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PROPERTY CAPS 1071 & 1073ADDRESS E Cascade Ave SISTERS, OREGON 97759 SISTERS, OREGON 97759

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PROPERTY DETAILS

1071 & 1073 E Cascade Ave SISTERS, OR | MLS# 220132979

4 BD

3 BA

2,311 Total SF

0.14 Acres

• Built 2004 • Single-family residence, zoned Residential • Main level living area with an upstairs apartment that can be joined or locked off from the main house. • Short term rental permit for the upstairs apartment with the City of Sisters • 2,311 Total SF • 1,519 SF on main level with 3 BD, 2 BA, fireplace, washer/dryer, 2-car garage • 704 SF upstairs apartment with 1 BD, 1 BA, fireplace, 1-car garage with washer/dryer and private entrance

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PROPERTY FEATURES


UTILITIES


UTILITIES LIST City of Sisters HOA – Timber Creek - $107 per year - snow removal - See HOA Addendum Yes HOA - $107/annual HOA fee http://www.hoatimbercreek.com/description.html Plat - http://dial.deschutes.org/API/Real/GetSubdivision?year=2001&itemId=49811 CC&Rs – yes CC&Rs, and subject to City of Sisters regulations CC&Rs - https://westernwebsite.s3.amazonaws.com/public/documentsets/timbercreek/timbercreekiiph1ccrs_0.pdf Zoning - R Residential https://www.codepublishing.com/OR/Sisters/#!/SistersDevCode02/SistersDevCode0202.html#2.2 VRBO link - Rivers and Mountains and Trails - Oh My! - Sisters (vrbo.com) 1071 & 1073 Rental Information - 2021 VRBO Rental - $13,650 through October 10, 2021; after City and State Taxes - 2021 Cleaning 26 Reservations $2,175 through October 10, 2021 - Cleaning fee of $75 per stay. Cleaning costs for short term leases are paid as a non-refundable cleaning deposit separate from the monthly income. - Main Level unit previously rented for $1,700 per month excluding utilities. - Apt unit could probably rent for $1,300 - $1,400 per month excluding utilities. - For short term leases, we have rented it furnished for $1,700 including all utilities because we did not want to deal with changing account information!

VRBO Reservations

Cleaning Costs

2019

14

$ 1,050.00

2020

21

$ 1,575.00

2021*

26

$ 2,175.00

*Includes all current reservations through October 10, 2021.

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed Utilities List - page 1 of 4


Annual Utilities Electric

$896

Propane

$492

Water

$973

Garbage

$397

Internet, TV and Phone*

$2,017

Total

$4,774

*We have a full-service internet plan, TV cable and phone. If kept, we would move streaming only and no phone service.

Garbage & Recycling Service – High Country Disposal / Republic Services for home service (541) 548-4984 https://www.republicservices.com/locations/oregon Northwest Transfer Station in Sisters for drop off (541) 388-6599/(541) 317-3163 www.co.deschutes.or.us Sisters Recycling - 328 Sisters Park Drive, Sisters, OR 97759 Electricity Service – Central Electric Cooperative – Sisters Office (541) 549-5698 - www.cec.coop There are separate meters, electric and water for each unit. The meter itself is in the garage for 1071. Water Service Provider – City of Sisters Water sprinklers are for the entire property but for water is charged on the 1073 water meter. There are separate meters, electric and water for each unit. The meter itself is in the garage for 1071. Sewer Provider – City of Sisters Propane Provider – Owned Propane Tank - remaining fuel to be prorated at closing Options: Co-Energy (541) 504-9444 Ed Staub & Sons (541) 504-8265 Ferrell Gas (541) 382-1161 Amerigas/Northern Energy (541) 548-7449 Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed Utilities List - page 2 of 4


Fireplace/Chimney Services – Propane fireplace in living room A Kleene Sweep (541) 388-7999 147 SE Evergreen, Redmond, OR 97756 CCB# 153811 Or Cascade Chimney Service (541) 388-3981 17243 Azusa Road, Bend, OR 97707 CCB#196712 Security Monitoring – none Internet/Cable TV/Phone Service – Options: Bend Broadband Susan Chapelle, Customer Service Rep for New Owners - (541) 312-6564 Email: SChapelle@BendBroadband.net Dish - (800) 333-3474 Direct TV – (800) 531-5000 - DirectTV.com Century Link - landline & internet - https://www.centurylink.com/home/ Yellowknife Wireless - internet provider - http://www.ykwc.com/ 136 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend, OR 97701 (541) 385-0111 Window Cleaning / Snow Removal Gordon’s Last Touch – Jasen & Eryn Elbers Window Cleaners, Upholstery, Carpet, Snow Removal 541-549-3008 work 5410410-7843 cell Mail Service – Home Delivery – bank of mailboxes – contact Post Office after closing Post Office, Sisters - (541) 549-0412 694 N. Larch Street, Sisters, OR 97759 Pony Express - (541) 549-1538 (boxes, Fed Ex & UPS) 160 S. Oak Street, Sisters, OR 97759

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed Utilities List - page 3 of 4


Newspapers – Sisters Nugget Newspaper (541) 549-9941 442 E. Main Ave. Sisters, Oregon Mail to: PO Box 698, Sisters, OR 97759 https://nuggetnews.com Bend Bulletin 1777 SW Chandler Avenue, Bend, OR 97702 Mail to: P.O. Box 6020, Bend, OR 97708-6020 Home delivery – (541) 385-5800 or 1-800-503-3933 Main line: (541) 382-1811 circ@bendbulletin.com City Services – City of Sisters (541) 549-6022 County Services – Deschutes County (541) 388-6570 Keys & Openers – provided by sellers Garage Opener (1) House Keys Mailbox Key – contact Post Office

For a full list of services for your property, please see your county’s property report and review your information from your title & escrow company. In Deschutes County, call (541) 388-6570, or visit www.DIAL.org to view your property report and Service Providers online. Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed Utilities List - page 4 of 4


MAPS


1071 E Cascade Ave Sisters, OR 97759

Source: Esri, Maxar, G eoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community, Deschutes County GIS

0 Date: 8/3/2021

40

± 80

1 i nc h = 9 4 feet

160 ft


SELLER DISCLOSURES


CFH Properties LLC, Francisca Nerida Hooks, designee, CFH PROPERTIES LLC, Colin Lee Hooks, designee 1071 E Cascade Ave, Sisters, Or 97759

7

12

X

X

Sellers to provide any information that would cause a revision to the HOA dues or a change to the recorded documents. 3

X X

107.00

X

Timber Creek Homeowners Assoc. owners John Warnke PO Box 494, Sisters, OR 97759 (541)602-1630 http://www.hoatimbercreek.com/description.html hoatimbercreek@live.com

This form has been licensed for use solely by Patty Cordoni & Suzanne Carvlin pursuant to a Forms License Agreement with Oregon Real Estate Forms, LLC.

REQUIRE A SIGNATURE OF BUYER AND/OR SELLER AND DATE

Cascade Sotheby's International Realty | Sisters, 290 E. Cascade Ave. | PO Box 609 Sisters, OR 97759 Patty Cordoni & Suzanne Carvlin

8182168542

Hooks | 1071 (& 1073)


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CFH Properties LLC, Francisca Nerida Hooks, designee

CFH PROPERTIES LLC, Colin Lee Hooks, designee

Suzanne Carvlin & Patty Cordoni, CSIR, Sisters Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty, Sisters

This form has been licensed for use solely by Patty Cordoni & Suzanne Carvlin pursuant to a Forms License Agreement with Oregon Real Estate Forms, LLC.

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X CFH Properties LLC, Francisca Nerida Hooks, designee, CFH PROPERTIES LLC, Colin Lee Hooks, designee 1071 E Cascade Ave, Sisters, Or 97759 1) This offer is contingent on Seller completing a 1031 Exchange. Buyer hereby acknowledges that Seller has the option to qualify this transaction as part of a tax deferred exchange under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code. Buyer agrees that Buyer may assign its rights under this agreement to a 1031 Qualified Intermediary as necessary to facilitate the exchange. Seller agrees to cooperate with the Buyer and the 1031 Qualified Intermediary to enable the Buyer to complete the exchange, which will neither delay the closing nor cause additional expense or liability to Buyer. 2) There is a second situs address for the upstairs apartment, 1073 E. Cascade Ave, Sisters, OR 97759. Said apartment has an active short term rental permit with the City of Sisters. Buyers to conduct their own due diligence regarding short term rental permits with the City of Sisters. 3) Sprinklers are tied to the 1073 E. Cascade Ave meter. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

CFH Properties LLC, Francisca Nerida Hooks, designee CFH PROPERTIES LLC, Colin Lee Hooks, designee Suzanne Carvlin & Patty Cordoni, CSIR, Sisters This form has been licensed for use solely by Patty Cordoni & Suzanne Carvlin pursuant to a Forms License Agreement with Oregon Real Estate Forms, LLC.

Cascade Sotheby's International Realty | Sisters, 290 E. Cascade Ave. | PO Box 609 Sisters, OR 97759 Patty Cordoni & Suzanne Carvlin

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Cascade Sotheby's International Realty | Sisters, 290 E. Cascade Ave. | PO Box 609 Sisters, OR 97759 Patty Cordoni & Suzanne Carvlin

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COUNTY & TAX INFO


Deschutes County Parcel Information

Parcel Information

Assessment Information

Parcel #: 204194 Tax Lot: 151009AA02200 Record Type: Residential Site Address: 1071 Cascade Ave Sisters OR 97759 - 9008

Market Value Land:

$127,260.00

Market Value Impr:

$346,990.00

Market Value Total:

$474,250.00

Assessed Value:

$301,510.00

Tax Information

Owner: Cfh Properties LLC

Levy Code Area: 6-001

Owner Address: PO Box 60095

Levy Rate: 16.1658

Seattle WA 98160

Tax Year: 2020

Twn/Range/Section 15S / 10E / 09 / NE :

Annual Tax: $4,874.16

Parcel Size: 0.14 Acres (6,098 SqFt)

Legal

Plat/Subdivision: Timber Creek 02 Ph 01

TIMBER CREEK II PHASE I Lot: 46 Block: 0

Lot: 46 Block: 0 Census 000500 / 4072 Tract/Block: Waterfront:

Land County Land Use: 111 - Residential - Residential zone - Improved (typical of class) Zoning: R - Residential

Land Use Std: OTHR - Other Neighborhood: 000

Watershed: Whychus Creek

School District: 6 - Sisters School District

Primary School: Sisters Elementary School

Middle School: Sisters Middle School

High School: Sisters High School

Improvement Year Built: 2004 1st Floor: 1,519 SqFt 2nd Floor: 792 SqFt Fireplace: 2

Total SqFt: 2,311 SqFt

Bedrooms: 4

Attic Area:

Bathrooms: 3

Bsmt Area:

Full/Half Baths: 3 / 0

Garage: 704 SqFt

Carport:

Transfer Information Rec. Date: 12/03/2018

Sale Price:

Buyer: CFH PROPERTIES LLC Rec. Date: 06/29/2018

Sale Price: $457,000.00

Owner: Colin L Hooks

Doc Type: Quit Claim

Seller: HOOKS COLIN L Doc Num: 26622

Doc Type: Deed

Grantor: RAWLINS PAUL D & SHAUNA D

Orig. Loan Amt: $225,000.00 Finance Type: ADJ

Doc Num: 47627

Title Co: TITLE & ESCROW CO Loan Type: Conventional

Lender: QUICKEN LNS INC

Sentry Dynamics, Inc. and its customers make no representations, warranties or conditions, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of information contained in this report.


Deschutes County Property Information Report Date: 8/6/2021 12:57:36 PM

Disclaimer The information and maps presented in this report are provided for your convenience. Every reasonable effort has been made to assure the accuracy of the data and associated maps. Deschutes County makes no warranty, representation or guarantee as to the content, sequence, accuracy, timeliness or completeness of any of the data provided herein. Deschutes County explicitly disclaims any representations and warranties, including, without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Deschutes County shall assume no liability for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the information provided regardless of how caused. Deschutes County assumes no liability for any decisions made or actions taken or not taken by the user of this information or data furnished hereunder.

Account Summary Account Information

Ownership

Mailing Name:

Mailing Address:

CFH PROPERTIES LLC

Map and Taxlot: 151009AA02200

CFH PROPERTIES LLC

Account: Tax Status:

PO BOX 60095

Situs Address:

204194 Assessable 1071 E CASCADE AVE, SISTERS, OR 97759

SEATTLE, WA 98160 Valuation Real Market Values as of Jan. 1, 2020

Property Taxes Current Tax Year: $4,874.16 Tax Code Area:

6001

Assessment

Land

$127,260

Structures

$346,990

Total

$474,250

Subdivision: TIMBER CREEK II PHASE I

Current Assessed Values:

Lot:

Maximum Assessed

$301,510

Block: 0

Assessed Value

$301,510

Assessor Acres: 0.14 Property Class: 111 -- RESIDENTIAL

Veterans Exemption

46

Warnings, Notations, and Special Assessments Review of digital records maintained by the Deschutes County Assessor’s Office, Tax Office, Finance Office, and the Community Development Department indicates that there are no special tax, assessment or property development related notations associated with this account. However, independent verification of the presence of other Deschutes County tax, assessment, development, and additional property related considerations is recommended. Confirmation is commonly provided by title companies, real estate agents, developers, engineering and surveying firms, and other parties who are involved in property transactions or property development. In addition, County departments may be contacted directly to discuss the information.

Valuation History All values are as of January 1 of each year. Real Market Value - Land Real Market Value - Structures Total Real Market Value

Tax year is July 1st through June 30th of each year.

