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Redmond Magazine is a publication that celebrates what makes the community of Redmond truly unique to Central Oregon—its art, entertainment, events and heritage. Take a peek at what’s new in Redmond, one of the West’s fastest-growing communities. BasX Comes to Redmond...........................................3 Diego’s Spring Fling Car Show ..................................4 Redmond Youth Art Walk............................................4 Cascade Summer Street Fair ......................................5 Redmond Fish Fair .....................................................6 Central Oregon Business Expo Guide .................. 7-10 Redmond Library - Beyond the Books......................11 Hidden Treasures - Red Martini................................12 Chamber Spotlights..................................................13 Meet Keith Witcosky, City Manager..........................14 Calendar of Events ....................................................15 Redmond Magazine publishes four times each year. Call 541-633-2193 for more information about our upcoming editions.
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BasX Solution’s move into Redmond is an economic development story forged in friendship.
Empty Building finds NEW LIFE by Jeff McDonald, for The Bulletin Special Projects The long wait was worth it for Eric Sande and the city of Redmond. Redmond’s Chamber of Commerce & CVB director first met David Benson in the early 1990s through developer Jean Wood, who was developing a property that later became T-Mobile and is now a Consumer Cellular call center. Sande thought he could get Benson, a longtime Silicon Forest entrepreneur, to move his then Beaverton-based company, Huntair, to Redmond. “It never came together, but I kept him in my database,” Sande said. Redmond kept growing, and so did Sande and Benson’s friendship. Benson, whose in-laws owned a home in Central Oregon, brought his family for holiday visits and attended Sande’s annual Christmas parties. “It became an annual event to invite them to the party,” he said. “I got to know his kids. I got to know them as good people. They got to know Central Oregon. They loved it here.” When Walmart vacated its building at the south end of town to move to more spacious digs at the city’s north end, Benson kicked himself for not buying the property, Sande said.
“So I kept that in my head, that Dave did have an interest in the building,” Sande said. The property sold to developers in 2007 for $8.2 million, but remained empty and exchanged hands for the next six years. Benson, meanwhile, would sell his company and then start another one, BasX Solutions, with Matt Tobolski, an equal partner, in 2012. “When the property was back on the
BasX Solutions’ David Benson and Matthew Tobolski will be the keynote speakers at this year’s Central Oregon Business Expo on Wednesday, April 23. For more information about the event, see the official guide on Pages 7-10. market, I instantly let Dave know,” Sande said. The rest, well, is just the beginning. Benson, who was travelling, could not be reached for comment, but said in a previous interview that he had fallen in love with Central Oregon over the years. Sande’s persistence helped, he has said. Benson and Tobolski bought the former Walmart building for $3.5 million in November. Redmond-based SunWest
Builders is currently renovating the building from commercial to manufacturing and office use. BasX will move into the 103,000 square foot building by mid-June, said Tobolski, who holds a doctorate in structural and earthquake engineering from U.C. San Diego. “Before we started this company, (Benson) said, ‘you’ve got to see Central Oregon,’” Tobolski said. “I came up here and fell in love. It’s an amazing spot.” Tobolski opened a satellite office for his San Diego-based structural engineering firm, Tobolski Watkins, in Bend. The pair started BasX from scratch as a better way to build things, Tobolski said. “We wanted to go back to basics,” he said, explaining the name. They quickly outgrew their space. The company, which makes modular, air handling and structural units for companies in the construction, pharmaceutical and health care industries, is rooted in physics. The company’s core aim is to make things function efficiently and simply, Tobolski said. Among their prefabricated systems is an air moving device that pumps hot and cold air through hospitals and other buildings, such as data centers. Central Oregon’s lifestyle, its available workforce and its geographic location at the center of the region helped draw BasX,
said Jon Stark, manager for Redmond Economic Development. So did the building, Tobolski said. “We’re looking to set up and grow the manufacturing side over here,” he said. The company will bring over 10 of its employees from Tualatin; it could hire upwards of 150 people in the first couple of years, Tobolski said. “It’s hard to bite off everything they do in one full sweep,” said Stark. New jobs will include welders, fabricators, managers and engineers, said Stark, noting the family-wage jobs that will be created. They plan to do so in a converted Walmart building that will look nothing like the empty big box store that has stood vacant since 2007. “It was an eyesore as a vacant building,” Stark said. “Now, it will be a stateof-the-art manufacturing facility run by a team of experienced entrepreneurs.” Our community’s resources combined with the unique talent at BasX will create a company set to thrive for years to come in Redmond, Sande said. “Knowing Dave and how he operates – he’s a quality individual,” Sande said. “He’s going to make this an amazing company. They’re not going to want to leave.” After a 16-year courtship, the honeymoon can now begin.
