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For the past 20 years, the Source has been bringing news, opinion, events and entertainment-related stories to you, the dear readers of Central Oregon. In a media landscape in which many print publications have closed their doors or moved to a digital-only model, your independent, locally-owned weekly newspaper continues to grow and provide you both a weekly print edition and a robust online presence. To celebrate our success—and to honor the many staffers, advertisers and readers who have kept this ship running full steam ahead, we present you this week with the Source Weekly 20th Anniversary issue, featuring a top story from each year we’ve been in print. Look to page 12 for the 1999 story on Mirror Pond—which covers the question of whether to dredge or not to dredge the iconic waters. Or check out page 18 for the 2002 story how Bend’s growth was contributing to an affordable housing crisis in the city. Check out page 43 for a look at “Goosegate”—that troublesome time when geese were gassed to control their populations. Oh, and want to find out what the Source’s top story continues to be online? It might come as a surprise, but it’s the 2009 Natural World story, found on page 41. And if any of these stories are sounding like things we’ve covered more recently, it’s not just your imagination. As the next 20 years unfolds, we anticipate many more stories to get plopped into the roundabout, circling back to you once again. Want more than just a recap? Check out the feature store on page 6, where Christian Trejbal takes a look at what the political landscape could look like for Central Oregon, as Knute Buehler runs for governor and several others consider hanging up their legislative hats. Also visit page 34 for an update on Deschutes Brewery and the opening of its Roanoke, Va. bar and tasting room, and page 62 for the latest in cannabis scuttlebutt in Smoke Signals. It’s been a meaningful, intriguing and thought-provoking two decades of bringing you the news and info you want to know, Central Oregon. Here’s to (at least) two decades more!

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Welcome to our 20th anniversary issue.

ike anyone who’s passing through a significant birthday, there’s a bittersweet quality to looking back. Central Oregonians, by their nature, are not a reminiscing lot. Perhaps we can attribute this to the fact that our recent population increase means most of the folks you are talking to moved here after our first edition, or possibly because there is so little that remains of our past that isn’t housed in the memories of older residents or the archives of newspapers. My wife and I moved to Bend in 1991. In a short span of time, we met my future founding partner, Paul Butler, and with the help of an assortment of other short timers, we whiled away our time at Smith Rock climbing and debating the merits of trad vs. sport climbing. After a short stay in Boise and a stint at the Boise Weekly, our family moved back to Bend to begin our own weekly paper with Paul. That doesn’t necessarily make me a local, but it does put me in some rare historical air at cocktail parties and in local media circles. It’s also allowed me the pleasure of pulling this issue together. I was thrilled seeing the pieces of Central Oregon captured in our past volumes, pulled out by the writers and designers who live here today and held up to the light of history. Questions abound. Where was the Crane Shed located? Was there another option for the Bill Healy bridge? Why was flying the Mexican flag at the Chamber such a big deal? What is a Westside Consortium? How did you do a handwritten issue? Why did you do a Molly Ringwald issue? I have enjoyed the process of answering these questions and feel somewhat remiss for not doing more to push current staff to look at the work of previous writers. As we put this anniversary issue to bed and the volumes of past Sources are returned to their shelves, I’m struck by how many of the historical issues our community once faced are still before us: Juniper Ridge, Mirror Pond, lack of school funding, affordable housing and what to do with all of this beer. Twenty years doesn’t seem like such a long time

when put in the context of community issues that take decades to resolve. This isn’t a failure, but the acknowledgement that neither Rome nor Bend was built in a day. People are fond of saying to any Bendite who has been here more than five years, “you’ve seen a lot of change,” which is true, but actually, I’ve seen more that has remained the same. The political landscape, for one, looks the same. The city council doesn’t seem much different than it did when we first published; the same goes for the county and the state representatives. The elected officials have changed, but their constituencies, while larger, have not. The Pine Tavern may not be the site of the “actual” city council meetings anymore, but politics is still done very much by whom you know over coffee or beer. While social media or the iPhone you tweet on didn’t exist during our first issues, knowing what your neighbors, local notables or elected officials were doing was “shared” at any gathering and quickly “reposted” at the “brewery” that evening. If I were to point to the change I do see as The Source takes its first step into the next 20 years, it is that the rhetoric around the differences in values and ideals has escalated at the local level. The tone is grating. I suspect that’s because there are more people here now, the volume is louder and social media has given everyone a bigger megaphone. The result has been a characterization of the folks on the “other” side of the fence or issue in more drastic terms– and that is new. Tourists vs. locals. Conservatives vs. progressives. Dog owners vs. non-dog owners. Breeders and bachelors. While it may sound Pollyanna, 20 years of publishing affords you the perspective that on most issues we are not so different. We would be better served as a community by being better informed and less strident in our debate. I hope that all of you readers enjoy this issue. Thank you for picking us up 20 years ago and for picking us up today. We hope we continue to serve you well, 20 times 20 issues to follow. Aaron Switzer, Publisher

OPINION Letters

There’s someone else in Bend who has read a book? Wow, that must have taken so much time away from training for your half-marathon. I want to meet you. — Heidi Utz

IN RESPONSE TO, “AN ELECTED MAYOR CAN PROVIDE CULTURAL AND ETHICAL LEADERSHIP.” (8/30) So the gist of this suggests that you would like the city mayor to operate independently of the other members of the City Council so that the mayor can spend time on issues not directly relevant to their council duties and also speak for the citizens without consulting them. Frankly I do not find that reasoning to be sound justification. Consider for a moment that we could someday have a mayor similar to President Trump. Would you be so enthusiastic in handing that person the same latitudes? — RC Johnson

IN RESPONSE TO, “BRINGIN’ DOWN THE NOISE.” (8/30) First world problems.

— Bill Vernon

And all the westside NIMBYs go, “Waaaaaaaah!” If you don’t like the culture, why did you move here? — Paul Moriarty So stupid. Who gets upset about live music, especially if you can go outside and listen for free. — Cheryl Harris Gernand As regular as the yearly “Best Of” issue — The westside concert noise article. — Ethan Maffey

IN RESPONSE TO, “ARE REMARKS ABOUT A NEW HOUSING BUBBLE FOUNDED OR UNFOUNDED?” (8/30) Bill Valentine, has a great video explaining in great detail why we’re not in a bubble. You know, with facts and numbers not hopes or feelings. — Ian Smythe I don’t know if it’s a bubble or not. I do know that the $694k EACH that developers are asking for the new townhouses at the corner of Revere/Wall street is absurd. I’m not sure how many people can afford to buy here over a long span of time — desirable location or not. — Lori Dixon No. Things will slow but lending rules

are much stricter now than the crap that caused the meltdown in ‘07-08. Bend is on the map and there’s no stopping the population growth, like it or not. – Matt Garner

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IN RESPONSE TO, “100 BOOKS ACROSS AMERICA: FICTION AND NONFICTION FOR EVERY STATE IN THE UNION.” (8/23)

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This. There’s too much (CA) cash out there for such an in-demand community. The only bubble in Bend is the westside. And that will burst when the university expands and they realize their infrastructure is inadequate. This is a relatively small community, that is highly desirable to live in. — Emily Jones Stratton There will always be boom times and bust times. It’s a cycle that will always repeat depending on many factors, some of which are impossible to predict. The best plan is never over-extend, always have a reserve and a plan for the bust. It’s inevitable, if you don’t think it is you are setting yourself up for a fall. Always be prepared! — Gary Sebastian

IN RESPONSE TO, “FRAUGHT WITH ONGOING ISSUES, WE’RE MAKING PROGRESS, CENTRAL OREGON.” (8/30) Thanks for the refreshing shade of positivity behind the progress that is being made, as it is too easy to be cynical and ungrateful for some of the uncomfortable facts about living in Central Oregon. We live in a great community and always whining and complaining about it ruins it for the rest of us. Although I would agree with being outspoken about certain issues in the proper forum gets things done! — Mike Schmeiske

IN RESPONSE TO, “DISPLACING THE DISPLACED.” (8/30) A natural disaster can be devastating to people’s lives and so too can a personal disaster. People are quick to donate money to help the people in a disaster area but what about doing something to help the local homeless population? Many people become homeless when the pieces of their life fall apart and there is no support to help them figure out how to put the pieces back together. I have been lucky in my life. I have been poor, but never so poor that I couldn’t work because I had nowhere to shower or wash my clothes. But that is what homeless people have to contend with. I am somewhat new to this community. I bring with me several contributing members of society. People of Central Oregon need to recognize that we cannot stop the flood of people coming this way. We can guide it though. I am thankful to be welcomed though

@wrenandwild says, "It's Friday! Jumping into the weekend with everything we've got!" Agreed!

I often hear talk of how it used to be. My message today is it’s time to start thinking futuristically. The problems coming our way can be looked at and planned for. Kicking a bunch of homeless people out of a camp that they’ve lived in for years, with no plan for where they will go is cruel. If you are a person who feels compelled to donate money or time to help people down in Texas recover from the storm, please also consider donating time or money to address the problems of poverty in Central Oregon. The homeless population is going to grow unless we do something to fix the problems that cause it. This area has many desirable qualities for survival whether or not one is participating in the work-a-day world. I hear that there are labor shortages in many of the business sectors. I believe that means there is an affordable housing shortage, because many people do not choose to be homeless, or want to be begging on the street. A large portion of them would rather take a job, but without a home base, that is simply impossible. Poverty is a vicious cycle. If you’re too poor to get a place to live, then you’re too poor to work. The economic equation in many areas doesn’t add up. That’s why I came here. The opportunities to make a better life are more plentiful here. I will work hard, pay my rent, pay my taxes and hope that someday I have an actual savings account so that if something happens to disrupt the delicate balance of my finances, I will not have to worry about becoming homeless myself. Thank you. Gotta go to work now! — Kay Bee

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Kay—Thanks for the reminder that it’s not always necessary to look to the disaster du jour in order to help in this world. You’re right, lots of people around here need help too. Come on in for your gift card to Palate! For the rest of you: Activism doesn’t always have to take the form of showing up for meetings or joining an affordable housing committee. If you’re concerned about the housing crisis in our area, have you considered opening up your own home for an individual or family to live in?

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FEATURE

Capitol Influence

Central Oregon might lose all four of its state representatives. Will the region’s clout go with them?

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By Christian Trejbal

ep. Knute Buehler, R-Bend, is running for governor. He is happy to discuss taxes, the Public Employees Retirement System and transportation with voters, but there’s one touchy topic he does not want to talk about with Central Oregon voters. When asked what might happen to the region’s influence in the Capitol when he and perhaps all of Central Oregon’s House delegation leave office in the next year, Buehler and his team go silent. “This is not something that we’ll be commenting on at this time,” his campaign manager Rebecca Tweed wrote in an email. That’s unfortunate, because the region’s voters need to pay close attention to what comes next if they want to keep a strong voice in Salem. A political turning point? In recent legislative sessions, Central Oregon has enjoyed out-sized influence thanks to a combination of political circumstances and experience. Buehler is the early frontrunner to be the Republican nominee for governor in 2018. A $500,000 campaign donation from Nike co-founder Phil Knight helped cement his standing. He didn’t announce his candidacy until August, but during this year’s legislative session, many assumed he’d run. As the nominee-in-waiting, then, he had the Republicans’ largest megaphone. When he spoke up on Republican issues – and Central Oregon issues – reporters, lawmakers and Oregonians

tended to listen. But running for governor means he won’t be running for another term as Bend’s representative. Goodbye megaphone if he loses. It’s a gamble for Central Oregon. If Buehler wins, the region will have the strongest advocate in the Oregon State Capitol since the late Ben Westlund was Treasurer. If he loses, the region will have nothing to show for it. And that’s just the start. All four representatives whose districts include large parts of Deschutes County have declared they are not seeking re-election, or at least are considering not running. Rep. Knute Buehler is running for governor. Rep. Mike McLane, R-Powell Butte, is the House minority leader. He could land a Trump administration appointment as Oregon’s U.S. attorney any day. He’s also being floated as a potential challenger to Buehler in the Republican primary. Rep. John Huffman, R-The Dalles, has announced he will not seek re-election and is a candidate for appointment to be the State U.S. Department of Agriculture rural development director. Rep. Gene Whisnant, R-Sunriver, is still talking things over with his family and has not decided if he will seek re-election next year. At least two and potentially all four of Central Oregon’s representatives might not be around after the 2018 election. Then what?

Senate Republican Leader Ted Ferrioli, R-John Day, and Sen. Tim Knopp, R-Bend, will continue to be power players. But in the House, the region could lose a lot of influence. “Whether you love them or hate them, we have political veterans over there now who understand the game,” said Erik Kancler, a veteran lobbyist and owner of Kancler Consulting who represents clients from Central Oregon. Leadership and experience Central Oregon’s entire House delegation is Republican, the minority party in Salem. Nevertheless, they had a decent record this year when advocating for the region’s need. “It’s no secret that we are far from the Portland and Salem power base,” Kancler said. “Whether you are a Democrat or a Republican, it’s important to understand that there is a geographic and in some sense a cultural divide that needs to be addressed.” Huffman has been in the House for 10 years and Whisnant for more than a decade. You learn a few tricks in that time, including how to compromise. “I have the experience of 14 years and the experience of being in the majority, in a 30-30 house, and in the minority and super minority,” Whisnant said. “I wish my career had more time in the majority but I worked hard to be a contributor to the overall work regardless of the partisan makeup of the legislature.” McLane, as House minority leader,

has considerable sway with his party and in negotiations with Democrats. And Buehler is running for governor. That combination of experience and leadership helped secure some choice committee assignments. McLane, Whisnant and Huffman all serve on the powerful Joint Ways and Means Committee, making budget decisions. Whisnant is also vice-chair of the House Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee, a prominent position to advocate for Oregon State University-Cascades. Buehler, meanwhile, serves on the Revenue Committee. The four of them – or subsets of them – frequently collaborate on bills important to Deschutes County and Central Oregon. Not all of those bills pass, but even when they do not they become part of the larger conversation. This year, there was some of the typical feel-good legislation, like a bill to name Highway 20 the “Oregon Medal of Honor Highway” and another to commemorate Deschutes County’s 100th birthday. Both passed. There were substantive bills, too. One that became law requires the Oregon Arts Commission to consider regional differences when determining eligibility for grants. It should help arts groups in Central Oregon better compete for state funding. Another, which Huffman said he is proud of, will improve economic development opportunities around the Madras Airport.

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How will the freshmen fare? If two, three or four of the delegation bow out, it’s unclear how much the region’s influence will suffer. The biggest hurdle for freshmen is just figuring out how things work in the Capitol. “Who’s going to coach those guys? Who’s going to teach them political lessons?” Kancler asked. He said that in his experience it takes lawmakers at least a couple of years to get up to speed and be truly successful. Judy Stiegler, a political science instructor at Central Oregon Community College and OSU-Cascades, represented Deschutes County in the House from 2009 to 2011 as a Democrat., (Stiegler is now also a regular contributor to the Source.) She said there will be some challenges for new representatives, but they’re not insurmountable. “It puts us in a little bit of a disadvantage for maybe advancing legislation right from the start, but the way

the system is set up and the position that Central Oregon holds in the state mean that people can hit the ground running,” she said. She pointed out that both the Democratic and Republican caucuses realize that time is of the essence, so they train newcomers before the session. Legislative offices are also very helpful at helping new lawmakers. Lindsey O’Brien, communications director for House Speaker Tina Kotek, agreed that it’s in everyone’s best interest to train new lawmakers. “The speaker has a track record of working with all new legislators to make sure they have the tools they need to start serving their constituents as soon as they’re sworn in,” she said. Knopp sees some reason for optimism in a new group of representatives. “New members bring new energy, new ways to look at things and new perspectives,” he said. That idea was echoed by McLane. “There is certainly a learning curve involved in serving in the Legislature, but I don’t think being a freshman precludes anyone from having an impact in the Capitol,” he said. “Regardless of my own plans, I am very optimistic that Central Oregon will continue to be well represented in Salem. There are a lot of highly qualified servant leaders in our communities, and I am excited about what the next team will be able to bring to the table.”

in fairly safe Republican districts, but in Bend’s District 54, Democrats hold a voter registration edge 36 percent to 26 percent with the remaining 38 percent non-affiliated or registered with a third party. That advantage is not enough to make the county blue, though. Republicans hold a 2000-seat advantage and the current president carried the county as a whole by more than 3 percentage points. Patti Adair, chairwoman of the Deschutes County Republican Party, said she’s not too worried about the region’s influence slipping, because the candidates will be solid. “There are a lot of really intelligent people in Deschutes County. We just need to get them to run and fill those spots,” she said. She hopes those people are Republicans, of course. “Oregon is surpassing California in what’s happening on the negative side, if you’re a conservative,” she said, pointing to recently passed bills to fund abortions, tax health care and “take your guns away.” Jason Burge, chairman of the Deschutes County Democratic Party,

Voters will decide Who voters choose to fill vacancies will affect how much influence the region retains. “It’s a question that ought to be on everybody’s mind as they consider running and what sort of people they want June 16 - July 21 to elect,” Kancler said. The race for Buehler’s seat will August be 18 - September hotly contested. The other seats are

sees some potential improvement no matter what happens. “The last four years have really been Knute Buehler asking what’s best for Knute,” he said. He noted that a Democrat will have a seat at the table of the majority party. “Wouldn’t it be great to have a Democrat from this side of the mountains who is able to articulate the issues of Bend and rural Central Oregon … instead of just opposition that is monolithic Republican?” he asked. If a Democrat wins in Bend and no other House seats flip, Democrats would secure a supermajority in the House large enough to pass tax increases without Republican support. Voters will have a much better sense of the caliber of their potential next representatives throughout the region as candidates begin to file. “You don’t want someone who is passive. You want someone who will be a vibrant spokesperson for the people of Central Oregon,” Stiegler said. “Because of the uniqueness of Central Oregon, there is a desire to ensure legislators from this area have a voice and a little more clout.” SW

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Others bills from the quartet that didn’t pass but drove conversations included changing rules about Urban Growth boundaries after Bend’s controversial expansion and a bill to block construction of a trail bridge across the Deschutes River. That one passed the House but died in the Senate. Sen. Knopp, whose district encompasses Buehler’s and Whisnant’s, was a frequent collaborator with the four representatives. “It’s definitely easier with experienced members and people who have relationships with the other representatives and senators,” he said. Not that experienced lawmakers guarantee success every time. “Probably my greatest disappointment, and shock, from the session was the gross underfunding of OSU-Cascades,” Huffman said. “We got a fraction of what we thought we were going to get and don’t really know why.”