2016 - 2017 $102,760 $262,550 $365,310

2017 - 2018 $111,260 $312,810 $424,070

2018 - 2019 $118,760 $317,610 $436,370

2019 - 2020 $123,760 $340,890 $464,650

2020 - 2021 $127,260 $346,990 $474,250

$267,910 $267,910 $0

$275,940 $275,940 $0

$284,210 $284,210 $0

$292,730 $292,730 $0

$301,510 $301,510 $0

Maximum Assessed Value Total Assessed Value Veterans Exemption

Deschutes County Property Information Report, page 1


Tax Payment History Year

Date Due

Transaction Type

Transaction Date

As Of Date

Amount Received

Tax Due

Discount Amount

Interest Charged

Refund Interest

2020

11-15-2020

PAYMENT

11-09-2020

11-09-2020

$4,727.94

($4,874.16)

$146.22

$0.00

$0.00

2020

11-15-2020

IMPOSED

10-09-2020

11-15-2020

$0.00 Total:

$4,874.16 $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

2019

11-15-2019

PAYMENT

11-15-2019

11-15-2019

$4,675.98

($4,820.60)

$144.62

$0.00

$0.00

2019

11-15-2019

IMPOSED

10-11-2019

11-15-2019

$0.00 Total:

$4,820.60 $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

2018

11-15-2018

PAYMENT

11-01-2018

11-01-2018

$4,526.89

($4,666.90)

$140.01

$0.00

$0.00

2018

11-15-2018

IMPOSED

10-13-2018

11-15-2018

$0.00 Total:

$4,666.90 $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

Sales History Sale Amount

Seller

Buyer

11/28/2018

HOOKS, COLIN L & NERIDAHOOKS, FRANCISCA

CFH PROPERTIES LLC

06/25/2018

RAWLINS, PAUL DOUGLAS & SHAUNA DEANNE

HOOKS, COLIN L & NERIDAHOOKS, FRANCISCA

11/04/2014

RAWLINS, JAMES O & MARTHA RAWLINS, PAUL DOUGLAS & A SHAUNA DEANNE

12/31/2010

WEBER, ERIC B & JERI L

RAWLINS, JAMES O & MARTHA A

$200,000

05/17/2007

JONES, CHARLES O JR & MARLEY, TERESA R

WEBER, ERIC B & JERI L

$369,000

33-CONFIRMED SALE

2007-29796

03/16/2005

T J BELL INC,

JONES, CHARLES O JR & MARLEY, TERESA R

$319,898

33-CONFIRMED SALE

2005-16114

11/15/2004

BELL, JIM E & TAMMY M

T J BELL INC,

06/11/2002

FORBES,J BRUCE

BELL,JIM E

Deschutes County Property Information Report, page 2 (For Report Disclaimer see page 1)

$457,000 $275,000

$0 $798,000

Sale Type

Recording Instrument

Sale Date

06-GRANTEE IS RELATED/FRIENDS/BUSINES S ASSOCIATES 34-CONFIRMED SALE ADJUSTED 06-GRANTEE IS RELATED/FRIENDS/BUSINES S ASSOCIATES 06-GRANTEE IS RELATED/FRIENDS/BUSINES S ASSOCIATES

2018-47627 2018-26622 2014-37377 2011-172

06-GRANTEE IS RELATED/FRIENDS/BUSINES 2004-68545 S ASSOCIATES 27-TRANSACTION MUST BE 2002-31670 CONFIRMED


Structures Stat Class/Description

Improvement Description

Code Area

242 - MULTI-FMLY: Duplex

Year Built Total Sq Ft

6001

Floor Description First Floor

Comp % 100

2004

2,311

Sq Ft 1,519

Rooms Living

Dining

Kitchen

Nook

Great

Family

Bed

Full Bath

Half Bath

Bonus

Utility

Den

Other

1

1

1

0

0

0

3

2

0

0

1

0

0

Floor Description Second Floor

Comp % 100

Sq Ft 792

Rooms Living

Dining

Kitchen

Nook

Great

Family

Bed

Full Bath

Half Bath

Bonus

Utility

Den

Other

1

0

1

0

0

0

1

1

0

0

0

0

0

Floor Description Garage-Attached-Finished

Comp % 100

Improvement Inventory CARPET

1

COMP HVY - ROOF COVER

ROOF - GABLE

704

DRYWALL

Sq Ft 704

ROOF CVR - COMP HEAVY

1

1,519

SIDING - BOARD & BAT

1 1

FORCED AIR HEATING

1,491

SIDING - CEDAR

FOUNDATION - CONCRETE

1,519

VINYL FLOOR

1

FULL BATH

3

WALL UNITS

GAS FIREPLACE

1

WATER HEATER

2

KITCHEN SINK

2

WINDOWS - DOUBLE/THERMAL PANE

1

LAUNDRY TUB

1

WINDOWS - VINYL

1

RANGE/H&F/DW/GD

2

792

Accessory Description DECK-AVERAGE

Sq Ft 60

Quantity

CONCRETE-PAVING

418

DECK COVER - GOOD

108

Land Characteristics Land Description

Acres

Urban Lot

0.14

Land Classification

Ownership Name Type

Name

Ownership Type

OWNER

CFH PROPERTIES LLC,

OWNER

Ownership Percentage 100.00%

Related Accounts Related accounts apply to a property that may be on one map and tax lot but due to billing have more than one account. This occurs when a property is in multiple tax code areas. In other cases there may be business personal property or a manufactured home on this property that is not in the same ownership as the land. No Related Accounts found.

Service Providers Please contact districts to confirm. Category

Name

Phone

Address

COUNTY SERVICES

DESCHUTES COUNTY

(541) 388-6570

1300 NW WALL ST, BEND, OR 97703

Deschutes County Property Information Report, page 3 (For Report Disclaimer see page 1)


POLICE SERVICES FIRE DISTRICT SCHOOL DISTRICT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AREA HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AREA EDUCATION SERVICE TAX DISTRICT

DESCHUTES COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE SISTERS CAMP SHERMAN FIRE DISTRICT SISTERS SCHOOL DISTRICT #6

(541) 693-6911

63333 HIGHWAY 20 WEST, BEND, OR 97703

(541) 549-0771

301 SOUTH ELM ST, SISTERS, OR 97759

(541) 549-8521

525 EAST CASCADE AVE, SISTERS, OR 97759

SISTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

(541) 549-8981

611 EAST CASCADE AVE, SISTERS, OR 97759

SISTERS MIDDLE SCHOOL

(541) 549-2099

15200 MCKENZIE HWY, SISTERS, OR 97759

SISTERS

(541) 549-4045

1700 MCKINNEY BUTTE RD, SISTERS, OR 97759

(541) 693-5600

145 SE SALMON AVE, REDMOND, OR 97756

(541) 383-7700

2600 NW COLLEGE WAY, BEND, OR 97703

PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT LIBRARY DISTRICT

HIGH DESERT EDUCATION SERVICE DISTRICT CENTRAL OREGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SISTERS PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT DESCHUTES PUBLIC LIBRARY

(541) 617-7050

1750 W. McKINNEY BUTTE RD, SISTERS, OR 97759 601 NW WALL ST, BEND, OR 97703

SEWER SERVICE PROVIDER

SISTERS, CITY OF

(541) 280-9785

PO BOX 39, SISTERS, OR 97759

WATER SERVICE PROVIDER

SISTERS, CITY OF DESCHUTES COUNTY LIVESTOCK DISTRICT NUMBER 5

(541_ 323-5212

PO BOX 39, SISTERS, OR 97759

(541) 388-6623

1300 NW WALL ST, BEND, OR 97703

HIGH COUNTRY DISPOSAL

(541) 548-4984

1090 NE HEMLOCK AVE, REDMOND, OR 97756

COLLEGE TAX DISTRICT

LIVESTOCK DISTRICT GARBAGE & RECYCLING SERVICE

(541) 549-2091

Development Summary Planning Jursidiction: Urban Growth Boundary:

Sisters

Jurisdiction

City Zoning Description

Sisters

Sisters

R

Urban Reserve Area:

No

Permit Detail No permit records found.

Assessor's Office Supplemental Information Legal Description:

Subdivision: TIMBER CREEK II PHASE I Lot: 46 Block: 0

Property Class:

111 -- RESIDENTIAL

Maintenance Area:

6

Study Area:

27

Neighborhood:

000

Deschutes County Property Information Report, page 4 (For Report Disclaimer see page 1)

RESIDENTIAL - SISTERS UGB


STATEMENT OF TAX ACCOUNT DESCHUTES COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR DESCHUTES SERVICES BUILDING BEND OR 97703 (541) 388-6540 6-Aug-2021 CFH PROPERTIES LLC PO BOX 60095 SEATTLE WA 98160 Tax Account # Account Status Roll Type Situs Address

204194 A Real 1071 E CASCADE AVE SISTERS 97759

Lender Name Loan Number 6001 Property ID Interest To Aug 6, 2021

Tax Summar y Tax Year 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002

Tax Type ADVALOREM ADVALOREM ADVALOREM ADVALOREM ADVALOREM ADVALOREM ADVALOREM ADVALOREM ADVALOREM ADVALOREM ADVALOREM ADVALOREM ADVALOREM ADVALOREM ADVALOREM ADVALOREM ADVALOREM ADVALOREM ADVALOREM Total

Total Due

Cur r ent Due

Inter est Due

Discount Available

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

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Or iginal Due $4,874.16 $4,820.60 $4,666.90 $4,507.89 $4,445.97 $4,178.04 $3,946.23 $3,891.63 $3,866.86 $3,677.28 $3,793.92 $3,679.39 $3,607.89 $3,440.49 $3,297.20 $2,391.28 $839.99 $814.02 $775.36

Due Date Nov 15, 2020 Nov 15, 2019 Nov 15, 2018 Nov 15, 2017 Nov 15, 2016 Nov 15, 2015 Nov 15, 2014 Nov 15, 2013 Nov 15, 2012 Nov 15, 2011 Nov 15, 2010 Nov 15, 2009 Nov 15, 2008 Nov 15, 2007 Nov 15, 2006 Nov 15, 2005 Nov 15, 2004 Nov 15, 2003 Nov 15, 2002


REAL PROPERTY TAX STATEMENT JULY 1, 2020 TO JUNE 30, 2021 DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON - 1300 NW WALL ST STE 203, BEND, OR 97703

TAX BY DISTRICT

TAX ACCOUNT: 204194

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION MAP: 151009-AA-02200

CLASS: 111

EDUCATION TOTAL:

1,593.24

GENERAL GOVT TOTAL:

SITUS ADDRESS: 1071 E CASCADE AVE SISTERS LEGAL: TIMBER CREEK II PHASE I 0 46 LAST YEAR

THIS YEAR

123,760 340,890 464,650

127,260 346,990 474,250

MAXIMUM ASSESSED VALUE

292,730

301,510

TOTAL ASSESSED VALUE

292,730

301,510

VETERAN'S EXEMPTION NET TAXABLE:

0 292,730

0 301,510

TOTAL PROPERTY TAX:

4,820.60

4,874.16

VALUES: REAL MARKET (RMV) LAND STRUCTURES TOTAL RMV

1,163.62 226.13 27.38 176.11

DESCHUTES COUNTY COUNTY LIBRARY COUNTYWIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT COUNTY EXTENSION/4H 9-1-1 CITY OF SISTERS SISTERS DOWNTOWN URBAN RENEWAL SISTERS/CAMP SHERMAN FIRE DIST SISTERS PARK & RECREATION DIST SISTERS PARK & REC LOCAL OPTION

CFH PROPERTIES LLC PO BOX 60095 SEATTLE WA 98160

CODE: 6001

SCHOOL DISTRICT #6 SCHOOL #6 LOCAL OPTION HIGH DESERT ESD COCC

345.80 156.12 306.55 6.36 102.69 749.80 249.29 783.96 62.44 45.23 2,808.24

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ZONING REGULATIONS


Chapter 2.2 – Residential District (R) Sections: 2.2.100 2.2.200 2.2.300 2.2.400

Purpose Uses Development Standards Pine Meadow Village Residential Single Family Sub-District (RPMV)

2.2.100 Purpose The Residential District is intended to promote the livability, stability and improvement of neighborhoods in the City of Sisters. This chapter provides standards for the orderly development and improvement of neighborhoods based on the following principles: •

Make efficient use of land and public services, accommodate a range of housing types consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and provide minimum and maximum density standards for land divisions.

Provide for compatible building and site design at an appropriate neighborhood scale which includes public security and fire protection.

Reduce reliance on the automobile for neighborhood travel and provide options for walking and bicycling. Provide direct and convenient access to schools, parks and neighborhood services.

Maintain and enhance the City’s historic and natural characteristics. [Ord. 497 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019].

2.2.200 Uses A. Permitted uses. Uses permitted in the Residential District are listed in Table 2.2.1 with a “P.” These uses are allowed if they comply with the development standards and other regulations of this Code.


B. Special Provisions. Uses that are either permitted or conditionally permitted in the Residential District subject to special provisions for that particular use are listed in Table 2.2.1 with an “SP.” Uses subject to an SP shall comply with the applicable special use standards included in Chapter 2.15. C. Conditional uses. Uses that are allowed in the Residential District with approval of a conditional use permit are listed in Table 2.2.1 with either a Minor Conditional Use “MCU” or a Conditional Use “CU.” These uses must comply with the criteria and procedures for approval of a conditional use set forth in Chapter 4.4 of this Code. D. Similar uses. Similar use determinations shall be made in conformance with the procedures in Chapter 4.8 – Interpretations.

Table 2.2.1 Use Table for the Residential Distric t Permitted/Special Provisions/Conditional Use

Land Use Category Residential Single family detached dwelling

P

Manufactured dwelling on individual P/SP lot Manufactured Dwelling Park

P/SP

Accessory dwelling on a single

P/SP

family or manufactured dwelling lot Zero lot line dwelling

P/SP

Attached dwelling (townhome)

SP/MCU

Duplex dwelling

MCU

Residential Home

P/SP

Cottage Development

P/Ch. 4.6

Manufactured dwelling parks

P/SP

Child care home (Care for no more than 16 children)

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Permitted/Special Provisions/Conditional Use

Land Use Category Home occupation

P/SP

Commercial Childcare center (17 or more children)

CU

Public and Institutional Churches and places of worship

CU

Clubs, lodges

CU

Libraries, museums, community

CU

centers Utility Facility

CU

Parks

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Recreational facilities

CU

Schools

CU

Miscellaneous Accessory uses and structures.

P/SP

Bed and breakfast inn

SP/MCU

Shared residential amenities (e.g., swimming pool, clubhouse, play

P

equipment, picnic area, gazebo, barbecue area, and court-game facilities) Short-term rental

P/SP

Key: P = Permitted SP = Special Provisions MCU = Minor Conditional Use Permit CU = Conditional Use Permit [Ord. 497 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019; Ord. 489 § 2 (Exh. B), 2018].

2.2.300 Development Standards The following property development standards shall apply to all land, buildings and uses in the Residential District:


A. Lot Area, lot width, lot depth, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage and building height. See Table 2.2.2. Table 2.2.2 Development Standards in the Residential District Development Standard

Residential District

Comments/Other Requirements

Minimum lot area Single family detached

6,000 square feet

dwelling, manufactured dwelling on individual lot, zero lot line dwelling Duplex dwelling

11,000 square feet

Attached dwelling (townhome)

5,500 square feet

Child Care Center, Public and Institutional uses

None

Lot width at front property line Single Family and manufactured dwelling

Minimum 45

Except for Flag Lots and Driveway Courts: See Land Divisions and Lot Line

Duplex

Minimum 65 feet

Attached Dwelling

Minimum 45 feet

Adjustments; or as required by this Code to protect sensitive lands, significant trees, etc

Cul-de-sacs, all uses

Minimum 30 feet

Child Care Center, Public and Institutional uses

No minimum lot sizes

Lot depth All housing types

No maximum lot depth for child care center, public

Except as required by this Code to protect sensitive lands,

and institutional uses, For significant trees, etc. all other uses, maximum lot depth of three times the lot width Floor Area Ratio


Development Standard

Residential District

Comments/Other Requirements

Building construction may

The areas of a building subject

not exceed 50% of the total lot area for lots 10,000 square feet or larger.

to this development standard shall include the following: a. Areas within the building footprint considered to be habitable space. b. Garages exceeding 500 sq ft in size. Exceptions to FAR: - Accessory structures less than 10 ft in height and 200 sq ft in area, child care center and public and institutional uses.

