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BOARD OF DIRECTORS JENNIFER WERNER ALLIANCE PROFESSIONALS PRESIDENT
DEBBIE BUTLER REDMOND INDUSTRIAL PARK DAN MOONEY MOONEY MARKETING SEAN NEARY FITCH & NEARY PC JERRY KELLER SHINING ENTERPRISES JANITORIAL & CARPET CLEANING DAWN TOOMBS OPEN TO OPPORTUNITIES JOSH WERNER EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS DEBORA WATTENBURG YOUR CARE BEV CLARNO OREGON SECRETARY OF STATE PAT HUFFER CROOKED RIVER RANCH JOHN MEYER EDWARD JONES FINANCIAL ADVISOR BRENDA TURNER BRENDA TURNER CONSULTING ALEXANDRA GRUBA MEDLINE RENEWAL JOE CENTANNI CITY COUNCIL - CITY LIASON
ERIC SANDE Executive Director AMANDA GLASSER Finance/Membership Director CALEB THOMAS Marketing Director KARA ROATCH Events Director JENNA FOX Convention & Visitor Services
come signs to our office. The Redmond Chamber of Commerce has been providing visitors with the most comprehensive information on Redmond and the surrounding area for over a century now; and with the internet, visitors from all over the world have access to our abundance of local and regional information seven days a week, 365 days a year at www.visitredmondoregon.com. Gone are the days where we had to stock large amounts of brochures from all over, as we can pull brochure information from all over and print it off as needed. The Redmond Chamber and CVB is largely the first point of contact for the Redmond community, whether it is by phone, mail, email, website, or by stopping by in person. Many of the people I talk with, still are not sure what “CVB” stands for at the end of our name (Convention and Visitors Bureau). As a Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, we are continuously working with our conference partners and looking to bring in new group business to the area. When a group selects Redmond as a location, we offer a wide range of hospitality services that make their event run smoothly, and we hope, ultimately makes the event successful. We also can help plan weddings, family reunions, or any other event that might be interested in coming Redmond. Are you taking full advantage of your Chamber membership? The Chamber really does do a lot for our members and the community, are you taking full advantage of your Chamber membership benefits? • Submit a new member profile. • Regularly submit Business Bytes. • Keep business information current with the Chamber for referrals (You can update your information online 24/7 with your member portal). • Populate your online business listing, with photos, your business card, or offer a coupon. • Advertise in the Directory, Visitor Guide, Visitor Center, Newsletter, and/or Website. • Have your brochure or flyer available at the Chamber Office.
• Attend or host networking opportunities such as Coffee Clatter, Ribbon Cuttings and After Hours. • Participate and promote your business in parades, the golf tournament and other events. • Have a booth at or attend the Central Oregon Business Trade Fair or Business Hop. • Display your Chamber Member decal. • Do business with other Chamber members. • Have a link on the Chamber website and utilize the Chamber Seal on your website. • Read the monthly newsletter, making note of upcoming events on your calendar and welcoming new members with a note from your company. • Have an insert in the Newsletter and reach over 1100 recipients. • Have a booth at the Music on the Green Concert series. • Reach potential new residents by supporting our relocation packet program. • Receive weekly updates on what’s happening with the membership and community via email. • Donate an item, product or service that showcases your company at the Bacon, Brews and Balloon Festival, or at Coffee Clatters. • Become a Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Bronze member. • Become an Ambassador. Have a great spring and be sure you are taking full advantage of your Chamber membership.