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After 20 years of producing your independent, locally-owned weekly newspaper, local people have lots to say about what they love. We asked our Facebook fans to tell us what they’ve enjoyed about the Source over the years, and this is what they said: "All the information regarding our amazing arts and culture in Central Oregon is at the top. I really liked when you did the recent article about homelessness in the high desert. I also personally enjoyed the article by Lisa Marie Sipe regarding morel mushroom hunting. Congrats on 20 years! Cheers!" — Jasmine Barnett "I really enjoyed the recent question & answer segment about the eclipse (there's a lot of others, but that's on the top of my mind) thank you for relaying pertinent info in C. Oregon, you guys rock!" — Alexis Smith "Your coverage of Mirror Pond has been fantastic - thanks for keeping the issue front and center!" — Katrina Langenderfer "Really appreciate articles by Christian Trejbal. Well thought out and well written." — Debbie Rogers Renton I always enjoy the Best Of issue. Just picked one up at Bend Vet today. — Susan Cochran "Happy anniversary! Those are some pretty sweet mugs. There have been way too many great stories but most recently the, "I survived an Eclipse" cracked me up!" — Steph Shaw-Gregory "I loved the editorial about the Naked Bike Ride in Bend. So much ado over nothing." — Victor Johnson "I skip straight to the restaurant reviews! I've appreciated your primers on political candidates and issues, too." — Laura Camacho "I like that you cover a little bit of everything local. But my secret passion was reading the little weird story's near the back while taking care of my morning business on Thursday s. But I understand the person that put those together. RIP..those werey favorite." — Chris Clinansmith

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THE YEAR IN REVIEW

In ’97, the future of the Tower Theatre—now an iconic downtown performing arts and events center—hung in the balance.

The Deschutes Source launched its first issue with a bang on July 11, 1997. Highlights of the inaugural 20 pages included a feature on the Bend Summer Festival, a favorable review of the India Palace Restaurant (then located on Division St.), new writing from author Kent Anderson, and a preview of the Cascade Cycling Classic. A note from Editor Aaron Switzer outlined the Source’s mission, “to become the community’s center for dialogue and a clearinghouse for local artists, writers, and concerned individuals to leave an impression of their personal Central Oregon. Our mission is to give the region a publication that reflects the growing diversity and uniqueness of the area.” Switzer, who now sits in the publisher’s chair, also offered some prophetic words: “...Central Oregon has become a regional medical and recreational hub, traffic on Highway 97 and in downtown Bend has never been so congested, and Bend’s retail centers are abounding. It’s clear that Central Oregon has been discovered. The time for an independent weekly newspaper belonging to the city and region is long overdue.” Central Oregon’s first and only independent weekly newspaper also rolled out movie, book and record reviews, a tech column dealing with mostly with that still relatively new contraption we now lovingly call the Innernets, an outdoor column and “Soap Box,” a free forum allowing readers to “vent their tortured souls with opinions, tales of misadventure, confessions, accusations and if necessary, tail-betweenthe-legs apologies.” Coverage included stories on the vacant Tower Theatre in downtown Bend, homeschooling options, local micro distilleries, women-powered businesses, air quality in Central Oregon and midwifery. Bend local Harry Lonsdale wrote a positive opinion piece about the up-and-coming U.S. Representative from Vermont, Bernie Sanders, and his new book, “Outsider In the House.” With the Oct. 9 issue, the publication dropped “Deschutes” and became simply, “the Source.”

Tower Theater: Last Chance for a Bend Landmark

Top Stories: • Battle of the Bridge Studies. Sept. 25. • The Tower Theatre, Can We Live Without It. Aug. 8.

By Alan Dietrich August 8, 1997

ike a comet returning every so often retaining the Tower as some kind of to renewed waves of interest, fear, theater could be explored. In 1995 the and promise, the issue of down- city turned management of the Tower town Bend’s Tower Theater is, again, to the Regional Arts Council of Central orbiting the community. Unlike a com- Oregon (RACOCO) with the underet, however this point of hope may be standing that they would raise the coming in for a landing. money to renovate and then operate Since Act III Theaters closed the the theater. RACOCO seemed to be on Tower in 1993, the building and its the right track in the first year, hosting future have been a over 100 events source for as much and gathering the hype as when the support of the place first opened. community. But Few will argue that in truth, as Andy the cultural air of Parks of the City Bend is, well, a bit of Bend Adminrarified. The interistration Office est exists though. stated, “RACOThe recent success CO missed severof the Robert Cray al deadlines and and Stanley Jordan failed to make shows prove that even one payment we may be slow but that I am aware we are not dead. to the city.” By The Tower Thethe time the city ater, by virtue of its pulled the plug location and peron RACOCO, it Source's first cover, July 11, 1997. sonality, offers the had become obviideal venue to host ous that they had the kinds of culturdone little except al events that other please the public communities take and lose a great for granted. And deal of monyet, perhaps the ey. As if to add greatest asset of the insult to injury, Tower may lie in the they even lost one less easily defined of the city’s big benefit of the Towtents. It speaks er to attract people volumes about and their money to the accountdowntown Bend: ing and managea growing benefit ment practices in the coming era of RACOCO, that of continued comnobody seems to mercial expansion know just how east. much money was Aug. 8, 1997 Four years ago it lost or for that seemed as if the Tower was doomed to matter just what happened. The generbe parceled out into soulless retail and al consensus is that RACOCO story is commercial spaces, a plan that left the “water under the bridge” and nobody community at large feeling helpless to connected to RACOCO will discuss the control its artistic destiny. To lose an topic further, presumably for fear of icon of the downtown area was consid- tainting the new project. The city has ered a tragedy to most Bendites, espe- now stated that if certain goals cancially to those who remember fondly not be met they will reconsider their the old Pilot Butte Inn, destroyed in the options, probably selling the propername of progress before old buildings ty to recoup the estimated half milwere considered valuable and of histor- lion dollars it has sunk into the project. ic interest. Although Parks allowed that the “city is The city of Bend purchased the open to proposals, and will not just let property and postponed develop- (the Tower) decay.” ing the space until the possibility of Since the Tower came up for sale in

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1993, the proposed uses have centered around three basic models. The first is to turn the theater into community performing arts center. The second would be to create a second-run movie house like the Baghdad or Mission Theaters in Portland. Unfortunately, former owner, Act III theaters, wrote into the deep a restrictive covenant that says, “for a period of 25 years… the property may not be used for the purpose of operating a motion picture theater or cinema.” Sorry. The third option that nobody likes is to entertain the original plan of converting the building to office space. Most people agree that more office space is not what the downtown needs. The performing arts center option is now being championed by a group working under the name, “Friends of the Tower,” and it appears to be the one most likely to succeed. Their goal, much like the goal of RACOCO, is, according to FoT board member Tom DeWolf, “to raise the $1.4 million to renovate the building and then to manage the facility as a non-profit foundation.” DeWolf went on to say that they expect that “without the debt of renovation costs the operation of the Tower would pay for itself.” With seating for just under 500 people, FoT hopes the Tower would play host to a diverse selection of events. The Friends of the Tower have until the August 20 City Council meeting, says Kris Rees of FoT, “to meet the self-imposed stipulations of raising $300,000 in cash and in-kind donations and show strong community support for the theater.” If these criteria are satisfied, the city will sign off on the proposal, and FoT can get to work on raising the remaining million or so dollars needed. Both Rees and DeWolf expect the money to come from any number of sources including regional and national charitable foundations, as well as the local community. Rees cited as an example of community support that “the Bend Downtowners have been very helpful, they doubled their pledge goal.” DeWolf added, “If all goes according to plan we will be celebrating our grand opening New Year’s Eve 2000.” SW Editor’s note: This is an abridged version of the original story, edited for length. See the full version of the story online at BendSource.com

ay Pride Day, which falls this Sunday, the 28th, comes around once a year. In greater numbers, than ever before, homosexuals are looking to this day to show themselves as members of the community. It is time for both straights and gays to contemplate what it means to live in a place where, in spite of continued public awareness, people are still intimidated and socially barred from expressing their sexuality. Coming out of the closet naturally produces different results for every gay or lesbian who chooses to do so, but one thing is certain: it is a long difficult growth process, not a one time declaration. Jun. 25, 1998 “It’s not like Ellen,” says Steven Ploch, Advocate Chair for the local PFLAG chapter (Parents and Friends of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgenders, etc.). For many, the decision to stop hiding their sexual orientation arose from frustration with the daily burden of lies and Oct. 15, 1998 secrets. Those in the closet must keep up with who does and does not know about them. They don’t display a picture of their partner at work for fear of being fired. They constantly scramble pronouns referring to life partners as “they” instead of “he” or “she.” Kate Kleaveland, who just graduated from Mt. View High School, is another openly gay teen. She says that her lesbianism is well-known around the school, but no one says anything to her directly. She is sure that people talk behind her back, but the harassment that other gay students have experienced has not been directed toward her. She enjoys the added benefit of having supportive parents and friends. Additionally, she has garnered strength from Bend’s Gay Straight

Beyond Bias: Living Out of the Closet in Central Oregon By Renée Menius June 25, 1998

Alliance (GSA) - a support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning teens - which has been in existence for about six months now. A couple of Mt. View students have learned through the Internet that GSAs have begun forming all over the country, so they met in Café Paradiso to put their club together. Kleaveland says they initially procured permission from Mt. View High School Principal Ed Tillinghast to meet on school grounds, but decided against it because they weren’t sure how safe it would be. They didn’t want closeted students to avoid the group for fear of being seen meeting with others known to be gay. Also, meeting off school property and outside school hours allows students from surrounding areas to attend. And a dozen or so of these students do attend regularly. In Oregon and many other states, gays do not enjoy the same civil rights as other minorities. It is perfectly legal to discriminate against gays in housing, employment and public accommodation. Joan Stevens-Schwenger, Public Information Officer for Oregon’s Bureau of Labor and Industry, says that if someone is fired because of their sexual orientation, “We have no legal tools to do anything about it,” unless they live in Corvallis, Eugene, Portland or Ashland, the only four cities in Oregon to pass ordinances banning such discrimination. Though former Labor Commissioner Mary Wendy Roberts supported a bill to add sexual orientation to the state’s non-discrimination list in 1993, and present Labor Commissioner Jack Roberts supports these civil rights for gays, there is no statewide protection as of yet. In 1998,

Oregon Governor Neil Goldschmidt issued an executive order that extended the state’s non-discrimination policy to cover gay state employees, but the Oregon Citizens Alliance responded with Measure 8, which struck down the new policy. In 1992, the Oregon Citizens Alliance (OCA) went even further by placing Measure 9 on the ballot. Had it passed, the new law would have directed the state to declare homosexuality abnormal, perverse, unn=atural and wrong. Inflammatory terms like pedophile and necrophilia were included to describe gays and lesbians. Statewide, the measure failed 54%-46%, but the OCA didn’t take no for an answer. In 1994, voters were faced with Measure 13, which Barry Pack of Right to Pride, a gay advocacy group, describes as a “kinder, gentler version” of the same basic idea. It failed by a smaller margin, 51.5%-48.5%. Pack is disturbed that “Nearly half of the state is willing to vote for discrimination.” When it began to look as if gay marriage might become a reality in Hawaii, several states rushed to pass laws ensuring that they would not have to recognize those unions. In 1996, the Defense of Marriage Act passed federally with overwhelming support. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden was one of only eleven senators to vote against the bill, which defined marriage as a union between one man and one woman. Several months later, Oregon State Representative Marilyn Shannon introduced Senate Bill 577, which sought to accomplish the same goal. Gay rights activists quickly organized and testified against it. The bill was derailed, but gays still are denied the right to marry in every state in the nation. SW Editor’s note: This is an abridged version of the original story, edited for length. See the full version of the story online at BendSource.com

THE YEAR IN REVIEW The Source began its first full year of publication with its first Top 10 issue. Two of the more interesting categories were: Top 10 worst places to ride a bike in Bend (#9. Anywhere East to West. #4. Up Century Drive in August. 3. Up Century Drive in February); and Top 10 reasons to read the Source instead of the Bulletin (#7. Risque cover art) #5. They know how to proofread. #2. Sexy blue boxes. In other news, the Source began promoting its online presence, then at sourceweekly.com. A Feb. 19 feature covers the soon-to-be booming tech industry in Bend. Editor Aaron Switzer wrote about the travails of Squaw Creek near Sisters (Feb. 12). A Pick of the Week was Kim Carnes (“Bette Davis Eyes”) performing at Sisters High School. April 23 brought a feature on Oregon politician Wes Cooley, a convicted felon for lying in the voters’ pamphlet. Issues focused on commuting alternatives (May. 28), alternative education (Jun. 11) and an in-depth interview with Sheriff Greg Brown (Jun. 28). In an editorial, the Source argued against having an armed guard roam school grounds in Redmond. The Funny Farm, located between Bend and Redmond, was featured in “A Farm With Attitude.” The Flashpoint question of the week was about the medical use of marijuana, with three out of four people in favor. As reported in the Dec. 3 issue, the Source offices were broken into twice; missing were an iMac and a Jaz disc of back issues. On a third visit, someone returned a paper box.

Top Stories: • Developing Community. Aug. 27. • Back To the Future: Tim Knopp’s Campaign for House District 54 - Mudslinging, Misrepresentation and Mayhem in Central Oregon’s Political Wild West. Oct. 15. • In Search of a Central Oregon degree - A trip through the maze of COCC’s Higher Education programs. Mar. 19. • Beyond Bias: Living Out of the Closet Jun. 25. • Mental Wealth: Supporting the mentally ill. Dec. 10.

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In ’98, Oregon’s state laws did not yet protect members of the LGBTQ community from discrimination, but a Gay Straight Alliance club had just formed among local high school students.

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Are we in a time machine? Maybe we are—but one that loops time, and stories, round and round. In ’99, the big question was, should Bendites dredge Mirror Pond, remove the dam and let the river go free, or do nothing? So far, the latter has won out.

Mirror of Sand

Reflecting on the Needs of the River That We Now Call Mirror Pond. By Michele LaBounty July. 29, 1999

irror Pond, fondly known as the heart and soul of Bend by many townspeople, may need an angioplasty to remove silt or undergo other cures to rejuvenate the Deschutes River along Drake Park. Call in the river doctors. Should the city dredge accumulating silt as it did in 1982? Let cattails and a marsh take root in the bottom? Or remove the 1910 Pacific Power dam and allow the river to run fast and free—at least between the Colorado Street dam to the south and the 40-foot North Unit dam no far down river? Nearly 90 years of mystique and history are immersed in the pond’s tranquility. For a time, the shiny surface obscures nature’s stead buildup of silt below. Silt-flour-like grains of rock and mineral—and other sediments are as much a part of the 40-acre pond as the Canada geese, mute swans and ducks that everyone ogles while strolling the park west of downtown. Indeed, geese and ducks stand offshore on high spots of accumulating muck. The wooden Pacific Power dam

Should the city dredge accumulating silt as it did in 1982?

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below Newport bridge sets up the right conditions for silt and nutrient-rich sediment to fall out of the water as the Deschutes runs toward the Columbia River. Very simply, silt and sediment fall out in slow water. Sediment deposited in the pond comes from several sources, according to a pond rehabilitation study prepared in 1981 before dredging. Possible sources include eroding river banks upstream, development, changing river levels caused by irrigation flows out of Wickiup Dam, runoff and fertilizers, faulty septic tanks, and turf management in residential areas and parks. Bend doesn’t face a silt crisis just yet. That’s the point. Better to talk now, that at the last minute about the sense of place Mirror Pond gives residents and visitors in a landscape becoming increasingly more urban, civic observers say. “It’s so important for the community to start thinking and talking about the issue,” says Darcy McNamara, project manager for the Bend Riverway,. “We (Riverway) don’t have a recommendation on what should happen.

All we think is we should be proactive and involve all the stakeholders, which in this case is the entire community.” City Engineer Tom Gellner worked for Bend during the first and only dredging in 1982. He isn’t particularly worried right now, saying the issue isn’t on anyone’s plate. The only people who bring up the question are the media, he says. Last July, Gellner said about 40 percent of sediment that had been removed had returned to the pond about five years after dredging. He speculated silt had increased since then, but he couldn’t guess by how much. In 1982, Bend dredged 84,000 cubic yards of silt and dumped it in a former gravel pit where the National Guard Armory now stands. An engineer’s report at the time predicted dredging would be needed again in 2004. This time, the federal government probably won’t pick up what could be a $1 million bill—more than three times as much as the first time. Where to deposit the silt poses more uncertainty. Gravel pits west of town are a possibility, Gellner says. Silt isn’t accumulating as fast as engineers predicted, according to Gellner. “I think it’s where it was seven or eight years ago,” he says. The city used to measure silt, but no longer does. “We’ve (the city) got enough things to worry about.” The city’s Gellner sees dredging the

pond as the only successful remedy to deal with silt. That remains to be seen. There’s enough expertise and creativity—and presumably interest—among Central Oregonians to look at Mirror Pond and the Deschutes River with a new perspective. Who knows what ideas might surface if environmental specialists were given the freedom to imagine. Consider as inspiration last year’s bold step of introducing two pairs of trumpeter swans to the section of the Deschutes above the North Unit dam. Chris Carey of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Audubon Society and Bend Metro Park and Recreation District hope the young swans from Wisconsin will breed and eventually establish a migrating flock here. Trumpeters were once native to Oregon. Bringing the big birds to the Deschutes was the first step in replacing non-native mute swans upriver in town, including Mirror Pond and above Colorado Bridge. At first, the idea of replacing mute swans made some folks bristle. Now, the trumpeters are protectively watched by riverside homeowners. It’s another Bend story of change and new beginnings. SW Editor’s note: This is an abridged version of the original story, edited for length. See the full version of the story online at BendSource.com

THE YEAR IN REVIEW

Top Stories: • Bridge Over Troubled Water: The Continuing Debate on the Southern Alignment. Apr. 1. • Log Deck Land Swap near completion. May. 6. • Park District says NO to Sadie Ridge. Jun. 10. • Mirror of Sand: Reflecting on the Murky Future of Mirror Pond. Jul. 29.

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The Source started off 1999 by taking on the temp worker industry (Jan. 7), and things got real with the Feb. 4 story, “Gas, Oil, Smoke, Speed: Snowmobiling At Diamond Lake.” The March 18 issue brought the first story about the impending doom of Y2K. In April, a series of letters argued about the lack of diversity in Central Oregon’s music scene—involving mostly funk, country and bluegrass. Finally, a truce was offered in a letter to the editor from MC Mystic of Soulfori: “Soulfori would like to invite every established band here in Bend to our show this Friday. You are all on the guest list.” In a negative review of Applebee’s, restaurant writer James Byron Malloon suggested that Hwy. 97 be renamed “deep fry alley.” Applebee’s management Nov. 17, 1999 later wrote a letter to the editor saying only 5 cents on the dollar leaves the community. The April 22 Earth Day issue included a birth announcement for Kyle Samuel Switzer April 15. “Just what the world needs: Another editor,” it read. In the May 13 issue, writer Elli Work began a six-part series, “Hidden Pressures,” addressing race and cultural issues in Central Oregon. The June 3 issued heralded dueling concerts, “One Night Only! Saunders vs. Lewis,” as both Merl Saunders and Jerry Sept. 30, 1999 Lee Lewis were playing the same night. Pick of the Week for Aug. 12: Roberta Flack at the Bend Athletic Club; $15 GA, $24 reserved. The Sept. 16 Women-Powered issue featured Women Working For Change, including Bend newcomer and future Oregon First Lady Cylvia Hayes. “Sanctifying the Steens: The Federal Government Attempts a New Designation,” headlined the Oct. 7 issue, with photos by Jim and Sue Anderson. The week’s Flash Point question was, “What label or sign would you put on the Steens?” In one photo spot was a photo of the Steens with the explanation, “Fourth Person is absent due to a lack of people on the street who had actually been to the Steens.” (In Flash Point, four people were always featured answering the week’s question.) “Election? What Election?” proclaimed the Oct. 21 cover. The election included nine initiatives. All four Flash Point questionees said they were not informed on the issues. Reality reared its ugly head in the Nov. 18 issue with a feature, “The Hidden Costs of SUVs: In Vogue and Out of Control.”