Lot Coverage Maximum of 60 percent; except child care center and public and institutional uses shall be 80 percent Building Height Maximum 35-feet for all residential uses; 35-feet maximum for all nonresidential uses, also refer to exceptions. Pre-existing lots. A single family, town home or manufactured dwelling may be developed on an existing lot or parcel that is smaller than the requirements listed above provided all other applicable development standards can be met.

Table 2.2.2 Development Standards in the Residential District (Continued) Front Yard Setbacks Porch

10 ft. min.

Primary Building/Living Space (Enclosed habitable area)/Accessory Building

10 ft. min.


Garage (front-loaded street accessed)

20 ft. min.

Garage (side-loaded street accessed)

10 ft. min.

Interior Side Yard Setbacks Primary Building/Living Space (Enclosed habitable area)/Accessory Building

5 ft. min.

Exterior Side Yard Setbacks Primary Building/Living Space (Enclosed habitable area)/Accessory Building

10 ft. min

Garage (front-loaded) when accessed from a street

20 ft. min

Garage (side-loaded) when accessed from a street

10 ft. min

Garage (front-loaded) when accessed from an alley

20 ft. min.

Garage (side-loaded) when accessed from an alley

3 ft. min.

Rear Yard Setbacks Primary Building/Living Space (Enclosed

15 ft. min

habitable area)/Attached garage (street accessed) Accessory Building

5 ft. per story min.

Detached Garage (street accessed)

5 ft. per story min.

Garage (front-loaded) when accessed from an alley

20 ft. min.

Garage (side-loaded) when accessed from an alley

3 ft. min.

See also garage requirements 2.2.300.E Accessory dwelling units shall comply with living space setbacks

B.

General Exceptions to Setbacks and Building Height 1. Front and Rear Deck. An uncovered deck not exceeding 30 inches in height above grade may encroach into the front yard setback by no more


than 6 feet and rear yard setback by no more than 8 feet, as long as it does not encroach into a public utility easement. 2.

Acceptable Encroachments into Setbacks. a. The following features are allowed to encroach into the required side setbacks by no more than two (2) feet: eaves, chimneys, overhangs, canopies, fire escapes, landing places, outside stairways, and similar architectural features. b. The following features are allowed to encroach into the required rear setbacks by no more than two (2) feet: bay windows, chimneys, overhangs, canopies, fire escapes, balconies, landing places, outside stairways and similar architectural features. c. The following feature is allowed to encroach into the front and rear setbacks no more than three (3) feet: eaves.

3. General Exceptions to Building Height. Exceptions to the building height standard are available for certain types of affordable housing as set forth in Special Provisions. Chimneys, bell towers, steeples, roof equipment, flagpoles, and similar features that are not intended for human occupancy and which do not exceed 40 feet in height are not subject to building height limits. C. Walls and Fences. Walls and fences may be placed on property lines, subject to the standards in Chapter 3.2 – Landscaping and Screening. Walls and fences within front yards shall also comply with the vision clearance standards in Special Provisions, Chapter 2.15. D. Special Yards. Distance between buildings on the same lot. To provide usable yard area and allow air circulation and light, the distance between buildings on the same lot shall be a minimum of six feet. E. Garage Requirements. In addition to Table 2.2.2, the following standards shall apply; 1. Minimum one car garage shall be required per unit for single-family detached dwelling, manufactured dwelling on individual lot, zero lot line dwelling, townhome and duplex dwelling 2.

Garages and carports shall be accessed from alleys where available.


3. Side loaded street accessed garages. The street facing elevation of the garage shall include windows and landscaping shall be provided between the dwelling unit and the driveway and between the street facing elevation of the garage and front property line. The throat of the driveway shall be a maximum of 12 feet in width.

F. Residential Density Standards. The following residential density standards apply to all land divisions in the Residential District. 1. The density range for the Residential District shall be 3 units per gross acre minimum and 8 units per gross acre maximum. 2. Minimum and maximum residential densities are calculated by multiplying the gross acres by the applicable density standard. For example, if the parcel size is 5 acres, the minimum density is 15 units and the


maximum density is 40 units. When calculating minimum and maximum densities, figures are rounded down to the closest whole number. 3.

G.

The following types of housing are exempt from the density standards: a.

Accessory dwelling units

b.

Bed and breakfast inns

Design Standards 1. Applicability. The design standards are applicable to the following types of uses and buildings in the Residential District: a.

Single-Family Detached Dwelling Units

b.

Duplexes and triplex dwellings

c.

Attached dwelling (townhome)

d.

Public and institutional buildings

e.

Manufactured dwellings

f.

Buildings for shared residential amenities

2. Base Standards. This section is intended to show examples of how to comply with the design standards. Other building styles and designs can be used to comply, so long as they are consistent with the text of the standard. An architectural feature may be used to comply with more than one standard. a. Building Orientation. All buildings shall have their primary entrance oriented to the street or a common area (private street, courtyard, or open space). If oriented to a common area, the development shall provide a pedestrian sidewalk or pathway connecting the building entrance to the street. b. Eyes on the Street. All building elevations visible from a street rightof-way shall provide doors, porches, balconies, and/or windows. The standard applies to each full and partial building story. c. Detailed Design. All buildings included in the applicability section shall provide detailed design along all elevations (e.g., front, rear and


sides). Detailed design requires use of at least five of the following architectural features on all front and exterior side (corner lot) elevations and at least three of the following architectural features on all interior and rear yard elevations, as appropriate for the building type and style. Architectural features shall be varied on the different building elevations. 1.

Dormers

2.

Gables

3.

Recessed entries

4.

Covered porch entries

5.

Cupolas or towers

6.

Pillars or posts

7.

Eaves (minimum 6-inch projection)

8.

Off-sets in building face or roof (minimum 16 inches)

9.

Window trim

10.

Bay or oriel windows

11.

Balconies

12. Decorative patterns on exterior finishes (e.g., scales/shingles, wainscoting, ornamentation, and similar features) 13.

Decorative cornices and roof lines (e.g., for flat roofs)

14. An alternative feature providing visual relief and detail, similar to options 1-13 above. 3. Garbage and Recycling Collection Areas. An exterior garbage and recycling collection area is required and shall be oriented away from the street. 4. Mechanical Equipment. Mechanical equipment located on the ground, such as heating or cooling equipment, pumps or generators, must be screened from the street by walls, fences, or vegetation. Landscaping and screening shall be tall enough to screen the equipment. Mechanical


equipment is not permitted to be placed on roofs. Screening shall be compliant with all applicable fire codes. 4. Gated Communities. Gated communities are prohibited except as may be permitted by Chapter 4.5 Master Planned Developments. [Ord. 497 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019]. 2.2.400 Pine Meadow Village Residential Single Family Sub-District (R-PMV) A. Purpose. This section provides specific development standards for the Pine Meadow Village (PMV) Subdivision, a residential sub-district, by adopting certain development standards originally approved in 1998 prior to PMV being annexed into the City limits. This sub-district is separated from the Residential (R) District due to differences in building setbacks, building height, maximum lot coverage and other development standards. B. Development Standards. The following property development standards shall apply to all land, buildings and uses in the R-PMV Sub District: Table 2.2.3 Development Standards in the Pine Meadow Village Sub-District R-PMV Single Family Development Front Yard Setbacks Primary Building/Living Space (Enclosed habitable area)

15 ft. min. to 20 ft. max.

Side Yard Setbacks Primary Building/Living Space (Enclosed habitable area)

Accessory Buildings

6 ft. min. 0 ft. or 6 ft. for detached garage/other permitted accessory structures 6 ft. for attached garage/other permitted accessory structures

Rear Yard Setbacks Primary Building/Living Space (Enclosed habitable area)

15 ft. for Lots 30-60; 4 ft. min. for all other Lots

Accessory Buildings

4 ft. required for alley access garage; 4 ft. min for street access parking

Detached Garage Setbacks


Garage setback from main dwelling

15 ft. min. setback between main dwelling and garage

Garage setback from neighboring garage

Development Standard

6 ft. separation between detached garages unless zero lot line attached garage.

R-PMV District

Comments/Other Requirements

Minimum lot area 6,000 square feet Lot width at front property line 50 feet Lot Coverage Maximum of 50 percent with Lot coverage includes that A.R.C. approval for alley portion of a lot which, when accessed garage; Maximum viewed directly from above, of 45 percent for street would be covered by a access parking.

building or structure, or any part thereof. All building footprints subject to maximum lot restrictions.

Building Height Single story lots: 20' max.

Height measured to midpoint of sloping roof.

Two story lots: 30' max (main building); 20' max (garage); 25' max (bonus) Accessory Building Size Limits 600 square foot max.

Dimensions: 22 ft. x 25 ft. max. except as approved by A.R.C.

B. Other Development Standards. Development standards not specifically addressed under Section 2.2.400 will be reviewed per the development standards


in the base district, which are listed under Section 2.2.

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Whychus Canyon Preserve Rules: —Dogs must be kept on physical leash AT ALL TIMES. Please clean up after your pet. —Pedestrian travel only: no bike, horse, or motorized vehicle use.

deschuteslandtrust.org

—Stay on roads and trails and respect restrictions as posted. —Removal or disturbance of plants, wildlife, and historical artifacts is prohibited. —Catch and release fishing with barbless hooks is permitted subject to applicable state regulations. —Commercial use and private events are prohibited. —No hunting, motorized vehicles, camping, campfires, smoking, or unmanned aircraft use.


whychus canyon preserve suggested routes Wagon Road and Meadow Loop: This route follows a portion of the historic Santiam Wagon Road. Interpretive signs along the way share the story of the Wagon Road east of the Cascades and the role it played in the settlement of Central Oregon. This fairly flat trail is lovely in the spring when desert wildflowers begin to bloom. From the trailhead, follow signs to Wagon Road + Meadow Trails. When you see a Santiam Wagon Road interpretive sign on the right, veer off of the road and follow the dirt Wagon Road Trail. After 1.1 miles, you’ll reach a junction. Turn left and follow the trail through juniper and pine forest until you reach another junction after 0.4 miles. Turn left to continue on the Meadow Trail 1 mile back to the trailhead. Total Distance: 2.5 mile loop. Long Canyon Route: Head down into the canyon to Whychus Creek, then stroll along the creek before heading back to the top of the canyon. This beautiful hike is challenging and involves steep trails with 300 feet of elevation gain/loss. Enjoy stunning displays of spring wildflowers, mountain views, and tranquil creekside breaks. From the trailhead, follow signs to Rim + Creek Trails. At the first junction, turn left and walk .3 mile to a stone bench and overlook. The trail will begin to head down into the canyon for .8 miles. You’ll reach an intersection midway down the slope. Follow signs for the Creek Trail to reach the valley floor and walk downstream along Whychus Creek for 0.8 miles. At the next junction, continue straight through a sagebrush meadow for another 0.7 miles. The trail will then turn and begin to climb out of the canyon. Enjoy another scenic overlook before reaching the next junction at the top of the canyon. Follow signs for Meadow Trails and Trailhead for 1.5 miles back to the trailhead. Total Distance: 4.9 mile loop. Mid Canyon Route: This route is for those looking for a quicker route that still dips into the Whychus Creek canyon without all the elevation gain/loss. Enjoy stunning displays of spring wildflowers and mountain views with 150 feet of elevation gain/loss. From the trailhead, follow signs to Rim + Creek Trails. At the first junction, turn right and head down a steep route into the canyon for 0.4 miles. At the next junction, follow signs for the Rim Trail and turn right. After 0.7 miles along a rolling mid-canyon trail, you will reach a scenic overlook and bench with views into the northern portion of Whychus Canyon Preserve. Continue past the overlook to the next junction and turn right. After 0.2 miles you’ll reach another intersection. Turn left to add a quick 0.4 mile detour to another overlook. Or, turn right and follow signs for Meadow Trails and Trailhead for 1.5 miles back to the trailhead. Total Distance: 3.0 mile loop.

Georeferenced Map Download a georeferenced map of Whychus Canyon Preserve to help with navigation. Scan the QR code to the right to download.

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TRAIL GUIDE

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DAY USE OF USFS TRAILS

Wilderness Areas and US Forest Service Land Uses

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SISTERS COUNTRY TRAIL GUIDE

SISTERS RANGER DISTRICT SUMMER TRAILS

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SISTERS COUNTRY TRAIL GUIDE

SISTERS RANGER DISTRICT SUMMER TRAILS

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SISTERS COUNTRY TRAIL GUIDE

SISTERS RANGER DISTRICT WINTER TRAILS

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SNO-PARK PERMITS

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SNO-PARKS

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SANTIAM PASS SNOWMOBILE TRAILS

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MCKENZIE PASS SNOWMOBILE TRAILS

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The City of Sisters History The town of Sisters derives its name from the three prominent Cascade peaks that grace the southwestern skyline: Faith, Hope, and Charity, collectively known as the Three Sisters. A very old story suggests that the mountains were named in the 1840s by members of a Methodist mission based in Salem. Others credit trappers who frequented the region in the early part of the 19th century. The town was officially christened when the post office at Camp Polk, some three miles to the north, closed in 1888 and was moved to the future town of Sisters. The new post office was moved to a store owned by John Smith, and local residents were invited to submit names for the new facility. Local merchant Jacob Quilberg's entry was accepted by the US Postal Department, and the handful of wood frame buildings lying at the junction of the Santiam and McKenzie roads officially became known as Sisters. Sheep traffic over the Santiam wagon road was responsible for the early growth of settlement. Then on July 10, 1901, two enterprising brothers, Alex and Robert Smith, officially platted the City of Sisters. As the only town between Prineville and the mountains, the newly platted town grew quickly. By 1904 the Prineville Herald wrote of Sisters, "there are two good stores, a hotel, blacksmith shop, saloon, real estate office, livery barn and a splendid schoolhouse costing $1,800, and a short distance from town is a fine lumbering mill." By the turn of the century, cattle raising had replaced sheep herding as the main industry in the region. In Sisters, cattle raising focused around the vast holdings of the Black Butte Land & Livestock Company. The large firm, begun by Nick Lambert, centered around two stations, the A.S. Holmes Ranch and the Black Butte Ranch. The company lasted until about 1920. Replacing the cattle industry was the logging industry. Sawmills, large and small, prospered in the rich forest land surrounding the town. The first large operation was the Duckett & Spoo mill, built in 1914. Before then small operations were common in the area as early as 1890. New businesses continued to open their doors to serve the needs of the ever-growing number of settlers and the future of Sisters looked bright. But two fires in the 1920s threatened to reduce this blossoming community to little more than ashes and fond memories. In May of 1923, local store owner Frank Leithauser noticed smoke coming from an untended garage near the center of town. The garage housed equipment used for work on the McKenzie Highway. Flames spread quickly, igniting at least 10 of the town's wood frame structures in less than 20 minutes. There were fewer than 10 men in town to fight the blaze because everyone else was in nearby Redmond to attend a track meet. The flames moved west and attacked the town drug store owned by George Aitken. Above the store was Forest Service office space. In an attempt to save important documents, Mrs. Fred McKinney attempted to gain entry into the building, but she was driven back by the intense heat.


