PAULINA PARK is located at SHARC off circle 2 and Overlook Road. The park is open dawn to dusk daily, and offers a covered pavilion and propane barbecue available for rent (reservations required). The park also has a grassy area with picnic tables, climbing wall, play slide and a bocce ball court.

MARY McCALLUM PARK, located on the river adjacent to the marina, is private and for use by Sunriver property owners only. It offers picnic and barbecue facilities and a pavilion shelter. There are also horseshoe pits, a half basketball court and dirt ball field. The park is gated and a key code is needed for access. The gate code for the month is available to registered owners signed in on the SROA website under Member Services tab (a link is in the left column).

For reservation and availability of the parks, contact the SROA office Monday - Friday at 541.593.2411 or email corinas@srowners.org.

A park reservation request and park rules and regulations are available on the website at www.sunriverowners.org

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recycling in SunriverIf you plan on utilizing the Sunriver Recycle Center, please pay attention to what can and can’t be recycled here. It will differ from what can be recycled in other, larger cities.

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

accepted paper

accepted plastic

tin & aluminum

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glass

unaccepted paper

unaccepted plastic

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

Newspaper

Mixed paper & junk mail

Paperboard

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please rinse & clean all containers.

No need to flatten.

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

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sunriver pathway & other common rules• Helmets required for riders and passengers under 16 years (Oregon state law).• Pedestrians and people walking cycles have right-of-way on paths and at road crossings.• People riding cycles must yield to vehicles at road crossings.• Walk cycles through tunnels.• Headlights and red reflectors required at dusk and after dark.• Ride only at a safe speed on surfaced paths & permitted roads.• Non-motorized cycle & pedestrian use only.• Ride or walk on the right-hand side of pathway.• Pass safely on the left after giving an audible warning.• Stop without obstructing other traffic.• Pets must be secured in baskets or trailers; do not ride with leashed pets alongside.• Smoking and littering are prohibited on paths, roads and common areas.

QUIET HOURS – 10pm to 7am

SMOKING & FIRES – Smoking is prohibited on other than private property except within an enclosed motor vehicle, or when specifically permitted by signs. No fires are permitted, except in indoor fireplaces and wood stoves. Use only gas or electric barbecues outdoors. Discard burning material, such as cigarettes and fireplace ashes, in a fireproof container only (containers available at Sunriver Fire Department).

DRONES – ALL drone flights prohibited in Sunriver without prior written approval from the Sunriver Airport and Sunriver Owners Association. PETS – Pets must be attended when not confined to their owner’s property. Keep pets under effective voice or leash control. Persons walking dogs must have a leash in possession at all times. The person responsible for a pet must clean up after it.

VEHICLES & PARKING – Maximum speed limit is 25 mph in Sunriver. Vehicles must be parked on owner’s property or in designated parking areas. Do not park along roads and do not block passage of emergency vehicles or snowplows.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES – Motor homes, campers or trailers may not be used for overnight accommoda-tions. Recreational vehicles including motor homes, campers, boats, snowmobiles, motorcycles and trailers may be parked only in an enclosed space on owner’s property or in the driveway on a temporary basis not to exceed 48 hours within a seven day period. RV storage is available for a nominal fee.

WEAPONS & FIREARMS – Use of weapons and firearms is prohibited, including guns, paintball guns, bows and arrows and fireworks.

CARDINAL LANDING BRIDGE – Do not jump or dive from the bridge; underwater obstructions create ex-tremely hazardous conditions.

RENTAL UNITS – Nuisance caused by over occupancy, noise, illegal parking or other unacceptable behavior is prohibited.

WILDLIFE – Do not approach wildlife; they may appear tame, but they are unpredictable wild animals. Never feed wildlife, except birds. Do not allow pets to harass or chase wildlife. If you have questions about wildlife, con-tact the Sunriver Nature Center at 541-593-4394.

Report any violations of these rules in a timely manner to the Sunriver Police 541.593.1014

recreational vehicle storage yards

57455 Abbot Drive • 541.593.2411 • www.sunriverowners.org

Parking recreational vehicles (boat, motorhome, snowmobile, ATV, travel trailer, etc.) is allowed in Sunriver single-family dwelling driveways for only 48 hours during your stay. There is no over-night parking at condo complexes (they have separate condo rules in addition to SROA rules). Roadside parking of ANY vehicle is

prohibited anytime/anywhere in Sunriver. At no time can they be used for sleeping accommodations. After 48 hours, homeowners and guests must use the SROA short- or long-term storage facilities for their recreational vehicles. Both storage areas are fenced and locked, and a key code is re-quired for access. We accept cash, checks, MC, Visa and Discover cards for payment.