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here is no single more contentious issue in Bend politics than the southern bridge crossing. The proposed bridge would span Bend’s most distinguished feature, the Deschutes River Canyon, at one of its most scenic and accessible points, altering the character of our city like no other public project. Current assessment regarding the bridge has resulted in two incompatible outcomes—the need to satisfy the growing traffic congestion on the westside and the desire to preserve what is an aesthetic and economic draw of the area. Discussion about the aesthetics of the bridge, be it designed low and close the river or high, are outside Jul. 17, 2000 the debate. The recent development proposal by a consortium of local developers has included the funding for the Southern Bridge as a local improvement district (LID). An LID is a method for financing public improvements. While it is debatable whether a project of this magnitude can be considered Nov. 1, 2000 a local improvement, nonetheless, funding appears to be in place and the bridge is moving ever closer to becoming reality. Of note, while the bridge is moving itself is being paid for by a LID, the roads that connect with the bridge and the right of ways for those roads would be paid for by taxpayer dollars. The desire for an alternative to the bridge remains a passionate cause for many locals. The Friends of Bend have called in some outside support to explore alternatives to the bridge and to examine the city’s evolving Transportation System Plan. 1000 Friends of Oregon, a statewide non-profit organization that serves as a citizen advocate group for land use planning, and the international engineering firm of Parsons, Brinckerhoff, Quade

Calling in the Cavalry By Aaron Switzer March 1, 2000

and Douglas, Inc. (PB), met with city staff on February 25 to review the draft transportation system plan and to gather information to ascertain whether the city is in compliance with statewide land use goals. According to Mike Riley, Board Member for Friends of Bend, “We turned to Parsons and the 1000 Friends because of the good work they did to implement a progressive transportation vision and plan for the Portland area. What started with opposition to a controversial vision that served only cars—a proposed western by-pass highway around Portland—turned into a transportation plan that emphasized all modes of transportation and paid attention to land-use issues like mixed-use development. Given their experience, we figured we could gain some new insight from them into our draft transportation system plan as well as the southern bridge controversy. Both organizations have a track record of making progressive things happen in our communities.” The Newport Charrette, public design workshops concerning Newport Ave, have been the most noticeable community activity for the organization. However, the bridge debate appears to be shaping up for a final contentious, albeit professional, fight. Friends of Bend is positioned to be the last organization that will be able to save the canyon from the bridge. One item that came quickly in the initial examination by the PB firm was the possible adverse impact the bridge would have in rerouting traffic away from downtown. The firm has requested an analysis of the impacts the bridge would have to the downtown business core. “We are concerned that one unintended

consequence of the southern crossing is diverting visitors and residents away from downtown,” states Mike Riley. “Business owners and the city have worked hard to revitalize downtown in recent years and they are planning to spend more money there in the near future. The Old Mill district is just now taking off. Why divert people away from Bend’s current and future commercial center, a place that is essential to the vitality of our community and where we have already invested substantial resources? Shouldn’t we be sure new transportation improvements benefit existing businesses and commercial centers first, rather than future businesses?” The bridge will have significant implications for Bend Metro Parks and Recreation who now has a large river park in place where the bridge will touch down. The type of park that will eventually be formed on that land will be determined by this bridge debate. Carrie Whitaker, Executive Director of Bend Metro Parks and Recreation reiterates the magnitude of the coming decisions regarding the bridge, “Whatever we do as a community has incredible consequences and I see the undeveloped river and open spaces as an asset. They have incredible aesthetic and economic benefits. I don’t see a road having these benefits over the long haul.” The city’s transportation system plan and the consortium’s proposal, which includes the southern bridge, are moving forward simultaneously. The City Council is scheduled to adopt the TSP on June 21. The two items will be the defining issues of the November election. And the southern bridge debate, with the added information from PB and 1000 Friends of Oregon, should provide the first contentious bloom of spring. SW Editor’s note: This is an abridged version of the original story, edited for length. See the full version of the story online at BendSource.com

Top Stories: • Behind the Boom: The Growing Service Economy Leaves Many Families At-Risk or Homeless. Jan. 26. • On the Right Path? Bend’s Urban Trail System Plan. Feb. 9. • Calling in the Cavalry: Friends of Bend hires an engineering firm in their effort to find alternatives to the southern bridge crossing. March 1. • The Battle for the Badlands: Ranchers and the Oregon Natural Desert Association Form an Unusual Alliance. March 15. • Interview with Bend resident Myrlie Evers-Williams. Jan. 6.

THE YEAR IN REVIEW The Source looked back on 1999 with Top 10 lists about Central Oregon in the Jan. 6 edition. Next was a conversation with Bend resident Myrlie Evers-Williams, former head of the NAACP and widow of civil rights leader Medgar Evers. The Jan. 26 issue examined how Bend’s growing service economy was leaving many families at risk. The Lit Crit Short Fiction Contest invited readers to submit their short fiction, and the Source printed 15 different works. The Source’s first Restaurant Guide ran in the Feb. 23 issue. March 1 brought a story about how Friends of Bend hired an engineering firm in their effort to find alternatives to the southern bridge crossing. The Source sponsored reggae legend Jimmy Cliff at Mazama Gym April 12. Other artists appearing around then included Ray Charles, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Trisha Yearwood and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. The Women-Powered issue April 12 included the “News Flash” about the Source forming a consortium in response to the “increased support and success that the Westside Consortium of developers and property owners have received from the City of Bend.” The new Source consortium would call for a roundabout outside its office, widening Georgia Ave., and a new park at the intersection. That’s all. Clear Summer Nights at the Bend Athletic Club included Los Lobos, Tower of Power and Art Garfunkel. Meanwhile Regal Cinemas’ Old Mill 10 opened with all stadium seating and all digital sound. On Oct. 4 the Source endorsed Bend city council candidates including: Bruce Abernethy, Kathie Eckman, John Hummel and Kyla Merwin. The following issue including an endorsement for Randy Gorgon for County Commissioner, followed by endorsements included Les Stiles for Deschutes County Sheriff, Bev Clarno for State Senate District 27, Al Gore for U.S. President, Ken Cooper for State Rep., District 54, GREG WALDEN for U.S. Rep., District 2. Um. For the holidays, future First Girlfriend Cylvia Hayes, director of Earth Connections of Central Oregon wrote a guest column on gift-giving through the ages and how to have an eco-friendly Christmas.

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In ‘00, people in Bend fell into one of two camps: those who wanted a bridge crossing the Deschutes River at what’s now Reed Market Road, and those who vehemently opposed it. (The bridge-builders won, eventually.)

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efore the last bell rang on the 2000-01 school year, members of the Bend-LaPine School Board and administration pored over budget proposals for the upcoming year. What they were attempting was to distribute monies in a fair and thoughtful manner in our rapidly growing school district. Despite their best efforts, the proposed budget fell short of what the district will receive in funding to the amount of $2.4 million. The budget committee was then sent back to the drawing board to identify priorities and make cuts. In order to do their best in the face of a shortfall, the budget committee set prioriAug. 8, 2001 ties. The first was to meet the obligations of salary and benefits for employees. And, although no positions were cut, some educational assistants will see a reduction in hours. The move was not made without resistance, and a hearing with the union is set for December. In addition, Aug. 15, 2001 the school board is planning to make a vigorous twopronged attack on the problems that plague the district. The first is to pass a bond that will grace voter pamphlets this November. The bond, which was tentatively placed at $47.5 million in the Sites and Facilities Study conducted by the district, will be used primarily to expand current facilities and to purchase new land for future sites. In addition, the money raised will be used to construct additional elementary schools in the area. “Kids simply need a good environment to learn in,” says School Board Chairman Ron Paradis. “The schools now are just too crowded, particularly at the elementary level. We’ve been able to alleviate some of the overcrowding, but more work needs to be

Growing Pains

A $2.4 million budgetary shortfall has an optimistic Bend-LaPine Schools Cutting Back While Development Soars By Holly Groves and Joel Wright August 23, 2001

done.” Taylor Fowles, a high school senior, would agree. “The facilities at Bend High are sufficient, but old,” he says. “Most things work well enough, but it’s a real hassle when the heater breaks down in a classroom. Especially the way it did this past December.” For Bend-LaPine School District, 57% of their General Fund will come from the State of Oregon for 200102. This figure varies from year to year based on enrollment and various other calculations, including new bud-

a record number of births in Central Oregon this summer alone, the problem will not disappear soon. In addition, Bend-LaPine may have to soak up more of the future construction costs, as President Bush’s 2002 Education Plan calls for elimination of $1.2 billion in federal funds for school construction or renovation. The second prong of the school board’s attack rests upon the District’s Strategic Plan, which was finalized in May and approved by the board earlier this summer. The Strategic Plan itself is an incredibly ambitious agenda for the next five years that will address a broad range of issues, from technology

Between 1990 and 2000, the student population in Bend-LaPine grew from 9,458 to 13,022 students. In 2017, it’s 18,034. getary appropriations or cutbacks. Last session, legislators approved a bill that will eventually equalize state spending in Oregon school districts. As a result, Bend-LaPine state dollars went from $123 per student to $162, while Multnomah County’s monies decreased to $365. The redistribution of the state funds is to take place over the next five years, but each year as the budget is hashed out, the plan is at risk of being reworked or eliminated. Our local representatives must continual fight against the PGE (Portland Gets Everything) mentality to help our schools and other programs remain adequately funded. The other significant portion of the Bend-LaPine General Fund (34%) is provided by local property taxes. Because of the increase in property values in the Bend area, property tax revenues have continued to steadily increase. The bad news is, the increase has not kept up with the population and subsequent overcrowding of schools. Despite the opening of two new elementary schools last fall they are full and the problem still exists. And, with

application and standardized testing to community involvement and character development. Pulling in other directions are the opening of Summit High School and the looming increases in energy costs. All the while, the district aims to maintain class size reduction efforts in primary grades, accommodate growth, provide program equity between schools, and support the district reorganization. Despite all of the progress made by the district over the past several years, two facts remain painfully clear to anyone who is involved with public education in the area: That the district’s population continues to grow at an alarming rate, and that its resources remain scarce. Between 1990 and 2000, the student population in Bend-LaPine grew from 9,458 to 13,022, a growth of over 3% a year. Another factor that needs to be addressed in the near future by the district is that of the use of technology in the schools. Luckily, for once, there are few plans for more cuts in the budget. “Even though we had to trim $2.4 million this year,” says Paradis, “it should have little effect on the students themselves. We’ve managed to maintain our teachers as well as our programs.” SW Editor’s note: This is an abridged version of the original story, edited for length. See the full version of the story online at BendSource.com

THE YEAR IN REVIEW The Jan. 3 issue kicked off the year with the cover story, "Top Ten of Central Oregon," including the approval of the 200-acre Pine Nursery Park, slow growth city councilors and a westside traffic consortium. Meanwhile, Leon Russell played at Club 97, $15 advance. Publisher/Editor Aaron Switzer wrote a Jan. 10 editorial about the swearing in of new city councilors, who relieved 14-year veteran City Manager Larry Patterson of his duties. An overflow crowd of 300 citizens attended the meeting, Switzer reported. “Stepping into City Hall the mood was electric… The joy and loud boisterous conversation in the hall matched the red-faced anger and controlled silence of the people in the chamber,” Switzer wrote. Feb. 7 included “Manufacturing a Controversy: An examination of The Bulletin’s editorial attack on the Bend Metro Parks and Recreation District.” March 31 featured a story on Central Oregon Trail Alliance teaming up with the Broken Top community to fight the Oregon Department of Transportation proposal to build a gravel quarry and asphalt batch plant on Forest Service land west of Bend, between Century Drive and Skyliners Rd. The March 28 Spring Arts and Entertainment issue heralded the opening of the Art Station near Old Mill. Ben & Jerry’s held a grand opening April 7. Meanwhile, the Club 97 Bar & Grille had a diverse July lineup: Dwight Yoakam, 7/12; Buddy Miles, 7/19; the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, 7/26; and Vanilla Ice, 7/27. A school bond funding measure on the Nov. 6 ballot called for $47.8 million for schools. The Source endorsed a yes vote. The Source editorial team, on Nov. 8, thanked whoever left the pile of chicken parts on its front door step, even if it did ruin the welcome mat. The team also welcomed new Bend City Manager David Hales.

Top Stories: • How the West Was Lost: Westside Voters Out of Power. March 21. • Growing Pains: A $2.4 Million Budgetary Schortfall Has An Optimistic Bend-LaPine Schools Cutting Back While Development Soars. Aug. 23. • Guest editorials pro and con on the southern river crossing bridge, and the Source says vote no on the bridge. Aug. 30.

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In ’01, Summit High School was set to open. Bend’s growth continued to ramp up—but that didn’t translate into fully funding local schools.

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hile Bend is growing along with all of Central Oregon, and a housing boom is part of that growth, a larger and larger segment of the population is priced out of living in this city. The threat of “becoming another Aspen” is looming large as middle and low income workers, the disabled and seniors move to Redmond and Madras. Others are living in sub-standard conditions, homeless or running the risk of becoming so. There are several agencies in Central Oregon that have been working for years to help people find affordable housing in Bend and other cities. Now Bend is taking new steps to encourage the development of affordable housing. The city adopted affordable housing as a goal for 2001 and 2002 and created the Affordable Housing Task Force in April of 2001. It includes representatives from building, banking, government and social services agencies. The task force worked for several months to prepare a report on the issue, which was presented to the council in December of 2001. The task force continued meeting and this May held a summit on affordable housing that was hosted by the city and supported by several sponsors. The summit’s focus was creating a set of strategies that could help the city and developers partner together to get more units built that middle and low income residents could afford. The event featured speakers

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Squeezed Out

Bend takes steps to create affordable housing By Anne Pernick July 25, 2002

from Central Oregon and from Portland, Eugene and Fort Collins, Colorado. The summit’s main organizer was Bend City Councilor Bruce Abernethy. Abernethy also works with the Affordable Housing Task Force and is the Bend Advocate for the Central Oregon Partnership, a new non-profit working to break the cycle of poverty in the region. How we got here—the numbers Income inequality has been rising in Oregon since the 1970s and, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Oregon ranks among the top ten states with the greatest disparity between rich and poor. At the same time, the cost of housing has been increasing. Between 1998 and 2000 and Bend, the median sale price of a single family home rose 34%, and rental rates for two bedroom units rose 16%. Over the same period the median income for a family of four rose only 10%, from $40,300 to $44,200. In COCAAN’s Year 2002 Deschutes Housing Survey, the organization found 217 homeless households in Deschutes County and 475 households at risk. COCAAN defines a household at risk if the family’s income is less than 125% of the poverty level or if they paid more than 30% of their income on rent or mortgage. The task force’s report points out that the special needs population—including the elderly, disabled, and chronically mentally ill—are hit

the hardest by the lack of affordable housing. At the same time the pinch is being felt among many low and middle income families. Bend’s Affordable Housing Task Force report “Building Our Future—The Need for More Affordable Housing” points out the way purchasing power is being hurt by the income and housing price trends. “Not too surprisingly,” says the report, “the cost of the ‘typical’ house in Bend is becoming less and less affordable to the ‘typical’ household. The Affordable Housing Task Force developed three over-arching strategies for dealing with the problem: increasing affordable housing stock, increasing the dollars in the hands of people who would like to buy, and increasing awareness around the issue/ decreasing NIMBYism about affordable housing projects. Those who were at the summit as speakers and participants have very strong praise for the event and Abernethy in terms of that strategy. According to Mayor Bill Friedman, Abernethy’s efforts give a high probability that results will happen from the conference, which he called “remarkable” and “much more than I expected.” John MacInnis, Director of Cascade Community Development—a non-profit builder of housing for special needs residents spoke at the summit. MacInnis, who is also on the task

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In ’02, an estimated 30 percent of Bend’s population was in need of affordable housing. To meet the demand, city leaders created an Affordable Housing Task Force in 2001. Here, we profiled the progress of what continues to be a major issue plaguing Central Oregon.

Though no longer graced by youth as seen in this 2002 photo, Abernathy remains at the forefront fighting for affordable housing.

force, says the event was the best thing that’s happened in the 15 years he’s been working in Bend. In terms of increasing affordable housing stock, there are several ideas that summit participants mention as being helpful. One possible strategy is that the city could be more flexible on density and other zoning issues in projects that include affordable housing. Another is that System Development Charges (SDCs) would be phased in over several years instead of being due up front. A third is that non-profits would match people with the affordable units so developers would know they would sell right away. Here Abernethy says the trade off is less profit in return for less risk. Community Development Director McMahon, who spoke at the summit and works with the task force, says one idea discussed at the conference—that the city prioritize projects that include affordable units—was instituted the day after the summit. SW Editor’s note: This is an abridged version of the original story, edited for length. See the full version of the story online at BendSource.com

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Top Stories: • Women Overboard At Bend Metro Parks and Recreation: Executive Director Carrie Ward is put on leave and Board Member Mary Evers resigns. March 28.

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January contained the Men’s issue and a feature on a cougar killing in Deschutes River Woods. In the Feb. 7 edition, the Source interviewed extreme sports filmmaker Warren Miller when he visited for screenings of his films. The March 21 Women’s issue had features on Bend’s first female firefighter, Trish Chalmers, and local women in the martial arts. As reported in the May 9 issue, local nudist Terri Sue Webb was arrested (again) for walking naked from her residence to the county courthouse. The cover of the May 30 Outdoor Adventure issue teased features on “Dogs, Mountain Biking, The Aging Athlete, More Dogs, Survival Tips, Coastal Exlporing” (Damn those front page misspellings!). Also, an interview with Bend mountain biking icons Phil Meglasson, Bob “Woody” Woodward and Dennis Heater. The July 4 dining column on cheap eats, “More bang for your buck,” featured a food cart (Galveston Grub and Grind), Devore’s and Costco (where, amazingly, the hot dog and soda were $1.50.) Aug. 9 was the Best of Central Oregon issue, featuring Best Place to Breastfeed: Deschutes County Library, Best Place to Break Up: Drake Park, Best Activist: Terri Sue Webb, aka, “Naked Woman,” because it’s not illegal to be naked in Oregon. As reported in the Aug. 14 issue, the Save Our Parks Services alliance gathered enough signatures to have four park board members on the Sept. 17 recall ballot -- Chairman Ron Delaney, Chuck Burley, Jim Young and Don Smith. They ended up surviving the recall. In the Aug. 28 edition, four local professionals discussed school choice options in Bend. An editorial, “Loving the Butte To Death: Pilot Butte Needs Help,” decried that hikers and bikers were making new trails. The Source ran “a collection of essays on 9/11 from the alternative press, a year after our national tragedy,” in the Sept. 4 issue. Elections endorsements included Jim Clinton, John Schubert and Bill Friedman for City Council and Cylvia Hayes for House Dist. 53.