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Are you looking forward to spring? I am always eager for the grass to turn green, flowers to bloom and the leaves to return to the trees. As much as I love winter and snow, I love all that spring has to offer. Last year, we were still neck deep in snow and spring did not even seem possible to imagine. Even if the weather does not want to cooperate, I still feel excited to welcome a new season. Speaking of welcoming, the Redmond Chamber has added 30 new members since the start of the year. We are so excited to welcome all of our new member to the Chamber and to connect them to the Community. There really is no better way to get connected and to build your network than being a member of the Chamber. The Chamber is your partner in business and we are here to make your business a success. There is a philosophy among Chamber’s called the 3 C’s, and this philosophy rings true for what we do at the Redmond Chamber. • First, we are Catalysts - the Redmond Chamber acts as a catalyst for business growth and success in Redmond and Central Oregon. We work relentlessly to give Redmond an economic competitiveness and to create a community that is an outstanding place to live, work and play. • Second, we are the Conveners - we bring together the leaders and influencers of our community and create opportunities for our members and community to meet, network, and develop creative new ideas. • Third, we are the Champions - the Redmond Chamber has the best job in the world, and that is to be the champions for our outstanding members and the community. Making Redmond the best it can be is what we do! To our 810+ members, thank you for your membership and we look forward to making Redmond the best it can be! Did you know that the Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB (Convention Visitors Bureau) is the official “Welcome Center” for Redmond? Visitors to Redmond can find the Welcome Center by following the easily recognizable State of Oregon wel-
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WELCOME MEMBER bytes NEW MEMBERS Every Child Central Oregon Melissa Williams 541-610-9455 Thrive Central Oregon Sarah Kelley 405 SW 6th st. Suite A 541-728-1022 Icxing Promotions, LLC. dba Central Oregon Flea Market/I'll Fly Away Hot Air Balloons Greg Miller 503-510-7835 Spokesman Suites, LLC Shelby Bishop 226 NW 6th St. 503-750-6621 Brandon L Turley DMD 708 W Antler Ave 541-548-5105 Conlon Consulting Group Tim Conlon 541-588-0361 The Art of Alfred Dolezal Patti Dolezal 7525 Falcon Crest Dr. Ste. 100 541-526-1185 Grace and Hammer Pizza Pio Valensin 641 SW Cascade 541-668-6684 Carnaval Mexican Grill Yadira Medina 343 SW 6th St. 541-316-6960 BRICKHOUSE Jodi Porad 412 SW 6th St. 541-420-4358
The Center Orthopedic & Neurosurgical Care
The Center Orthopedic & Neurosurgical Care is pleased to announce the completion of their renovated clinic in Redmond. The new state-ofthe-art medical facility has nine exam rooms, two cast rooms, a procedure room, and digital x-ray. During renovations, the clinic remained open and operated out of their original clinic location on the building’s east end. On February 17, all clinic operations will move to the facility’s newly renovated west end. The Center’s orthopedic surgeons and physiatrists will continue to offer appointments and walk-in NOWcare visits, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on March 3, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. to celebrate the newly renovated clinic. Community members are encouraged to attend for light refreshments, live entertainment, and to tour the new facility. The Redmond clinic is located at 333 NW Larch Avenue.
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Summer will be here soon! Your family’s indoor air comfort is our priority! Have Air Conditioning? Be sure to schedule a maintenance visit so it will keep your home cool and comfy during our hot summer months. No AC at home? Schedule a free Sales Estimate to install an AC at your home. Visit CoHeating.com or call 541-923-1855
Yellowknife Wireless
Yellowknife wireless is now offering our YK Metro plans for the business community at large in Redmond with plans starting at $59.95 per month with unlimited data. This is a great new product for the Redmond business community. Contact Joseph at joseph@ykwc.com or 541-323-6219.
Latino Community Association
Latino Association celebrates 20th anniversary at lively Gala de Oro Join the Latino Community Association for an evening of cultural discovery at its annual Gala de Oro (Golden Gala) on Saturday, April 4, at the Riverhouse on the Deschutes Convention Center in Bend. This year, LCA celebrates its 20th anniversary of strengthening Latino families in Central Oregon. Guests can sip margaritas and other tasty beverages, savor Latin American cuisine, listen to inspiring stories, dance to Dina y Los Rumberos Latin band, and support LCA’s mission to help families thrive. Doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m., and dancing from 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Early bird tickets, purchased before March 15, cost $200 per couple for dinner and dance, or $75 per couple for the dance only. Individual early bird tickets cost $105 for dinner and dance, and $40 for the dance only. After March 15, all prices will be higher and ticket sales will end at midnight on April 1. To buy tickets, visit https://galadeoro.org/ For more information, call 541 815-2401.
Hospice of Redmond
Hospice of Redmond has partnered with General Duffy’s Waterhole and Dustin Riley Events to host Bingo Blitz on Tuesday nights in Febru-
ary in support of children attending Camp Sunrise this June. Camp Sunrise is an annual bereavement camp for children ages seven to 14 who reside in Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook counties and is offered at no charge. Structured games, music, art, stories, and other therapies teach the children about grief and how to understand their feelings. With support by professionals, trained staff and volunteers, children share their experiences and gain skills to help them begin moving through the healing process. “The camp is truly founded on the understanding that every child deserves the opportunity to grieve in a safe, supportive, and understanding environment. With loving support, children grieving a death can share their experience with acceptance as they move through the healing process. It can be a scary and challenging process, but we are here to help the children and families understand how to grieve and begin to heal,” said Diane Kellstrom, Bereavement Coordinator for Hospice of Redmond. Hospice of Redmond also offers specially designed sessions for parents, which provide skills to strengthen their understanding of how to be an effective support system for their children. Post-camp support is offered to the campers’ parents to further enhance the grieving child’s journey to health. To find out more information about Camp Sunrise or how to apply, visit www. hospiceofredmond.org/camp-sunrise.html. To support and spread awareness about Camp Sunrise, Hospice of Redmond hosted Bingo Blitz Tuesdays in February at General Duffy’s Waterhole: Redmond's Best FUNdraiser and home to "The Give Back," giving back to our community while giving more to our guests. Bingo Blitz is maximizing the FUN in FUNdraising! Dustin Riley Events produces the high energy atmo-
To submit a Member Byte, email your 150 word article to info@visitredmondoregon.com!