Mrs. McKinney suffered a scorched face and forearm, and all Forest Service documents in the building were destroyed. It was estimated that several hundred people from the area gathered to watch the blaze, which could be seen for miles. People in the surrounding countryside initially thought it was a forest fire. In September of 1924 the town was again set upon by flames. And although half of the town subsequently burned, the townspeople considered themselves lucky. Had the Hotel Sisters and the Sorensen service station across the street caught fire, it was widely believed that the entire town would have been destroyed. The total loss was estimated at $25,000. Like many towns, Sisters has had its ups and downs in subsequent years. in 1946 after several failed attempts the city was officially incorporated. In the 1980s, the city weathered a deep economic crisis and emerged as a tourist destination. The economic upswing was spurred by the redevelopment of the old Black Butte Land & Livestock holdings to the west and was further fueled by the establishment of Bend is a region wide tourist destination. Once again Sisters profited by its location as the last major stopping point before traveling over the Cascade Mountains.
















The Place We Cross the Water:

Whychus Creek PRODUCED BY

T H E U P P E R D E S C H U T E S W AT E R S H E D C O U N C I L WRITTEN AND EDITED BY CO-EDITED BY P H OTO G R A P H Y C O N S U LTA N T D E S I G N & I L L U S T R AT I O N S B Y

KOLLEEN YAKE RYAN HOUS TON JIM YUSKAVITCH CASEY CRISLER

ARTWORK & JOURNAL WRITING BY

SISTERS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

FUNDED BY

Laird Norton Foundation Bonneville Environmental Foundation Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board

2008

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T H E P L A C E W E C R O S S T H E W AT E R

Ways of Seeing: The Place We Cross the Water

“To walk along Whychus Creek is like walking on a rainbow.”

Cassie Huber

AGE 16

his is a story about a watershed. Told

Sisters High School student Cassie Huber

through many voices and with images

expressed, “To walk along Whychus Creek is like

created by many different hands, The Place We

walking on a rainbow.” With journal writing and

Cross the Water tells the story about the health of

students’ sketches penciled streamside, through

the Whychus Creek watershed. Relatively speak-

the brushstrokes of a painting born on a New

ing, the Whychus Creek watershed is healthy.

Year’s Day hike, punctuated by the vibrant

It has been spared from the large scale insults

images of the multi-faceted watershed itself, and

and violations that many watersheds throughout

woven with the stories of the restoration work of

the country have suffered. It does not have streams

many, this booklet reveals what happens when a

that are toxic or polluted beyond repair, it has not been completely deforested, and its creeks have not been cemented over by high rises or subdivisions. However, the watershed is not without its problems.

creek meanders through history as a creek, then PHOTO

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a canal, and then a creek again.

We all connect to special places in unique and personal ways, and The Place We Cross the Water invites multiple ways of

The purpose of this booklet is to explore the health of Whychus

learning about Whychus Creek and its watershed. The main

Creek, including the good and the bad, in creative and thoughtful

body of the booklet offers an inspiring overview of this Central

ways. The spirit of this publication dwells within the passionate

Oregon watershed. The accompanying ecological supplement

words and artwork of local community members and students

provides a more focused examination of the watershed indicators

who have connected to the creek in their own ways. We hope that

used to communicate about stream health. It is our hope that,

floating somewhere among the confluence of local inspiration and

whether read together or separately, these two resources create

watershed information, you too will find a personal connection to

inspired and informed ways of knowing The Place We Cross

Whychus Creek.

the Water.

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Who I Am I am Whychus Creek and I want my story to be heard. I begin in the icy glaciers of Middle Sister. Every year the snow melts and my energy is back. I provide habitat for fish and irrigation for my town of Sisters and I keep the riparian zone around my banks healthy and thriving. I am pure because my water comes from a pure and beautiful place. Once, a few decades ago, people came with bulldozers and straightened my body. They took away my meandering curves and changed the fish habitat. Now, the steelhead who used to thrive in my waters are gone, only a memory. I used to be called Squaw Creek but with the generations, my name has changed. To the other creeks, I send a message: no matter how much people take from you and damage you, just keep flowing because soon people realize that they need you. PHOTO

A series of glaciers in the Three Sisters Mountains provide the source of waters for Whychus Creek.

BRIAN HUDSPETH

Mackenzie Williams

AGE 16


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WhyChus...creeks of mountain snow melt North Sister Middle Sister South Sister Broken Top braided creeks joining to rush over basalt and pool drop singing to winds thrumming through fir, pine and alder and yet it brings a quiet peace a place to rest the beating heart WhyChus

Glen Corbett

NEW YEAR’S DAY 2005


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CREEK TO CANAL TO CREEK

Creek to Canal to Creek: Abandonment and Embrace

New life for an old creek

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GREG LIEF

nce a creek, then effectively a canal, and now slowly

Born in Sisters in 1918, local homesteader Jesse Edgington once

emerging as a creek again, the 41 miles of Whychus

referred to this evolving perception of Whychus Creek: “As far as

Creek have evolved through a perceptual and literal history of

taking any care of Squaw Creek or anything like that, that was just

abandonment and embrace. Just as Whychus Creek’s name has

somebody else’s concern. I think that there is a vast amount of

been changed and changed back, the path and personality of the

caring now. People that are here see the potential of a stream

creek has been altered too. Referred to as Squaw Creek for over

going through town, a steady stream, not an off and on one.”2

a hundred years, records from the 1855 Pacific Railroad Reports indicate that Whychus was its historic name. Derived from the Sahaptin language, Whychus means: the place we cross the water.1

This creek to canal to creek story of Whychus Creek has been woven through its history. When Whychus was initially referred to as Whychus, it was a true creek that flowed and ran wild.

Whychus Creek has been referred to with different names as it

Not long after the name was changed to Squaw Creek in the late

has meandered through different eras, embodying shifts in per-

1800’s, the creek became used as a canal and its water was spread

ceptions about the value of the creek. As the creek has been named

across farmland. Diversions for irrigation began in 1871 and by

and renamed, it has been subsequently repressed and embraced.

1912, sections of Whychus Creek were parched, and hot, and dry.3


T H E P L A C E W E C R O S S T H E W AT E R

For almost 100 years, Whychus Creek was a virtual canal and it

its water. As it continues to hesitantly meander through meadows

was treated as such. As local historian and author Martin Winch

and rimrock canyons 20 miles downstream from the City of Sisters,

proclaims in The Biography of a

Whychus Creek then becomes a cool

Place, “The fishery notwithstand-

flowing creek again as it is recharged

ing, most persons had the attitude

and refreshed by Alder Springs. At its

that stream water running past your

mouth where it meets the Deschutes

land in its usual and accustomed

River, Whychus Creek summer flows

way was simply going to waste.”

can reach about 60% of their dynamic

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However, by 2005, the same year

upstream counterparts. 5

when the final approval was

The perception of Whychus as once

given to change the name of the

a creek, then a canal, and, slowly a

creek from the derogatory word

creek again, is an outgrowth of the

Squaw back to it historical name,

community that surrounds the creek

Whychus, local organizations,

and either chooses to abandon or

community members, and land-

embrace it. Both the historical and on-

owners were working hard to

the-ground abandonment of Whychus

return Whychus Creek its waters. The actual path of the water of Whychus Creek from source to mouth also tells the story of a

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Creek reflect the perception of its PHOTO

LESLEY JONES

Emerging out of the rimrock canyon walls, cold groundwater recharges the waters of Whychus Creek.

community at the time. The evolution of Whychus Creek from a creek to a canal to a creek exemplifies a shift

creek that becomes a canal that becomes a creek. Just below its

in cultural perspectives and values. The health, the mere exis-

headwaters in the icy glaciers of the Three Sisters, Whychus Creek

tence, of Whychus Creek and its surrounding watershed, depends

rushes as a dynamic and cold mountain stream around 180 cubic

upon the perception and vision of those who cross the water and

feet per second. After it drops dramatically through steep boulder

tell its story.

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canyons surrounded by lush firs, the steepness of the stream channel decreases and Whychus winds through warm ponderosa pine forests. The majority of the waters of Whychus Creek are diverted out of the stream above the City of Sisters and, during the hot summer months, the streambed trickles with barely more than 10% of

When the majority of the water is diverted out of the creek during the hot summer months, the temperature in Whychus Creek becomes too hot for native fish.

PHOTO

JIM YUSKAVITCH


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T H E WAY TO T H E M O U N TA I N

The Way to the Mountain: The Historic Path of Whychus

Glacial Beginnings

PHOTO

BRIAN HUDSPETH

he namesake and the largest stream in the watershed,

The landscape surrounding the headwaters of Whychus Creek

Whychus Creek, begins in the glaciers of the Three

has been created by a series of diverse glacial and volcanic events

Sisters Mountains. Appearing as the Three Sisters on 1856 maps,

in the Three Sisters Wilderness. Resting above Whychus Creek,

the peaks are also known as Faith, Hope, Charity. Other streams

seven glaciers—Bend, Prouty, Carver, Diller, Hayden, Thayer,

in the watershed include Soap Creek, the North and South Forks

and Villard—quietly sit as reminders of the last ice age 18,000

of Whychus Creek, Park Creek, Pole Creek, Indian Ford Creek,

years ago. At the present day confluence of Whychus Creek and

Three Creek, and Snow Creek. Known for its old-growth pon-

the North Fork of Whychus Creek, a magnificently thick glacier

derosa pine stands, ancient archaeological sites, and quiet corners

once stretched two miles wide to reach within six miles of present-

of beauty, the uppermost 15 miles of Whychus Creek have been

day Sisters. Meandering downstream from the headwaters, flows

designated as Wild and Scenic under the Oregon Wild and Scenic

from the melting glacier carved intricate webs of stream channels

Rivers Act of 1988.

and ridges. When the glacier receded, the present-day Whychus

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Creek channel emerged from the deepest, longest, and most complex of them all. The path of the upper portions of Whychus Creek now drops down waterfalls to carve steep bedrock canyons, spread across broad alluvial valleys, explore water-carved caves, and wash across polished andesitic rock.1 The Wild and Scenic river corridor of Whychus and the entire Sisters Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest are ceded lands of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs protected by treaty rights. Elders from the Tribes have referred to the creek as

the way to the mountain because people traveled along the creek as a route to higher elevations to pick berries, gather herbs, hunt deer, and pick pine nuts.1 According to an oral interview with Jesse PHOTO

Edgington, Native Americans from the Warm Springs Reservation

U.S. FOREST SERVICE

passed through his family’s ranch in 1936. “This family came, they

Just below the beautifully wild and most certainly scenic 15 miles

were going up to Santiam, to the Big Lake area for berries. . . The

of upper Whychus Creek, there are a number of factors that make

Indians have told us that the ranch was part of their heritage, that

Whychus decidedly less wild. A number of unscreened irrigation

the meadow there . . . should have been part of the reservation.”2

diversions and multiple fish passage barriers conspicuously fetter Whychus Creek just a few miles upstream from the City of Sisters. However, a decade of partnership-building among local conservation organizations, private landowners, Deschutes National Forest, and the Three Sisters Irrigation District has created a collaborative climate in which the process to remove barriers for migratory fish and restore prime fish habitat conditions has begun. Soon, spawning fish will be able to swim freely up the creek on their own way to the mountain.

Pine needles blanket the forest that envelops Whychus Creek.

PHOTO

GAND N ATA L I E W E I

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THE EBB AND FLOW OF IT

The Ebb and Flow of It: Flashy and Wild

“There’s one thing about the creek I’d like to mention. You said you’d like to know about the ebb and flow of it. Soap Creek used to have a beautiful fall where it comes into Squaw Creek... Later, something come along and undermined it and let Soap Creek wash out that material that had closed it. That was another color of the water—soapy. Soap Creek was soapy. And Squaw Creek was muddy and Park

PHOTO

GREG LIEF

Creek was muddy depending on time of year and what they were

When pregnant with snowmelt waters, Whychus Creek has

running through up there.”

flooded its banks many times. The 100-year flood event of

Jesse Edgington

1964 is infamous among Sisters residents and characterizes the

BORN IN SISTERS IN 1918

dramatic and wild nature of Whychus Creek. On December 18, 1964, warm rain began to pour over the upper Whychus

nherently, Whychus Creek is flashy and wild. The soil near

Creek watershed. Temperatures soared from zero into the 50s

the headwaters allows the snowmelt and rainfall to run off

in one week and over 20 inches of rain fell on a deep snowpack

quickly, bringing very high streamflows and dramatic floods.

in the mountains, creating a flash flood on Whychus Creek.

The amount of snow or rain that refreshes the arid Whychus Creek

Magnificent in size and speed, floodwaters completed the filling

watershed varies dramatically depending upon location. Over 11

of Lake Billy Chinook months ahead of schedule.4 According to

feet of precipitation can fall on the Three Sisters Mountains each

Jesse Edgington, “After we moved from the ranch, the bridge we

year, while only 14 inches may hit the ground in the town of Sisters.

crossed on was 12 feet above the creek and four to five feet above

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the bank. That year the ice jammed some place and it came down the creek, picking it up as it came. It piled up against that bridge till it was clear up over the top of a car on top of that bridge.”2 Whychus again flashed its wild waters only 16 years later when it crested at 2000 cubic feet per second—the highest flow recorded— PHOTO

KYLE GORMAN

on December 25, 1980.4

After channelization, Whychus Creek flows beside Camp Polk Meadow.