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DIEGO’S SPRING FLING CAR SHOW: Saturday, April 19, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
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by Gregg Morris, for The Bulletin Special Projects More than 300 immaculately maintained cars will roll into downtown Redmond on Saturday, April 19 for Diego’s Sixth Annual Spring Fling Car Show. Collectors will show off classic cars from as far back as the 1920s while competing for various titles and awards in the all-day affair. The cars will be parked up and down Sixth and Seventh Streets in downtown Redmond from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. the day of the show, with the fun spilling into Centennial Park to the west. In 2009, the show’s first year, 43 cars presented their owners’ hard work and
dedication to a crowd of several hundred people. This year, organizers expect around 2,500 people at Central Oregon’s first car show of the season. More than a dozen Oregon car clubs will compete for the club participation award. Hailing from The Dalles, the Mid-Columbian Car Club will drive the farthest to attend. Their cars will park alongside the likes of Central Oregon Old Car Club members, an organization that at 51 years old, is one of the oldest car clubs in Oregon. Other participating clubs will include High Desert Corvettes, Crook County Rodders, Line Chasers, Redmond Drifters, High Desert MOPAR Club, Porsche
Club of America, COSRA, Mustang Club of Central Oregon, Crooked River Ranch Group, Model A’s of Central Oregon, and the Chevy Club. Despite such a large representation of car club members, independent car owners are welcome to participate, as well. The classic cars will compete to hold the titles of Best Engine, Best Paint, Best Interior, and of course, Best of Show. Thirtyfour categories will be awarded during the show, including Stock Car, 1949 and Older, Custom Truck, and 1970 and Newer. In an effort to attract younger car aficionados, the car show will open to cars of all years. Other categories will include Porsche, Mustang, Model A’s or T’s, and two age classes for Corvettes. Each catego-
ry will award trophies to first- and secondplace winners. This year’s Spring Fling Car Show benefiting charity is the Sons of the American Legion. All proceeds from the silent auction and raffle will go to the veterans service organization. Registration fee for the show is $25, from which participants will get a T-shirt and a $10 food voucher for Diego’s Spirited Kitchen. Interested car owners should register by 8 a.m., the morning of the car show, while interested spectators can head downtown at any point during the show. Diego’s Sixth Annual Spring Fling Car Show wouldn’t be possible without the support of Pablo Pena and Juvenal Santana of Diego’s Spirited Kitchen.
REDMOND YOUTH ART WALK: Friday, April 18, 4-8 p.m.
Showcasing the Creativity of Redmond Area Students Once a year, downtown Redmond businesses showcase Redmond student’s artwork during the Youth Art Walk. This year’s art walk will take place Friday, April 18, from 4 to 8 p.m., with 20 business participating. The Redmond Chamber of Commerce has organized The Youth Art Walk for 16 years and placed the focus on the talented students in Redmond School Dis4 | REDMOND MAGAZINE
trict. The students who participate, ranging from Kindergarten to high school, come from the private and public schools, as well as homeschoolers. “The Youth Art Walk is a great family and community event,” said Karen Sande with the Redmond Chamber of Commerce.“Everyone is welcome to enjoy a showcase of visual, written and performing arts,
demonstrations, and live music.” The Youth Art Walk not only showcases the art, but the businesses in downtown Redmond. More information can be found at www.visitredmondoregon.com and facebook.com/shopredmond. — by Gregg Morris, for The Bulletin
CASCADE SUMMER STREET FAIR: Beginning Saturday, May 10, Deschutes Fair & Expo Center
SUMMER STREET FAIR Slated to Begin in May by Gregg Morris, for The Bulletin Special Projects The Deschutes Fair & Expo Center will feature a new, continually running event this spring and summer called the Cascade Summer Street Fair. Beginning Saturday, May 10, the street fair will occur every weekend through September, with the exception of the Deschutes County Fair and Family Motor Coach Association weekends. There is space for more than 200 vendors, but they will likely start with 50 and grow from there. “Our goal is consistency,” said Bill Milem of Cascade Event Management (CEM). “We want to give people a place to visit on a regular basis.” For CEM, choosing the Expo Center as the location was a no brainer. The Redmond spot has a large grass area, easy access and unlimited parking.