It’s a great time to join the Redmond Chamber and a better time to refer a new business! You will get $30 credit for each referral. Ask Amanda for more info. Email amanda@visitredmondoregon.com or call 541-923-5191
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sphere that puts bingo on everyone's bucket list. Bingo Blitz is extraordinary bingo flipped on its head, with four rounds of high energy bingo played in two hours, stuffed with prizes, surprises and live entertainment. General Duffy's Waterhole is a local tap house & food cart gathering; dedicated to delivering the people of Redmond and Central Oregon an exciting, authentic, new experience to enjoy. The tap room opens for the event at 6 PM and the entrance fee is five dollars. Bingo games start at 6:30 PM and end around 8:30 PM. “Our goal with Bingo Blitz is to raise enough money to be able to send one child to Camp Sunrise,” said Maureen Dooley from Hospice of Redmond. “Each year, Hospice of Redmond can put on Camp Sunrise through our own funds as well as generous donors throughout the community, in order to ensure that children can attend free of charge. Camp Sunrise is always free for the families who attend, as this support for children experiencing these traumatic events in their lives is so necessary throughout our community. Bingo Blitz is not only a fun event, but also allows us to make the community aware of this program and raise funds to send more children to Camp Sunrise.” If you would like to donate to support Camp Sunrise and ensure that every child attends free of charge, visit hospiceofredmond.org or attend Bingo Blitz!
Family Access Network
The Family Access Network (FAN) Foundation’s third annual Redmond Luncheon fundraiser was held on January 31st at Elton Gregory Middle School. With almost 120 guests, this event raised over $53,000 for Redmond FAN. SunWest Builders provided the Title Sponsorship for the third year. The 28 other monetary and in-kind event sponsors were key to making the event possible. The generosity of individuals
who made one-time and sustaining donations was essential to helping FAN reach our fundraising goal; furthermore, one-time donations or monthly gifts totaling $100 or more were matched by the Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund, doubling the impact. “It is an honor to receive such impactful support from the Redmond Community. These funds go directly to helping Redmond children thrive in school and beyond, and it is thanks to our dedicated supporters that we can do this important work. On behalf of the FAN Foundation, we’d like to thank all of our incredible donors, sponsors, and table captains who made this event possible. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of local kids and families!” -- Julie Lyche, FAN Foundation Executive Director. Unique to Central Oregon, FAN began in 1993 and currently employs 29 advocates in 59 public schools (K-12) and early childhood sites across Central Oregon. The direct placement of FAN advocates within the public schools and early childhood sites allows FAN to effectively reach and connect disadvantaged children and families to essential basic needs. To learn more about the Family Access Network, please visit www.familyaccessnetwork.org or call (541) 693-5675. Family Access Network’s mission is to offer assistance, possibility and hope to Central Oregon families in need by connecting them with crucial resources that will help children flourish in school and in life. In the 2018-19 school year, FAN advocates improved the lives of over 9,300 children and family members in Central Oregon.
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News about the people who are the driving force behind our members
Marc Madron Mid Oregon Credit Union announced the expansion of its Commercial Services team, promoting branch manager Marc Madron to the role of Commercial Deposit Relationship Officer. Madron will focus on meeting the needs of Mid Oregon’s growing business membership, as well as expanding his involvement in underwriting commercial loans and assisting branch teams in meeting the needs of local business owners. “I am very excited about adding Marc to our growing Commercial Services team,” says Steve Ferber, Director of Commercial Services for Mid Oregon. “Marc has a strong understanding of Mid Oregon, and has played a pivotal role helping to implement our Small Business Lending initiative. In his time at the Sisters branch, he was instrumental in reaching out to the business community and determining how Mid Oregon could meet their needs for business services. He’s active in the Sisters Chamber, as well as in local youth sports as a coach and volunteer.” Marc’s promotion into this role has been part of
Mid Oregon’s nearly two-year effort to significantly expand and develop its Commercial Services capabilities. These efforts have included introducing Remote Deposit Capture and ACH origination services for businesses, as well as announcing a new Workforce Housing Loan Program in December 2019. In mid-April, Mid Oregon will also release an updated Digital Banking platform with enhanced features for businesses. The institution has experienced strong business deposit growth, now serving more than 1,800 business depositors. Business lending has also been brisk, funding more than $18 million in commercial loans in 2019, and holding approximately $50 million in outstanding business loans. Before moving into this role, Madron served Mid Oregon for approximately three years as the manager at the Sisters Branch location. Another member of the Sisters Branch team, Lara Eckstine, has moved into the manager’s position vacated by Madron.
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THE REDMOND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & CVB IS PROUD TO PRESENT THE
2020-21 REDMOND VISITOR & BUSINESS GUIDE
KEEP YOUR EYES OUT FOR OUR NEW AND IMPROVED GUIDE! COMING MARCH 13!
WEEBERS IN THE WILD!
