Redmond Magazine - Aug 2010

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2010, VOLUME 3

INSIDE: events: Festival of Culture Redmond Harvest Celebration ‘Happy Days’ Community Social

VOLUNTEER City proclamation kick-starts a year of volunteerism in Redmond.

community features: A Mission of Service I Heart Redmond A Redmond Institution Painting the Town Redmond

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Ed Onimus, Redmond City Councilor and a driving force behind the Year of the Volunteer.

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Year of the Volunteer...............................................4 A Mission of Service ..............................................4 Community Involvement Information .....................5 I Heart Redmond .....................................................6 Redmond Ministerial Association...........................6 Redmond Community Needs .................................7 Festival of Cultures .................................................8 Redmond Harvest Celebration..............................12 ‘Happy Days’ Social ..............................................13 Hidden Treasures - Cent-Wise .............................14 Chamber Spotlights..............................................15 Art Focus ..............................................................16 Columbia River ProRodeo Circuit Finals..............18 Community Calendar............................................20 Redmond, Downtown and More publishes four times each year. The next edition will publish in November of 2010. Call 541-633-2193 for more information.

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Saturday & Sunday, September 18-19, 2010 Harvest Celebration Time: Noon – 4:00pm Location: Centennial Park, 7th and Evergreen, Downtown Redmond Saturday, September 18, 2010 Harvest Festival Dinner Time: 5:30 – 9:00pm Location: Redmond’s Downtown Plaza, across from Centennial Park, 7th and Evergreen.

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2010: Year of the Volunteer

City of Redmond proclamation encourages volunteerism during the community’s centennial year.

The following is the official proclamation making 2010 the Year of the Volunteer in Redmond: WHEREAS, The Year of the Volunteer Steering Committee, consisting of Joann Wheeler (General Federation of Women’s Clubs), Lisa Burbidge (Boys and Girls Club or Central Oregon), William Dahl (citizen of Redmond), Eve Nazarian (Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers), Cindy Pasko (Partnership to End Poverty), Jim McCue (Redmond Habitat for Humanity), Marie Phillis (RSVP), Christina Smith (S.M.A.R.T.), Amy Jo Bellow (St Charles Foundation) and Betsy Warriner (Volunteer Insights) support 2010 as the Year of the Volunteer; and WHEREAS, the act of volunteering has long been both a mainstay and necessity of American life; and WHEREAS, volunteerism is an investment in the future of Redmond and is vital to our future and is increasingly recognized as a community’s greatest resource, and

WHEREAS, the economic crisis has placed greater demands on nonprofit organizations nationwide and the need for volunteers has increased to meet those demands; and WHEREAS, volunteers often bring years of professional experience to their volunteer positions, offering a wide range of skills and abilities in service to meet community needs; and WHEREAS, the effect of volunteerism is a blessing not only unto the community and those people the volunteer hopes to serve, but a blessing unto the volunteers themselves through personal growth, improved health, positive influence, and friendship through personal relationships derived from the selfless act of service; and WHEREAS, during 2010, in the City of Redmond, service projects will be performed and volunteers will be recognized for their commitments to community service;

WHEREAS, more than 61 million volunteers working in their communities utilize their time, energies and talents daily to make a difference in the lives of children, adults and the elderly for the betterment of the community; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Redmond City Council does hereby proclaim 2010, as the Year of the Volunteer. The City Council hereby urges all citizens to join the effort and celebrate the Year of the Volunteer in the community by adding 10 hours of volunteer service in 2010. By volunteering and recognizing those who serve, we can connect with neighbors and strangers to improve lifestyles and offer understanding and compassion.

WHEREAS, volunteers have the passion and power to fight the pervasive feeling of social disconnection experienced by millions of Americans; and

APPROVED by the City Council and SIGNED by the Mayor this 8th day of September, 2009.

WHEREAS, volunteers can connect with local environmental and community service opportunities through hundreds of community service organizations; and

Redmond City Councilor Ed Onimus assists with the installation of the traveling Vietnam Memorial wall, which was in Redmond earlier this month.

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Volunteer Spotlight:

A Mission of Service

Redmond councilman Ed Onimus has made it his mission to promote volunteerism in Redmond and throughout Central Oregon.

by Lori Gleichman, for The Bulletin Special Projects One of Ed Onimus’ favorite quotes goes like this: “I always wondered why somebody doesn’t do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody.”

He takes Lily Tomlin’s sentiment to heart, filling his calendar with chances to be “somebody” and making it his mission to convince others to be somebody too. As a result, Onimus is the official sponsor of volunteerism in Redmond, making it part of his personal life, his professional career and his service to the City of Redmond.