The street fair will have a marketplace focus, with traditional and nontraditional vendors. The farmer’s market area will feature local farms and ranches selling produce and meat, as well as lavender. Kate Howard of Redmond’s Sagebrush Antiques will coordinate the collectibles and antiques area, which will be open to professional and amateur collectors alike. One of the booths will have a petting zoo and pony rides for children. Another booth will host Ukelele University, as they promote all things ukelele. There will also be a space to sell cars. For the first-time vendors, the Cascade Summer Street Fair offers a Kick Start program to encourage small entrepreneurs. The program offers free spaces on a limited basis with a fiveday commitment.
“Our goal is to net more money to the community,” said Milem. “We want to give local vendors a chance to sell here.” As an added bonus to the street fair attendees, the event will include live entertainment and food trucks and trailers, complete with food competitions. Local bands and other performers will entertain the people as awards are given for best food, crowd favorite food, best looking food truck, and an award to the food truck that collects the most donations for charity. The street fair’s charity component lies within the Hiawatha Charity Foundation. The foundation will collect donations to be dispersed to local charities. The main recipients will be the Central Oregon humane societies. “Success, for us, would mean we are perceived by the community to be beneficial to Central Oregon,” said Milem.
“Also, success would mean we can bring the street fair back next year!” For more information about the Cascade Summer Street Fair, please visit www.streetfair2014.com.
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REDMOND FISH FAIR: Saturday, May 24, Sunrise - 2 p.m., Fireman’s Pond
Fishing Fun for Kids of All Ages
by Sondra Holtzmann, for The Bulletin Special Projects
If you’re a kid 13 and under, one place you definitely want to be on Saturday, May 24 from sunrise until 2 p.m. is the Redmond Fish Fair, located at Firemens’ Pond on Lake Road. A time-honored tradition that has been going strong for over 60 years, the Fish Fair was originally conceived by the Lion’s Club with volunteer fire fighters orchestrating the event for the past 30 years. “In the last five years, given changes in the volunteer fire department, we’ve been very successful in working with other supporting partners which has enabled the Fish Fair to become an even more robust event,” said Cory Erickson, one of this year’s organizers. “It’s a great opportunity for family fun and to see the joy in kids’ eyes when they catch their first or 100th fish.” Over the past two years, the Fish Fair
has evolved into a strong community event. Kids fish for free, and the fair now includes a hearty breakfast along with a traditional hot dog feed with chips and drinks. The number of kids participating has increased every year, according to Erickson. One indicator is over the last five years the hot dog count at the barbeque skyrocketed from 300 to more than 800. If you don’t know how to fish? “Stop by the bait shack run by Quality Heating,” said Erickson. “The guys over there are avid fishermen. They’re happy to give you advice and help with everything from tying your hook to cleaning the fish to teaching you how to cast and actually fish. The bait and loaner poles are also provided at no charge.” In addition to being experts in the sport of fishing, the people at Quality Heating have been the primary source for the volunteer labor, which includes all the cooking for the event and a picture shack. Pho-
tos are taken of the participants with their catch and are printed right on the spot, perfect souvenirs of the Fish Fair to share with family and friends. As a reward for prowess in the fishing competition, prizes will be given for each age group, most of which are provided by participating Redmond business owners. All prize packages are supplied by Centwise Hardware and usually include fishing gear. All About You Engraving & Design will provide the ribbons and trophies,
complete with personalized engraving. “If you’re not that excited about fishing, don’t worry,” said Erickson. “The fire department will have some of their trucks on hand that kids can check out and crawl around on. It’s a great opportunity to see the equipment and experience what it’s like to actually be in a fire truck.” Last year, the ladder on one of the trucks was extended out about 100 feet over the lake where a photo was taken from the top of the ladder, providing a panoramic view of the surrounding area and the event. Erickson became involved with the Fish Fair as a volunteer fire fighter in 2008. “For me, the appeal with regard to the fire department was primarily about service,” said Erickson. “The Fish Fair is a great way to add value to the community and help kids have a good time. We’re all thrilled to be able to continue with this event and grow it each year.” For more information, call 541-316-3022.