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The Jan. 22 Cheap Eats issue featured “25 of Our Favorite Meals Under $5.” Michael Franti & Spearhead played the first of what would become many, many, many concerts in Bend Feb. 4. Feb. 27 brought the cover story: "Absolute Privatization: Should Oregon get out of the liquor business?” The editorial board’s March 13 editorial declared, “No War on Iraq.” The Source’s April Fool’s issue included “stories” about an SUV driver trapped in the “infamous” Colorado/Century Drive roundabout, the Bend City Council voting to remove the southern bridge that was under construction, and one-year residents (a couple from San Jose, Calif.) longing for Bend’s “good old days,” before other people started moving in. The Les Schwab Amphitheater lineup included Coldplay, Lyle Lovett, Susan Tedeschi, Taj Mahal, Willie Nelson, Pink Martini, the Beach Boys, Ben Harper and Jack Johnson, the Doobie Brothers, and Bob Dylan. In May the paper endorsed Ted Schoenborn for the Bend parks board. A May 15 editorial stated that a proposed smoking ban for Bend parks went too far. On Aug. 7 “The Boot” debuted and went to the Old Mill District to turn on sprinklers during LSA concerts to discourage “banksitters.” The Aug. 14 Best of Central Oregon issue gave The Boot to Rep. Tim Knopp for not working to reform the state’s revenue system. The Bests included Best Concert: Coldplay; Best Place to Skinny Dip: Doris Lake; and Best Place to Pick a Fight with a Religious Zealot: the breezeway at Wall and Minnesota. In August President G.W. Bush made a phantom visit, speaking to 600 guests at the Fairgrounds before helicoptering to Sunriver to golf and stay with a Yale frat bro. On Sept. 4, an openly gay man, Andrew Gilbert, had his jaw broken in two places after dancing with another man at The Grove. No one was charged, but the incident galvanized the Bend gay community. In October, The Boot went to the “ethically dubious practice” of local publications mixing advertisements with news content. A November editorial decries the turnover at the City of Bend, which had had four city managers since the end of 2001. On Dec. 4 the Glass Slipper went to Cylvia Hayes for dropping out of the House Dist. 54 race and throwing her support behind Judy Stiegler.

In ’03, Central Oregon’s meth problem was raging. State legislators eventually passed a law in 2006 requiring a prescription to buy pseudoephedrine (a key component for DIY meth), greatly cutting down on its manufacture in the state.

Speed Still Kills

Central Oregon’s struggle against methamphetamine By Jeff Trainor December 18, 2003

t first saw the light of day as a new and improved (more potent) version of the pharmaceutical decongestant amphetamine. Armies saw it as the answer to battlefield fatigue and administered it to their soldiers during World War II. In the ‘50s, students, athletes, and truck drivers filled prescriptions for it to enhance performance and stay awake. But when a “speed freak” subculture of addicts injecting the drug emerged during the 1960s, methamphetamine use was promptly locked down. Firm legal restrictions on prescription of the drug were put in place. The pharmaceutical supply dried up. To satisfy Mar. 27, 2003 continued demand, rural, black-market production facilities started springing up all over the western United States. The concept of the high desert biker meth lab was born. Forty-some years later, methamphetamine abuse and addiction are an endless plague on public Nov. 27, 2003 health and safety in Oregon’s communities—even in semi-urban communities like Redmond and Bend. “Over here, the methamphetamine that I’ve seen the most is pretty nasty stuff,” said Dustin, a Bend man who’s a recovering addict and an ex-meth cook/ dealer from McMinnville. (He agreed to speak with the Source Weekly on the condition that his last name be omitted.) According to Dustin, most meth changing hands in Central Oregon is “a lot of cut and not a lot of drug.” He describes such methamphetamine as

particularly apt to compel users to do “whatever it takes” to get more of the drug. “Whatever it takes,” said Dustin, might include burglary, violence, and other crimes. Dustin spent 15 years in various states of active addiction to the drug before the threat of a four-year prison sentence helped convince him to put his best foot forward in treatment at Serenity Lane in Bend. He’s been clean ever since. But the effects Dustin experienced during the years he abused methamphetamine continue to affect his health. The appetite-reducing effect caused him to drop weight significantly when using and to gain excess weight when not using. Dustin’s chiropractor tells him his habit caused deterioration in his spine that led to four fused vertebrae. He’s experienced lots of upper respiratory illness, damage to arteries, chemical burns from splattered drain cleaner (sustained when cooking meth)—not to mention perhaps-unseen effects from exposure to toxic and carcinogenic fumes during the cooking process. Dr. Tom Wendel, who’s worked for about two years at Bend Memorial Clinic’s Urgent Care Center, has seen countless patients like Dustin over the course of his career. In the 15 years before moving his practice to Bend, Wendel worked strictly as a rural doctor. He practiced in Burns during the last 13 of those years, covering all aspects of medical care, in his words, “from the womb to

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the grave.” Wendel saw firsthand the worst possible outcomes of methamphetamine abuse and addiction during his time in Burns. He watched a large hotel burn to the ground after a meth lab inside exploded. As the Harney County coroner, he worked through a two-year period in which three murders were committed in the area, all of them drug-related. The county’s normal homicide rate, according to Wendel, previously had been one murder every 10 years. In rural communities such as Burns, Prineville, Madras, John Day, Lakeview, and Klamath Falls, said Wendel, methamphetamine generally is much more pervasive than in more urbanized places such as Bend. Since the first clandestine meth cooks smuggled in large quantities of precursor chemicals from Mexico and started setting up ship in the 1970s, the most out-of-the way places throughout California and Oregon have been choice locations for the labs. Karen Tamminga, supervisor for the Deschutes County Mental Health Department’s Adult Community Treatment Program, deals somewhat more directly with the country’s active meth addicts. According to an e-mail from Tamminga, methamphetamine is the third most commonly abused drug in Central Oregon, after alcohol and marijuana. Central Oregon professionals dealing with addiction and its collateral effects—and the rest of the community—might benefit from the examples of those who recognize the meth problem and are working to fix it. They might also find the recovering addict Dustin’s advice on kicking the habit helpful: “You can come back from it. If you work at it, there’s some hope to it. But you’ve gotta reach out and try.” SW Editor’s note: This is an abridged version of the original story, edited for length. See the full version of the story online at BendSource.com

Top Stories: • The Calm Before the Calm: New Bend City Council plots a quiet course for 2003. Jan. 8. • Stirring the Waters: Bend’s water needs raise questions for region. Feb. 5. • Good Morning, Labor Ready: Talking with people looking for work in Central Oregon. July 24. • Behind Closed Doors: Methamphetamine in Central Oregon. Dec. 18.

ven though its former site on Industrial Way is only an empty field dotted with rubble now, Bend’s historic crane shed could leave a permanent legacy by reforming the way the city handles historic preservation. The owners of the shed, Crown Invest Group LLC, tried for months to get permission from the Deschutes County Historical Landmarks Commission to tear the huge 67-year-old structure down so they could replace it with a new mixeduse building. Last August, City Attorney Peter Schannauer advised the city council it had no legal power to prevent demolition. Following that advice, the council voted 5-2 not to challenge Crown Aug. 12, 2004 in court. The next evening, without obtaining a city demolition permit first, the developers sent bulldozers to tear the 500-foot -long building down. A judge later penalized them $100,000 for that act, and the state Department of Environmental Quality fined them $64,000 for failing Feb. 19, 2004 to take steps to prevent the spread of asbestos during demolition. The developers are appealing the $100,000 penalty. The crane shed destruction prompted city officials to talk about putting teeth in the city’s historic preservation ordinance so that other old structures could be spared the same fate. Last week, Councilor John Hummel told the Source Weekly that the idea “is still very much afloat.” “The latest [plan] is that the landmarks commission will be preparing some draft language that will give the council authority to deny demolition in certain circumstances,” he said. He added that he’d bring the measure before the council “in January maybe

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Historic preservation law likely to get some teeth By H. Bruce Miller Dec. 16, 2004

February at the latest [and] see if the council will support it. I haven’t done a vote count yet.” Landmarks Commission Planning Associate Pat Kliewer said that by the end of this month she would get a draft of the ordinance to City Planning Director James Lewis, who would then polish and clarify it before turning it over to the council. Kliewer said members of the landmarks commission are eager to get a revised ordinance in place because the city is thinking about increasing building height limits downtown to as much as 70 feet, which could “put several of these [historic] buildings in jeopardy.” Hummel said Councilor Bill Friedman had expressed concern that “if we don’t let the owner demolish [a historic] building and he doesn’t have the money to rehab the building, it’ll just crumble. That’s definitely something to consider—I think he raises a valid concern. There have to be some tradeoffs.” To illustrate the kind of tradeoffs he’s talking about, Hummel pointed to a Portland ordinance that compensates owners of historic buildings by allowing them to “put something on another part of the property that normally would not be allowed.” The owner can then use the money generated by that new development to rehabilitate the historic building. One wild card in the deck is Measure 37, a ballot measure passed by the voters last month that entitles property owners to compensation if government actions result in a loss of value to their property. Hummel noted that Measure 37 is “unknown and untested, and we don’t know if the legislature is going to make a change.” However, he

added, regardless of Measure 37, “We can’t shirk our responsibilities for historic preservation in the city.” Kliewer indicated Measure 37 might not have much impact on historic preservation decisions because a 1997 state law provides that no building or site can be assigned historic status without the owner’s consent. She also noted that, far from reducing a property’s value, “The opposite is true—historic designations raise property values between 5 and 300 percent.” While city and county staff tinker with the landmark ordinance, the Crown partners are preparing to ask the Bend Urban Area Planning Commission for a height variance to allow them to build a new structure as high as the original crane shed, instead of following the 35-foot limit presently applied to buildings in the Old Mill District area. Kliewer, for one, doesn’t think that’s a good idea. “Across the entire country, it is discouraged to tear down a historic building and replace it with another one of the same size,” she said. A policy that rewarded developers for tearing down old buildings by giving them height variances for new buildings would be ill-advised, she said: “There’s something morally wrong with that, and it’s not good planning policy either.” SW Editor’s note: This is an abridged version of the original story, edited for length. See the full version of the story online at BendSource.com

Top Stories: • Cooking Up Controversy: Citizens turn up the heat on tire processing plant. March 4. • Putting It in Writing: For many, Bend anti-discrimination ordinance is a personal matter. March 11. • Crane Shed Smackdown: As controversy rises, developers file for demolition permit. March 25. • The Long Road: How the changing face of Bend made the Equal Rights Ordinance happen. June 24. • The Tower Turns One: Has Bend’s bright downtown star lived up to its billing? Aug. 12. • Aftershocks: Crane shed destruction could have powerful impacts (and editorial). Aug. 26. • Crane Shed Legacy: Historic preservation law likely to get some teeth. Dec. 16

THE YEAR IN REVIEW The third annual Men’s Issue on Feb. 19 named the Source’s first ever Man of the Year: Strictly Organic Coffee Company’s founder (along with wife, Rhonda Ealy) Richard Steffensen. Rebel tat! Rumors had flown that local talk show host and Deschutes County Commissioner candidate Andy Andrews had a Confederate flag tattoo. In an interview with the Source, he denied it, but later called with a “clarification.” He did have a rebel flag tat, along with the phrase, “Strike the tent,” reportedly the dying words of Gen. Robert E. Lee. Andrews said it was nothing racial—just that he was proud of his southern heritage. On March 11, The Boot went to The Bulletin for its confusing and inconsistent policy of not publishing same-sex wedding announcements. On April 1 (no April’s Fool this year), The Boot kicked the Bend Chamber of Commerce for its opposition to an ordinance protecting people from discrimination on the basis of their sexual orientation, introduced by Councilor John Hummel. May 20 brought an interview with writer Maya Angelou, who had a sold-out speaking engagement at COCC. On July 22 Lucinda Williams played The Athletic Club, turning “the subdued crowd from mild-mannered picnic-goers into a sea of dirty-dancing, jam-happy, drunk rockers.” Meanwhile “Aussie heartthrob” Keith Urban was spotted pumping iron at Gold’s Gym on Hwy. 97 before his show at LSA. The Source also reported that the Wilson sisters of Heart survived a freak hailstorm and “kicked some mullet ass” at LSA. A July 29 Glass Slipper went to Executive Director Katie Merritt and a crew of volunteers for organizing the inaugural Bend Film Festival the coming September. In the same issue appeared the first ad for the Bend Brew Fest. Oct. 14 brought the endorsement issue, topped by John Kerry for president. Always ahead of the curve, the Source on Nov. 18 ran a commentary, “Trumped,” about “The Apprentice” TV show, with a photo of The Donald, captioned, “It’s all in the hair.” H. Bruce Miller wrote about his fascination with Trump’s hair, describing him as “New York’s biggest real estate developer and three-time world champion all-around asshole.”

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In ’04, the big to-do centered around the historic Crane Shed in the Old Mill district. Developers wanted it torn down, and the city eventually agreed. But the story wasn’t over yet… Next up: tearing down the building in the dead of night.

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POSITIVITY — Michael Franti & Spearhead’s return to Bend marks two annual traditions: first, a concert full of SOULROCKERS jamming out to their favorite Franti hits, including “Say Hey (I Love You)." Second, the traditional yoga jam and bike ride with Bend’s very own World Muse organization. Read more in this week’s interview with Franti. // 6:30pm. Les Schwab Amphitheater, 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend. $43.

BENEFIT — Healing Reins provides professionally accredited horse-centered therapies and programs to more than 1,400 children, teens and adults in Central Oregon each year. This gala event benefits the programs and features great food, inspiring stories, dancing and a live and silent auction. Bid on great auction items and help support horse-centered therapies. // 5-9:30pm. Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center, 60575 Billadeau Rd., Bend. $80+.

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BEND COMEDY PRESENTS: 4TH ANNUAL LADIES NIGHT COMEDY SHOWCASE COMEDY — Now in its fourth year, the annual Ladies Night Comedy Showcases features female comics including Andie Main, Joann Schrinderle, Dana Buckendahl. Elaine Johnson hosts. Proceeds support Planned Parenthood and Saving Grace. // 8-11pm. Seven Nightclub, 1033 NW Bond St., Bend. $8/adv, $10/door.

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POLITICS — It was busy in Salem this year. In case you missed the action, this event recaps all that took place. Join panelists Senator Tim Knopp, Representative Knute Buehler, Lobbyist Eric Kancler, and Representative Gene Whisnant. Find out what’s next. // 5-7pm. Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St., Bend, $15/Chamber members, $25/general admission.

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FOLK... DUH — It wouldn’t be September in Central Oregon without the Sisters Folk Festival. From songwriting contests to workshops to a variety of folk and Americana music, there’s something for every music love at the annual music festival. This week, our music writer gives a run down of Pick’s Sisters Folk Festival Picks. // Various locations throughout Sisters. $150 adult, $50 youth (ages 6-18) festival passes.

ROCK/REGGAE — If you haven’t experienced the rock meets reggae meets ska meets dub meets Hawaiian vibes of Pepper, where have you been?! The perfect conclusion to summer, Pepper sets the atmosphere with their relaxing, yet upbeat jams. The trio formed in ‘97 and moved to the mainland from Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, in ‘99. // 5:30pm. Century Center Courtyard, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $37.

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BIKES — Love bikes? What about biking under the stars at 5,000 ft.? The Oregon 12/24 Mountain Bike Relay brings together racers to ride and relay on an 11-mile loop in Bend starting at Wanoga Sno Park. Bring your RV or tent and have fun with 300 to 400 of your teammates while riding your mountain bike, fat bike or single speed. // 10am. Wanoga Sno Park, Cascade Lakes Highway, Bend. Cost varies.

PRESENTATION — In the era of perpetual yoga pants, women have endless options for sports fashion. That wasn’t always the case. Eileen Tannich Gose, author of “Reflecting Freedom: How Fashion Mirrored the Struggle for Women’s Rights,” explores how women had to go against the social order of the day before facing the challenges of nature and sports. // 6-8pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S Hwy 97, Bend. $3/ members, $7/non-members.

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WORKPLACE — Some may stereotype them as lazy, entitled, disloyal and anything but professional. But how do millennials overcome these classifications to be successful in a workplace full of Gen X’ers and Baby Boomers? Learn about the struggle of millennials in the workplace. 21+. // 5-7pm. The Capitol, 190 NW Oregon Ave., Bend. $15/Chamber members, $25/general admission.

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Michael Franti & Spearhead return to the Les Schwab Amphitheater for their annual concert in Bend.

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By Anne Pick

Certain events have come to mark summertime in Bend. Locally produced events such as Bend Brewfest, the Bite of Bend and the Cascades Cycling Classic have all become time-honored traditions in our sun-soaked town. When it comes to music, you can always expect a lineup at the Les Schwab Amphitheater that runs the gamut of genres, but one artist has become a stronghold of the Bend summer music scene. Each summer, Michael Franti & Spearhead grace the stage in our fair city, and it’s a tradition we’ve all come to look forward to.

ranti, along with his band, blends rock, reggae, soul, funk, hip-hop and pop to create uplifting and inspiring jams that you won’t be surprised to hear at a house party or on a romantic playlist dedicated to your sweetheart (yes, “Life is Better With You” does actually appear on a sweet playlist I’ve recently created). “Music is about storytelling,” Franti says. “And when you can tell a story that people can identify with, through a great beat, it brings it into someone’s heart in a different way.” Franti spoke about recently meeting a woman at one of his concerts, who’s currently going through chemotherapy. “She listens to the stories in my songs and it takes her on this journey, a healing journey and gives her the inspiration to be there,” Franti says. “To take on that medicine, that’s a challenging, painful experience. And it helps her to get through it. That’s a very personal side to the music.” “Right now, we’re in a time in our country where there’s so much pain

and division, you see hatred out there,” Franti says. “Music is also a way to inspire people to do things on a macro level. To stand up for equality, for diversity, stand up for love and to feel that.” Franti’s mission through his music is to create community, which aligns with the goals of Bend-based organization World Muse. For the last several years, Franti has joined World Muse for community outreach events before his concerts at the Les Schwab Amphitheater. “We started doing events with them, which have been super fun and super inspiring,” Franti says. “Bringing the community together either to do yoga or we’ve done some bike parades. It’s been really cool to partner with them. [I like] bringing people from the Bend community and our music community together to celebrate the upliftment of women around the world. “As a traveling musician, normally we’re going from sound check to sound check, to show to show to show. It’s really great to have that pause in our tour schedule to really be doing

Michael Franti & Spearhead return to Bend for their annual river float, volleyball game, bike ride and SOULROCKER jam.

something that’s fun and celebrating that sense of community.” In addition to participating in events with World Muse, Franti loves his annual pilgrimage to Bend. He loves getting in the river, playing volleyball at the beach courts in the Old Mill, going on bike rides around the area and playing in the “idyllic location” at the Les Schwab Amphitheater. “It’s just an incredibly great community of people who are, what I call, ‘Soulrockers.’ People who live from their heart, who have compassion for all and who have a tenacious enthusiasm for music, and for people, and for the planet. I really see that in the Bend community.” SW

Michael Franti & Spearhead Fri., Sept. 8. 6:30pm. Les Schwab Amphitheater 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend. $43.