A fascinating look at Visitors Centers and Chambers of Commerce all across the country! One of the daunting tasks our Chamber Ambassadors gleefully undertake is delivering our Official Visitors and Business Guides across the region. Two of our Ambassadors have recently tackled a much bigger version of that task, and have set off on a cross country adventure, checking in at various Chambers and Visitors Centers across the country as they enjoy a well earned vacation. Bob and Ginny Weeber took off on their whirlwind ad-
venture in the middle of February, driving cross country and eventually ending up on the East Coast! Here are a few of the Chambers of Commerce they visited along their route! We aren't sure if they dropped off Redmond Guides, but if they didn't, we definitely aren't reimbursing their mileage!
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MAYOR GEORGE ENDICOTT'S STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS WILL OPEN THE CENTRAL OREGON BUSINESS EXPO & JOB FAIR Each year the City of Redmond's Mayor George Endicott delivers a State of the City Address that looks back on the past year's accomplishments and looks forward to the goals and opportunities ahead.
The State of the City Address is also an opportunity for Mayor George Endicott to update the community on the progress and projects we can expect to see in the future. There is also Q&A time at the end of
the presentation, so if you have any burning questions for the mayor, this is the perfect time to get them answered! The State of the City will precede the expo, starting at noon, and will cost $17
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per person for lunch. To register for this great opportunity, go to visitredmondoregon.com! RSVP's REQUIRED.
PRESENT THE 22ND ANNUAL CENTRAL OREGON
AND JOB FAIR COME AND MAKE A CONNECTION - APRIL 22nd Join the Redmond Chamber of Commerce and Title Sponsor, U.S. Bank, for the 22nd Annual Central Oregon Business Expo and Job Fair, featuring the mayor’s State of the City address, as well as a Central Oregon’s only cross industry Job Fair! You will want to make sure your business
is positioned to share your story as well as be ready to take full advantage of growth, changes and business opportunities right here in our community. The U.S. Bank Central Oregon Business Expo will take place Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at the Deschutes Fair and Expo Center
from 1pm to 5:30 pm, in the Middle Sister conference center, following the State of the City Address. This event is the perfect venue to showcase your company’s products and/or services as well as connect directly with the business community. Applications for booth spaces
are currently being accepted and are available online at www.cobusinessexpo.com. Booth Space fees are $275 for Chamber Members (members of any Central Oregon Chamber qualifies) and $325 for non-members. Premium corner booths are available for an additional fee.
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MILKEN INSTITUTE RANKS BEND-REDMOND MSA #1 BEST PERFORMING SMALL CITY AN UNPRECEDENTED FOUR YEARS IN A ROW #1 FIVE-YEAR WAGE GROWTH, #2 FIVE-YEAR JOB GROWTH Los Angeles-based Milken Institute released their 2020 yearly findings to the Best Performing Small Cities study, naming the Bend-Redmond MSA (Metropolitan Statistic Area) the Best Performing Small City in the country for the fourth consecutive year. Over the past 20+ years, no other large or small metro has held the #1 ranking more than two years in a row. All nine key indicators the Milken Institute uses to compile these listings ranked the Bend-Redmond MSA in the top 30 out of a total of 201 small U.S. metros. The report specifically mentioned high-tech GDP growth and high-tech GDP concentration as contributing to the region’s economic expansion, sectors Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) has
dedicated both emphasis and effort to over the past decade. Roger Lee, EDCO’s CEO, noted “We have come to anticipate this report as both a measure of success for our economic development work as well as a barometer on areas we can improve upon. I’m particularly proud of the manufacturing employment growth cited in the report: over 2,100 new jobs since the previous year. Additionally, in the past eight years overall manufacturing jobs have grown by 60% and total wages by nearly 90%. This report further proves EDCO’s efforts are creating a positive impact on our regional economy.” Below is an excerpt from the report, which can be found in its entirety here:
“For the fourth year in a row, BendRedmond, OR, ranks first on the BestPerforming Small Cities Index. All of its indicators rank in the top 30. Clear standouts are the first-place ranking for five-year wage growth, second-place ranking on five-year job growth, and fifth-place rankings on five-year high-tech GDP growth and high-tech concentration. Once more, the metro posted high ranks in its five-year metrics with consistent high ranks in its one-year indicators. The metro’s five-year ranks should remain a source of strength for the near term. While the metro has lost a few spots on the number of concentrated high-tech industries (LQ > 1), its diverse economy is anchored by more traditional industries.”
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About Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) is a non-profit corporation supported by private and public members and stakeholders, whose mission is to create middle-class jobs in Central Oregon by: recruiting new employers to move to the region; helping entrepreneurs start new, scalable businesses; and working with businesses that are already here to grow their operations. For more information, visit www.edcoinfo.com.
ECONOMIC update
By REDI Staff, Mary Knight
IF IT WASN'T FOR REDI...