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2014 LUNCHEON FREE WORKSHOPS NETWORKING BUSINESS AFTER HOURS PRIZES & MORE! BRING YOUR BUSINESS CARDS! Deschutes Fair & Expo Center, Redmond, Oregon • 1 to 6 p.m. Informative, Free Workshops Highlight This Year’s 16th Annual
Central Oregon Business Expo The Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB is proud to announce the 16th Annual Central Oregon Business Expo sponsored by U.S. Bank. The event will take place at the Deschutes Fair & Expo Center on Wednesday, April 23. This year’s Expo theme is “Building Relationships.” The event will offer business owners and executives a full day of networking and workshops designed to grow their businesses. This event is made possible by our generous community partners: U.S. Bank, St. Charles Health System, SunWest Builders, BendBroadband, Combined Communications, The Bulletin and Cascade Business News. This year’s luncheon, brought to you by St. Charles Health System, will feature
David Benson and Matthew Tobolski of BasX Solutions, new owners of the fomer Redmond Walmart location. “David and Matthew are eager to share their story — the story of BasX Solutions, how they chose Redmond as the home for their newest facility, and what their plans are for the new building,” said Chamber Executive Director, Eric Sande. This luncheon presentation will take place from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $16 per person, and RSVP’s are required. The luncheon kicks-off a full day of informative workshops by local experts as well as opportunities to visit with local business leaders and representatives at expo booths. The Business Expo is Central Oregon’s premier business-to-business and
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business-to-consumer networking event. This year, this highly interactive and entertaining event will showcase more than 45 local businesses, organizations and entrepreneurs. Attendees are invited to attend free workshops, sponsored by SunWest Builders; exchange information, business cards, ideas with exhibiting companies; and generate new business relationships. In addition, local political candidates will be provided booth space within which they can meet and greet area constituents. So far, organizers can confirm the following candidates will attend: Tony DeBone, Deschutes County Commissioner; Jodie Barram, Bend City Council; Randy Miller, Judge; and Richard Estermann, candidate for Deschutes County Commissioner.
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Keynote Speaker & Luncheon : David Benson & Matthew Tobolski, BasX Solutions David Benson
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“Big Plans for BasX Solutions” Wednesday, April 23, 2014 | 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Our new neighbors on the south side of Redmond, David Benson and Matthew Tobolski of BasX Solutions, will be the keynote speakers kicking off this years Central Oregon Business Expo. The partners will discuss their plans for the former Walmart building, which they recently purchased and are currently renovating. “We are excited for all of you to meet David and Matthew as they are both outstanding individuals who are sure to be true assets to the community,” said Eric Sande, Executive Director of the Redmond Chamber of Commerce and CVB. “Building relationships is what this event is all about, and what could be better than meeting the new kids on the block and making them feel welcome?” St. Charles Health System and the Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB are proud to welcome Benson and Tobolski to the Expo.
Luncheon Registration: The Central Oregon Business Expo will open with a luncheon starting at 11:45 a.m. at the Deschutes Fair & Expo Center. The cost to attend the Keynote Luncheon is $16. You can register by calling the Redmond Chamber of Commerce and CVB at 541-923-5191.
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Dr. Barbara Newman has a vision for women’s care in Central Oregon that includes community education, visiting specialists and a new, larger facility in Redmond designed with women’s needs in mind. Her vision is now becoming a reality as St. Charles plans to open its new Center for Women’s Health this summer. The 8,000-square-foot building is located in downtown Redmond. Jill Dubisar, the St. Charles OB/GYN clinic manager, said she has enjoyed working on the project and gaining a broader understanding of the full scope of women’s services. “We will be able to have community events in the lobby and will have room for smaller classes including breastfeeding, birthing and prenatal education,” Dubisar said. “This project fits perfectly with our vision as an organization.” For more information, call 541-526-6635.