The 1964 flood was a bit too dynamic for some. In an effort to

and dry than it had ever been, “more like a savannah with a stream

restrain and control the energy of Whychus Creek, local landowners

running beside it.”4 The combination of the flood and the bull-

and the Army Corps of Engineers straightened and deepened

dozers turned the creek into a virtual canal. Removing the natural

approximately 18 miles of Whychus Creek stretching from upstream

curves from the creek, stripping downed trees and logs from its

of Sisters down to the Jefferson County line at Rimrock Ranch.

banks, and scraping gravels and cobbles from its bed, the work

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In their effort to subdue Whychus, logs and trees that had been

sought to subdue Whychus Creek.

carried in by the floodwaters were cut up and removed. The Corps

The channelization, or canalization, of Whychus Creek that trans-

worked with landowners to remove gravel bars and push the cobble

pired on the ground exemplified the perception that the creek was

up into berms along the banks to control the creek. In Camp Polk,

better utilized as a canal than left to flow wild. The cultural ecol-

the creek was moved and straightened, or effectively canalized, in

ogy, or the relationship between the community and Whychus,

an attempt to make it behave. The meadow became more open

led the community to rearrange and reassemble the creek to better match the form and function of a canal. Although the subjugation of a creek as a canal was in line with perspectives and social values of the time, the channelization of Whychus Creek directly contrasted Aldo Leopold’s well known land ethic, “A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise.” 6

Whychus Creek flooded its banks in November 2007, flowing into its floodplain and beyond.

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Whychus Creek, The place I can picture from halfway around the world, A creek that defines my sense of home. I know its path. I have uncovered places only I know exist. This place, I hold inside me From halfway around the world. PHOTO

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Audrey Tehan

AGE 19


T H E P L A C E W E C R O S S T H E W AT E R

In the Water: The Evolution of a Creek

Keeping the creek cool he irrigation diversions that began in Whychus Creek in 1871 exposed and dewatered sections of the creek less than 50 years later. The removal of most of the streamflow had devastating effects on water quality, fish, and aquatic habitat conditions. For almost a century, Whychus Creek watered canals and farmland while its creekbed sat hot and dry. In 1904, The Oregonian newspaper noted, “the water from the mountain PHOTO

RYAN HOUS TON

Whychus Creek becomes parched and dry when its waters are diverted.

streams that has heretofore flowed through canyons and gulches and over barren rocks is being diverted to the fertile soil in the rich valleys and on the level plains.” 4 When the waters of Whychus Creek, Indian Ford Creek, or Pole Creek are reduced to thin rivulets in the summer, the hot sun takes its toll. The less water that remains in the creekbed, the more rapidly that water heats up and becomes inhospitable for native coldwater fish. Information gathered by local organizations over the last 10 years shows that, in some sections, the waters of

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Whychus Creek are too hot for native fish for up to two months

so far. A permanent and lasting shift toward re-embracing the

out of the year.

creek and restoring holistic watershed health will emerge as our

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Water temperature is one of the most pressing water quality concerns throughout the Whychus Creek watershed. It is self evident that fish need water but the fish that are native to Whychus Creek and its tributaries, redband and steelhead trout, also need

connection to the creek deepens. In addition to ongoing community collaboration on flow restoration projects, individual voices and stewardship actions will play a critical role in the story of this creek and its watershed.

cold water. In order to stay cool during the critical summer months, Whychus Creek needs more water than it has seen for the past 100 years.8 While there are other factors that affect water quality and stream health, the unnaturally low stream flows in Whychus Creek greatly compromise stream conditions for native fish and other aquatic species. Beginning in 1996, local conservation groups began to work with private landowners and irrigation districts to create new ways to return water to Whychus Creek. Although the vast majority of the water in Whychus Creek continues to be diverted out of the creek during the hot summer months, collaborative work between conservation organizations, farmers, private landowners, and the irrigation district has resulted in the permanent protection of 10 cubic feet per second in the creek as of 2008. Through water leasing, an additional 10 cubic feet per second has been temporarily protected instream in 2008. With shifting perceptions, many voices are rising together to express a vast amount of caring for Whychus Creek and the return of its waters. But, the evolution of a creek to a canal to a creek is not over. Keeping Whychus Creek cool enough for native fish throughout its entire length will require more water than amounts restored

SKETCHBOOK ENTRY

DAN PURVIS

By participating in watershed restoration and education, Sisters High School students connect to their home creek in meaningful and relevant ways.


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Returning to the Creek: Native Fish Come Home

PHOTO

BRIAN HUDSPETH

“Until between 1890 and 1900, Whychus Creek had been the primary

redband trout. Whychus Creek currently contains a native strain

steelhead spawning and rearing stream in the upper Deschutes Basin,

of Interior Columbia Basin redband trout that is on the United

with a capacity estimated at 9,000 adults. Thereafter, its excellent

States Forest Service Sensitive species list. Highly significant and

spawning gravels often went unused because there was too little water

rare for the Interior Columbia Basin, Whychus Creek has never

left in the stream bed after irrigation withdrawals and the remaining

had hatchery rainbow trout planted into it.1

water became too warm for fish.”

Martin Winch

LOCAL HISTORIAN & AUTHOR

Whychus, historically, had stream conditions that included a valuable mix of cobble, gravels, and sand, thus providing an incredibly healthy habitat for native fish. Cool temperatures, shaded pools, and side channels provided an excellent home for

efore it was poked and prodded, Whychus Creek pro-

coldwater redband trout and wild steelhead. Throughout the

vided prime spawning and rearing habitat for wild

upper Deschutes Basin, it is estimated that Whychus Creek his-

migratory steelhead and spring chinook salmon as well as for resident

torically provided 42% of the total steelhead spawning habitat.1

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When relegated to a canal, Whychus proved to be much less

coming years. As a part of their federal relicensing agreement,

hospitable to fish.

Portland General Electric and the Confederated Tribes of Warm

Now, as water is being returned to wet and cool the streambed of Whychus, migratory steelhead may return to populate the creek once more. Listed as Threatened under the Endangered Species Act, steelhead spend a large portion of their lives in rivers and streams and are particularly affected by human-induced changes to stream habitat. Steelhead require specific stream conditions in order to survive through their long journey downstream, out to the ocean, and back upstream hundreds of miles to spawn in their home waters. Throughout their life cycle, steelhead need downed trees, deep pools, abundant gravel, and good sources of food.

Springs worked with many local partners to provide fish passage and return native migratory steelhead back to Whychus Creek. The return of hundreds of thousands of steelhead to Whychus in 2007 and 2008 is just the beginning of a decade’s long movement to return wildness to the place we cross the water. Through time, we have crossed the water in many ways and now, with buckets and backpacks full of fish, we cross the water to bring back native fish. While it is still unknown if or how many of these fish will make a successful journey to return to spawn in Whychus Creek, many hands and a vast amount of caring has been dedicated to ushering their safe return.

First proposed by Portland General Electric in 1949, the Pelton Round Butte dams sit on the Deschutes River and have blocked fish passage for migratory steelhead between Whychus Creek and the ocean since 1964. Some optimistic estimates claim that, prior to the construction and operation of the Pelton Round Butte dam complex, there were up to 9,000 spawning steelhead in Whychus Creek.3 Between 1965 and 2006, there were none. In the spring of 2007, almost 200,000 steelhead fry were released into Whychus Creek and many more will be released in the

Community members volunteered to assist with the reintroduction of almost 200,000 steelhead fry into Whychus Creek in 2007.

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JIM YUSKAVITCH


T H E P L A C E W E C R O S S T H E W AT E R

A Sense of Place: Connecting to Whychus

“We got off the school bus and stepped onto a sturdy old bridge. It seemed unusually warm for October; it felt more like late August. In small groups, we began to hike. We were surrounded by a large variety of plants—cottonwoods, aspen, willow, mountain alders, lodgepole pine, ponderosa pine, and douglas fir. Our leader stopped to show us horsetail—it made a popping noise when you pulled it apart—she said that it was an ancient plant that needed a lot of water to survive. As we continued to walk downstream, the types of plants surrounding us began to change a bit. The horsetail disappeared and we began to notice a few juniper trees, bitterbrush, and more pines.”

Sydney Randall

AGE 16 PHOTOS

KOLLEEN YAKE

ocal students have returned to Whychus Creek to

“Walking around the dusty trail beside the creek, I looked around

explore its twists and turns, cobbles and gravels, pine forests

and smiled. The beauty of the area made me feel good that I was

and pathways through streamside artwork and poetry. Whether

at last learning about what I could do to help Whychus Creek and

through coordinated projects with local conservation groups or

make it a better place for animals and fish. The creek bubbled along

on their own time, young adults have connected to their creek in

to my left and farther away from the creekbed large ponderosa pine

many different ways. By knowing Whychus Creek, crossing the

trees loomed high above me.”

creek and touching its waters, both literally and emotionally, students have grown an interest in its restoration and protection.

Kelsey Neilson

AGE 16

17


18

A SENSE OF PLACE

Dear future students: This project on Whychus Creek was pretty awesome. We dug up many willows along an old canal and transplanted them along a degraded section of Whychus Creek which we dubbed Broken Bridge Bend. Even though the weather wasn’t very good—it snowed and even hailed on us—and we were trampling through the woods, I feel like I have learned so much about this creek! It is a part of me now and I am glad that I played a small part in protecting it.

Erin Kanzig

AGE 16

To the eyes of a high school student, Whychus Creek possesses a myriad of quiet corners to reflect upon, photograph, and sketch. Discovering these quiet corners in their own ways, students create OURNA FIELD J

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personal and individualized connections to Whychus Creek.

“Even though I have lived in Sisters my whole life, I never really knew this creek. Now, after spending time on Whychus Creek, I know where Beginning in 2006, students from Sisters High School have

I am from.”

adopted many degraded streamside sites. A pine-scented blend of

Audrey Tehan

afternoon hikes, sweaty restoration work, streamside sketching,

AGE 19

macroinvertebrate discovery, and a two-week escape from walls of the classroom, a multi-year stewardship program between Sisters High School and local conservation organizations has folded students into hands-on projects to connect with Whychus Creek while actively restoring it. These students are current and future stewards of the health of the creek and they have committed themselves in many important ways to the restoration and protection of Whychus.

STREAMSIDE SKETCH

LAUREN KOLBERG


T H E P L A C E W E C R O S S T H E W AT E R

A Vast Amount of Caring: Collective Stewardship

“Well I wonder, what their real plan is for Squaw Creek. I’ve been curious about it…”

Jesse Edgington

SISTERS HOMESTEADER

A PA I N T I N G O F T H E H E A D W AT E R S O F W H YC H U S C R E E K

M A R E N B U RC K , AG E 17

or the past decade, community members, students,

ly in design and many others are planned for the near future.

conservation organizations, agencies, and many others

While several years are often needed to fully design and imple-

have come together to restore water and wildness to Whychus Creek.

ment the type of large on-the-ground projects that are necessary

In addition to the protected instream water and native fish that

to restore stream health, the momentum has been building and

have been returned to Whychus, multiple degraded riparian areas have

the shift toward embracing and protecting Whychus as a creek is

been adopted by various organizations and community groups for

well-fueled and inspired. There is more caring and commitment

ongoing stewardship projects, restoration, and watershed education.

invested in the work necessary to restore water, native fish, and

Several large scale habitat restoration projects are also currently underway. These on-theground projects will restore riparian and instream habitat and bring benefits for fish and wildlife by 2010. More than five miles worth of restoration projects are current-

healthy habitat to Whychus Creek than at any time in the past. Together, we have chosen to embrace Whychus Creek and restore wildness to the place we cross the water. “I’d like to see Squaw Creek run.”

Jesse Edgington

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T H E P L A C E W E C R O S S T H E W AT E R

Endnotes 1

Deschutes National Forest. Whychus Creek Wild and Scenic River Resource Assessment. Sisters, Oregon: U.S. Forest Service, 2007.

2

Edgington, Jesse. Oral interview with Maret Pajutee, 1998.

3

Nehlsen, Willa. Historic Salmon and Steelhead Runs of the Upper Deschutes River and Their Environments. Portland, Oregon: Portland General Electric, 1995.

4

Winch, Martin. Biography of a Place: Passages Through a Central Oregon Meadow. Bend, Oregon: Deschutes Historical Society, 2006.

5

Oregon Water Resources Department: www.wrd.state.or.us.

6

Leopold, Aldo. A Sand County Almanac. New York: Oxford University Press, 1948.

7

Jones, Lesley. Methodology for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Instream Flow Restoration to Reduce Temperature. Bend, Oregon: Unpublished technical report. Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, In preparation.

8

Watershed Sciences. Whychus Creek Stream Temperature Modeling: Various Flow Scenarios. Portland, Oregon: Unpublished technical report. Deschutes River Conservancy, 2008.

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JIM YUSKAVITCH


SCHOOLS


OREGON AT-A-GLANCE SCHOOL PROFILE Sisters Elementary School

2018-19

PRINCIPAL: Becky Stoughton | GRADES: K-4 | 611 E Cascade, Sisters 97759 | 541-549-8981

Students We Serve

School Environment

323

Academic Progress

CLASS SIZE

REGULAR ATTENDERS

INDIVIDUAL STUDENT PROGRESS

Median class size.

Students who attended more than 90% of their enrolled school days.

Year-to-year progress in English language arts and mathematics.

Increase from previous year

Student Enrollment

Increase from previous year

2

DEMOGRAPHICS American Indian/Alaska Native Students

2%

Teachers

0%

21

2%

86%

Asian Students

<1%

Teachers

0%

Black/African American Students

1%

Teachers

0%

Hispanic/Latino Students

7%

Teachers

0%

Students

2% 0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Students

1%

Teachers

0%

Oregon average

25

80%

Academic Success ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

MATHEMATICS

SCIENCE

Students meeting state grade-level expectations.

Students meeting state grade-level expectations.

Students meeting state grade-level expectations.

Multiracial Teachers

Oregon average

Decrease from previous year

Increase from previous year

8%

3%

58%

Coming in 2019-20

51%

White Students

87%

Teachers

100%

5%

5

Ever English Learners

Languages Spoken

12% 84% 34% Students with Disabilities

Required Vaccinations

Free/ Reduced Price Lunch

*<10 students or data unavailable

School Website: www.sisters.k12.or.us

Oregon average

Oregon average

49%

46%

School Goals

State Goals

Safe & Welcoming Environment

Sisters Elementary School has three goals that align with the school district. 1. Every student will be on track for their grade level · We have systems for identifying and supporting our lowest 20% of our students to achieve growth 2. We will support student mental health · We are focusing on Socio Emotional Learning and support systems for all students 3. We will provide options for our students · In connection with our community partners we are providing multiple options for our students including art, music, PE, science club, garden club and Chinese.