Do you ever wonder what goes on behindthe-scenes to make a city like Redmond so livable? Many citizens have chosen Redmond because of its size, character, pace of life, and affordability. In this article we’ll re-introduce you to Redmond Economic Development, Inc. (REDI), who works tirelessly to help companies create jobs. We pose the question: “If it wasn’t for REDI…”
Sisters. Since relocating, they are now one of Redmond’s top employers with over 240 workers. But REDI doesn’t just help large employers. Their portfolio is dominated by small businesses that employ less than 50 workers such as Poltex, Riff Cold Brewed Coffee, Composite Approach, and Straw Propeller Gourmet Foods, just to name a few.
…Where would I work? REDI advocates for Redmond’s traded sector companies (those whose majority of goods and/or services are exported outside the region, which imports wealth) and assists them, start to finish, in the business of relocation, expansion or start-up support. For example, a start-up company with only a few employees from Tualatin, OR. needed space to build modular clean rooms. REDI partnered with the Redmond Chamber of Commerce to suggest they relocate to an abandoned Walmart building in Redmond and BasX was born. BasX now employs over 100 central Oregonians and was Portland Business Journal’s fastest growing company in 2016. Another company, Medline ReNewal (formerly MediSISS), was once a single-digit employer refurbishing single-use medical devices in
…Where would I live? It isn’t uncommon in the current economic climate to move to Central Oregon without having a job first. That might seem risky to some, however opportunities for employment in Central Oregon are abundant. Perhaps one of the companies mentioned above happens to be the place you found your dream job. REDI works closely with the City and other partners to track housing and make sure current and future employees of the companies we help can afford to live here. …Where would I play? REDI helps business thrive in a place people work all year just to visit! Recreation and lifestyle are common reasons people want to live here. As REDI helps companies create jobs, the tax base increas-
es, which results in additional funding for parks, roads, safety, and other essential services that the City provides. …How would I thrive? Redmond has a reputation of being the “Hub of Manufacturing” in Central Oregon. REDI focuses on traded sector industries such as manufacturing because retail and tourism-based companies are unable to sustain an economy on their own and because they offer living-wage jobs. Keep in mind, traded sector companies need not be large corporations in order to drive overall growth in the economy. If it wasn’t for me, how would REDI survive? REDI couldn’t do the important work they do without the financial support of investors and event sponsors. REDI is a non-profit (not charitable) that receives funding from public partners and financial contributions from private businesses and individuals. These funds support, in part, creation and implementation of an annually updated, three-year strategic action plan that sets the long-term vision and parameters for day-to-day operations.
The business development work REDI does is done with a lean and smart budget. In 2008, REDI’s operating budget was $100,000 a year. Today, with public and private support, that figure has more than doubled in size – to $230,000 a year. In the next 20 years, however, Redmond’s population is set to reach 50,000. In order to continue to help businesses, REDI is asking for your financial support. They are counting on current and new investment each year to help keep in line with increasing demand for their (free-to-clients) services. Want to know more? Join us at REDI News & Brews! If you are interested in learning more about the clandestine work REDI does and supporting their efforts by becoming an investor, join them at News & Brews on March 11th. To register, visit rediinfo. com/events. Hear the REDI story from the perspective of a company new to the Redmond community and get an update on current projects, presented by REDI Sr. Director Jon Stark.
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LIBRARIAN on call by Graham Fox, Community Librarian
FIND NEW COLLECTIONS AND TECHNOLOGY INSIDE THE LIBRARY Romance Paperbacks Do you love a good love story? Does happily ever after make you happy? If so, there is a new collection at your library that you should definitely check out – Romance Paperbacks. Whether you like your romance sweet or sizzling, suspenseful or comforting, you are sure to find something that makes your heart go pitter patter. A collection of new and popular titles has been created at every DPL location. Come in today and find your perfect (book) match. You’ll find Redmond Romance Paperback collection in the by the Adult Graphic Novels and Audiobooks.
RFID Checkouts How are you going to checkout all these great books and DVDs? Deschutes Public Library recently completed a big effort to tag every items with radio frequency tags (RFID). These amazing little tags let us complete inventory, checkin, complete holds, and checkouts quickly and easily. They are the new barcode of our time! The RFID checkout is probably the first area you’ll interact with this new technology. Put a stack of 5 items at a time on the checkout pad and it will pick and check out all the items. No more looking for and scanning barcodes. Come in and give it a try!
Hot Titles Tired of waiting in line for popular items? The Redmond Library has an expanded selection of Hot Titles. This very popular collection often has 20+ new and very popular books for immediate 7 day checkout. Tired of waiting to get “The Dutch House?” What about “The Starless Sea” or the latest Nora Roberts? Yup, they are all here waiting for you to check-out today!
Open Lab: Tuesday 1:30 – 3:00 OK it’s not a collection but it is getting incredibly popular! Bring in any technology or software and get up to 30 minutes of one-on-one help! Three librarians will sit down and help you figure out your tech woes. Did you get a new cell phone? Did you forget all your passwords and hate them? Where do all your downloads go? We’ve answered it all and more!