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The Deschutes Public Library’s Redmond site works to engage the community and offer services that complement their book borrowing program.
by Linda Orcelletto, for The Bulletin Special Projects
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n a frosty and sunny spring morning, nearly a dozen people of various ages were waiting for the Deschutes Public Library (DPL) doors to open at 10 a.m. The Redmond Library, a stately yet welcoming brick building set back from busy Deschutes Avenue in an established neighborhood only blocks away from downtown, has seen a relatively recent upsurge in use. Jennifer Pedersen, community librarian in Redmond since 2011 — on staff in library system in other capacities since 2008 — acknowledges DPL has always had a full program schedule for the entire family but is finding better ways to engage the community. “One of roles we fulfill is to offer lifelong learning,” Pedersen said. “Some people think of the library only as a place for children and story times
homework. Much like a teenager’s bedroom, the area is decorated with comfortable pillows and couches. A computer lab with rows of donated units allows people of all ages to check email, surf the Internet, check out jobs or learn new skills. Artwork for sale from local artists graces the walls throughout the well-organized building, which was Jessie Hill Elementary School in a former life. In July of 1999, the library formed its own tax district so it wouldn’t vie with police and fire services for funds. The library receives 99.6 percent of its funding from property taxes, .5 percent of its income from the Library Foundation, and .9 percent from the Friends of the Library. Each branch of the Deschutes Library system has its own Friends group, a nonprofit organization that raises funds for the district as well as its own branch through book and art exhibit sales. While many librar-
Commission, job and resume workshops with Goodwill Job Connect, animal adventure story time which brings in animals and handlers with the High Desert Museum, and nonprofit grant assistance through The Foundation Center. Deschutes County Health Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program (SNAP) and SCORE, which offers small business mentoring, all hold regular office hours at the library. Staff or volunteers offer story times at Head Start and book clubs or story times at local assisted-living facilities. Sampling of events, classes and workshops vary from cooking and computer classes, to current event discussion and digital downloads for adults; Paws to Read for kids ages 5-17 to read aloud to a therapy dog; plus Royal Tea Parties, puppet shows and storytimes (English and Spanish) for children. Due to popularity and space limitations, certain programs require registration.
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but are surprised to learn how much more we offer for everyone. We are constantly assessing our programs and trying new things.” Pedersen attributes an increase in the library’s use to Latino services specialist, Gabriela Hernandez, who has been on staff for little over a year. She is working hard to engage the Hispanic community by introducing library programming including story times, pajama parties and computer classes, all offered in Spanish. The library’s sprawling building has specific rooms for each age group it serves. The children’s section offers colorful character paintings on the walls, size-appropriate tables and chairs, and computer keyboards for little fingers. Teens have a room to call their own with areas for reading and focusing on
ies throughout the state are decreasing staff services, programming and hours, the Deschutes Public Library system is thriving. The library district launched its new logo and KNOW programming campaign in November of 1999. According to Pedersen, studies show usage throughout DPL increased from 30 percent of the population to 60 percent county-wide after the new branding initiative was unveiled. “The library is serving all people. It is the perfect example of a community center,” said Pedersen, who oversees all their adult education programs. The library teams up with community organizations to provide programs and services including genealogy workshops with the Redmond Historical
Check at the library desk or www.deschuteslibrary.org/redmond. The library is continually searching the horizon for new collaborations, most notably working with the City of Redmond and its push toward economic development. Through its Book a Librarian program, the library supports economic development in Central Oregon and Central Oregon Community College by offering one-on-one help with creating a business plan and market research. From turning a paper page to swiping a screen, from researching files on microfilm to searching the Internet, from viewing artwork to creating a work of art, from reading in silence to listening to live music, the library truly offers something for everyone. Get to KNOW your library.
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Red Martini by John Cal, for The Bulletin Special Projects From Sully’s Italian restaurant to Arnold’s Soda Fountain, there’s a little spot in the middle of 6th Street that’s witnessed a lot of culinary history over the years. Located in the New Redmond Hotel building, you might think that in this new, modern marketplace, the next residents of No. 509 might be a frozen yogurt joint or a coffee shop, but instead of simply abandoning the past, local Redmondite, Suzanne Tarbet, is using the past as inspiration as part of downtown’s new renaissance in food and culture. Tarbet is the owner and general manager of Red Martini, Wine Bar & Grill, Redmond’s newest downtown hangout. “I’ve loved this spot and had my eye on this block ever since I moved to Redmond,“ Tarbet said. “This place had so much meaning, and it just wasn’t being maximized.” It took seven years for Tarbet’s opportunity to come to fruition. “It opened up, and I just saw it as my chance to be right downtown in the hub of Redmond,” she said. Just four months after its late-December opening, Red Martini is proving to be a delicious and integral part of that hub. 12 | REDMOND MAGAZINE
Tarbet’s concept has seemed simple enough — create a space at the historic hotel for business and socializing — but Red Martini’s attention to detail in decor and flavor are far from simple while remaining surprisingly accessible to a wide range of clientele. The space is decked with red velvet settees and vintage Fred Astaire movie posters. Sparkling glass vases are filled
Honoring the past. Shaking up the future.