Pick’s Sisters Folk Festival Picks The Source music writer gives her top picks for the annual music festival held throughout Sisters.

Banda Magda, one of Pick’s Picks, performs at the Sisters Folk Festival.

ounded in 1995, the Sisters Folk Festival has become a staple in the Central Oregon music scene. In addition to the annual festival, which takes place the second weekend of September, the organization hosts events throughout the year, supporting local schools through cultural arts and community engagement. Don’t know where to start when planning your festival weekend? I’ve compiled my Picks for the annual folk festival, which has expanded to included more than just traditional folk and Americana music. Sarah Jarosz Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sarah Jarosz headlines the Sisters Folk Festival and for good reason. The 25-year-old exhibits extreme maturity in her vocal performance and takes on themes of unrequited and forbidden passion in her songwriting. Her country-flavored songs represent a youthful yet refined movement in modern folk music. Weaving together the past and the future, Jarosz speaks to a wide array of generations with her beautiful vocals and folk performances. // Friday, Sept. 8. 7:30pm. Sisters Art Works. Billy Strings You may have caught Billy Strings’ performance at the Volcanic Theatre Pub earlier this summer and if you didn’t, add him to the top of your Sisters Folk Festival lineup. The 24-yearold singer and guitarist comes from a long line of Americana musicians, giving him the foundation for a healthy career in bluegrass and folk music. With razor-sharp precision and lightning speed, Billy Strings can’t be missed. // Friday, Sept. 8. 11pm. The Belfry. Saturday, Sept. 9. 3pm. Village

Green Park. Saturday, Sept. 9. 9:15pm. Sisters Art Works. Gangstagrass As you can imagine from their name, Gangstagrass blends hip-hop and bluegrass, which is more successful than you might initially think. The Emmy-nominated outfit features MC hip-hop beats in sync with banjos, fiddles and dobros. The combination feels natural, authentic and seamless. These pioneers of the New American sound have earned a reputation for their excellent live performances, which makes them a can’tmiss act at the Sisters Folk Festival. // Friday, Sept. 8. 11:30pm. Sisters Saloon. Saturday, Sept. 9. 2pm. Angeline’s Bakery. Saturday, Sept. 9. 11pm. Melvin’s Fir Street Market. Sunday, Sept. 10. 3pm. Depot Cafe. Banda Magda Perhaps one of the most diverse acts on the Sisters Folk Festival lineup, Banda Magda draws on the band’s global background, which includes Greece, Argentina, Japan, Colombia and the U.S.A.) The band combines South American rhythms with improvised jazz, cinematic arrangements, audience participation and world “chansons” sung in six languages. A week after performing at the Sisters Folk Festival, the band releases its third album, “Tigre,” on Sept. 15. Bring your dancing shoes! // Friday, Sept. 8. 8:30pm. Sisters Saloon. Saturday, Sept. 9. 9pm. Angeline’s Bakery. Sunday, Sept. 10. 1:45pm. Village Green Park. SW Sisters Folk Festival

Friday, Sept. 8 - Sunday, Sept. 10. Various Locations Throughout Sisters $150/adult, $50/youth (ages 6-18) festival passes.

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7 Thursday Chops Bistro Melanie Rose Dyer and Daniel Cooper All original acoustic folk-rock, Americana and blues. 6-8 pm. No cover.

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Fat Tuesdays Cajun and Blues Jim Roy and Steve Beaudry Acoustic finger style blues guitar, mandolin and vocals by Jim Roy, accompanied by Steve Beaudry on acoustic and amplified harmonica. Songs from the Delta to Chicago. 7-9 pm. No cover.

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an encouraging ear to this weekly open mic for musicians. All musicians welcome! 6:30 pm.

Ashleigh Flynn and the Riveters Infectious well-crafted Americana music delivered by a well-curated band of musically virtuous middle-aged women who write classic songs that speak to our common humanity. 7-10 pm. No cover.

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8 Friday Astro Lounge DJ Rrltime A different breed of DJ. 8 pm-midnight.

Checker’s Pub HWY 97 Great classic rock

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Country Swing Dance Lessons Every Thursday night, learn how to country swing. No partner needed. 8 pm. No cover.

McMenamins Old St. Francis School

Music on the Patio series brings you live music from Appaloosa! 6-8:30 pm. No cover.

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Hokulea Dancers Traditional Hawaiian dance

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Jive Coulis & Friends - Tribute To The Grateful Dead Come on down to enjoy a night of Jive Coulis, Grateful Dead and special guests. 7-10 pm. No cover.

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A night of soul, hip-hop and electronica with DJ Deena Bee. 10 pm. No cover.

Sisters Sisters Folk Festival Folk and Americana music and traditional story-telling, song-writing contest, musician contest, and workshops. It’s almost a guarantee this year will be stellar. $150 adult, $50 youth (ages 6-18) festival passes. Les Schwab Amphitheater Mi-

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Ashleigh Flynn and the Riveters perform infectious, well-crafted Americana at Mcmenamins Old St. Francis School on 9/6.

globally conscious lyrics, powerful performances, and dynamic live shows, Franti has continually been at the forefront of lyrical activism, using his music as a positive force for change. 6:30 pm. $43.

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Dance Lessons Come learn the popular line dances to your favorite country songs every Saturday! 9 pm. No cover.

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Lindy Gravelle Singer-songwriter-pianist performs originals and country and pop covers. 7-10 pm.

Northside Bar & Grill The Bad Cats Clas-

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Strictly Organic Coffee Company Bobby Lindstrom Bobby brings his own style of blues, roots, rock music to you, with great guitars and killer vocals. 1-3 pm. No cover.

Strictly Organic Coffee Company Allan Byer & Jamie Morris All original Americana music. 3-5 pm. No cover.

The Summit Saloon & Stage DJ Biggz

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The Drum and Guitar Shop Saturday Blues Jam This weekly jam meets every Saturday. If planning to play, please bring your Instrument, two blues songs and some friends. See ya Saturday! Call Kevin at 541-382-2884 with any questions. Noon-4 pm. No cover. Tower Theatre An Evening with George

Winston With a career spanning more than 40 years, celebrated pianist George Winston’s 14th solo piano album, “Spring Carousel,” is a cancer research benefit album. 7 pm. Reserved Seating $27.50 - $55.75.

Velvet Saint John & The Revelations Saint

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Domino Room Kosha Dillz KOSHA DILLZ, The Clumzys, NRG TRIBE, Sleepy. 8 pm-midnight.

Fat Tuesdays Cajun and Blues Early Bird Karaoke & Open Mic with A Fine Note Karaoke Too! Bring your voice, bring your guitar and bring your friends. All musicians welcome. Great stage. Great venue. 7:30 pm. No cover.

horn’s Music on the Patio series brings you live music from Rob Fincham. 6-8:30 pm. No cover.

watch as locals brave the stage for open mic. 6 pm.

14 Thursday Chops Bistro Melanie Rose Dyer and Daniel Cooper All original acoustic folk-rock, Americana and blues. 6-8 pm. No cover.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Karaoke FUN with DJ Roseybabe. 9 pm.

Fat Tuesdays Cajun and Blues Jim Roy and Steve Beaudry Acoustic finger-style blues guitar, mandolin and vocals by Jim Roy, accompanied by Steve Beaudry on acoustic and amplified harmonica. Songs from the Delta to Chicago. 7-9 pm. No cover. Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke Have you

narrowed it down to what songs you’ll sing this week? Embrace your inner rock star. 9 pm.

Kelly D’s Irish Sports Bar Open Mic Open mic night, sign up or join our audience. With the talented musings of Dilated Amplifier with Janelle Munsin and Jake Woodmansee, sign up to work on material, try stand up for the first time or just come on a date! 18+. Second Thursday of every month, 7-9 pm. $10. Maverick’s Country Bar & Grill Free Country Swing Dance Lessons Every Thursday night, learn how to country swing. No partner needed. 8 pm. No cover. McMenamins Old St. Francis School

Slings and Arrows A Nashville-based duo comprised of musicians Zach Broocke and Marlaina Youch, formed in 2014. 7-10 pm. No cover.

Spoken Moto Goodbye Dyna, Last Giant

Come get rocked by Bend’s own Goodbye Dyna, followed by Last Giant.“'70s rock sound with progressive embellishments along the way, Last Giant continues to obliterate the pretty confines of everyday rock.” 7-9 pm. No cover.

Strictly Organic Coffee Company Open Mic Fresh talent and fresh coffee every week. 6 pm.

The Lot Natty Red Soulful acoustic music from Nat Berliner & Jason “Big Red” Schweitzer. 6-8 pm. No cover. Volcanic Theatre Pub The Nth Power + Ghost-Note Proving that soul music can be exponentially greater than the sum of its parts, The Nth Power is on a mission to share the light. Ghost-Note is an instrumental explosion like you’ve never heard before. 8 pm. $15/adv.

Kelly D’s Irish Sports Bar Ukulele Jam

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Northside Bar & Grill Lisa Dae and Friends Jazz. 6 pm. No cover. The Summit Saloon & Stage Comedic Roulette Live stand up comedy and improv competition. Comedians compete based on audience-suggested topics, phrases, whatever you can come up! Hosted by Jake Woodmansee. Second Tuesday of every month, 8-10 pm. $10. The Blacksmith Restaurant NTT

(deb&kev) Harmonius re-interpretations of your favorite songs. Come early to get the best seats! 7-9 pm. No cover.

The Lot Trivia at The Lot Bring your team or join one. Enjoy the brews and tasty eats while rubbing elbows with Bend’s smartest smartipants who love trivia. A rotating host comes up with six questions in six different categories. 6-8 pm. No cover.

13 Wednesday Cabin 22 Useless Knowledge Bowl! Great prizes! 7-9 pm. Century Center Courtyard

Pepper and Tribal Seeds Infusing rock with reggae, ska and dub to create relaxing, yet upbeat jams. 5:30 pm. $37.

Checker’s Pub Talent/Open Mic Bring your talent to this weekly open mic night. 6-8 pm. Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Karaoke FUN with DJ Roseybabe. 9 pm.

Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke Sing your favorite songs every week. 9 pm. Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke Have you

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CALENDAR MUSIC Bella Acappella Harmony Chorus

Salsa Footwork & Partnerwork Patterns Learn a series of fun footwork com-

binations followed by partner work patterns. No experience required. Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm. 541-325-6676. $10.

Cascade Highlanders Pipe Band Practice A traditional bagpipe and drum

No experience or Scottish heritage necessary. Mondays, 7-9pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd. First class is free, future classes are $5.

band. Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Bend Church of the Nazarene, 1270 NE 27th St. 541-633-3225. Free.

The Deschutes Caledonian Pipe Band Practice Looking for experienced players to join and perform. Mondays-Sundays, 6-8pm. Through Nov. 1. Abilitree, 2680 Twin Knolls Dr.

Music In Public Places The Bend Cello

Collective plays a varied program of classical and contemporary music for cello quartet. Sept. 9, 2-3pm. La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St. 541-317-3941. Free.

Music In Public Places The Dove String Quartet performs Shostakovich 8 and Borodin 2. Sept. 9, 2-3pm. Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. 541-317-3941. Free. Oregon Old Time Fiddlers 2nd Sunday Jam Questions? Contact 541-410-5146. Sun,

Sept. 10, 1-3pm. Powell Butte Community Center, 8404 SW Reif Rd. Free.

Oregon Old Time Fiddlers Special Country Music Gathering Visit cen-

traloregonfiddlers.com. Thurs, Sept. 7 - Sun, Sept 10, noon-10pm. Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 S Main St., Prineville.

Public (Rock) Choir Sing in a fun, non-threatening environment. Mondays, 5:458pm. Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Ln. 541-728-3798. $0-$16. Symphony Spotlight Recital Join us for

an evening of classical chamber music. Sept. 9, 7-8pm. Wille Hall, COCC Coats Campus Center, Bend, 2600 NW College Way. 541-317-3941. Free.

Thorn Hollow String Band Hear frontier tunes played by the Museum’s lively house band. Sat, Sept. 9, 11am-2pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S Hwy 97. 541-382-4754. Free with Museum admission.

DANCE Adult Intermediate Level Dance Class Styles include contemporary, modern, jazz and ballet. Fridays. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave. 541-321-4321. $5.

Argentine Tango Class & Práctica

Four-week fclass begins the first Wednesday, 6:30-7:30pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd. $5/class.

Bend Ecstatic Dance Dance your own dance in your own way. Tuesdays, 7pm. Bend Masonic Center, 1036 NE 8th St. 360-870-6093. $10-$20.

Scottish Country Dance Weekly Class

rience a little taste of Belgium in Bend! Fridays, noon-8pm and Saturdays, 1-7pm. Monkless Belgian Ales, 20750 High Desert Ln. Suite 107. 541-610-5098.

Industry Night Come celebrate your week-

end every Monday night with half off pool and $1 off all your favorite drinks! Mondays, 5pm-midnight. Duda’s Billiard’s Bar, 1020 NW Wall St. Suite B.

PCT Party Join us as we celebrate

West African Dance Class Cultural dance experience to live drumming. Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm. Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd. 818-636-2465. $10.

the Pacific Crest Trail and the PCTA who help protect, preserve and promote it. Live music by Lumbercat. Sept. 9, 4-8pm. Crux Fermentation Project, 50 SW Division St.

FILM EVENTS

Trivia Tuesday and Dollar Wells Trivia

Second Sunday Movie Night A film with

a spiritual theme shown. Second Sunday of every month, 6pm. St. Helen’s Hall - Trinity Episcopal, 231 NW Idaho St. 541-389-8166. Free.

FOOD Bend Farmers Market The Market occurs once a week downtown in the Brooks Street Alley behind the Tower Theater. Wednesdays, 3-7pm. Through Oct. 11. Downtown Bend. Cooking Class - Fall Wine Dinner We go through the process of tasting the wine and cook a three-course meal. Sept. 9, 5:30-9pm. Kindred Creative Kitchen, LLC, 62070 27th Street Bend. 541-640-0350. $95.

Tuesday and Dollar Wells every Tuesday at Astro Lounge! Tuesdays, 8-11pm. Astro Lounge, 939 NW Bond St.

Whiskey Wednesday Featuring drink specials, whiskey samples, delicious food and a raffle with prizes! Wednesdays, 4-9pm. The Barrel Thief Lounge at Oregon Spirit Distillers, 740 NE First St. 541-550-4747. No charge.

LOCAL ARTS “Lunar” Exhibit Identically sized moon prints and drawings—each made by a different local or regional artist. Through Oct. 1. Bend Art Center, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 180. 541330-8759. Free. Artist Reception Local artist featured for a full month in the Humm brewery. Artist recep-

Prime Rib Dinner Night Sundays, 5-9pm. Pronghorn Resort, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr. 541-693-5300. $35.

tions the first Thursday of each month. First Thursday of every month, 4-6pm. Humm Kombucha, 1125 NE 2nd St. 541-306-6329. Free.

Artventure with Judy Artist-led painting

event! No experience necessary! Fee includes supplies. Pre-register and see upcoming images at artventurewithjudy.com. Tuesdays, 6-9pm. Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Ln. 541-410-3267. $25 pre-paid.

Figure Drawing Sessions We hold figure drawing sessions with a live model every Tuesday evening from 7-9 pm at the Workhouse, there is no registration required so drop in. Tuesdays, 7-9pm. The Workhouse, 50 SE Scott St. Suite 6. 541 241 2754. $15. Get Out of the Heat... Read a Used Book and View A New Art Show Check

out the new art display by members of the FORO Art Committee. First Tuesday-Saturday of every month, 10am-6pm. reBOOKS Used Bookstore, 531 NW Elm Street. 541.238.2181. Free.

Lori LaBissoniere Art Walk Lori carves

lines on wood surfaces much in the way she surfs and shreds. Through Oct. 6, 5pm-2am. Velvet, 805 NW Wall St. 541-728-0303. No cover.

Art & Wine, Oh My! Local artists guide you through replicating the night’s featured image. Tuesdays, 6pm. Level 2, 360 SW Powerhouse Dr. Suite 210. 541-213-8083. $35-$45. Watercolor in the Garden Two watercolor classes. RSVP - community@moonfireandsun. com. Sept. 8, 4:30-6pm and Sept. 9, 1011:30am. Moonfire & Sun Garden Center, 61944 SE 27th St. 541-318-6155. $15-$30.

Taste Local Thursdays at Suttle Lodge Celebrate local food and farms. Suttle Lodge serves up a rustic meal featuring Seed to Table Farm greens and Cascade Mountain Pastures lamb. Sept. 7, 11am-9pm. The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 Hwy 20.

BEER AND DRINK Wine Tastings Join us every Friday and

Saturday for tasty wine tastings. Fridays, 3:305:30pm and Saturdays, 3:30-5:30pm. Through Dec. 31. Newport Avenue Market, 1121 NW Newport Ave. 541-382-3940. Free.

Beer Tastings Don’t miss out! Join us every Friday afternoon for delicious beer tastings. Fridays, 3:30-5:30pm. Through Dec. 29. Newport Avenue Market, 1121 NW Newport Ave. 541-382-3940. Free. Diamonds & Dust Auction Gala

Fun night of great food, inspiring stories, dancing, live and silent auction with something for everyone. Sept. 9, 5-9:30pm. Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center, P.O. Box 5593. 541382-9410. $80+.

Firkin Friday A different firkin each week. $3 firkin pints until it’s gone. Fridays, 4pm. Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Dr. 541-639-4776.

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Seeks women and girls who love to sing. Ages 15 and above. Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30pm. LDS Church, 450 SW Rimrock. 541-460-3474. $30 month.

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EVENTS

PRESENTATIONS Falling in Love with Fungi: Foraging Essentials and Field Identification for Mushroom Hunting Mushroom foraging

workshop. Sept. 13, 6-8pm. The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave. 541-728-0357. Free.

Know Industry - How Bend Became the Center of the Lumber Industry

Local historian takes you on a trip to 1905 Bend. Sept. 6, 6-7pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St. 541-312-1032. Free.

Natural History Pub - Bats and White-Nose Syndrome A discussion of Providing private, compassionate euthanasia services for your cats & dogs in the privacy of your pet’s home.

this disease. Sept. 12, 7-9pm. McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St. 541-3824754. Free, RSVP required.