Library of Things Would you like to try your hand at knitting? Or see what this whole food dehydrator thing is about? Maybe you’d like to try a banjo or a ukulele? How about a collection of hard to find cake pans? With Deschutes Public Library’s new Library of Things, you can check out more than books! Come by the Redmond Library to see the collection of unusual items (located in the main lobby by the DVDs).
Contact me for Business Research Help! Book-a-Librarian: Do you have an a research related questions? You can ask me (or other librarians) anything by using our Book-a-Librarian feature! We’ve recently fielded questions ranging from ebook marketing help to general business research to creating lists of businesses and potential customers. Submit questions at https://www.deschuteslibrary.org/services/ book-a-librarian I’m always open to meet to discuss business plans, grants, grant finding, demographics, research, and more! You can contact me by emailing GrahamF@Deschuteslibrary.org or calling 541-312-1066.
Lego and Star Wars Do you or your kids love Legos and Star Wars? The kids section now has a whole section dedicated to these incredibly popular topics. Now instead of searching throughout many different sections to find DVDs, fiction, non-fiction, DVDs, and graphic novels they are all in one place!
STAFFPicks
Library Journal’s Best Media of 2019 Check out these top picks by Library Journal. The best literature on DVD and audiobook of the past year. Explore an indie hit or keep a book going in your car. Don’t settle for mediocre, go for the gold! Notorious (DVD) The daughter of convicted Nazi spy falls for the intelligence officer handling her risky mission to report on a German capitalist in the Master of Suspense's restored classic espionage thriller. In The Aisles (DVD) Night-shift supermarket stockers hang together to protect their own new hire strikes up romance with an unhappily married coworker in this funny, sad, and hopeful look at a little-seen working class. A Face in the Crowd (DVD) Discovered in jail by a radio producer, "Lonsome" Rhodes (Andy Griffith) parlays his folksy shtik into stardom as a populist demagogue in this cautionary tale about the scare media making of a two-faced megalomanic Bisbee '17: A Story Told in Six Chapters (DVD) A century after the forced deportation of 1200 striking copper miners in Bisbee, AW, a reenactment by townsfolk descendants--in-
cluding both immigrants and natives serves as collective therapy for a long-divided community stigmatized by its infamous past. Apollo 11 (DVD) Without narration or talking heads, and featuring never-before-seen 65mm footage, this uniquely told account of the first men to visit the moon offers an uninterrupted forward thrust through harrowing historic events. The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson (Audiobook) Bryson turns his attention onto the human boy, sharing fascinating, often little-known facts, as well as ample anecdotes and humorous asides. Listens will lean while they laugh, and the author's reading is a delight. Becoming by Obama, Michelle (Audiobook) Obama embodies the American dream, overcoming barriers of race, class, and gender to become one of the most influential leaders of our times. The former First Lady's narration personalizes the story with emotion, drawing listeners deeper. Me by John, Elton (Audiobook) John chronicles his journey from shy Reginald Dwight to one of the most famous, dynamic performers in the world. Egerton, who played John in the film Rocketman, does an exceptional job voicing the story.
LIBRARY happenings
March Book Clubs Redmond Library Book Club Discuss Cooked by Michael Pollan Thursday, March 12th, 12:00 p.m. Thrilling Mysteries Book Club Discuss Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty Monday, March 23rd, 11.30 a.m.
March Classes Open Computer Lab Troubleshoot and get one-on-one help with basic tech tasks and questions. Tuesdays, 1:30—3:00 p.m. Excel: Basics* Learn spreadsheet basics. Friday, March 6th, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Android Basics* Learn the basics of using your Android smartphone or tablet. Friday, March 13th, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
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Gmail Management* Learn how to get the most out of Gmail. Friday, March 20th, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Writing Effective Emails* Learn email best practices that get results. Friday, March 27th, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Adult Coloring Fun Color along with the monthly Know theme! Coffee and coloring supplies provided. Saturday, March 28th 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. CreativeClub: Art Journaling with Gelatos* Create fanciful pages using Gelatos watercolor sticks. Saturday, March 28th 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Art Exhibits Art in the Redmond Library - March Mark Darnell - Landscape photography of our public lands in Central and Southeast Oregon. Linda Ziegenhagen and Grace Kennedy.
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A RECIPE scrumptious FROM THE RANCH ALPACA MEAT APPETIZERS
At Alpaca Country Estates, you'll find a healthy and delicious alternative to beef! By Jim Cornelius | Recipes & Photos by Vicki Curlett
Alpaca meat is an alternative to beef — and it is catching on in the food world. “Alpaca meat is one of the healthiest and most flavorful meats in the world,” Sierra Meats reports. “It is described as a mild meat which takes on the flavor of the dish. It is slightly salty, tender and lean, high in protein with no fatty aftertaste. Alpaca meat also has the lowest level of cholesterol of any meat.” Art Izer and Nancy Chapel-Izer can testify to the qualities of alpaca meat — and not just because they own and operate an alpaca ranch in Central Oregon. “Art had a heart attack three years ago,” Nancy told Celebrate! He had high cholesterol, and required stents to open blockages. A cardiologist consulted with him on his diet.