with peacock feathers and calla lilies. The decor is a well-balanced blend between the masculine and feminine with tufted burgundy headboards edged in brass upholstery tacks and a deep mahogany colored floor. “The inspiration was the 20s,” Tarbet said. “ That’s when Bill and Fanny Wilson first built the building.” The art deco, speakeasy vibe of Red
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Martini may seem like an unlikely choice, but Tarbet was simply staying true to her surroundings. “Redmond is known for being an art deco hub. Just look at city hall and so many of the buildings downtown,” she said. “It was a natural choice for a theme, for our decor, and you see it in our logo.” But it’s not just the atmosphere thats makes Red Martini an inspirational choice for an evening out. The restaurant’s collaborative menu of tapas-style plates of French infused New American Cuisine and freshly mixed cocktails blend familiar dishes with new twists and flavor profiles. Traditional pork tenderloin is glazed with pomegranate and lavender. Crab cakes are topped with a house-made tomato jam and spicy aioli, and rillettes are made with smoked salmon with crispy caper berries. “Small plates, big flavor,” Tarbet said. “That’s what we wanted to deliver. That’s what we’re about.” And with a specials menu that changes every Tuesday, executive chef Robert Helwig is always reinventing classics like seasonal pan-seared salmon with spicy green rice and an orange cream sauce. The food is just the start of that big fla-
REDMOND CHAMBER SPOTLIGHT: Adam’s Clothing Industries, LLC Have you ever wanted a custom logoed shirt, jacket, or hat? Adam’s Clothing Idustries, LLC offers custom printing for personal or business use. Offering a wide range of custom options such as embroidery, silk screen, and DTG printing, Adam’s Clothing can make that special garment just for you. No orders are too small or too big to be customized. They even offer custom buttons. The sales floor consists of new clothing for work or play, covering a wide selection of sizes. They offer medical scrubs, chef apparel, pants, shorts, hats, belts, and everything in between. Some of their top selling brands include Dickies, NOTW Christian Clothing Wear, SKIN Industries, Destined Clothing, Precious Curves and Status Designs. Their hearts are focused on giving back to the community and their slogan is “Wear Your Clothing with Purpose, Wear Your Love.” On select purchases of Adam’s Clothing, Adam’s gives 20 percent back to the Community. This is a family owned and operated
business, open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adam’s Clothing is located at 1530 S. Hwy 97 and you can find them on Facebook. Call for more information or questions, 541-548-8287.
Redmond Visitor & Business Guide 2014-15 The 2014-15 Official Redmond Visitor & Business Guide is available now! This Guide offers a unique view into the Redmond community, showcasing its charm, recreational opportunities and the complete Chamber membership listings. This year’s guide dives into the city’s core and brings you a rich taste of what makes Redmond a special place to Live, Work and Play. Additionally, you’ll find a wide range of information: churches, meeting facilities, service clubs, a full restaurant guide and much more. Pick up your copy at the Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB or throughout Redmond and Central Oregon. This is Redmond’s guide and we welcome your input. If you have a unique story or experience that you would like us to consider for next year, please contact the Redmond Chamber of Commerce. Photos courtesy of Redmond Chamber of Commerce
vor of which Tarbet is so proud. Where Red Martini shines is in its cocktails. Beyond their delicious and popular signature cocktail, “The Red” — a blend of vodka, fresh raspberries, mint, lime, and champagne — diners are privy to classics like “The Manhattan” (made with local spirits like Pendleton 1910) and dessert martinis like “The Chai Martini,” made with Stoli Vanilla and Oregon Chai. “You can come for a before-dinner cocktail, quick bite, an entire meal or just dessert,” Tarbet said. “I think that’s why people are loving our concept. . . small plates, housemade desserts and dessert cocktails such as the Chocolate Sea Salt Martini inspired by our neighbor, Bliss Bakery.” That martini is a blend of Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Godiva Chocolate liquer, Bailey’s Irish Cream topped with a scoop of premium vanilla ice cream and garnished with caramel and shaved milk chocolate with a salted rim. “The feedback I’ve been getting is that people are so glad to have us in the neighborhood,” said Owen Twitchell, head server. “People wanted a place that’s sophisticated. Diego’s and the Brickhouse were already here, of course, but it’s great
to be a part of bringing that atmosphere downtown.” “We have 31 wines by the glass,” he added. “You can spend your evening slowly trying different wines with your dinner and having a good time. Where else in Redmond can you do that?” Still, with all the elements that go into Red Martini, it’s Tarbet’s original vision that shines through. “I want to be someplace unique with vibrant culture — dynamic,” she said. “I want to be part of the hope that people are finally beginning to see in Redmond.” It’s not so far-fetched, after all, that inspired by the past, Tarbet would help bring about Redmond’s future. “The original owners, Bill and Fanny, did so much for Redmond,” she said. “Fanny originally created a space here at the hotel for business and socializing, and it’s great to be a part of that story. . . She was credited with saving Redmond during the Great Depression.” So, too, with a few libations and familiarly surprising flavors, inspired by elements of history, Tarbet and Red Martini are innovating the “new Redmond,” too, bringing new tastes, new flavors and a new sense of culture downtown.