Renewable Energy: A Solution to Climate Change and an Economic Opportunity Join 350Deschutes for a presentation on the impacts, solutions and what you can do to help drive action. Sept. 11, 5:30-7pm. Wabi Sabi, 830 NW Wall St. 541-390-5826. Free.

Teachers’ Night Out Network with

colleagues and community partners. Sept. 14, 6-8pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S Hwy 97. 541-382-4754 ext. 320. Free to educators and administrators.

Libby Hays, DVM DrLibby@MobileCatandDogVet.com

541.647.6810 www.MobileCatandDogVet.com

Women in Motion, 1850—1920

Eileen Tannich Gose explores how women had to go against the social order before facing challenges of nature and sports. Sept. 13, 6-8pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S Hwy 97. 541-382-4754. Members $3, non-members $7.

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT The Old Collage Try Writing Workshop with Elena Passarello Collage

storytelling is an inspiring way to supercharge your writing. Sept. 9, 12:30-3:30pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St. 541-3121032. Free.

“Protocol” by Kathleen Valenti Kathleen Valenti has been writing for nearly 20 years. Sept. 8, 7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 Northwest Mount Washington Drive, #110. 541-3066564. Free.

Second Sunday - Elena Passarello

Writing and reading literary nonfiction. Sept. 10, 2-3pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St. 541-312-1032. Free.

VOLUNTEERS 350Deschutes Climate Advocacy & Education Use your special talents to en-

courage awareness of the need for meaningful climate action. 206-498-5887.

Become a Big Brother or Big Sister in Redmond It doesn’t take much to make a big difference in the life of a child! Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon - Redmond, 412 SW Eighth St., Redmond. 541-617-4788.

Citizens Climate Lobby Monthly Meeting Second Wednesday of every month, 4-6pm.

The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave. 541-977-7531. Free.

Fences For Fido Help free dogs from

chains! We are seeking volunteers to come out and help us build fences for dogs who live on chains. fencesforfido.org.

THEATER

Go Big, Bend Big Brothers Big Sisters works

Heathers: The Musical Veronica Sawyer hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High. Thurs, Sept. 7 - Sat, Sept. 9, 7:30-10:30pm, Sun, Sept. 10, 4-7pm and Thurs, Sept. 14, 7:30-10:30pm. 2nd Street Theater, 220 NE Lafayette Ave. 541-312-9626. $25/adults. $22/seniors and students.

Make Your Mark at Bend Spay+Neuter! Volunteer in the clinic, festivals or

Improv Comedy Triage and the Reality

Mentor Heart of Oregon Corps is a nonprofit

Benders take your suggestions. May contain adult content. Fri, Sept. 8, 8-9:30pm. CTC Cascade Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave. 541389-0803. $5.

WORDS “All She Left Behind” by Jane Kirkpatrick A natural healer dreams to become a

doctor in 1870s Oregon. Sept. 14, 7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 Northwest Mount Washington Drive, #110. Free.

Bend Creative Writers Group Presentation Collection of 68 short stories and

15 poems from six authors. Sept. 8, 6-8pm. Herringbone Books, 422 SW Sixth St. 541-5261491. Free.

Bree Loewen Author Presentation

Author shares the drama and the camaraderie of mountain rescue work. Sept. 9, 6-7pm. Herringbone Books, 422 SW Sixth St. 541-5261491.

"Found: A Life in Mountain Rescue" by Bree Loewen Bree reflects on the

demands of her job. Sept. 10, 3pm. Roundabout Books, 900 Northwest Mount Washington Drive, #110. Free.

A Night of Award-Winning Poetry

Join us for a very special evening with three award-winning Oregon poets. Sept. 8, 7-8pm. Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-749-2010. Free.

with kids who need a positive role model and extra support. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, 2125 NE Daggett Ln. 541-312-6047.

help with our community cat population. Bend Spay+Neuter Project, 910 SE Wilson Ave. Suite B1. 541-617-1010.

that inspires and empowers positive change in youth. Contact Amanda at 541-526-1380. Heart of Oregon YouthBuild, 68797 George Cyrus Rd.

The Rebecca Foundation Seeking vol-

unteers to help us with an upcoming event and ongoing for the Bend area diaper bank.

Yoga Studio, 1135 NW Galveston Ave. 541-5508550. $7-$15.

African Dance Classes are taught in a

friendly, welcoming and fun environment. Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm. Gotta Dance Studio, 917 NE Eighth St. 541-322-0807. $12.

Buddhist Mantras Chanting Reser-

vations required. Mondays-Tuesdays-Thursdays-Fridays, 10:30am-4pm. Custom Built Computers Of Redmond, 439 SW 6th St. 541848-1255. $10.

Build a Business Website with WordPress, Beginning I Build your own

business website. Sept. 12, 6-9pm. COCC Chandler Lab (off-campus), 1027 NW Trenton Ave. 541-383-7290. $99.

Business Start-Up Class Do you have a great idea that you think could be a successful business? Sept. 6, 6-9pm. COCC Chandler Lab (off-campus), 1027 NW Trenton Ave. 541-3837290. $29. Capoeira Experience this exciting martial art form. 541-678-3460. Mondays, 7-8:20pm and Thursdays, 7-8:20pm. $30, two week intro.

DIY Learn to Weld Workshop Sign up online at DIYcave.com. Wed, Sept. 6, 5:30pm and Wed, Sept. 13, 5:30pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150. 541-388-2283. $50.

Experiencing Sacred Earth Water

Learn about a collection of powerful healing waters. Second Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8:30pm. Aingeal Rose & Ahonu, meetup. com/Aingeal-Rose-Ahonu. 925-366-3091. $25.

Drying & Curing - A Fundamental Discussion of Principles One of the most important aspects of ensuring that your smoke is tasty, smooth and has reached the plant’s maximum potential, comes from the last steps in growing cannabis - drying and curing. 21+. Sept. 7, 6-8pm. Tin Pan Theater, 869 NW Tin Pan Alley. Free.

German Conversation Group Mondays, 7-8pm. Sisters. 541-595-0318. Cost variable. Good Form Running Clinic Learn to run

easier, faster and injury-free. Thurs, Sept. 14, 5:30-7pm. FootZone, 842 NW Wall St. 541-3173568. Free, RSVP required.

Hemp Oil CDB Health Benefits Get up to speed on the enormous health benefits of CBD oil. Every other Wednesday, 7-8:30pm. 925-3663091. Free.

Volunteer—BCC Bend’s Community Center

Online Chair Tai Chi Classes From a seated position soft movements are used to help increase energy, improve blood circulation. Fridays, 2-3pm. Grandmaster Franklin, 51875 Hollinshead Pl. 623-203-4883. $40.

Volunteer Drivers Needed Volunteer

Japanese Group Lesson For both beginners and intermediate students for Japanese. Wednesdays, 5-6pm. Wabi Sabi, 830 NW Wall St. 541-633-7205. $10 plus material fees.

Volunteer The Salvation Army has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for almost every age. Please contact us. has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals over age six. Bend’s Community Center, 1036 NE Fifth St.

drivers needed to transport veterans to the Bend VA Clinic and Portland VA Hospital. Call Paul at 541-647-2363.

17th Annual Green Tour! Be an ambassa-

dor during the annual tour on Sept 30. Contact ani@theenergychallenge.org. The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave.

Brightside Thrift Store in Redmond

Looking for volunteers to receive donations, sort and price items. Brightside Animal Thrift Store, 838 NW 5th St. 541-504-0101.

CLASSES AcroYoga Experience how the power of acrobatics, wisdom of yoga and sensitivity of Thai yoga intertwine. Wednesdays, 7pm. Namaspa

Lanzando su Proprio Negocio (Business Start-Up class in Spanish) Sept.

13 & 20, 2017. Sept. 13, 6-8pm. COCC Chandler Lab (off-campus), 1027 NW Trenton Ave. 541318-3701. $59.

OECCO Seminar: Performance Coaching It’s time for Mary’s annual perfor-

mance review. Mary hates it, her boss hates it. So why do we keep doing it? Sept. 12. Hampton Inn & Suites, 750 SW Columbia St. 541-3886219. $35.

Oriental Palm Reading Discover how the brain, nerves and lines connect in palmistry. Wednesdays, 6-7pm. Wabi Sabi, 830 NW Wall St. 541-848-1255. $10.

EVENTS Paint Small Furniture You bring the small piece of furniture. Paint and all other materials included. Sign up online or in store. Sept. 12, 6-9pm. Junque in Bloom, 50 SE Scott St. Suite 19. 541-728-3036. $75. Structural Reprograming/The Vance Stance Get to the root of why you are tight,

Tai Chi A free Tai Chi for health class open

to the Bend community. For more info, call 541-548-1086. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 9:30-11am. Brooks Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 Wall St. 541-548-1086. Free.

West African Drumming Level 1 Learn

traditional rhythms. Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm. Home Studio, 63198 NE de Havilland St. 541760-3204. $15.

West African Drumming Level 3 Build

moms with babies up to one years old. Wednesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Juniper Park, 800 NE Sixth St. 541-306-8466.

faces off. Mondays, 4:30-5:30pm. Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Ln. 541-728-3798. $10.

Membership 101 | Driving Your Membership We show you how you can turn

LEGO Block Party Kids + 1 gazillion LEGOs

your membership into your greatest sales and marketing tool. RSVP required. Contact 541382-3221. Sept. 12, 10-11am. Bend Chamber of Commerce, 777 NW Wall St. Suite 200.

Northwest Crossing Farmers Market

Discover a bounty of fresh produce, locally raised meats, fresh eggs and cheese. Saturdays, 10am-2pm. NorthWest Crossing Neighborhood Center, 2754 NW Crossing Dr.

Open Gallery Readings and Questions with Stacy Mitchell Psychic and clairvoyant advisor. Sept. 14, 6:30-8:30pm. Junque in Bloom, 50 SE Scott St. Suite 19. 541-728-3036. $25.

Pool Tournament Cash Cup Anyone can

= fun. All Ages. Sept. 9, 10:30am. Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. 541-312-1061. Free.

Story Time - Music, Movement & Stories Movement and stories to develop skills.

Ages 3+ years. Sept. 7, 10:30am. Sisters Public Library, 110 N Cedar St., Sisters. 541-312-1070.

Teen Territory Hang out, mess around, geek

out. Games, crafts and more. Sept. 13, 2-4pm. Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. 541-312-1050. Free.

Tiny Explorers Meetup The Children’s

Forest is seeking committed volunteers to host Tiny Explorers Meetups in the outdoors. Serve as the point person and distribute free baby carriers.

on your knowledge, technique, and performance skills. Thursdays, 7-8:30pm. Home Studio, 63198 NE de Havilland St. 541-760-3204. $15.

join in, regardless of experience! APA rules, winnings based on number of participants. Tuesdays, 8pm. Seven Nightclub, 1033 NW Bond St. 541-760-9412. $5.

SENIOR EVENTS

EVENTS

Power Panel: Millennials in the Workplace How do we as the stereotyped

by registered nurses. If interested, please call 541-312-2069 to reserve a spot. Second Monday of every month, 12-1:30pm. Bend’s Community Center, 1036 NE Fifth St. $15.

Ales & Tails Adoption Day Come meet

some adorable furry animals available for adoption including puppies, dogs, kittens and cats. Adopt, don’t shop! Wed, Sept. 6, 4-7pm. Bend Brewing Company, 1019 NW Brooks St.

Community Healing Night Intuitive

readings, energetic healing and bodywork in exchange for canned and dry foods. First Thursday of every month, 5-7pm. The Old Stone, 157 NW Franklin Ave. 541-389-1159.

Drawing Under the Influence Bring

paper, pen, creativity and draw under the influence! This DUI club is for anyone looking for some fun on a Sunday. Sundays, 6-9pm. JC’s Bar & Grill, 642 NW Franklin Ave.

Grassroots Cribbage Club Newcomers welcome. For info contact Sue at 541-610-3717. Mondays, 6-9pm. Bend Elks Lodge, 63120 Boyd Acres Rd. $1 to $13. Green Drinks: A Healthy Home for a Healthy Planet This month, come check out

the magic of a home retrofit. Sept. 14, 5-7pm. The Palmer Residence, 107 SE Cessna Dr. 541385-6908. Free.

Hollinshead Community Garden Annual Open House Gardening mini-classes. Sept. 9, 9am-1pm. Hollinshead Community Garden, 1235 NE Jones Rd. 541-548-6088. Free.

Ingenious Art! An Auction & Fundraising Event Enter your re-imagined item to win, sell, showoff. Submit by Sept 6. Family-friendly outdoor event. Sept. 9, 4-9:30pm. Crooked River Ranch, 5060 SW Clubhouse Rd. 503-260-6512. Free.

Mama Circle Open to pregnant women and

lazy, entitled, disloyal professionals stand a chance to be successful in a workplace full of Gen X’ers and Baby Boomers? 21+. Sept. 7, 5-7pm. The Capitol, 190 NW Oregon Ave. 541382-3221. $15 Chamber members; $25 general.

Preparing for the High Holy Days The Jewish community of Central Oregon welcomes Rabbi Shefa Gold to Bend for a Shabbaton weekend. Sept. 8-10. JCCO/Shalom Bayit Synogogue, 21555 Modoc Ln. $36-$72. Preventative Walk-in Pet Wellness Clinic First come, first served. Vaccines,

microchips, toenail trims and de-worming available. Service fees can be found at bendsnip.org. Saturdays, 10am. Bend Spay & Neuter Project, 910 SE Wilson Ave. A-1.

What’s Brewing | Legislative Recap: What’s Next? Panelists: Senator Tim Knopp, Representative Knute Buehler, Lobbyist Eric Kancler, Representative Gene Whisnant. Sept. 12, 5-7pm. Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St. 541-382-3221. $15 Chamber members, $25 general admission.

KID STUFF Big Kids Yoga This class is for older kids

who want to learn more of the fundamentals of yoga. Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm. Namaspa Yoga Studio, 1135 NW Galveston Ave. 541-550-8550. $5-$6.

Children’s Yoga: Movement & Music

Designed for children aged 4-8. Mondays, 4-5pm. Bend Community Healing, 155 SW Century Dr. Suite 113. 541-322-9642. $10.

Kids ROCK(!) Choir This is a place where kids ages 12 and under can come and sing their

Foot Clinic for Seniors Clinic is performed

Senior Social Program Monday, Tuesday and Friday social hour. Wednesday soup/salad $2 from 11-12pm. Closed Thursday. Mondays-Tuesdays-Fridays, 10am-1pm. Bend’s Community Center, 1036 NE Fifth St. Tai Chi for Diabetes This ongoing, very

gentle class is starting over! Can be done seated. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 8:30-9:30am. OREGON TAI CHI - TaiChi for Health, 1350 SE Reed Mkt Rd Ste 102. 541-639-9963.

Tai Chi for Parkinson’s & MS Walker,

cane and wheelchair ok. Certified and endorsed by the Council on Aging of Central Oregon. Thursdays, 1-2pm. Grandmaster Franklin, 1010 NE Purcell Blvd. 623-203-4883. $50/month.

ATHLETIC 2017 Central Oregon Walk to Defeat ALS A scenic Walk route along the Deschutes

River and over 850 people joining together to Defeat ALS. Sept. 9, 11am. Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St. Free.

Basic Skills Standup Paddleboard Class Confidently explore our region’s flat

and swift waterways. Sundays, 10am-noon and Sundays, 10am-noon Through Sept. 24. Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way Suite 6. 541-317-9407. $55.

Bigfoot Races Join us for the Bigfoot 10K,

Bend’s oldest and fastest 10K race! Proceeds go to the Bend/La Pine high school cross-country teams at La Pine, Bend, Mountain View, and Summit. Sept. 10, 9am. Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Dr.

FootZone’s Pub Run to Crux Meet at FootZone at 5:30, run a loop with 3-5 mile distance options and finish at Crux for complimentary beers! RVSP required. Sept. 11, 5:30pm. FootZone, 842 NW Wall St. Full Immersion Whitewater Kayaking Weekend A two and a half day introductory

progression series to whitewater. Every other Friday, 5:30-8pm. Through Oct. 13. Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way Suite 6. 541.317.9407. $245.

MAC Dash Sprint Triathlon This volunteer-organized, community event benefits MAC youth programming. Sept. 9, 7:30am. Madras Aquatic Center, 35 SE C St. Ste A. On Tour Bend: Trail Run & Lawn Party Easy 4-5 mile trivia trail run to support COTA. Sept. 9, 10am-2pm. Eagles Nest Restaurant & Banquets, 18575 SW Century Dr. 971-404-9406. $10.

Oregon 12/24 Mountain Bike Relay A great loop with 1,100 ft of climbing

and room to pass. Sept. 9, 10am. Wanoga Sno Park, Cascade Lakes Highway.

Rapid Progression Whitewater Clinic Every other Thursday, 5-7pm. Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way Suite 6. 541.317.9407. $25.

Thrilla Cyclocross Series A weekly cyclocross event. Wed, Sept. 6, 5:15pm and Wed, Sept. 13, 5:15pm. Athletic Club of Bend, 61615 Athletic Club Dr. $20-$25. WalkStrong 5k Training Info Night Join us for info night to learn about our 5k training. Sept. 7, 6-7pm. FootZone, 842 NW Wall St. 541323-3488. Info Night--Free. WalkStrong 5k Training Program All bodies move toward improved fitness. 12-week, coached group meets twice weekly and walks our way up to a 5k event together. Registration required. Sept. 12, 6-7pm. Synergy Health & Wellness, 361 NE Franklin Ave. Building C. 541323-3488. $125 per person or 2/$225.

MEETINGS Medical Imaging and Clinical Research 2017 Two days of discussion on

methods and strategies related to management. Sept. 11, 9am-6pm. Christina Williams, Paris, France. 702-508-5200. $99.

The Abraham Inspiration Group Share how the Art of Allowing and Law of Attraction work through us. Sept. 9, 5-8pm. Rosie Bareis Campus, 1010 NW 14th St. 541-389-4523. Donation.. Accordion Club of Central Oregon

Second Saturday of every month, 10am-noon Through Dec. 16. Aspen Ridge Retirement, 1010 NE Purcell Blvd. Free.

Adelines’ Showcase Chorus Practice For more information call Diane at 541-

The Drum and Guitar Shop

541.382.2884 63830 NE Clausen, Ste.100 www.thedrumandguitarshop.com

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crooked, suffering. Mondays-Wednesdays, 6-8pm and Mondays-Thursdays, noon-2pm. EastSide Home Studio, 21173 Sunburst Ct. 541330-9070. $150 for 10 classes.