STUFFED ITALIAN SAUSAGE MUSHROOMS Makes 12 mushrooms
12 extra large white or cremini mushrooms 3 tbsps. olive oil 3 tbsps. dry marsala wine 1 lb. ground Italian alpaca sausage or ground Italian pork sausage 3 cloves, finely minced garlic 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper 2/3 cup plain panko breadcrumbs 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese blend (preferably with Asiago & Romano cheese) 4 ounces softened Boursin herb garlic cheese 4 ounces shredded fontina or mozzarella cheese
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place mushroom caps in a bowl and toss with the olive oil and marsala wine. Set aside. Heat another 3 tbsps. of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage, crumbling with a spoon and cook until outside of meat is pale and a medium rare, stirring frequently, but do not brown. Do not overcook alpaca (it will cook further in the oven). Add the garlic, salt and pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat, cool slightly. Stir in breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and Boursin. Place a mushroom cap in each of 12 muffin tin compartments, cap side down. Divide the remaining olive oil/marsala from pan and put about ¼ tsp. in each cap hole. Using a small to medium ice cream scoop depending on size of the mushroom caps, place enough filling in the cap to create a mound, pressing onto mushroom. Top mushrooms with shredded fontina cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and slightly browned.
“They said, ‘You know, you’ve got the natural thing right there,’” Nancy recalled. “‘You should be eating alpaca meat because it’s so lean.’” Art began eating alpaca instead of beef on a regular basis and, Nancy reports, within a year, his cholesterol had hit normal levels. “We have it a lot,” Nancy said. “We don’t buy beef now. We use it for spaghetti; we use it for hamburgers; we have a round steak we use for fajitas. Tonight we’re having a roast from the neck.” Much as is the case with game meat, preparation is key. “The flavor is wonderful,” Nancy said. “The big secret is, you can’t over-cook it. You can’t have it well-done.”
BAKED PERUVIAN MEATBALLS
Makes approximately 18, 1.5" Meatballs 1 lb. ground meat – alpaca or beef 2 tbsps. Gourmet Garden Chunky Garlic Stir-In Paste 3 tsps. Gourmet Garden Cilantro Stir-In Paste 1/2 small onion finely chopped 2 tsps. cumin 1/2 tsp. pimenton (Spanish smoked paprika) 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs 1 egg, beaten 1 tsp. salt Olive oil cooking spray
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Put ground meat in a large mixing bowl. Add garlic, cilantro, onion, cumin, pimenton, breadcrumbs, egg and salt. Mix thoroughly but gently with your hands to combine. Do not over mix or meatballs will become tough. Using a medium ice cream scoop, form into 1.5" balls. Lightly spray a 24-cup mini muffin tin with olive oil and place individual meatballs in each compartment. Bake approximately 15-18 minutes until meatballs are slightly firm to the touch. Spoon green sauce over each meatball or on the side in a small condiment cup. Stick a frilly toothpick in each meatball to serve as an appetizer.
GREEN SAUCE
3 jalapeño chili peppers, remove half the seeds and ribs for a medium hot sauce, adjust to your taste, roughly chopped 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1/2 cup good quality mayonnaise, not Miracle Whip 1/4 cup sour cream 1 tblsp. fresh lime juice, from one lime 1/2 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 2 tblsps. extra virgin olive oil
Combine all ingredients except olive oil in a blender and blend into a smooth sauce. With motor running, open lid and slowly drizzle in olive oil. It will seem runny, but will thicken up as it sits. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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CENTRAL OREGON SPORTSMEN'S SHOW & OUTDOOR COOKING COMPETITION
by Jennifer Werner, Chamber Board President
WHAT MAKES A GOOD LEADER? The Characteristics of what Leaders Should Be.