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MEET REDMOND LEADERS: Keith Witcosky, City Manager
Leading Redmond into the Future by Kathy Oxborrow, for The Bulletin Special Projects Before moving to Redmond to become the city manager last summer, Keith Witcosky honed his public policy and political skills in Portland, first working for Mayor Vera Katz and then moving to the Portland Development Commission (PDC). Witcosky’s father was a CPA, so when he enrolled at the University of Denver, he declared an accounting major. But it was the Quantitative Decisions Method course that busted that bubble promptly, leading him to change to a double major in political science and mass communications. As the deputy director at PDC, he headed several departments and learned that he had a knack for managing people. “Staff deserves to have good managers and leaders,” Witcosky said. “An organization must actively seek out the
rising stars and the people with great potential and make sure they are always challenged. It’s important to have a work culture where people feel invigorated, where they have the right amount of work and where you always express appreciation for the work that they do.” He also thrives by being direct with people, a quality that he says developed early in his management career. “I said okay, I will be direct, I will be forthright, I will tell them what I’m thinking whether it’s really popular or not so they will never leave a conversation with me confused about how they handled an issue or whether I think they’ve excelled at tackling a project or situation,” he said. Witcosky’s directness was one of the qualities that mayor Endicott said he liked last spring when he and the Redmond City Council interviewed city manager candidates. Soon after being hired as the Redmond City Manager, Witcosky said he saw sev-
eral challenges ahead for Redmond. Reducing the crime rate was on the top of his agenda, and he also wanted to work to bring down the unemployment rate. Witcosky wants to ensure that downtown Redmond remains vibrant, attractive and healthy for businesses. “We need to think about the kind of community we want to be and grow in that direction,” he said. “You always need to be intentional about where you’re going.” Witcosky said he was attracted to the city manager job because of the leadership that exists in Redmond. “The staff and the leadership in Redmond are really good,” he said. “They are all pushing and pulling in the same direction.” Witcosky is an active user of social media. If you want to learn more about Witcosky and what’s going on in the Redmond community, follow him on Twitter — @KeithWitcosky.