Space sizes available (in feet): 8x10, 10x15, 10x20, 12x25, 12x30, 12x35 and 12x40.

SHORT-TERM (up to 60 days) storage can be arranged through the SROA administrative office. Short-term space rental is $10 per night for Sunriver property owners or $25 per night for visitors. There are no electrical hookups in short-term storage. Vehicles need to be removed by noon following the last night’s reservation.

The short-term lot is located between circles 3 & 4 behind the SROA office. The long-term lot is off North Imnaha on Thielsen Lane.

To check space availability, email corinas@srowners.org, call 541.593.2411 or toll free at 888.284.6639 Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm. There is a reservation form at www.sunriverowners.org. Go to Online Office>Recreational Vehicle Storage.

LONG-TERM storage can be arranged through the SROA Public Works Department. There are a limited number of spaces with electrical hookups. There is also a shed for canoe storage. Long-term storage rates are an annual fee ranging from $135 to $355 depending on space size and if electrical hookup is needed. Canoe shed rental is $50 annually. The lot is located off Cottonwood Road (take North Imnaha and then right onto Thielsen, the first road past Ollalie).

Contact Wendy at 541.593.2483 or email wendym@srowners.org requesting space availability.

NOTE: There is an RV dump station located at the north storage yard.

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sunriver scene newspaper

The Sunriver Scene is SROA’s official monthly publication. It contains SROA news, community events, advertising and more. Between 8,000 to 11,000 copies (seasonally) are distributed each month and mailed to Sunriver property owners in the U.S. It is also available online.

Advertising deadlines: Ad reservation or cancelation and payment due by 5 p.m. the 12th of

the month prior to publication.

For advertising information:

Vickie Killion, 541-585-2939vickiek@srowners.org

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SUNRIVER SCENESUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN.VOLUME XLIV • NUMBER 10P.O. BOX 3278SUNRIVER, OR 97707

OCTOBER • 2018VOLUME XLIV • NUMBER 10

SROA News ................... 4Calendar ..................... 13SHARC News ............... 22

Public Safety ............... 27Classified .................... 38Letters ........................ 39

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

A NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSOCIATION

The Sunriver Nature Center and Central Oregon Mushroom Club presents the second annual FungiFest and Mushroom Show

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Tickets are on sale for the Sunriver Music Festival’s

Christmas Concert on December 7 featuring

Arthur Migliazza

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Millions of tourism dollars lost due to 2017 wildfires

Earlier this year, Travel Oregon hired Dean Runyan Associates and Desti-nation Analysts to survey businesses across the state to look at the economic impacts that the 2017 wildfires had on the state’s travel and tourism industry.

The reported losses are substantial. An estimated $51.1 million in visitor spending was lost statewide, with the Central Oregon region suffering the biggest hit at $19 million in losses.

Wildfires occur throughout the state each year with the summer onset of warm, dry conditions – generally be-tween July and November. Most fires can be attributed to thunderstorms and increases in human activities related to outdoor recreation.

A total of 113 wildfires were listed in Oregon in 2017 by the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center, the second highest number since 2000, surpassed only by 2014 with 115 fires.

According to the report, wildfires can have a disproportionate impact on the travel industry because travel – leisure travel in particular – results from a dis-cretionary expenditure by households, one that can be redirected to alternative locations and/or rescheduled in response to undesirable conditions brought on by fire.

The Sunriver Owners Association fielded numerous calls last summer from owners – many of who postponed their Sunriver visit due to excessive smoke. The association also periodi-cally closed its outdoor aquatic facilities when smoky conditions were deemed “unhealthful” by the Department of Environmental Quality.

Although smoke is part of life when living in a region prone to wildfires, long-term impacts can develop when visitors develop adverse perceptions regarding the desirability and safety of the state – which can affect future deci-sions to visit.

The 64-page report can be read at www.industry.traveloregon.com/ wildfiresurveyreport

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Traffic circle construction moving smoothlyBy Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene

Like clay coming out of a giant Play-Doh Fun Factory, the concrete curbing of the Abbot-Beaver circle was installed over two-days on Sept. 20 & 21. Once the curbs dried, crews backfilled around the curbing and then began work on the stamped concrete “islands” leading in and out of the circle.

Construction on the new traffic circle has gone so smoothly that the project is slightly ahead of the originally-planned schedule, with base layer paving of the Abbot circle expected to take place the around the first of this month.

“With the help of the stakeholders, and close coordination between Mar-cum & Sons, Century West Engineer-ing and SROA, the project is moving a

little ahead of schedule and on budget,” said Mark Smith, SROA Public Works Director.