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The countdown to Deschutes’ Roanoke opening. Photo courtesy Deschutes Brewery.

harles de Gaulle, war hero and president of France, once said, “how can you govern a country which has 246 varieties of cheese?” If he were American, he would probably say something very similar about beer. That’s true here at home, and it’s true over in Virginia as well, where groundbreaking on Deschutes Brewery’s second production facility is due to begin in a year or two. That plant won’t start producing beer until 2020 or so, but last week, Deschutes opened the doors on a new bar and tasting room right in downtown Roanoke, a city of some 97,000 in southwest Virginia. “It was almost 30 years ago when my wife and I moved to Bend to open a small public house,” said Deschutes founder Gary Fish, who personally tended bar during the opening rush on Monday. “[It] was, in the old meaning of the term, a gathering place for the public. Now, the next big step in our journey is coming to Roanoke to establish essentially the same thing.” And establish it they have. The line to get in at the 5 pm opening time extended across two blocks of downtown, with local patrons quickly filling the bar area and small patio space to maximum. It showed how much demand there is for Deschutes’ offerings, from old standbys such as Fresh Squeezed and Black Butte to seasonals including Hopzeit and their passionfruit IPA. (This is all shipped in from

Bend for now, but a 20-gallon taproom brewing system is in the works.) “This is the largest investment that the company’s ever made,” CEO Michael LaLonde commented, “so it’s a big deal for us. We just go slow, methodical; we’ve done that for the entire 29 years. We want to take a smart approach to the business.” It’s this approach that has already made Deschutes a household name in the region. Their beer has been available in Virginia for a while now; Fresh Squeezed is on shelves everywhere from the Barrel Chest beer market in Roanoke to the Target off I-81 to the north. The presence of the Interstate was one reason why Deschutes picked Roanoke; it’s integral to their plan to eventually distribute to all 50 states, letting them join craft giants like Stone and Lagunitas that have done the same. But even with this nation-sized dream, Deschutes is still focused on being a good neighbor in the Blue Ridge community—something well-appreciated by Roanoke’s local breweries. “The state government is very proactive for beer in general,” said Mike Pensinger, general manager of Parkway Brewing in the adjacent town of Salem. “The current governor has said he wants to go to every brewery in the state before his term is over. Deschutes wants a certain quality of life for their employees, and in Roanoke, they have that.” SW

EVENTS 447-4756 or showcasechorus.org. Mondays, 6:30-9pm. Redmond Senior Center, 325 NW Dogwood Ave.

Al-Anon Family Groups 12-step group

for friends and families of alcoholics. Check afginfo.org or call 541-728-3707 for times and locations.

stop, we can help. Call 541-548-0440. Brooks Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 Wall St. 541-548-0440.

Bend Chamber Toastmasters Develop

and grow your public speaking and leadership skills. Wednesdays, noon-1pm. The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave. Free.

Bendharma - Consciousness Discussion Exploring pathways to peace by study of

human consciousness. First Wednesday of every month, 6-8pm. Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-383-3531. Free.

BendUbs Car Club Monthly Meet Visit

bendubs.com for info on local events. Second Sunday of every month, 7-9pm. Cascade Lakes Lodge, 1441 SW Chandler Ave. Suite 100. 541325-2114. Free.

Central Oregon Infertility Support Group Peer-led support group for women (and

occasionally couples) struggling with infertility. Second Tuesday of every month, 6:30pm. St. Charles Medical Center, 2500 NE Neff Rd. 541604-0861. Free.

Emotions Anonymous EA provides a warm and accepting group setting in which to share experiences without fear of criticism. Wednesdays, 9:30am and Thursdays, 10:30am. Bend Church United Methodist, 680 NW Bond St. Evolutionary SELF-Healing Through

guided imagery, you’ll learn how to tap into your internal power. Thursdays, 6:30-8pm. Sol Alchemy Temple, 2150 NE Studio Rd. 541-3908534. Free.

Infant & Pregnancy Loss Support Group MISS Foundation peer-mediated

support group for mothers and fathers enduring the death of a child from any cause. Second Wednesday of every month, 7-8:30pm. Partners in Care, 2075 NE Wyatt Ct. 928-699-3355.

Italian Conversation Group Conversational Italian group in a relaxed atmosphere. Mondays, 1-2pm. Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave. Free. Italian Language Group Italian conversation group in a relaxed atmosphere. Saturdays, 9:45-11am. Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave. Free.

Socrates Cafe Group Exchange thoughtful ideas while embracing the Socratic Method. Second Thursday of every month, 6-8pm. Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-749-2010. Free. Spanish Club All levels welcome. Thursdays, 3:30-5pm. Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-749-2010. Free. Women’s Cancer Support Group For the newly diagnosed and survivors of cancer. For information call: Judy, 541-728-0767. Candy, 907-209-8181. Call Musso on the call box upon arrival. Thursdays, 1-3pm. 990 SW Yates, 990 SW Yates Dr. Free. Zen Discussion & Meditation Mondays, 6-8:30pm. St. Helen’s Hall - Trinity Episcopal, 231 NW Idaho St. 541-390-1220. Free.

OUTDOORS Basic Skills Kayaking Class Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way Suite 6. 541.317.9407. $75.

BMC Walk With a Doc Join a BMC provider. Tuesdays, 7-7:30am. Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St. Brace & Roll at Tumalo Creek Every other Thursday, 4-7pm. Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way Suite 6. 541-3179407. $25-35. FootZone Noon Run Lunch hour 3 to 5 mile run. Wednesdays-noon. FootZone, 842 NW Wall St. 541-317-3568. Free.

Free New Rider Clinic Come learn the Olympic sport of BMX. Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm. High Desert BMX, 21690 Neff Rd. 541-390-1608. Half-Day Deschutes River Tour Fridays, 9am-1pm. Through Sept. 9. Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way Suite 6. 541-317-9407. $75. Moms Running Group 3-4.5 mile run at 8-12 minute mile paces. Thursdays, 9:30am. FootZone, 842 NW Wall St. 541-317-3568. Mountain Clean Up Day 2017 A token of our appreciation, we offer a free 2017-18 winter lift ticket (blackout dates apply). Sept. 9, 11am. Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Dr. Move it Mondays Runs between 3-5 miles, paces between 7 and 12-minute miles accommodated. Mondays, 5:30pm. FootZone, 842 NW Wall St. 541-317-3568. Free. Oregon Desert Trail Presentation This

League of Women Voters of Deschutes County First Thursday Luncheon Speaker begins at noon. Sept. 7,

750-mile route traverses some stunning natural features in the high desert. Sept. 7, 6:308:30pm. Mountain Supply, 834 NW Colorado Ave.

Marijuana Anonymous Meeting Know

Speaking of Fish and Frogs Learn about endangered fish and frogs. Sept. 12, 6:307:30pm. Bend Public Library- Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St. 503-961-4528. Free.

NAMI Depression & Bipolar Disorder Support Group Mondays, 7-9pm. First

Saturdays, 9am-4pm and Wednesdays, 9am4pm. Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way Suite 6. 541-317-9407. $105.

Overeaters Anonymous Meeting

Walk Up Pilot Butte Join JessBFit for this breathtaking walk up Pilot Butte. Tuesdays, 8-9am. Pilot Butte State Park. 503-446-0803. Free.

11am-1pm. Black Bear Diner, 1465 NE Third St.

you need to quit, but can’t? Help is here. Thursdays, 7-8pm. Serenity Lane, 601 NW Harmon Blvd. 503-567-9892. Free.

United Methodist Church, 680 NW Bond St. 541480-8269. Free.

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In January, the Source reported that KPOV “The Point,” Bend’s new low-wattage community radio station, was scheduled to go on the air in May. Another story was, “Sisters Movie House Breaks Ground,” and it was announced that REI was coming to the Old Mill. February warmed up winter with an interview with former porn star/stripper and now blues singer Candye Kane, performing at the Domino Room. City Councilman John Hummel was named Man of the Year in the Feb. 17 Men’s Issue. A couple hundred people, many sporting yellow frownyface stickers, turned out for a public information meeting, opposed to a proposed WalMart Supercenter at the north end of Bend. For the March 24 Women’s Issue, the women of the Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the Cascades were named Women of the Year. The Godfather of Soul, James Brown, played LSA Aug. 23. June 30, the Lodge at Suttle Lake opened after 12 years of planning permits and public process. Bob Dylan and His Band returned to LSA July 31. Urban myth or not? On Aug. 4, Upfront asked if anyone actually saw or heard Donald Trump on CNN’s Larry King Show tell viewers to go invest money in Bend. The second annual Bend Brewfest expanded from one to two days, Aug. 19-20. One Pick for Nov. 15 was the Say No to Wal-Mart Rally set for near the proposed site at Hwy. 97 and Cooley Road. The 200,000-square-foot store was “expected to increase traffic congestion, stifle local businesses, reduce area wages, and cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.” The Dec. 8 issue featured an interview with local attorney Paul Dewey, whose father, Alvin, was the lead investigator in the infamous murder of the Kansas farm family, the Clutters, on which Truman Capote’s “In Cold Blood,” was based. Paul recalled his mother sitting him and his brother down before Capote first came to their house in Kansas, making them promise not to laugh when they heard Capote’s voice.

In ’05, it was clear that the new Bend Parkway, built to ease congestion through Bend, still had a few bottlenecks—especially around Cooley Rd. Today, it’s still a bottleneck, though the Oregon legislature’s $5.3 billion, 10-year transportation package passed in the 2017 session slated $50 million for the interchange.

Bend Bypass Needs Major Surgery Rapid growth has $120 million parkway clogged By Frank X. Fielder Oct. 6, 2005

ust four years after the Bend Parkway put the pedal to the metal the $120 million bypass needs major surgery to keep the economic heart of Central Oregon pumping at full throttle. And our “medical insurance”—state funding that is—won’t cover all the costs on this congested stretch of U.S. Highway 97. Traffic on the north end of the parkway comes to a grinding halt with signals at Robal and Cooley Roads. Three signals on the south end result in screeching tires and accidents. Nerve-wracking, dead stop on-ramps and off-ramps test the skills of any NASCAR-racer wannabe. U.S. Mar. 2, 2005 Highway 20 from the west doesn’t even directly connect to the parkway. Want to head east on Highway 20 from the parkway? Good luck. Don’t even mention the Reed Market nightmare. And does anybody pay attention to the 45-mileper-hour speed limit? Most everyone knows the gridlock on the north end of the rough- Oct. 6, 2005 ly seven-mile-long parkway needs fixing, but the main solution—an interchange at Cooley Road—riles neighborhood associations, big box retailers and a bunch of other businesses. Wal-Mart’s planned supercenter at the northwest corner of Cooley and Highway 97 will add super traffic. Also, Bend’s vision for a campus/research/ industrial park at Juniper Ridge, northeast of Cooley/97, will place enormous demands on a failing transportation network while routing traffic through residential neighborhoods and past nearby schools. The City of Bend and the Bend

Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) are working with the county and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to solve this mess. But the Oregon Transportation Commission (OTC) hasn’t given the green light for the approximately $20 million to $35 million Cooley Road interchange. “The Bend Parkway has been a huge frustration for me,” said Stuart Foster, chairman of the OTC, which oversees highway funding for state road projects. (He made the comment and the following ones at an August commission hearing in La Grande. The Source Weekly received a copy of the tape recording of the hearing.) “Frankly ODOT didn’t do a great service in designing what we got, which I assume was in close consultation with the community,” Foster said. “Bend has failed, and the business community has failed in it. We have an egg on all our faces.” He particularly criticized the north end of the parkway. “Once it was constructed, at least it appeared to me, nobody planned for what happens at the south end and at the north end; the parkway ended in a shopping center, which is still absolutely mind-boggling to me,” he said. “You spend a 100 million bucks and we had the thing designed to end at a shopping center.” So the commission, heeding the call of several leaders of the neighborhood associations who testified in La Grande, is asking local officials for a “refinement plan,” which is already in the works, to be completed before the dollars are doled out. The commission’s main focus is the area between Cooley Road and the Highway 20/97

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junction. Also, it requests, “extending the parkway from its northern terminus to Bend’s urban growth boundary.” The conditional approval also states that “the refinement plan includes land-use actions and transportation facility designs and financing needed to implement the plan.” So far, the state is willing to commit $15 million to the project, with local entities adding $5 million and possibly $2.5 million more, according to Peter Russell, a senior planner with ODOT in Bend. He noted, though, that these figures are “squishy” at this point. If the project nears the high end, or $35 million mark, additional funding could become an issue with the OTC. Russell said, “If we don’t have enough money, we’ll have to go back and reassess the plan.” The plan, so far, has stirred intense reactions among neighborhood associations in the area, whose members fear that a “grade-separated interchange” at Cooley Road would forever mar the nature of their neighborhoods, particularly with the Juniper Ridge development looming on the horizon. The refinement plan probably won’t be finished until the end of the year, said Hennum, the Kittelson engineer, with one and possibly two public hearings before then. The OTC could still approve funding for the 2007-’09 biennium, which means the traffic mess on Bend’s north end probably won’t be solved for at least five years. SW Editor’s note: This is an abridged version of the original story, edited for length. See the full version of the story online at BendSource.com

Top Stories: • Work in Progress: Under a new director, Tower Theatre’s making adjustments. Apr. 7. • Hydro Hype: Is Central Oregon’s water supply really endless? Apr. 14. • Deja vu Again? Will “Bend 2030” meet the same fate as its ancestor? Sept. 22. • Bend Bypass Needs Major Surgery: Rapid growth has $120 million parkway clogged. Oct. 6. • Going Up: As Downtown Buldings Rise Higher, So Do Merchants’ Worries. Oct. 13. • Seeking Solid Ground: Tower Theatre is still trying to find its footing. Dec. 8.

series of recently-run TV and newspaper ads from local builders and realtor associations have attacked the City of Bend’s approach to developing Juniper Ridge, and questioned their choice of a master developer to lead the project. There’s been salvos in the other direction, too. Lead developer Ray Kuratek has blasted the development community in Bend and likened the climate here to doing business in Mississippi. Fighting words to be sure. Former state representative Tim Knopp, now the executive director of the Central Oregon Builders Association, said the ads questioning the city and Kuratek are a product of “Citizens for Our Sept 14, 2006 Future,” a Political Action Committee focused on educating the community on Juniper Ridge. Although it looks to some like a smear campaign, the group isn’t alone in looking for answers from the city, which has kept much about its dealings with Juniper Ridge under lock and key. Back in August 2005, the City of Nov. 25, 2006 Bend produced a concept plan for a 1,500-acre plot of land to the north of the city known as Juniper Ridge. The idea was to address the city’s pent-up demand for industrial facilities, create jobs, and eventually build a master-planned research and development center and four-year university. The concept was the result of a multi-year public process, receiving broad support from the general public and the local development and business communities. But when the city began shopping around for a master developer to help implement the plan

Opportunity of a Lifetime

The city aims big with Juniper Ridge, but the community is still in the dark. What’s really going on? By Erik Kancler June 29, 2006

late last year, the cozy relationship with the local business community got icy and fast. Instead of about 150 acres of mixed use and residential development, as the plan originally called for, the city was now reportedly planning on developing the bulk of the usable land as a mixed use and residential, shifting the plan’s emphasis sharply away from industrial. Critics, mostly from the building community, say the change has occurred behind closed doors. There are also concerns that the city is prepared to hand the developer a windfall of cash, and that the plan is a financial risk to the community if not done right. The first phase of Juniper Ridge, which amounts to about 500 acres— about 150 of which are to be used for infrastructure and open space — was supposed to alleviate the industrial problem, said Knopp. But now that the city is planning on throwing a substantial amount of residential development into the mix, the worry is that the supply won’t go very far at all. City Councilor John Hummel disagreed. “Even with the amount of mixed-use going in,” said Hummel, “the first phase of the project will have a 17-year supply of industrial land.” Hummel’s numbers are based on the assumption that the demand for Juniper Ridge will be about 20 acres per year, a rate determined in a study completed in 1999-2000. To further assuage the fears about the industrial land supply, Hummel added that no developers will be allowed to build residential or

mixed-use before the pent-up demand for industrial is met. “We’ve told the developer that he can’t lead with housing,” said Hummel. But according to Knopp, 20 acres per year is way too low and the study that figure is based on is, at the very least, outdated. He and others in the development community expect the actual absorption rate to be closer to 50 or 75 acres per year, meaning the first phase of Juniper Ridge may hold as little as five years worth of supply. Another source of tension is the lack of public involvement in the process, which caused some to question the city’s motives. “It sure seems like this path was predetermined by someone,” said Knopp, who feels that when the parameters of the project changed, the city should have opened the process back up. “We don’t think there should have been a change in the first place,” he said. “But if the plans are going to be different, we think it ought to go back to another RFQ out of fairness to everyone.” “If Kuratek wins, so be it,” said Knopp, “at least it will have been a fair process.” SW Editor’s note: This is an abridged version of the original story, edited for length. See the full version of the story online at BendSource.com

Top Stories: • Wal-Mart Walloped in Round One! Hearing Officer Karen Green denied the proposal because the company had not shown how it would handle the additional traffic of an estimated 12,000 more car trips a day at the intersection of Hwy. 97 and Cooley Road. Feb. 2. • Balancing Act, Water in the Deschutes Basin: How good is our planning? Feb. 9. • What’s That Hissing Sound? Signs are that air is leaking out of Bend’s housing bubble June 1. • Opportunity of a Lifetime: The city aims big with Juniper Ridge, but the community is still in the dark. What’s really going on? June 29,

THE YEAR IN REVIEW The new year got off to a roaring start with H. Bruce Miller’s commentary, “California, There You Go: Ten great reasons plus one not to come here, or to move back.” One former Californian, Mike Keatley, now of Bend, penned a corrosive letter to the editor, quite ugly in tone. Miller responded: “Thank you for your courteous and eloquent response, and for reminding me of the kind of obnoxious pricks I moved here from California 20 years ago to get away from.” Responders wanting to burn Keatley at the stake dominated the letters section into February. In the “You can’t make this shit up” dept., as reported in the Jan. 19 edition, the CEO of St. Charles Hospital allegedly showed up drunk to a staff Christmas party and made an ass of himself. Jim Hobbs was described by one witness as “grossly intoxicated.” He then allegedly proceeded to get into an altercation with some nurses and “was inappropriate sexually” with a nurse’s assistant, according to the witness. In comments he gave to the Source, Hobbs apologized and repeated the phrase, “error(s) in judgment” seven times. Man of the Year, local landuse attorney Paul Dewey, strolled onto the cover of the Jan. 12 Men’s issue. In a March 23 ad, Deschutes Brewery rolled out two new brews: Buzzsaw Brown Seasonal Ale and Inversion IPA. As reported in the July 13 issue, Outside magazine rated Bend in its Best Outside Towns, calling Bend the “best trail running” place in America, with “300 clearsky days a year.” The Aug. 24 cover story about Walla Walla, Wash., (The Town That Doesn’t Want to Bend: Walla Walla citizens see Bend as a model of how not to grow) drew more hits on the Source website than any other story so far. The Nov. 23 gift guide featured a “Three’s Company” theme, and the year ended with a soldout show by Los Lobos at the Tower Theatre Dec. 14.

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"Bend can hardly be considered crowded. On a five-mile trot, you're more likely to see a herd of elk or deer than another runner,” says Outside Magazine when they name Bend as one of the “Best Towns of 2006.” Cue the hysteria. The outrage. And tears.

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In ’06, the City of Bend was taking heat for its alleged back-door dealings concerning the Juniper Ridge Development. The development eventually fizzled.