The Oregon Department of Education is partnering with school districts and local communities to ensure a 90% ontime, four year graduation rate by 2025. To progress toward this goal, the state will prioritize efforts to improve attendance, provide a well-rounded education, invest in implementing culturally responsive practices, and promote continuous improvement to close opportunity and achievement gaps for historically and currently underserved students.

Our school strives to ensure all students and their parents feel welcome to our school. We have routines and procedures in place that encourage parents to be a part of the educational process for their students while still maintaining a safe and secure building. We have bilingual staff in our office and building who collaborate to support our Spanish speaking families. Socio Emotional Learning (SEL) is a priority and we provide daily instruction and reinforcement in helping our students learn to be accepting and welcoming to all.

For more information please visit: www.oregon.gov/ode/reports-and-data/


OREGON AT-A-GLANCE SCHOOL PROFILE CONTINUED Sisters Elementary School

2018-19

PRINCIPAL: Becky Stoughton | GRADES: K-4 | 611 E Cascade, Sisters 97759 | 541-549-8981

Our Staff (rounded FTE)

17 Teachers

3

Outcomes REGULAR ATTENDERS

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS <10 students or data unavailable

<10 students or data unavailable

Asian <10 students or data unavailable

<10 students or data unavailable

<10 students or data unavailable

Black/African American <10 students or data unavailable

<10 students or data unavailable

<10 students or data unavailable

94%

Hispanic/Latino Multiracial <10 students or data unavailable Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <10 students or data unavailable

Educational assistants

86%

White Free/Reduced Price Lunch

81%

Counselors

11% Average teacher turnover rate

79% % of licensed teachers with more than 3 years of experience

No

Same principal in the last 3 years

27%

27%

<10 students or data unavailable

<10 students or data unavailable

<10 students or data unavailable

<10 students or data unavailable

62% 48%

85%

Ever English Learner

1

MATHEMATICS

American Indian/Alaska Native <10 students or data unavailable

53% 39%

<10 students or data unavailable

<10 students or data unavailable

71%

<10 students or data unavailable

<10 students or data unavailable

Migrant <10 students or data unavailable

<10 students or data unavailable

<10 students or data unavailable

<10 students or data unavailable

<10 students or data unavailable

Students with Disabilities

Talented and Gifted <10 students or data unavailable Female

88%

Male

85%

Non-Binary <10 students or data unavailable

58% 58% <10 students or data unavailable

42% 59% <10 students or data unavailable

About Our School BULLYING, HARASSMENT, AND SAFETY POLICIES

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

PARENT ENGAGEMENT

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

To ensure a safe and secure learning environment for all students, our school implements a PBIS plan and a safety plan. Our administration, counselor, teachers and school staff work with parents and students on a case-by-case basis to address conflict between students and to provide counseling and instruction in positive peer relationships. Our counselor and teachers provide regular, systematic Socio Emotional Learning (SEL) instruction that includes the topics of bullying and harassment. Students who display positive character traits are recognized for their efforts. Our safety plan is reviewed and updated annually and students and staff participate regularly in safety drills. Staff collaborates with our School Resource Officer as needs arise.

It is the goal of Sisters Elementary School to develop each child to their fullest potential. To accomplish this we provide every student with the opportunity to explore multiple disciplines that help them discover and understand their unique interests and abilities. We partner with community organizations to provide activities such as art, Chinese, after school strings, garden club and science club in addition to regularly offered music, physical education and Socio Emotional Learning (SEL).

We value our parents as collaborators and partners. We have an active SPTC (Sisters Parent Teacher Community) that hosts a variety of well attended curriculum nights throughout the year to engage families with the school. Additionally they sponsor three service projects offering our students ways to give back to their community. Twice a year our students showcase their art to our community as a part of our Studio 2 School Grant. This year we also engaged several families in our Latino Family Literacy afternoons and are seeking other ways to expand on our success.

Sisters Elementary School is fortunate to have a community that partners with their schools. We have collaborated with Sisters Folk Festival to implement a five year Studio 2 School grant to bring enriched arts education into our schools. We have an art teacher, artists in residence, and expanded music offerings as a result of this partnership. We also work with the Roundhouse Foundation, The Science Club, Seed to Table, and Sisters Educational Foundation to provide enhanced educational opportunities. Our students engage in three service learning projects throughout the year- a Halloween Candy drive for Operation Gratitude, a sock drive for our FAN program, and a PB&J drive collecting food for our local food bank sponsored by the Kiwanis.

Data are suppressed to protect confidential student information.

For more information please visit: www.oregon.gov/ode/reports-and-data/


OREGON AT-A-GLANCE SCHOOL PROFILE Sisters Middle School

2018-19

PRINCIPAL: Marshall Jackson | GRADES: 5-8 | 15200 McKenzie Hwy, Sisters 97759 | 541-549-2099

Students We Serve

School Environment

323

Academic Progress

CLASS SIZE

REGULAR ATTENDERS

INDIVIDUAL STUDENT PROGRESS

Median class size.

Students who attended more than 90% of their enrolled school days.

Year-to-year progress in English language arts and mathematics.

Decrease from previous year

Student Enrollment

Increase from previous year

1

DEMOGRAPHICS American Indian/Alaska Native Students

1%

Teachers

0%

21

3%

86%

Asian Students

1%

Teachers

0%

Black/African American Students

<1%

Teachers

0%

Hispanic/Latino Students

13%

Teachers

0%

Students

1% 0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Students

1%

Teachers

0%

Oregon average

25

80%

Academic Success ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

MATHEMATICS

SCIENCE

Students meeting state grade-level expectations.

Students meeting state grade-level expectations.

Students meeting state grade-level expectations.

Multiracial Teachers

Oregon average

Increase from previous year

Decrease from previous year

1%

9%

69%

Coming in 2019-20

41%

White Students

83%

Teachers

100%

5%

3

Ever English Learners

Languages Spoken

9% Students with Disabilities

89% 22% Required Vaccinations

Free/ Reduced Price Lunch

*<10 students or data unavailable

School Website: www.sisters.k12.or.us

Oregon average

Oregon average

54%

39%

School Goals

State Goals

Safe & Welcoming Environment

Sisters Middle School goals are focused on holistic wellness, intervention and enrichment offerings, and school-community relationships. During the 2019-2020 school year 100% of our students will have weekly SEL lessons and preventative care guidance lessons, will participate in a PIE (Proactive Interventions & Enrichment) period in their area of need or strength, and will participate in service learning projects.

The Oregon Department of Education is partnering with school districts and local communities to ensure a 90% ontime, four year graduation rate by 2025. To progress toward this goal, the state will prioritize efforts to improve attendance, provide a well-rounded education, invest in implementing culturally responsive practices, and promote continuous improvement to close opportunity and achievement gaps for historically and currently underserved students.

Students’ sense of security comes through well executed safety plans and the scaffolding of supports put in place for open communication and student wellness. Students, parents and families are welcomed in a variety of ways at Sisters Middle School. Positive relationship building starts at the beginning of the day when students and families are greeted as they enter the door. Parents are communicated with by phone, email, online learning platforms and in-person. The teachers communicate regularly with families and the principal sends monthly newsletters and coffee chats.

For more information please visit: www.oregon.gov/ode/reports-and-data/


OREGON AT-A-GLANCE SCHOOL PROFILE CONTINUED Sisters Middle School

2018-19

PRINCIPAL: Marshall Jackson | GRADES: 5-8 | 15200 McKenzie Hwy, Sisters 97759 | 541-549-2099

Our Staff (rounded FTE)

15 Teachers

2

Outcomes REGULAR ATTENDERS

<10 students or data unavailable

<10 students or data unavailable

Asian <10 students or data unavailable

<10 students or data unavailable

<10 students or data unavailable

Black/African American <10 students or data unavailable

<10 students or data unavailable

<10 students or data unavailable

Multiracial <10 students or data unavailable Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <10 students or data unavailable

Average teacher turnover rate

89% % of licensed teachers with more than 3 years of experience

No

Same principal in the last 3 years

Students with Disabilities

63%

72% 80% 78%

23%

<10 students or data unavailable

<10 students or data unavailable

<10 students or data unavailable

<10 students or data unavailable

85%

White

Ever English Learner

15%

88%

Hispanic/Latino

Free/Reduced Price Lunch

Counselors

MATHEMATICS

American Indian/Alaska Native <10 students or data unavailable

Educational assistants

1

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

71%

44%

53%

8%

53%

7%

<10 students or data unavailable

<10 students or data unavailable

60%

Migrant <10 students or data unavailable Talented and Gifted

93%

Female

87%

Male

85%

Non-Binary <10 students or data unavailable

<5% >95%

73% 65% <10 students or data unavailable

>95% 41% 40% <10 students or data unavailable

About Our School BULLYING, HARASSMENT, AND SAFETY POLICIES

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

PARENT ENGAGEMENT

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Our school has honed in on school safety by renovating the school to better ensure student safety within and around our school. Safety plan protocols and practices at SMS go above and beyond the required regulations. Our student handbook outlines the policies, procedures, and behavior matrices necessary to ensure the rights and safety of all students. Sisters Middle School enacts a PBIS plan school-wide. We also provides class sections such as Thrive and PIE which encompass academic and socialemotional supports. Further we have counseling services that are integrated to compliment all of the above.

Sisters Middle School offers a variety of opportunities for students to explore areas of interest to aide in providing a wellrounded, cultured education. Sports programming, strings, OSU SMILE Club, homework support, SOLE, ECOS, Leadership, Battle of the Books, Science Club, Outdoor School and Chess Club are just some of our extracurricular offerings.

Sisters Middle School strives to involve all parents in their child’s learning. Our parents volunteer in a myriad of ways to support all developmental areas during and after the school day. Our school provides many showcases, open houses and enrichment nights to foster home-school connections and parent learning.

Community engagement is the essence of Sisters School District. High leverage collaborations between the middle school and community have been in places for many years. Organizations such as the Sisters Folk Festival, Sisters Science Club, Seed to Table, Roundhouse Foundation, and Sisters Educational Foundation amongst others have partnered with our schools to enrich the offerings and experiences our school provides.

Data are suppressed to protect confidential student information.

For more information please visit: www.oregon.gov/ode/reports-and-data/


OREGON AT-A-GLANCE SCHOOL PROFILE Sisters High School

2018-19

PRINCIPAL: Joe Hosang | GRADES: 9-12 | 1700 W McKinney Butte Rd, Sisters 97759 | 541-549-4045

Students We Serve

School Environment

463

Academic Progress

CLASS SIZE

REGULAR ATTENDERS

ON-TRACK TO GRADUATE

Median size of classes in core subjects.

Students who attended more than 90% of their enrolled school days.

Students earning one-quarter of graduation credits in their 9th grade year.

Increase from previous year

Student Enrollment

Decrease from previous year

Increase from previous year

2%

1%

3

DEMOGRAPHICS American Indian/Alaska Native Students

2%

Teachers

0%

22

76%

90%

Asian Students

2%

Teachers

0%

Black/African American Students

<1%

Teachers

0%

Hispanic/Latino Students

6%

Teachers

0%

Multiracial Students

4%

Teachers

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Students

1%

Teachers

0%

Oregon average

Oregon average

Oregon average

25

80%

85%

Academic Success ON-TIME GRADUATION

FIVE-YEAR COMPLETION

COLLEGE GOING

Students earning a diploma within four years. Cohort includes students who were first-time ninth graders in 2014-15. Increase from previous year

Students earning a high school diploma or GED within five years.

Students enrolling in a two or four year college within one year of completing high school, as reported by the National Student Clearinghouse.

Increase from previous year

Increase from previous year

7%

7%

2%

89%

94%

72%

White Students

84%

Teachers

100%

<5%

4

Ever English Learners

Languages Spoken

12% 93% 18% Students with Disabilities

Required Vaccinations

Free/ Reduced Price Lunch

*<10 students or data unavailable

School Website: www.sisters.k12.or.us

Oregon average

Oregon average

Oregon average

79%

85%

62%

School Goals

State Goals

Safe & Welcoming Environment

Sisters High School is determined to ensure all seniors will attain and demonstrate the necessary competencies that allow students to graduate and broadly prepare them to transition into college and the workplace. We will accomplish this by improving our attendance, implementing bi-weekly grade level teacher meetings, ensure all teachers improve their use of writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization and reading strategies.

The Oregon Department of Education is partnering with school districts and local communities to ensure a 90% ontime, four year graduation rate by 2025. To progress toward this goal, the state will prioritize efforts to improve attendance, provide a well-rounded education, invest in implementing culturally responsive practices, and promote continuous improvement to close opportunity and achievement gaps for historically and currently underserved students.

Our mission is to provide a caring community built on strong relationships, that sets and achieves high standards where learning is positive and engaging for all. Everything we do is built on relationships and building a community where we take care of each other in school and out of school.

For more information please visit: www.oregon.gov/ode/reports-and-data/


OREGON AT-A-GLANCE SCHOOL PROFILE CONTINUED Sisters High School

2018-19

PRINCIPAL: Joe Hosang | GRADES: 9-12 | 1700 W McKinney Butte Rd, Sisters 97759 | 541-549-4045

Our Staff (rounded FTE)

22 Teachers

6

Outcomes REGULAR ATTENDERS

ON-TRACK TO GRADUATE

American Indian/Alaska Native <10 students or data unavailable

<10 students or data unavailable

100%

Asian <10 students or data unavailable

<10 students or data unavailable

100%

Black/African American <10 students or data unavailable

<10 students or data unavailable

100%

<10 students or data unavailable

88%

<10 students or data unavailable

100%

91%

Hispanic/Latino

82%

Multiracial

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <10 students or data unavailable

Educational assistants

White Free/Reduced Price Lunch

<10 students or data unavailable

Counselors

Students with Disabilities

90%

66%

8%

Average teacher turnover rate

88% % of licensed teachers with more than 3 years of experience

80% Data not available

71%

92%

64% 100%

<10 students or data unavailable

89%

Talented and Gifted

Male

89%

88% <10 students or data unavailable

Migrant <10 students or data unavailable

Female

<10 students or data unavailable

76%

Ever English Learner <10 students or data unavailable

2

ON-TIME GRADUATION

100%

<10 students or data unavailable

80%

95%

73%

Non-Binary <10 students or data unavailable

90%

84% Coming in 2019-20

89% Coming in 2019-20

About Our School ADVANCED COURSEWORK

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

PARENT & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Our school offers various AP courses. Highlights Include: Biology, US History, Art, Chinese, Calculus, English Literature

Sisters High School has three amazing CTE Programs of Study, Culinary Arts, Health Services and Engineering Technologies with a learning area of Industrial and Engineering Systems. We are also developing our Flight Science program to become a full program of study as defined by Oregon Department of Education

We offer a wide range of co-curricular activities that foster the development of lifelong values of teamwork, leadership, dedication, sportsmanship, goal setting, maintaining composure, poise, developing a strong work, balancing busy schedules, and living a healthy lifestyle, which will ultimately assist our students in becoming contributing members of the community. Beyond wins and losses, the primary goal of our co-curricular activities is to build character.