The next phase will include creating new entries into the Village near the Country Store and onto Ponderosa Road from Abbot Drive. Crews will also be constructing a new pathway along Ponderosa to Beaver Drive. Dur-ing pathway construction, a section of Ponderosa Road between Café Sintra and Medical Drive is expected to be closed starting Oct. 5 and could last through the end of the month.

Owners who live along Ponderosa Road will need to use the north-end access of Ponderosa Road (across from Curbing is formed around the outside

border of the Abbot-Beaver circle on Sept. 21.

PHOTOS BY SUSAN BERGER

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New book presents history of Sunriver The history of Sunriver, from its

early settlers to becoming a World War II training camp to the creation of a residential community and world class resort, is chronicled in the new book, “Images of America: Sunriver.”

Printed by Arcadia Publishing and written by Bend author Tor Hanson, the 127-page softbound book is a pho-tographic journey of Sunriver’s past and present.

You may have seen these popular books – as many have been printed about various regions and historical topics within Central Oregon. In fact,

Hanson also wrote the book “Images of America: Camp Abbot” – printed and released earlier this year.

Hanson spent hundreds of hours doing research and sifted through thousands of images on file at the Sunriver Owners Association and Deschutes Historical Society. Long-time residents, Sunriver Fire & Rescue, Sunriver Resort and the Sunriver Chamber of Commerce also provided images and information for the book. Hanson also perused every issue of the “Sunriver Scene” as well as its predecessor, “Harold,” looking for tidbits of historical relevance.

The Sunriver Owners Association will have a limited number of the books for sale at $18.99 for owners ($5 off the $23.99 retail price), while supplies last. The books will be available starting around Oct. 15. Stop by the adminis-tration office at 57455 Abbot Drive to pick up a copy.

Hanson will give a presentation on the book at Sunriver Books & Music on Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. (see story on page 32). The “Sunriver” and “Camp Abbot” books are also for sale at the bookstore.

With Christmas just around the corner, these will make great stocking stuffers for anyone who loves Sunriver.

The SROA Communications Department’s three-person staff is responsible for:

• Creates SROA’s official monthly publication, the Sunriver Scene newspaper. Accepts submitted articles, community events and advertising for the Sunriver Scene.• Creates and manages information on SROA’s websites & Sunriver Navigator mobile app. Websites include: sunriverowners.org sunriversharc.com sunriverstyle.com sunrivertennis.com • Assists owners with website registration.• Creates the annual Sunriver owner directory.• Creates and manages content for channel 3 on Bend Broadband Sunriver.• Creates SROA presentations, print media, video production and public relations materials. • Creates the pathway kiosk maps and annual Sun-river map, distributed at key locations in Sunriver.

Susan Berger: editor, 541-585-2937Vickie Killion: advertisingLinda Donahue: communications tech

annual owner directoryWe’re sure that by now you’re tired of reading! You’d rather be playing golf, skiing, fishing,enjoying the pathways, or whatever recreational interests attracted you to Sunriver in the first place.

Because inclusion in the directory is voluntary, it is not all-inclusive

By filling out and turning in the form below, you grant SROA permission to include the informa-tion you provide in our annual Owner Directory — a handy spiral-bound compendium of Sunriver property owner names, addresses, phone and email

addresses. It also lists Sunriver area businesses and community organizations.

The directory is published in the fall. Each prop-erty can receive 1 free copy with a current Member Preference ID card. Additional copies are available for $2 each (you may purchase up to 3) from the SROA front desk or at SHARC starting in mid-November.

Submission deadline is Oct. 1. You may also sub-mit your info to infosroa@srowners.org. Be sure to include “Owner Directory” in the subject line.

Sunriver Owner DirectoryBy submitting this form, you authorize SROA to print your information in its owner/member directory.

Today’s date: ____________

o New Entry o Changes (please circle changes below) o Deletion

Last name: _______________________________ First name: ____________________________ Last name: _______________________________ First name: ____________________________Sunriver Property: ______________________________________________________________Mailing address: o Sunriver PO Box # __________ or o 18160 Cottonwood Rd., PMB#_________ Landline/cell number: ______________________________________________________________ Only local address/phone information is published in the directory.

Optional second line for names of other household members, email addresses, etc. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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ladder fuels pickup for property owners

The monthly ladder fuels pickup by the Sunriver Owners Association Public Works Department takes place between April and October. All roads will be checked and brush picked up on the first full week of each month. Please have brush ready for collection by the first of the month. How long it will take to reach your area depends on the amount of brush to be collected from other areas.

PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:• There is no need to call us to come get your pile. All roads in Sunriver will be checked each month from April to October (weather and schedule permitting).• Cut branches to 8-foot maximum lengths.• Stack brush next to and parallel with the road edge so equipment can reach it without going off road.• Be careful to not stack on top of or near electric/telephone/cable boxes, water/sewer valves and me-ters, big rocks or sprinklers.• Bagged materials will NOT be collected.• We cannot pick up pine needles, grass, leaves or small branches that our grapples cannot hold. If you include this material we will leave the entire pile.

NOTE: This service is provided ONLY to individual Sunriver property owners for reduction of ladder fuels. Should owners decide to use contractors to reduce ladder fuels

on their property, the contractor is responsible for disposal of all debris created. Vegetative materials generated by building construction is also the responsibility of the

owner and their contractor and will NOT be removed by SROA.

PLEASE NOTE: If you need to dispose of grass clippings, pine needles, or other organic materials, use the following facilities (there are fees):

• Sunriver Environmental, LLC Composting Site at Lake Penhollow (541.593.4197)• La Pine Transfer Station (541.317.3163)• Deschutes Recycling, LLC at Knott Landfill, Bend (541.388.1910)

BEFORE AFTER

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forest management permit requirements

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Forest Management Permit Requirements

SROA Environmental Services Department advises and issues forest permits,

which are required for ANY alteration of natural vegetation within Sunriver.

There is no charge for these permits. For more information, call 593-1522.

ACTIVITY

Tree Removal

Lodgepole seedling or sapling removal less

than 4 inches diameter at chest height

Ponderosa seedling or sapling removal less

than 4 inches diameter at chest height

Standing dead tree removal

Pruning branches

Bitterbrush removal

Downed tree removal*

*Only trees lying entirely on the ground may be removed from private property without a permit.

Permit Required

No permit required to thin to 6-8 foot spacing

Permit required

Permit required

Permit required, except within 15 feet of structures

Permit required, except within 15 feet of structures

No permit required

Permitted staff &contractors only

Permit required

Permit required

Permit required

Permit required

Permit required

Permit required

PRIVATE PROPERTY SROA COMMONS

SROA’s Natural Resources Department advises owners and issues forest permits, which are required for ANY alteration of natural vegetation within Sunriver.

There is no charge for tree permits. To request a permit, email pattig@srowners.org or call 541.593.1522.

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sunriver disaster planIF A MAJOR EMERGENCY OCCURSIn the event of a major emergency, a need to evacuate part or all of Sunriver may be necessary. If an evacuation is needed you can expect to hear/see the following:

• Emergency vehicles using high-low sirens and emergency lights will drive throughout the immediate area to be evacuated. Please follow instructions and/or signage to safely leave Sunriver.

• Sunriver is equipped with an outdoor audio system that can broadcast high-low European-sounding sirens. There are five broadcast points that can be utilized individually or from all locations at the same time (see evacuation map at right for siren locations).

• The emergency phone calling system will be used. Parts or all of Sunriver landline phones and cell phones (registered through the Deschutes County 911 website) will receive a recorded message giving directions how to proceed with evacuation or instructions for sheltering in place.

• An announcement on BendBroadband channel 3 (SROA) will be broadcast. The Emergency Alert System will also be broadcast from most local radio and TV stations. SROA can post emergency alert messages via the Sunriver Navigator mobile app and SROA website (www.sunriverowners.org). In the event of a disaster, the Sunriver fire and police departments may also use Twitter, Facebook and websites to disseminate information.

• Emergency personnel will work with the Red Cross to establish an evacuation center. It is important to go directly to a designated evacuation center and follow instructions for registration. This helps to account for everyone and notify family and friends when they call to inquire about your status.

• If you require transportation, or have need special assistance needs, call 911 and give your location. Emergency personnel will respond to assist you.

It is important to go directly to designated evacuation center and follow directions for registration. This will

allow emergency personnel to accurately account for everyone and to notify family and friends when they

call to inquire about your status.

Please remember you are in the middle of the Deschutes National Forest surrounded by beautiful

mountains, scenic waterways and lakes. All have the potential to create a disaster —

not to mention human-caused situations.

SUNRIVER DISASTEREVACUATION MAP

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HIGHWAY 97COTTONWOOD RD.

HIGHWAY 45 ROUTE TO MT. BACHELOR & BEND

SUNRIVER AIRPORT

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SOUTH CENTURY DRIVE

DESCHUTES RIVER

SPRING RIVER RD.

