March 2026 Sunriver Scene - Flipbook - Page 32
Canines race for gold, support Ronald McDonald House
By Shae Callaewert
The Village at Sunriver hosted its 12th annual Sunriver K9
Keg Pull, sponsored by Sunriver
Brewing Co., in February.
With more than 160 dogs
pulling for victory, spectators
were treated with impressive
feats of athleticism as well as
some hearty laughs.
With six weight classes, all
dogs big and small had a chance
to compete for gold. While
some competitors could not
handle the cheering crowds
and bright lights, others had
obviously been training since
this time last year (queue the
“Rocky” theme song).
Regardless of each dogs’ performance, they were met with
love and appreciation from the
crowd.
Stand outs from this year’s
keg pull include four-time
champion Sir Bentley from the
11-20lb weight class and backto-back champ Boris the Blade
from the 100lb + weight class.
While winning gold is fun,
this event does more than
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gressed into the final phase of
field training.
Boris the Blade is a back-to-back champion, winning in the 100lb + weight class.
entertain. All proceeds from barriers, strengthen families and
this event benefit the Ronald promote healing when children
McDonald House, providing need healthcare.
So, keep an eye out for this
essential services that remove
event next year, enjoy the show
and support a good cause. It’s
always on the first Saturday in
February.
Administration
–Developing the FY 2027
budget for the 715, 716 and
717 Funds. Met with Deschutes
County CFO Robert Tintle to
fine-tune budget details and
projections.
–Gathered information on
the sick leave sell-back program
for PERS Tier 1 and Tier 2
employees.
–Working on resolving various PERS-related issues.
–Met with the Aflac representative to review available
benefit offerings to share with
employees.
–Worked closely with employees to resolve issues that
came up during the FSA transition from PacificSource to
PNC Financial Services, including new procedures for the
pay-per-transaction process
replacing the previous monthly
billing method.
–Answered staff questions for
the voluntary separation buyout
program.
–Continuing to gather information and explore options
for potentially expanding police-only services to the Crosswater/Caldera area.
–Met with the Nominating
Committee to review the final
draft of the committee manual,
discuss current vacancies, and
kick off the advertising campaign to fill open positions.
Other business
–The meeting adjourned at
3:47 p.m.
–The next regular meeting
of the Sunriver Service District
Managing Board is scheduled
for 2 p.m. Thursday, March 19,.
–Approved meeting minutes
are posted, as available, to www.
sunriversdor.gov/ssd-boardmeetings
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