Our community is very close and supportive of the students and instructional staff. We have many strong community partnerships that catapult our programs. Our educational community strives to ensure that every student is known, and taught, as an individual in order to enhance the learning environment. We are a community that embraces and values science and the arts. Our community and our partnerships are instrumental in the success of our programs: Americana, outdoor experiential education flight science, the luthier program, engineering, culinary arts, EMT/Health careers, and so many more.

We also offer dual-enrollment courses through two community colleges. Highlights include: Math 111 & 112, Writing 121, Health Occupations, Engineering and Design

Yes

Same principal in the last 3 years

Data are suppressed to protect confidential student information.

For more information please visit: www.oregon.gov/ode/reports-and-data/


DEMOGRAPHICS


ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR CENTRAL OREGON

2020 CENTRAL OREGON ECONOMIC PROFILE 705 SW BONNETT WAY SUITE 1000 BEND, OR 97702 541.388.3236

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Table of Contents Welcome........................................................................................................ 2 Central Oregon Overview................................................................................ 3 Population..................................................................................................... 4 Move.............................................................................................................. 6 Relocate / Expand.......................................................................................... 7 Start................................................................................................................ 8 Entrepreneurial Support................................................................................. 9 Grow............................................................................................................... 10 Workforce...................................................................................................... 11 Delivering What Is Expected......................................................................... 12 Transportation............................................................................................... 13 Services / Infrastructure................................................................................ 14 Top Employers............................................................................................... 15 Foundations of Central Oregon’s Economy................................................... 16 Lifestyle......................................................................................................... 20 About EDCO................................................................................................... 21

Welcome to Central Oregon Where the commute times are short and breathtaking views await you at every turn. The region features dramatic snow-capped mountain ranges and high desert plateaus within Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties. Located halfway between San Francisco and Seattle, the hottest small metropolitan market in the U.S. is Central Oregon. In the last decade the region has seen some of the highest sustained GDP growth, job growth and population growth. With these factors in mind, The Milken Institute has named the region the best small metropolitan in the nation three years in a row – a feat no other location has ever received. Central Oregon is pulling extraordinary talent and capital, fostering a diverse and highly entrepreneurial business ecosystem. Lured by natural scenic beauty and big city amenities (world-class health care, education, dining) without big city costs or hassle, people are learning that having a true work-life balance is possible. Employees are happier; companies are more innovative and capital-efficient. All in a region dominated by small to mid-sized firms that compete globally – and win. Page 2 - Economic Development for Central Oregon


CENTRAL OREGON OVERVIEW Regional Population:

240,280

Regional Labor Force:

117,050

Bend-Redmond MSA GDP Per Capita:

$46,903

(2019 estimates from Portland State University)

(Seasonally adjusted total for Q1 2019 from Oregon Employment Department)

(2017 estimate from the Bureau of Economic Analysis) *Bureau of Economic Analysis data is only available for the Bend-Redmond MSA

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POPULATION

Central Oregon has been among the fastest growing regions anywhere in the U.S.

“Net migration is one

In-migration has been the dominating factor in the region’s

of Oregon’s competitive

growth with approximately 7,000 new residents moving to the

advantages as we have

area from all over the country every year. At the same time, the region’s ability to attract young families has resulted in strong

historically been able

birth rates.

to attract new residents

POPULATION CHANGES FOR CENTRAL OREGON

Area Oregon

Percent Change 2010 - 2018

Net Migration % 2010 - 2018

9.5%

75.8%

Counties Deschutes County

19.8%

90.4%

Jefferson County

8.5%

64%

Crook County

8.3%

119%

Source: Population Research Center, PSU, April 2019. (April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2018)

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to the state, expanding the labor force.” Damon Runberg Regional Economist, State of Oregon Employment Department


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NEW RESIDENTS, NEW IDEAS & NEW ENERGY

#6 FASTEST

POPULATION GROWTH IN THE U.S.

With over 4.5 million visitors flocking to Central Oregon each year, it proves a great introduction to our region’s culture, lifestyle and a great first impression for businesses. Central Oregon and the Bend-Redmond MSA continually top the nation in population growth. In fact Bend has been among the 15 fastest growing cities in the U.S. four of the last five years. While our population grows, so does our workforce. We’re cultivating a community that has consciously decided to

- U.S. CENSUS, 2018

live here and work towards making our region an even better place to live.

POPULATION TOTALS FOR CENTRAL OREGON Area Oregon Crook County Deschutes County Bend La Pine Redmond Sisters Unincorporated Jefferson County Tri-County Total

2000 3,421,399 19,184 115,367 52,029 Not incorporated

13,481 959 48,898 19,009 153,560

2010 3,837,300 21,020 157,905 76,740 1,660 26,225 2,040 51,240 21,750 200,675

2015 4,013,845 21,085 170,740 81,310 1,670 27,050 2,280 53,151 22,445 214,270

2017 4,141,000 22,105 182,930 86,765 1,730 28,265 2,540 63,630 23,190 228,225

2018 4,195,300 22,710 188,980 89,505 1,840 29,190 2,725 65,720 23,560 235,250

% Growth 2010-2018

9.3% 8.0% 19.7% 16.6% 10.8% 11.3% 33.6% 28.3% 8.3% 17.2%

Source: Population Research Center, PSU. 1990 and 2000 Census numbers are for April 1 of that year; 2013-2018 data are for July 1 of that year.

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We guide employers outside the region through the relocation process as a resource for regional data, incentives, talent, site selection, and A-Z problem solving.

MOVE Business Cost Comparison Oregon offers more incentive programs to traded-sector businesses (companies that sell products or services outside the area) than Washington and California combined. Even without taking those incentives into consideration, Oregon is still a more cost-effective choice for doing business. Contact EDCO for a detailed look at the business costs in Central Oregon.

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CA

WA

Avg. Electricity Rate (¢/kWh)

6.91¢

11.23¢

5.24¢

Avg. Natural Gas Rate ($/kcf)

$5.02

$8.64

$6.31

State & Local Sales Tax Rate

None

8.5%

9.2%

State Business Tax Climate Index

#7

#49

#20

Sources: Tax Foundation 2019, US Energy Information Association (Natural Gas) Feb. 2019, US Energy Information Association (Electricity) Mar. 2019

“We fell in love with everything the area has to offer and EDCO gave us the guidance needed to prove our case that Central Oregon is a great place to do business.” - Jeff Cummingham – GM/VP of Global Sales, Aquaglide

Case Study: Last year Aquaglide, one of the world’s premier inflatable water sport product companies, was in the process of being acquired by outdoor industry powerhouse Kent Watersports through Connelly Skis, one of Kent’s iconic brands. EDCO worked with Aquaglide providing location options, cost comparisons and more, to show Kent Watersports the many benefits of relocating Aquaglide to Bend. After months of back and forth discussions, Kent Watersports was convinced that the move was a financially responsible decision and great for their employees. One year later Aquaglide now operates its headquarters from Central Oregon, with a team of 10 which were hired locally. For Aquaglide, the lifestyle and ability to attract the top level talent that Central Oregon provides was the defining factor in relocating to Bend. Page 6 - Economic Development for Central Oregon


RELOCATE & EXPAND

Get connected to our growing industry clusters that include: Breweries, Bio, Recreation, Technology, Building Products, Automotive, Aerospace, and Advanced Manufacturing.

Our tools to help your company include: linking with the local supply chain, finding talent, incentives, business finance, and more.

WHY CENTRAL OREGON? When compared against its neighbors to the north and south, Oregon’s overall business costs rank significantly lower. Average electricity rates, natural gas rates, state & local sales tax rates, and business tax climates in particular are significantly lower than the national average. For a relocating business, Central Oregon has a reputation for welcoming new companies without sacrificing workforce,

We help you navigate the regional and local real estate market, infrastructure and permitting processes.

talent, quality healthcare, transportation, or infrastructure. EDCO’s resources and connections can help your business make the right decisions when choosing a new home.

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We mentor and advise scalable young companies from concept to exit on issues such as access to capital, critical expertise and business strategy.

“Organizations like EDCO are critical for business creation and development in any community. That said, the wicked smart and driven people that Roger Lee has assembled at EDCO are the best. The team listens to its customers (and community) and pushes hard for big results. Their monthly PubTalk meetups or the Bend Venture Conference (BVC) are two examples of some of the best programs I’ve seen in Oregon. Without EDCO and its incredible team the entrepreneur community in Central Oregon would be greatly disadvantaged. For me, EDCO has provided the platform and resources to move from a big city, start my business and grow into a global leader in our market. Thank you EDCO for all you do!” - Justin Johnson, Founder and CEO – LeadMethod

Case Study: In 2013 LeadMethod Founder & CEO Justin Johnson moved from Seattle to Bend. Unsure how to immerse himself in the business community, he reached out to EDCO for resources that allowed him to connect with many local leaders, influencers and mentors. One local resource he connected with was the Bend Venture Conference, and in 2017 LeadMethod walked away from the annual angel investing event with over $485,000 in funding. The winners of the largest Angel Conference in the West kicked their growth into high gear. The money raised from BVC allowed LeadMethod to increase their staff by 50% and move into a new 5,000 square foot office space, giving them both the manpower and room to scale the business while also adding the ability to test new and innovative ideas. LeadMethod, creator of the first channel revenue optimization software, allows manufacturers and distributors to get more information on the leads provided throughout the entire sales cycle. With 25% of their customers surpassing $1 billion in revenue, they continue to gain industry trust worldwide while expanding their footprint in Bend. Page 8 - Economic Development for Central Oregon


ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORT

A driving force for our economic performance is a collaborative and inclusive entrepreneurial community. This is supported via the number of new business registrations, which has outpaced far larger cities. In 2018, Bend entrepreneurs registered one new business for every 26 residents, the most registrations per capita of any medium or large city in the state. The region is large enough to provide resources and access to capital that help new entrepreneurs get started, while still being small enough that those resources are interconnected to support businesses as they grow. Unique to Central Oregon, given its size, are the numerous community resources and assets that are available. Assets managed by EDCO include monthly Central Oregon PubTalks, the Stable of Experts (mentors) and the largest Angel Conference in the West, the Bend Venture Conference.

METROPOLITAN AREAS WHERE FIRST FINANCINGS ARE RISING Area

National Rank

% Change (Annualized) 2013-2017

National Rank

% Change (Annualized) 2009-2014

Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

1

7.7%

No Rank

0.0%

Lexington-Fayette, KY

1

7.7%

23

7.5%

Boulder, CO

3

5.4%

No Rank

0.0%

Bend-Redmond, OR

4

5.3%

3

31.6%

Columbus, OH

5

4.7%

18

12.3%

Source: Startupsusa.org, April 2018. (April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2017) While the general trend shows that the total amount of startup funding is down across the country, this is not the case in Central Oregon, according to the Center for American Entrepreneurship. Deschutes County placed #4 among all U.S. metros for growth in first financings of startups from 2013-14 to 2016-17 and #3 in the preceding period. edcoinfo.com - Page 9


GROW

We partner with local traded-sector companies to help them grow and expand, offering them the very same incentives and assistance as relocation projects.

“EDCO was an instrumental part in bringing Laird Superfood to Sisters. From connecting us with key employee hires, finding available land to build our new facility, helping us secure forgivable loans with the city and county, leading us through tax incentives, EDCO went above and beyond the call of duty in support of our business. This was the determining factor in building our business in Central Oregon.” -Paul Hodge, CEO, Laird Superfood

Case Study: In November 2015 Laird Superfood started its operations with just three employees in Sisters, Oregon. Their flagship product, Laird Superfood creamer was making waves across the natural products market thanks in-part to the company’s namesake and co-founder, Laird Hamilton. The company creates clean, all natural superfood products that are sustainably grown and responsibly sourced, including coffee creamers and hydration products. Today, the company has over 80 employees and a brand new 20,000+ sq. ft. state-of-the-art campus. A recent investment from global co-working giant WeWork (now The We Company) gave the company the capital needed to continue their expansion with innovative growth plans. What started as an idea would not have been possible in Sisters without help from EDCO. Laird Superfood CEO Paul Hodge had recently moved to the Sisters community and wasn’t convinced manufacturing a globally distributed product would be possible in a city with just 2,700 residents. EDCO quickly aligned city and county leadership, state government and local support to give Laird Superfood the resources needed to launch. From incentives to land selection, workforce and development assistance, EDCO worked closely with the company, providing the necessary help for them to achieve a successful start with roots firmly planted in Sisters.

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WORKFORCE

#2 FASTEST JOB GROWTH IN THE U.S. - BLS, 2017

MANUFACTURING EMPLOYMENT GROWTH (2010-2016) U.S.

7.2%

Oregon

19%

Deschutes County

57%

Redmond

81%

Source: State of Oregon Employment Department, 2019

Private sector employment growth in the region was 26% higher than Oregon’s average over the last 10 years, and is projected to grow by 18% - Business Oregon’s Regional Competitive Industry Analysis, 2016 through 2024.

Workforce Development Internships provide students with real work experience 200 Successful Interships Placed Since Launch Four years in the making, Youth CareerConnect is a collaborative regional effort connecting high school and college students with employers for internships that benefit both. Four organizations lead local programs with dedicated staff including Chambers of Commerce in Bend, Madras and Prineville, as well as EDCO in Redmond and Sisters. With significant financial and organizational support from non-profits Better Together and East Cascades Works, 120 businesses signed up to host interns with 257 students competing for the positions during the 2018-19 school year. Stories of how both young adults and local employers are being transformed in the process are truly inspirational. To get involved, visit: youthcareerconnect.org.

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DELIVERING WHAT IS EXPECTED

DESCHUTES COUNTY

#1

COUNTY RECEIVING MOST INVESTMENT IN OREGON

“Bend enjoys a truly collaborative environment. Everyone is not only supportive of each other, but excited to see one another grow. We share the same trails, rivers and slopes and ultimately share a similar vision to help Bend succeed.” Scott Allan GM, Hydro Flask

-SMARTASSET, 2019

The combination of a collaborative culture, a supportive attitude among government and economic development agencies, plus a location that attracts talent and investment all help Central Oregon compete nationally.