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APRIL
18—Redmond Youth Art Walk - 4:308 p.m., downtown Redmond, www. redmondbuzz.com, 541-923-5191
22—Redmond Proficiency Academy Graduation – Deschutes Co. Fair & Expo, www.deschutes.expo.org, 541548-2711
8:30am, Begins 10am, Downtown, Redmond, Hosted by Redmond Chamber of Commerce, www. visitredmondoregon.com, 541-923-5191
19—6th Annual Spring Fling Car Show – Diego’s - 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., downtown, Redmond, 541-316-2002
24—Redmond Fish Fair – 6 a.m.2 p.m., Fisherman’s Pond, Redmond 541-504-7900
19-20—Central Oregon High School Equestrian Teams Meet #3; Deschutes Co. Fair & Expo, www.expo.deschutes. org, 602-548-6088
24—Three Sisters Women’s Conference – 9 a.m.-4 p.m., www. threesisterswomensconference.org, 541-382-8609
4—Redmond’s Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration, 11am to 4pm, DCFE, Hosted by RAPRD, www. redmondjuly4th.org, 541-548-7275
23—Central Oregon Business Expo 1-5 p.m.; Deschutes Co. Fair & Expo, Hosted by the Redmond Chamber of Commerce, www.cobusinessexpo. com, 541-923-5191
30-31—Oregon Trail Gun Show, DCFE, www.expo.deschutes.org, 541347-2120
MAY
3—Redmond Kiwanis Vintners’ Dinner & Auction - 6 p.m., North Redmond Conference & Event Center, www.redmondkiwanis.org, 541-5485935 2-4—COBA’S Spring Home & Garden Show - Fri., Noon to 6 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Deschutes Co. Fair & Expo, www.connectiondepot.com, 541-389-1058, FREE 3-4—Crooked River Ranch “Steel Stampede” - Benefits the Crooked River Ranch Community, Sat. 10 a.m.; Sun. 9 a.m., Terrebonne, www. crookedriverranch.com, 541-548-8939 6-7—Central Oregon Film Festival, 6 p.m., Redmond Cinemas, www. centraloregonshowcase..com, 541-806-3268 8-11—Oregon Reining Horse Association Show – Deschutes Co. Fair & Expo, www.expo.deschutes.org, 541-840-1479 15-18—Central Oregon High School Equestrian Teams Championships - Deschutes Co. Fair & Expo, www. expo.deschutes.org, 602-548-6088 17-31—Cascade Summer Street Fair & Farmers Market - 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Deschutes Co. Fair & Expo, Saturday & Sunday only, www.streetfair2014. com, 541-385-3364
1-2—Oregon Trail Gun Show – DCFE, www.expo.deschutes.org, 541-347-2120 1-29—Cascade Summer Street Fair & Farmers Market, 8am to 4pm – DCFE, Saturday & Sunday only, www. streetfair2014.com, 541-385-3364
12—Redmond Downtown Criterium, 10:55am, Downtown Redmond, www. trinitybikescycling.com, 541-231-3035
4—July 4th Fireworks Spectacular, 10pm, DCFE, Redmond, 541-548-2711
16—Music in the Canyon – 5:30pm to 8pm, American Legion Park, Redmond
5-20—Cascade Summer Street Fair & Farmers Market, 8am to 4pm – DCFE, Saturday & Sunday only, www. streetfair2014.com, 541-385-3364
17-20—Deschutes County 4-H Horse Fair – DCFE, www.expo.deschutes. org, 541-548-2711
9—Music on the Green – 6 to 7:30pm, Sam Johnson Park, Redmond, Free, hosted by the Redmond Chamber of Commerce, 541-923-5191, www. redmondsummerconcerts.com 10-12—The Oregon Summer Quilt Expo – 10am to 5pm, DCFE, www.oregonsummerquiltexpo.com
19—Run Or Dye 5K – DCFE, www. runordye.com, 866-899-4303 23—Music on the Green – 6pm to 7:30pm, Sam Johnson Park, Redmond, free, Hosted by Redmond Chamber of Commerce, 541-923-5191, www. redmond-summerconcerts.com
4—Ridgeview High School Graduation – DCFE, www.rvhs. redmond.k12.or.us, 541-504-3600 6—Redmond High School Graduation, DCFE, www.rhs. redmond.k12.or.us, 541-923-4800 14—Trinity Bikes Fat Tire Criterium, 6:00pm to 10pm, Trinity Bikes, www. trinitybikescycling.com, 541-923-5650
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15—Demolition Derby – DCFE, www. expo.deschutes.org, 541-638-2471 25—Music on the Green – 6pm to 7:30pm, Sam Johnson Park, Redmond, Free to Attend, Hosted by the Redmond Chamber of Commerce, www.redmondsummerconcerts.com, 541-923-5191 27-29—Mt. Bachelor Kennel Club Dog Show – DCFE, www.mbkc.org, 541-350-9188 28—Central Oregon Off-Road Race Series –DCFE, www.expo.deschutes. org, 541-410-8119
JULY
2—Music in the Canyon – 5:30pm to 8pm, American Legion Park, Redmond 4— Fourth of July Parade – Check-in
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26—Central Oregon Off-Road Race Series - 10 a.m., DCFE, www.expo. deschutes.org, 541-410-8119
JUNE
11—14th Annual Golf Fore Kids Tournament, Hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Oregon, Eagle Crest Resort, Ridge Course, www. bgcco.org
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