Primary Exits

A. South Century Dr. to Hwy. 97

B. Cottonwood Rd. to Hwy. 97

Evacuation map

IF A MAJOR EMERGENCY OCCURS

If a major emergency occurs, a need to evacuate part or all of Sunriver may be necessary. At this time the following will happen: 1. Overhead emergency sirens will sound continuously with a message

describing the emergency and the procedures to be followed. 2. An announcement describing the emergency will be broadcast on

radio station KLRR 101.7 FM and on Chambers Cable TV channel 4 (SROA) and/or channel 5 (KTVZ-Bend).

3. If an evacuation is required, emergency vehicles may utilize a continuous high-low (European) siren in combination with public address announcements.

EVaCUatiON PrOCEDUrEs

1. As you exit your residence, emergency services personnel will direct you to an appropriate designated evacuation area, depending on the emergency. Leave your location immediately. Do not pack; it wastes valuable time.

2. If you require transportation, or have need special assistance because of physical disabilities, call 911 and give your location. Someone will pick you up.

3. When leaving your residence, turn on all exterior lights. It is important to go directly to designated evacuation areas and follow directions for registration. Registration of persons being evacuated will take place to accurately account for everyone and for the notification of family and friends when they call to inquire regarding your status.

it is most important that you follow instructions in the event of an emergency. The situation can grow in intensity very quickly, and your life and safety are most important to Sunriver Emergency Services.

Sunriver DiSaSter Plan

sECONDary Exits

C. Meadow Rd. to Spring River Rd. to Road 45 (Mt. Bachelor Rd.) to Bend

or

Meadow Rd. to Spring River Rd. to S. Century Dr. to Hwy. 97

LEVEL 1: BE READYThere is an incident in your area and residents should be aware of potential evacuation. Be aware of the danger; monitor emergency services sources and local media for information. Those persons who will need additional time to exit an area or have health conditions (especially respiratory condi-tions that could be made worse by smoke) should consider leaving. You are encouraged to prepare or even move livestock and pets out of the area. Be prepared to leave if conditions worsen.

LEVEL 2: GET SETThere is significant danger in the immediate area and residents should be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice. Residents are encouraged to leave and should do so as soon as possible. If residents choose to stay, they should be able to leave immediately if conditions worsen. Those who stay MAY have time to gather necessary items, but doing so is at their own risk. Entry to evacuated areas may be denied until the hazard subsides. This may be the only notice issued. Emergency services cannot guarantee additional notifications if conditions rapidly deteriorate.

LEVEL 3: GO NOW!There is immediate and imminent danger and residents should evacuate immedi-ately. DO NOT DELAY LEAVING to gather any belongings or make efforts to protect your home. Leave immediately and as quickly as possible. Drive carefully, turn on headlights, and follow any directions from emergency services personnel. Entry to evacuated areas will be denied until the hazard subsides.

EVACUATION PROCEDURES: READY… SET… GO!

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utility & service information

57455 Abbot Drive • 541.593.2411 • www.sunriverowners.org

PHONE, TV AND INTERNETCenturyLink

P.O. Box 12480, Seattle, WA 98111 - residence - sales service billing 800.954.1211

- residence - repairs 800.573.1311 - business 800.603.6000

- directory assistance 411

BendBroadband63090 Sherman Road, Bend, OR 97701

541.382.5551www.bendbroadband.com

Satellite: DirecTV800.531.5000

Satellite: DISH855.992.4558

MISCELLANEOUS

U.S. Post OfficeSunriver branch 1.800.275.8777

Roads and Pathways SROA Public Works Department 541.593.2483

Environment

SROA Natural Resources 541.593.1522Tree permits, noxious weeds

Wildlife Sunriver Nature Center 541.593.4394

UTILITIES Midstate Electric Cooperative

16755 Finley Butte Rd., PO Box 127La Pine, OR 97739 541.536.2126

- business 800.722.7219 - emergency or outages 541.536.2165

800.752.5935

Cascade Natural Gas334 NE Hawthorne Ave., Bend, OR 97701

24/7 - same number 888.522.1130 - after hours 800.426.0242

Water and Sewer

Sunriver Environmental & Water (operated under Sunriver Resort, not Sunriver Owners Association)

P.O. Box 3589, Sunriver 97707 541.593.4197 - emergency 541.593.8034

- on-call serviceman 541.419.6469

Garbage Cascade Disposal

1300 SE Wilson, Bend 97702 541.382.6660

Underground utilities location service Locates 800.332.2344

EMERGENCY SERVICESFire - Police - Ambulance

Sunriver Police Department EMERGENCY DISPATCH: DIAL 911

Non-emergency DISPATCH: 541.693.6911 Business office: 541.593.1014

Sunriver Fire Department EMERGENCY: DIAL 911

Non-emergency: 541.593.8622

Prices and information in this packet subject to change.