INCOMING INVESTMENT BY COUNTY IN OREGON New Building Federal GDP Growth Permits Funding (millions) (per 1,000 homes) (per capita)

Incoming Investment Index

Rank

County

Business Growth

1

Deschutes

11.1%

$1,181

26.5

$333

63.28

2

Multnomah

6.1%

$4,816

15.0

$898

48.53

3

Washington

5.9%

$2,728

14.8

$404

46.22

4

Clackamas

5.1%

$2,081

15.0

$646

45.23

9

Crook

3.7%

$90

10.5

$389

36.95

16

Jefferson

3.1%

$66

5.7

$198

30.57

Oregon Totals

1.7%

$613

6.9

$342

Source: SmartAsset, 2019

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TRANSPORTATION Average Commute Times

AIR

32.8 min

30.9 min

30 min

27.5 min

26.1 min

25.3 min

20 min

15.3 min

10 min

Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM; www.flyrdm.com) provides commercial air service with 26 daily round-trip flights to Denver, Los Angeles, Mesa, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Chicago, Las Vegas, and Seattle via six carriers (Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and United).

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21 minutes each way, saving the average worker over one work week per year! Source: Census.gov 2019

Travel Time & Distance by Car BEND, OR

RAIL

PORTLAND, OR

153 miles 3 hours, 13 minutes

OLYMPIA, WA

269 miles 4 hours, 55 minutes

Burlington Northern-Santa Fe (BNSF), Union Pacific (UPRR) and the City of Prineville Railway (COPR) provide

SEATTLE, WA

328 miles 5 hours, 45 minutes

173 miles 3 hours, 22 minutes

BOISE, ID

317 miles 5 hours, 19 minutes

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

direct connections for shipping to any market in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

MEDFORD, OR

491 miles 7 hours, 54 minutes

LOS ANGELES, CA

821 miles 12 hours, 39 minutes

Travel Time By Air REDMOND, OR

FREIGHT

PORTLAND, OR

RDM

40 min

SEATTLE, WA SALT LAKE CITY, UT

1 hour

1 hour, 30 minutes

LAS VEGAS, NV

U.S. Highways 97 and 20 are two of the state’s major trucking routes, with access to major metro areas with connections to Interstate 5 (N-S) and Interstate 84 (E-W).

SAN FRANCISCO, CA 1 hour, 40 minutes

1 hour, 43 minutes

DENVER, CO

LOS ANGELES, CA 2 hour, 10 minutes

2 hours, 15 minutes

CHICAGO, IL

PHOENIX & MESA, AZ 2 hour, 25 minutes

3 hours, 40 minutes

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SERVICES & INFRASTRUCTURE

UTILITIES Because most of our region has been built new in the past two decades, our telecommunications infrastructure is one of the Northwest’s most technologically advanced, meeting business and telecommuting requirements for capacity, redundancy and reliability.

EDUCATION Central Oregon is well-recognized for its high level of education, with some of the best K-12 public schools in the nation. In 2018, the Bend-La Pine school district’s average SAT scores surpassed the national average by over 100 points. Additionally, our higher education opportunities abound. From Oregon State University-Cascades ongoing expansion, to Central Oregon Community College’s four campuses in the region, there are opportunities for all to obtain a quality education.

HEALTHCARE Top quality healthcare is one of Central Oregon’s crown jewels. St. Charles Health System is the largest healthcare provider in the region, and is also the largest employer with over 4,400 employees across the tri-county area. A network of more than 100 clinics and specialty practices further support the community.

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Rank 2019 2018

TOP EMPLOYERS CENTRAL OREGON RANKED IN THE NATION FOR GDP GROWTH AT

#1

8.1%

- Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2016

2018 Central Oregon Industry Composition Trade, Transportation, & Utilities

18%

Education & Health Services

16% 15%

Leisure & Hospitality

13%

Total All Government Professional & Business Services

11% 8%

Manufacturing

7%

Construction Financial Activities

4%

Other Services

4%

Information

2%

Natural Resources & Mining

2%

2019 Central Oregon Largest 50 Private Employers

Source: State of Oregon Employment Department, 2019

According to the Oregon Employment Department, 78% of Oregon establishments have nine or fewer employees and the average private establishment employs 11 people. Still, a number of large employers operate successfully here, tapping into Central Oregon’s ever-expanding workforce, the overall low cost of doing business and business-friendly local governments. This year, the top 50 private companies collectively employ more than 22,000 Central Oregonians, or roughly 22.5% of the region’s current total employment.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 T-16 T-16 18 19 20 T-21 T-21 23 T-24 T-24 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 T-33 T-33 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

1 3 4 2 6 5 7 NL 10 8 9 11 12 15 16 18 37 19 13 14 20 NL 17 22 23 25 27 T-28 26 32 33 36 32 T-38 31 43 41 T-38 30 40 T-49 42 45 46 48 47 51 T-49 44 NL

Employees 2019

2018

St. Charles Health System regional 4,447 4,183 1,138 986 Bright Wood Corporation Les Schwab regional 1,080 926 Sunriver Resort 1,000 1,100 975 840 Mt. Bachelor 853 878 Safeway regional 667 628 Fred Meyer regional -609 Rosendin Electric 587 538 Summit Medical Group 536 615 McDonald’s regional IBEX 480 540 PCC Schlosser 465 450 400 440 Consumer Cellular 385 361 Lonza, formerly Bend Research 375 360 Black Butte Ranch 350 339 Costco 350 201 Facebook 341 303 Mosaic Medical Opportunity Foundation 335 381 JELD-WEN Windows and Doors 315 375 300 300 Eagle Crest, Aimbridge Hospitality 300 150 Pronghorn Resort 296 340 Deschutes Brewery 280 280 BendBroadband/TDS Telecom 280 275 Brasada Ranch G5 278 258 274 252 The Center (Ortho/Neuro) 270 250 Contact Industries 251 254 Bi-Mart regional Epic Air 250 230 243 223 PacificSource 235 210 Keith Manufacturing Co. 220 220 Riverhouse on the Deschutes Tetherow 220 200 216 236 10 Barrel Brewing Co. 210 182 Medline ReNewal 203 191 First Interstate Bank Athletic Club of Bend 200 200 199 237 Navis Touchmark at Mt. Bachelor Village 196 196 190 150 Target 186 190 Neighbor Impact regional Indian Head Casino 180 180 174 174 J Bar J Youth Services 170 157 High Lakes Health Care regional Sunriver Owners Association 165 162 Rebound Physical Therapy regional 157 144 Sunriver Brewing Company regional 155 150 Ray’s Food Place regional 150 181 142 121 Western Heavy Haul & SMAF

NL = Not Listed T = Tied

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FOUNDATIONS OF CENTRAL OREGON’S ECONOMY

BREW (Craft Brewing, Distilling and Fermentation) •

Central Oregon is home to breweries, both big and small, with Deschutes Brewery topping the list, brewing over 339,000 barrels in 2017

33 breweries, 4 cideries and 10 distilleries in the region

Bend has more breweries per capita than Portland, Oregon!

With nearly 77,000 visitors a week and 4.5 million visitors a year, it’s safe to say this is a region that really knows (and loves) its craft beer - Brewers Association, 2017, Oregon Brewers Guild, 2017, Forbes, 2016

#1 BEST CRAFT

#2 LARGEST HOP

-MATADOR NETWORK, 2016

-OREGON BREWERS GUILD, 2017

BEER TOWNS IN AMERICA

GROWING STATE

#3

BREWERIES PER CAPITA IN THE U.S. -C&R RESEARCH, 2019

BIO (Pharmacuetical, Research and Manufacturing, Medical Devices, and Bioscience Software) Producing everything from titanium implants to cutting edge research in new drug treatments, our bioscience industry has been experiencing double-digit year-over-year employment growth for the past several years. Quietly, Central Oregon’s bioscience industry has grown to more than 30 companies employing 3,000 people. The region’s lifestyle has proven capable of attracting world-class technical and science talent that purposely moves here and stays.

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FOUNDATIONS OF CENTRAL OREGON’S ECONOMY

REC (Outdoor Gear & Apparel) •

The region is home to a diverse array of outdoor product companies, with some of the best-known names in the industry calling Central Oregon home

100+ outdoor industry product companies

Home to the Oregon Outdoor Alliance (OOA) and Oregon’s Office of Outdoor recreation, both of which are dedicated to connecting & cultivating Oregon’s outdoor industry

The country’s first dedicated startup accelerator for the outdoor industry, Bend Outdoor Worx, is located in Bend

The country’s only four-year degree for outdoor product development at OSU-Cascades

Home to Bend Outdoor Worx BreakOut, the only early-stage funding event in the U.S. focused solely on outdoor product companies

BEST

MULTI-SPORT TOWN IN THE U.S. - OUTSIDE MAGAZINE, 2017

TECH (Software, Electronics, IT & Data Centers, and Renewable/Alternative Energy) •

Including software companies, electronics manufacturers, alternative/energy services, and data centers, the region has over 130 tech companies employing nearly 2,000 people

Five dozen software companies call the region home (with most headquartered here)

“Bend hosts a growing tech sector, which should see the gains from the development of local talent through Oregon State University-Cascades.” - The Milken Institute 2017 Best Small Cities

“Bend ranked #16 among U.S. metro areas for high-tech startup density.” - The Kauffman Foundation

#2

NUMBER OF HIGHTECH INDUSTRIES -MILKEN INSTITUTE, 2017

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FOUNDATIONS OF CENTRAL OREGON’S ECONOMY

Aviation/Aerospace (Aircraft and related components) The production of light aircraft in Central Oregon spans back more than 30 years and over that time, 25 aircraft have moved through the process of design on paper to flight – several in scaled production. Along with these aircraft, many suppliers of specialized equipment have followed. Our region’s “special sauce” in the industry? Composite (carbon fiber) fabrication and innovation that make our OEM’s and supply chain companies unique on a national and even global scale. But it’s not all just manufacturing. We have some of the most successful flight training programs in the country with both fixed-wing and helicopter flight schools serving the global industry.

Building Products (Windows, Doors, Moldings & Specialty Products) For much of the region’s economic history, wood products manufacturing was the dominant industry employing Central Oregonians and forming the foundation for other business activity. While we’ve diversified dramatically over the past three decades, the manufacturing of products used in residential and commercial construction still plays a very important role for the region’s economy. Competing on a global scale, businesses in this industry have innovated and automated their way to becoming leaders in their respective sub-industries. The region, like Oregon in general, is salted with many specialty wood products companies including cabinet manufacturing, custom furniture and even our own cluster of musical instrument businesses.

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FOUNDATIONS OF CENTRAL OREGON’S ECONOMY

Automotive Make no mistake, we’re not the next Detroit of auto manufacturing. We are, however, home to a number of innovative companies in the automotive sector. Les Schwab Tire Centers, with its headquarters in Bend and several million square feet of distribution in Prineville, is just one example. Founded in Central Oregon in 1950, Les Schwab has grown to one of the largest independent tire retailers in the U.S. Meanwhile, German-based Daimler is growing its presence in the U.S. with a state-of-the art truck proving grounds in Madras. A host of small but successful specialty automotive companies call the region home, making everything from race car fuel tanks and push rods to performance components for trucks, motorcycles and propulsion systems.

Advanced Manufacturing Somewhat of a catch-all for a number of established and emerging companies in a widely diverse set of sectors, the region has dozens of manufacturers that are leaders among their peers. Specialties include metal fabrication, precision machining, Swiss machining, industrial coatings, 3-D metal printing, materials conveying systems and technology, and clean room design and manufacturing.

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LIFESTYLE Central Oregon is blessed with a rare mix of city amenities and restful isolation. It offers the slower speed of a small town with a medical community and infrastructure not normally seen in a region of its size. Additionally, Central Oregon residents maintain a work/life balance that is difficult to achieve elsewhere.

#1 SMALL CITIES

BEST

PLACES TO LIVE ON

$55,000

FOR BUSINESS AND CAREERS

#1

BEST PERFORMING SMALL CITY THREE YEARS IN A ROW! -MILKEN INSTITUTE, 2016, 2017 & 2018

-FORBES, 2016

#8 BEST

-SMARTASSET, 2017

#14 WORLD’S BEST

BEST

MULTI-SPORT TOWN

PLACES TO LIVE IN THE U.S.

SKI TOWNS

-NEW YORK POST, 2016

-NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, 2017

-OUTDOOR MAGAZINE, 2017

30 Golf Courses

Miles and miles of trails

Thriving Arts & Culture Scene

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33 Breweries & counting

300 Days of Sunshine


ABOUT EDCO EDCO Platinum Members

Founded in 1981, EDCO is a non-profit corporation supported by private and public members and stakeholders. Our mission is to create a balanced and diversified economy with a strong base of middle-class jobs in Central Oregon. To do this, we focus on helping companies do the following:

MOVE. We guide employers outside the region through the relocation process as a resource for regional data, incentives, talent, site selection, and more.

START. We mentor and advise scalable young companies from concept to exit on issues such as access to capital, critical expertise and business strategy.

GROW. We partner with local traded-sector companies to help them grow and expand. EDCO’S RESULTS

Fiscal Year 2018 - 2019 2017 - 2018 2016 - 2017 2015 - 2016 2014 - 2015 2013 - 2014 Totals

Companies

Jobs (New & Retained)

New Capital Investment

23 28 44 36 35 30 196

240 240 776 266 594 590 2,706

$58.4 million $192.6 million $600.5 million $24.2 million $102.6 million $210.9 million $1.189 billion

EDCO’S Funding Sources

Additional information available at EDCOINFO.COM

40%

Public Contracts

33%

Private Members

Other

• Upcoming networking events, luncheons, conferences, and more • EDCO Info Hub: current comprehensive data for Central Oregon • Stable of Experts: a network of seasoned professionals with a passion for start-ups and small businesses

24%

Earned Revenue

AmeriTitle BendTel Cascade Natural Gas Central Electric Cooperative, Inc. Central Oregon Community College City of Bend City of La Pine City of Madras / Jefferson County City of Prineville / Crook County City of Redmond City of Sisters Combined Communications Deschutes County First Interstate Bank Mid Oregon Credit Union OSU-Cascades Pacific Power River Bend Capital Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt SGA CPA’s & Consultants St. Charles Health Systems U.S. Bank

• Success stories from regional businesses

3%

• Business news on EDCO’s blog

EDCO Contact Information Regional Office (Bend)

Redmond

Prineville/Crook County

Sisters

Sunriver/La Pine

CEO: Roger Lee

Sr. Director: Jon Stark

Director: Kelsey Lucas

Director: Caprielle Lewis

16345 Sixth Street

705 SW Bonnett Way,

411 SW 9th Street,

510 SE Lynn Blvd.

520 E Cascade Street

La Pine, OR 97739

Ste. #1000

Ste. #203

Prineville, OR 97754

Sisters, OR 97759

541.536.1432

Bend, OR 97702

Redmond, OR 97756

541.233.2015

541.977.5683

541.388.3236

541.923.5223

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