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams We often find ourselves in a leadership position at certain times in life. As an employer, we calculate the best way to lead our employees so our business can run smoothly. When volunteering at a fundraiser, we may find ourselves in a leadership role guiding others. Whatever the role, a good leader possesses certain qualities that guide them along. This has been pressing on my mind for some time, so I began researching common characteristics of a good leader. Communication is crucial to good leadership. If the direction is not clear, the team may fall short of expectations. It is important to set the vision and establish a positive and encouraging work environment. A leader has an open dialog throughout a project in order to reach the desired outcome with efficiency and clarity. They should illustrate empathy in understanding the needs of others and establish personal connections with those around them. They also address the short comings in a way that is not antagonistic, but rather in a problem-solving mindset where the conversation is steered toward the future outcome instead of the prior failures. A good leader can delegate and trust others will perform and be successful without micromanaging. Not only that, but they lead by discussing ideas and concerns of the team and adapting the plan to fit to the overall goal they are trying to obtain. There are many great
ideas out there if one listens. It is a key factor between success and failure. A leader can encourage and influence the creativity and enthusiasm in others. They give credit where credit is due and take pride in the work of their team. The focus becomes less on the success of oneself and more on the success of others. They are positive and optimistic and influence the overall moral of the team. Humility is a significant in good leadership. A leader comprehends they cannot achieve the result without their team. When the outcome falls short it is easy to point the finger at others, but a good leader is ready to take their share of the blame. They admit when they make a mistake and come up with a strategy to improve where they fell short previously. Lastly, a good leader knows the history of the past. They research what has worked and what hasn’t in order to not waste time reinventing the wheel. History is power and knowledge. We cannot begin to improve until we have an understanding of how we got here. Redmond Executive Association and the Redmond Chamber of Commerce co-sponsor a program each year called Leadership Redmond. This program covers the history of Redmond, the structure of our governments, personality tests and character traits, various volunteer programs and community board opportunities. The purpose of this program is to encourage others to become leaders and introduce them to some of the leadership opportunities this town has to offer. Many of our city councilmen and committee members have taken this. It is also a great way to get involved and connect with others. I’m still in contact
with a large group of my leadership class of 2011. I encourage anyone wanting to know more about Redmond, the volunteer opportunities available, or perhaps just to understand how our town is run to contact the Redmond Chamber for more information about this program. Tax Tips A common question I get is how a client can keep their tax preparation invoice down. The first and foremost thing is be organized. The more an accountant has to sort, total and organize before preparing the return, the more it is going to cost. Make sure to bring in most if not all the documents at one time. We understand that sometimes one document may be delayed and that is okay. But sending documents piece by piece not only increases the chance of something getting missed, it also increases the number of times the accountant has picked up and opened your file which in turn could result in more fees. Also, a funny but true fact. Accountants do NOT like staples. They are an evil diabolical nemesis created just to give accountants a hard time during tax season. Whether we are making digital copies or paper copies of the items you bring in, we must take the staples out. Sometimes the document will tear during this process. Sometimes we miss a staple and the paper feeder on our copy machine annihilates the poor defenseless document without mercy. You might find a wrinkled haphazardly taped up page with a sticky note, “sorry!” in your original paperwork. Paperclips are great and easily slip off while making copies. Use these instead. They are our friends.
March 12-15, 2020 Thursday: 12-8 pm Friday: 12-8 pm Saturday: 10 am-8 pm Sunday: 10 am-4 pm
OREGON BOW HUNTERS CONVENTION & INDOOR TOURNAMENT March 12-15, 2020 March 14: Fundraising Banquet
OREGON FFA STATE CONVENTION March 19-22, 2020 Guest registration available
HIGH DESERT STAMPEDE & CHUTE 9 AF TER PART Y March 27-28, 2020 Doors open: 5 p.m. Show starts: 7 p.m. After party : 9 p.m.
HIGH DESERT WOOL GROWERS FIBER MARKET DAY March 28, 2020 9 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE!
WES KNODEL GUN SHOW March 28-29, 2020 Saturday: 9 a.m.-5p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
PAY IT FORWARD BARREL RACE March 29, 2020 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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COFFEE CLATTERS FRIDAYS • 8:30-9:30 A.M. FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2020
8:30 A.M. – 9:30 A.M.
OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION ANTIQUE SHOP (THRIFT STORE)
3294 S HWY 97 REDMOND OR 97756 541-548-2611
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2020
8:30 A.M. – 9:30 A.M.
AMERICAN LEGION RAY JOHNSON POST 44
704 SW 8TH ST. REDMOND OR 97756 541-548-5688
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2020
8:30 A.M. – 9:30 A.M.
CRUISE IN MARKET & DELI
843 NW 5TH ST STE C REDMOND, OR
MEETINGS & events Tuesday, March 3, 2020 Ribbon Cutting 4:30 p.m. The Center Orthopedic & Neurosurgical Care 333 NW Larch Ave Redmond OR 97756 541-504-5609 Friday, March 6, 2020 First Friday 4-7 p.m. Downtown Redmond Join us for Redmond’s own First Friday! There will be art on display, musicians, and makers showing off their creations. Downtown core on 5th, 6th, & 7th St Redmond, OR 97756 541-923-5191
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 Redmond Downtown Association Meeting 5p.m - 6 p.m. Mi Cantina Grill Join us as we discuss the fabulous holiday events that are coming up in downtown Redmond. Community Members are welcome to join! 413 SW Glacier Ave Redmond, OR 97756 541.923.5191
541-639-5989
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020
8:30 A.M. – 9:30 A.M.
TOASTMASTERS OF REDMOND AT REDMOND CHURCH OF CHRIST
925 NW 7TH ST REDMOND, OR 440-856-3762
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