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In ‘07, immigration reform was a hot-button issue for many Americans. Meanwhile, Central Oregon’s Latino population was growing rapidly—prompting some to speak out against illegal immigration in the region.

This Land Is Your Land

Why illegal immigrants are coming to Central Oregon and what that means to you By Elizabeth Marino April 12, 2007

lizabeth Garcia doesn’t look like a threat to national security or the American workforce. A petite, darkhaired Latina, Garcia dresses sharp, has a finance background and wears her hair in trendy pageboy style with bangs. But to some people, including many who walk the halls of Congress, she represents a threat more dire than global warming or the future of Social Security. Garcia is an illegal immigrant and has been for the last seventeen years. She is one of a growing population of Latino immigrants, both legal and illegal that have come here looking for the jobs and the promise of a better life. In the past 15 years Deschutes County’s Hispanic population has more than quadrupled from roughly 1,500 people in 1990 to more than 7,000 in 2005, according to U.S. Census numbers. Statewide there are more than 350,000 Latinos, or about one in every ten people. The Pew Hispanic Center estimates that somewhere between one third and one half of them are here illegally. That flood of immigrants is, once again, changing the face of America. Hispanics recently surpassed African Americans as the nation’s largest minority group. They are also the nation’s fastest growing minority. They have fueled the recent housing boom, helping to provide low cost labor and swelled the ranks of service workers, filling jobs that few other people are willing to do but that have become vital to our economy. The truth is that there are a lot of factors driving immigration and that each immigrant story is unique, but there is a common theme: opportunity. In other words, the same thing that has drawn people to America for two centuries. That’s what drew Garcia, who I met at the Bend Community Center recently. She says that in Mexico she could not make ends meet, even with a professional job. Her mother, three brothers and two sisters all came north together seventeen years ago, first to Madras and then to Bend. She has a driver’s license, a bank account. Garcia doesn’t have a fake social security card, but a few years ago she used one to get a job cleaning rooms at a hotel. It’s one of the ironies of illegal immigration that workers like Garcia are breaking federal laws to land a minimum wage job with bad hours and no benefits.

Stealing jobs? Not quite.

Garcia applied for citizenship five years ago, but to-date she hasn’t heard anything. She has an American boyfriend but he will not agree to marry her, so she can’t get a green card that way. For the last five years, Bend’s unemployment rate has been hitting record lows. Steve Williams, a regional economist with the Oregon employment department, said that the tightest labor market on record in Central Oregon was in 2006, which averaged only a 4.5% unemployment rate. That is nearly half of what the unemployment rate was in 1992. Translation: People who are able and willing can find work in Central Oregon’s booming (construction and service) economy. “When we went through this past recession, which was in 2001, growth slowed,” said Williams, “but we never lost jobs. Then in 2004, 2005, 2006 we’ve grown tremendously which has led to a really tight labor market. In October the unemployment rate was 3.5%. That was very low; that’s the easiest way to say it.” Whether in construction, food service, or something else, Latinos fill open jobs in a labor-short economy. “There’s not a drywaller in town that doesn’t have an illegal working for him,” said Dan Rutherford of Rutherford Construction. “The prices are so low the only way to make money in town is to hire an illegal.” According to the U.S. Labor Department 81% of foreign-born Latinos filled jobs that do not require higher education. Rutherford says that he personally has never hired a Latino worker, but

Latinos are still finding work. “The fact of the matter is that, in a literal sense, we’ve been invaded,” says Jim Ludwick, co-founder of Oregonians for Immigration Reform. Ludwick has two major concerns about the increase in illegal immigrants in the United States. The first is population control. “In the broadest sense, our present immigration levels of 2 million per year will eventually have terrible effects on us environmentally, socially, economically, all aspects of life,” he says. The problem with trying to have a conversation about illegal immigration is that two different ideals are at odds with one another. One is that a country has a right to protect its borders and its workforce. The other is that people shouldn’t have to live crappy lives, or better: that it doesn’t seem criminal to try to give a better life to your children. In the meantime, the Oregon legislature will duke it out over in-state tuition for illegal kids who graduate from Oregon high schools. They’ll consider naming English as Oregon’s official language; and they’ll figure out whether or not to require proof of legal status before giving drivers licenses. On a national level, Congress will hem and haw over Bush’s guest worker program and about the rights of self-appointed militiamen on the Texas border. For the average Bendite, for lots of reasons, I suggest brushing up on your Spanish. SW Editor’s note: This is an abridged version of the original story, edited for length. See the full version of the story online at BendSource.com

THE YEAR IN REVIEW The new year got off to a positive start with a Jan. 24 free show by the Avett Brothers at McMenamins. On Aug. 9 the previous year, fans paid $10 to see them at the Domino Room. A story about bellydancing in the Feb. 8 issue drew the ire of several instructors and students of the art form, who wrote letters to the editor complaining about some of the verbiage. Meanwhile, ads for Stars Cabaret and Steak House touted the Feb. 21 appearance of dwarf dancers, “The Petite Treats - Little Pixie and Little Tina, the Most Unique Show on the Circuit.” On April 5 the Glass Slipper went to the Bend City Council for appointing Peter Gramlich to fill the spot left by John Hummel’s resignation the month before, keeping intact the progressive majority on the Council. In the March 29 Women’s Issue, Wendy Colby, “scientist, mother, tireless volunteer,” was named Woman of the Year. In the May 3 issue, the Source reported that COCC was moving toward the first-in-the-state tobacco-free policy. The Source threw its 10th Anniversary party at the Old Mill Martini Bar following The Shins’ show at LSA Aug. 30. That date also brought the Source’s first (and hopefully, only) Handwritten Issue, with every block of copy written by hand. On Sept. 6, Rep. Greg Walden received a rare Glass Slipper for his support of the federal “shield law,” protecting reporters from being compelled to disclose the names of confidential sources. High Desert Museum’s Praegitzer Gallery landed an exhibit of Andy Warhol’s “Athlete Series,” as reported in the Sept. 20 edition. The Portland Trail Blazers hosted the Denver Nuggets in an NBA exhibition game Oct. 26 at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond. The same week, bestselling author David Sedaris and Grammy winner Keb Mo came to Bend venues.

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Top Stories: • Hiding In Plain Sight: Counting the homeless in Central Oregon. Feb. 8 • John Hummel suddenly resigns from the City Council to embark on a new career helping to encourage businesses to invest in Third World countries. Jun. 21. • “Troubled Waters: The Klamath River Mess,” a three-part series, launched on Sep. 27.

Jan. 25, 2007

• Cover story The Invisible Workforce: Why people are coming thousands of miles to mow your lawn. This Land is Your Land: Why illegal immigrants are coming to Central Oregon and what that means to you. Apr. 12. • After Anderson: Firing of city manager isn’t likely to end Bend’s controversies. Oct. 25. • The Forest For The Trees: Massive thinning project reignites timber debate on the Deschutes. Nov. 8. • High Noon at Juniper Ridge: Developers and “good old boys” meet in the final showdown Dec. 20.

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This year got off to a snowy start, which brought out the Boot for the City of Bend’s snow removal efforts, or lack thereof. A few weeks later the Glass Slipper went to “Snow Angels,” Central Oregon individuals and organizations who jumped in to help out the homeless during a zero-degree cold snap. Jan. 21 brought a cover made up of album covers -from Abba to Tangerine Dream, with the headline, “CDs Suck, So Dust Off Your Vinyl.”   It was reported in the March 13 issue that most “pints” of beer served in Bend breweries are not true 16-ounce pints, rather 12 to 14 ounces, served in “shaker” glasses. Exceptions were the 20-ounce imperial pints served at Deschutes and Cascade Lakes. On April 10, the Boot went to the Tobacco-Free Alliance and the Bend Metro Park & Recreation District’s proposed ban on the use of any form of tobacco in all its facilities. A week later, the Boot went to a proposal for the city to start charging for parking in downtown Bend (sound familiar?).  In its primary election endorsements on May 15, Barack Obama for president led the pack. Obama also made a campaign stop in Bend, 40 years since the last president. A May 22 column by Natural World writer Jim Anderson about a feral cat living at the High Desert Museum and killing a pine chipmunk in front of visitors unleashed a torrent of anti and pro-cat letters and opinions. The July 24 Bike Issue featured rider Erika Schmid on the cover, hiking up her shorts to reveal a cantaloupe-sized purple bruise on her upper thigh. The inside page description says she lost playing “How long can I go before hitting the brakes,” on a mountain bike ride.  In the October 30 issue the Source endorsed the Obama/ Biden ticket.

TOP STORIES • Whose Playground? As Bend grows, forest recreation users vie for a place in the snow. Feb. 21, • Barackstar Status: Neither spring break nor a basketball loss can stop Obama in Eugene. March 27, • Reality Bites: Housing market collapse leaves Bend’s big projects in limbo. May 1. • The Chalkboard Jungle: Standing Room Only in Local Schools. Aug. 14, • A One-Way Trip? Bend’s transit supporters weigh next move in the face of cuts. Nov. 27.

In ’08, local people were beginning to feel the brutal effects of the economic downturn and what would become the Great Recession. Source staffer Mike Bookey wrote this first-person account of feeling the squeeze in the housing market.

Empty Houses: When It Becomes Your Turn to Feel the Downturn By Mike Bookey

‘08

December 10, 2008

y children recently enjoyed an unseasonably warm December afternoon by running and playing games in the backyard of our northwest Redmond home. As their screams and laughter grew louder, I stuck my head out the sliding glass door to say, “Quiet down. You’ll bother the neighbors.” But then I remembered. The two houses that border our backyard now stand empty. There is no one to ask to throw a stray ball back over the fence. No sounds of yard work or family life to break up the afternoon monotony. As much as I enjoy tranquility, this silence around us is both strange and sad. Once noisy and alive with the sounds of kids at play and lawn mow- Oct. 2, 2008 ers at work, my neighborhood is starting to feel more like a ghost town. There’s something a little haunting about being surrounded by vacant 2,300-square foot homes. You look up at the windows and almost expect to see shadows. Each empty house serves as a reminder of a battle lost or a dream shattered. Sure, we can look at all the graphs and statistics to get the depressing facts of Central Oregon’s housing market crash. But the bigger punch in the gut comes from driving around neighborhoods like mine. You can see a yard where a neighbor carefully planted trees and flowers now being overtaken by weeds. The screaming “Price Reduced” signs only add to the feelings of desperation. The houses in my subdivision were built in 2005—when it seemed like everyone was upgrading to a new home and every construction worker was working overtime to keep up with the frenzy. I remember driving around this and other neighborhoods under construction and asking my husband, “Where are all these people

coming from?” “Where are they working to be able to afford these homes?” There was so much construction activity that people had even set up a little business to sell water bottles and refreshments to all the workers in the area. Our subdivision is the last development on the northern edge of town, bordering fields that would have borne houses had the housing boom continued another two years. Homes on the eastern side of the subdivision stand on the edge of Redmond’s Dry Canyon. This part of Redmond, north of the Catholic Church, changed from an area of small farms and ranches to a Mecca of middle class subdivisions during the boom. The homes in our subdivision are comfortable and spacious, but not fancy. Built at a time of travertine tile, stainless steel appliances and marble countertops, our house is rather plain Jane. And as we’re discovering by the fast-fading exterior paint, the malfunctioning irrigation system and a few other problems, it was put together with a degree of haste. We moved here in February of 2007, the second owners of our home. Through the better part of the housing boom, we had been content to stay in our 1970s era home we purchased in 1998. Our mortgage was manageable enough that I could feel good about staying at home with our children. We had enough equity to feel secure if we suddenly had to move. But the birth of our third child left us overwhelmed and cramped for space, and, I must admit, I longed for something new and clean. We had plenty of realtors call us over the past couple years to get us to list our canyon-front property. Why not take advantage of our equity and upgrade?

And here’s where we made our biggest mistake. We found our new home and purchased it before we sold the old house. We figured it would only take a couple months to sell a 16,000-squarefoot lot on the Dry Canyon. No one was more surprised than our real estate agent to find that through the spring and summer of 2007, only a handful of people would even look at our old house. The only offers we had disappeared as soon as we tried to counteroffer. By September of 2007, we joined the ranks of accidental landlords and pulled our house off the market to wait for things to improve. Obviously, we’re still waiting. As we moved into our new neighborhood on a sunny February day, we were greeted by kids and families riding bikes down the street and throwing a football across the cul-de-sac. The neighborhood, I was told, had lots of fun family gatherings. It took some getting used to, being part of a neighborhood with so many kids running around, but my kids were excited to find playmates. We were only in our house for about four months before the first “For Sale” sign went up in the neighborhood. After several price reductions that house finally sold with a lease to own option. The “For Sale” and the “For Rent” signs keep coming and the other homeowners haven’t been as lucky. One little girl who played with my daughter came by one day last spring and said, “My Dad is going to let the bank have our house.” Another neighbor told us he stopped paying his mortgage after he and his wife had their income cut. He found a house to rent for significantly cheaper than his monthly mortgage. Every month that we make a mortgage payment, I feel like we’re staying alive in some kind of real estate edition of Survivor. Except the only prize is to keep paying a mortgage on a home that is now worth about $65,000 less than what we paid for it less than two years ago. I know that in time things will turn around and I will eventually meet new neighbors. For now, I can’t help but look at the empty houses and say, “We paved over pastureland for this?” SW

’ve been getting phone calls and e-mails recently reminding me this is the time of the year when unsuspecting humans meet up with our colorful and common—but sometimes alarming—Jerusalem Cricket. Of all the insects that live in, under, over and on Central Oregon, none can catch a person’s eye and generate more fear, questions, admiration, revulsion and other human emotions like that of Stenopelmatus fuscus, the Jerusalem Cricket, AKA: -- Earth baby -- cara de niño (Spanish for “child’s face”) -- wó see ts’inii Mar. 19, 2009 (Navajo for “skull insect”) -- old bald-headed man -- potato bugs -- skull bug -- What in the $#%# is that!? They are large (total body length of up to three-inches in length) colorful, flightless insects native to the western United States, and south into Mexico. They come equipped with six large, brightly col- Apr. 2, 2009 ored legs, black-andwhite striped abdomen, reddish-orange thorax and a reddish head that looks like a human skull. Early entomologists who were eagerly naming insects wondered where to put them in the zoological order of things. Many of these early bug people thought they looked like king crickets of Australia and the weta of New Zealand, so the name “cricket” stuck. Despite their name(s), however, Jerusalem crickets (Why “Jerusalem?” I haven’t the foggiest... ) are neither true crickets nor true bugs and, contrary to one of their names, they do not eat potatoes - whether growing, deep-fried, rotten or frozen. Incidentally, the New Zealand Maori name for the Giant Weta is “weta punga,”

Nina de la Tierra

Child of the Earth: The mystery of the Jerusalem Cricket By Jim Anderson August 12, 2009

a term that is sometimes rendered in English as “god of ugly things.” Now, if you can figure out how and why insects normally endemic to Australia are enjoying a happy home here in this part of the North American continent, or visa-versa, you are a better man than I, Gunga Din. Which opens the “what came first, the chicken or the egg?” business. Where did the first of the Stenopelmatus show up in the fossil record, here or there? The scientific literature says they are “active only at night.” (It’s dangerous to say “only,” as I have seen them out in broad daylight on several occasions). They use their strong mandibles to feed primarily on dead organic material but also eat other insects, dead or alive. Their highly adaptable feet are used for burrowing beneath the soil to feed on decaying roots, plants and dead grasshoppers or gophers someone killed. Similar to true crickets, each species of Jerusalem cricket produces a different song during mating, but this “song” takes the form of a characteristic drumming in which the insect beats its abdomen against the ground. (This behavior could be similar to that of a frustrated Homo sapian male who beats his fists on the ground, “Not tonight, dear, I have a headache...”) Jerusalem crickets apparently rely exclusively on substrate vibrations, which are felt rather than heard. I received a phone call just the other day from a woman near Sisters who was all excited about a “giant ant” she found under her flagstone walk. I went out to look at it, as I thought it may have been the large and colorful velvet ant, dasymutilla magnifica of Arizona. (Why here? Climate change and all that, you never

know...) One look was all I needed to see it was an unfortunate Jerusalem cricket the woman pickled in vodka. Like some of the Maori, who think of their wetas as “god of ugly things,” she too said it was “ugly” and “repulsive.” That may account for the number of inaccurate and misleading folk tales regarding Jerusalem crickets. First and foremost, they are not venomous. They can, however, if handled impolitely, emit a foul smell, and are capable of inflicting a painful bite - but neither is lethal. In spite of their Spanish name, nina de la Tierra, they do not cry like children. Hoary and Big Brown bats, summertime residents of Central Oregon, prey on Jerusalem Crickets like there’s no tomorrow. I’m sure it isn’t a mere coincidence that the bats show up just about the time all those sexually inspired crickets head out at night for their annual nighttime escapades. Most males with sex on their mind aren’t the brightest of bulbs, and probably aren’t thinking - if capable of thinking at all - they are easy prey for bats. In any event, if you step out to your front porch some morning on the way to work and find a pile of Jerusalem cricket heads and little black piles of bat guano under the roof overhang, you can be sure your home is also a bat’s weta restaurant. Now if some bright science student looking for a free ride to college after reading this takes on some serious studies of the relationships of our Jerusalem crickets and the wetas of New Zealand that would make my day. SW Editor’s note: While this story can be found on our website, it’s getting a lot of hits already. With that in mind, might we suggest one of Jim Anderson’s other Natural World stories?! For the love of god. Please read something besides this one while visiting: bendsource.com/bend/natural-world

THE YEAR IN REVIEW Jan. 15 kicked off the new year with one of the better covers, a religious-themed painting of a saint-like mother and child, with the face of President-Elect Barack Obama superimposed over the child’s face, wearing a crown, no less. “Our Holier Than Thou Inauguration Day Coverage of Events.” This one drove the Obama haters (and Catholics) nuts. The Tower Theatre board of directors hired Ray Solley from Torrence, Calif., as executive director, as reported in the Jan. 22 issue. Mother, artist and advocate Holly Hutton was named the Woman of the Year Feb. 26. April 2 brought an ingenious Scrabble board cover for the fiction issue. For a stretch in April, it seemed that every letter of the week had to do with the dog licensing debate. The Baha’is of Central Oregon presented Rainn Wilson (Dwight Schrute from “The Office,” speaking on “Art & Faith,” June 25, at the Old Stone Church. In an interview with the Source, (part-time Central Oregonian) Wilson said he isn’t particularly “outdoorsy,” but he does appreciate day hikes, picnics and “just looking at the mountains. I don’t need to be naked in a kayak or a glacier or anything like that.” As reported in the Aug. 13 Micro Cosmos column, 10 Barrel Brewing planned on opening a new brewpub in the former DiLusso space on Galveston Avenue. In a late September web poll question, 85 percent of respondents said they would favor killing resident geese to clean up Bend’s riverside parks. Make smoke, not war: In November web poll questions, 86 percent said Oregon should legalize and tax marijuana, now that the Obama administration has relented, and 67 percent of respondents said no to the question of whether the U.S. should send more troops to Afghanistan.