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26 Wednesday, July 5, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon The Nugget Newspaper Crossword No charges for recording hot tub BEND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon judge has ordered a man who rents a house to vacationers to either stop recording a hot tub on the property’s front porch or put up a sign telling guests they’re being recorded. The case ended Monday with no charges being filed against the Sunriver resort vacation rental owner, who said in court he used the cam- era for security reasons and to see if employees, such as housekeepers, showed up when they were supposed to, The Bend Bulletin reported. The owner, 59-year-old Kenneth Neish, later told the newspaper he only wanted to know if the hot tub was left uncovered when chil- dren were present and not supervised. “If I am told I am renting to a family and then I see 25 kids bringing a keg into the home, I need to protect my property,” Neish said, calling the camera practical. The hidden door-bell cam- era recorded video and audio. By Jacqueline E. Mathews, Tribune News Service It came to light after Neish called police claiming to hear vacationers talking about LSD. Authorities found no such evidence and no drugs, but told the renters about the camera. Those renters then recalled getting in the tub naked, and became worried for their privacy. “When we found out, our world was rocked,” renter John Hill said. “Who would go to a vacation rental and be audio and visual recorded? We never expected that.” Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel said while the front porch area is within the public domain, and therefore there is not a rea- sonable right to privacy, the hot tub is a private space. Hummel said he will not be so lenient next time. “If you don’t tell them you are going to videotape them and then you videotape them, that’s a crime,” he said. “Going forward, this home- owner and others in similar situations will be charged with a crime.” — Last Week’s Puzzle Solved — Sunriver Nature Center sets up swan cam BEND, Ore. (AP) — A nature center in Central Oregon has set up its first wildlife camera near a swan’s nest with two eggs that may hatch before Fourth of July. The Bend Bulletin reports the Sunriver Nature Center will be livestreaming the nest on its Facebook page for nature lovers interested in watching the trumpeter swan couple, Chuck and Gracie, and their expected chicks. According the report, trumpeter swans nearly became extinct in the early 1900s. Last year, two out of four of the swans’ eggs hatched. The nature center bought its first wildlife camera for $7,000 with donations and funding from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Manager Jennifer Curtis says the center may also use the camera to capture live shots of beavers, birds of prey and other projects. This Week’s Crossword Sponsors WELCOME, QUILTERS! DELICIOUS PIZZA, FRESH SALAD BAR, BURGERS, SANDWICHES & MORE! — FULL BAR — 425 Hwy. 20 W. (Next to o Bi-M Bi-Mart) M a r t ) Launching our brand-new FULL DINNER MENU Tuesday-Saturday 5 pm to close tasty thursday Spain Vs. Portugal 5 to 7 pm now Serving draft Beer! NEW Outdoor Seating Area! Open Tuesday-Saturday 12-8 pm 391 W. Cascade Ave. | 541-549-2675 corkcellarswinebistro.com TA AVAI K L EOUT ABLE Mon-Fri 11 am - 9 pm, Sat & Sun 8 am - 9 pm • Lounge Open daily 11 am - 9 pm Special Event ~ Mon., July 10, 2-3:30 p.m. Flash Beauty Treatments Essentials Skincare By Annie Hill-Adler, LE, CWC, Éminence Professional Space is limited to 6 guests for mini facials, wine, special gifts, plus 10% off products! $25 per session. Call to book, 541-480-1412 Karen Keady Esthetician/Owner | 541-480-1412 | 492 E. Main Ave. | www.SistersEssentials.com 2012 Toyota Prius 4 50+ MPG. Leather. One owner. 93K WELL PUMP SERVICE PRESSURE TANKS • CONSTANT-PRESSURE SYSTEMS FREQUENCY DRIVES • MOTOR CONTROLS • PUMPS A Division of $10,900 Best Price! No Hassles! CARFAX Certifi ed! Buy or sell your car with locally owned ... Sisters Car Connection (Low miles • newer than 2005) 102 W. Barclay Dr., Sisters 541-815-7397 Pump & Electrical Contractor 24-HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE Zach 541-420-8170 Sisters Owned CCB#178543