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mus, an accounting manager for Jeld-Wen’s Property Owner Association serving his first term on the Redmond City Council. “At first, it was as simple as giving blood and coaching little league. Then I volunteered as a co-captain for a Relay for Life team (American Cancer Society), and then joined the board of Healing Reins.”

But it wasn’t until he participated in Leadership Redmond that he began to focus on volunteerism as a mission.

“I learned so much about community and community service,” he said. “I learned how community service generates real benefits.”

For example, research shows that people who volunteer are physically

and emotionally healthier; they’re happier and live longer. They have more financial success and they suffer less from the effects of debilitating diseases like diabetes or multiple sclerosis. He also learned that communities that have high volunteerism have less crime and are more attractive to businesses considering relocation options. According to Onimus, those communities tend to have a population that is more educated, and people have leadership, communication and management skills that are valuable to companies.

“I’m a believer in the ‘helper high,’” he continued. “When you help someone, when you’re engaged in a good cause, you feel good. And that translates into tangible things.”

Volunteer & Community Involvement Information The City of Redmond has a variety of opportunities for people who wish to volunteer their time to help enhance the quality of life in Redmond, as well as gain experience or learn new job skills at the same time.

“I’m a believer in the ‘helper high.’ When you help someone, when you’re engaged in a good cause, you feel good. And that translates into tangible things.”

In fact, he believes in it so much, he made creating the Year of the Volunteer part of his platform during the race for Redmond City Council in 2008. It became a reality when the idea was endorsed by his fellow council members in September 2009, designating 2010 the Year of the Volunteer.

“I wanted to increase awareness about volunteerism and the benefits,” he said. “I was hoping that it would translate into action.”

While no formal tracking is being done, Onimus believes that there have been more people volunteering with community events like the Dry Canyon clean-up and Arbor Day. “People are volunteering for the

first time,” he said.

Which is important because studies show that less than 30 percent of the people living in Central Oregon volunteer with at least one church or nonprofit organization. Given all the benefits already cited, Onimus would like to see that number grow. He’s now involved with Volunteer Connect, a program designed to connect people with volunteer opportunities in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties.

“The main reason people don’t volunteer is because no one asks them to,” said Onimus.

Volunteer Connect is designed to make it easy to ask, allowing organizations to post their opportunities, mak-

ing it easy for people to find something they’re interested in.

Onimus also pointed out that volunteering doesn’t always mean serving on a board or making a long-term commitment to something.

“It can be very episodic,” he said.

“Volunteer for one-time events like clean-ups or short-term projects like captaining a relay team like I did. And be sure to ask someone to join you.

That way you double your impact.”

He also encouraged people to think about volunteering in the broadest sense of the world — giving something without expecting anything in exchange — and to make it a habit, not just something you do around the holidays or special events.

“It’s like Scrooge,” he said, quoting A Christmas Carol. “I will honor Christmas all year long.”

In real life, he realized, hunger doesn’t end on Dec. 26, so Onimus organized a competitive food drive among his collegues at Eagle Crest. So far, they’ve received more than 5,000 items in three months, with donations going to NeighborImpact.

Finally, Onimus encourages people to get involved with something they are passionate about.

“If you find yourself asking ‘why doesn’t someone do something about that,’ realize that that someone is you,” he said.

Citizen volunteers serve on the city council and as mayor; on various commissions and committees involved in city government; with police and fire department programs; and with many special projects at city hall and in the community. Volunteers help to improve services with very little cost to the taxpayers.

Ongoing Volunteer Programs:

• Fire Department Volunteer Program — Citizens can serve in a variety of ways at the fire department, including firefighting, clerical, EMT or by helping with the annual toy and food drive. Call 541-504-5000.

• Police Department — Volunteer in the Policing Program. To learn more about the Neighborhood District Policing Program, contact Redmond Police Volunteer Coordinator, Officer Susan LaChance, at 541-504-3450.

• Adopt-A-Park and Adopt-A-Street — The City of Redmond is looking for volunteers to participate in the AdoptA-Street Program. Families, service organizations, school groups and individuals interested in helping to beautify the community can sign up for a two-year committment to clean “their” street or park four times a year. The City supplies bright orange vests and trash bags and picks up the bags when you’re finished.

For more information or to sign up, please call 541-504-2000.

— Courtesy of the City of Redmond

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The Redmond Ministerial Association

by Sondra Holtzman, for The Bulletin In good times and bad, good old-fashioned inspiration is always a welcome commodity for us all.

The Redmond Ministerial Association (RMA) is an organization of pastors from 15 churches in the Redmond area, formed with the purpose to meet weekly for prayer and once a month for a business meeting. Weekly agendas include a short devotional, a review of the budget, assisting people who are in crises in the community, planning community involvements and inviting various city leaders to speak to the group.

The Redmond Ministerial Association has become involved in a number of projects, according to Pastor Jim Donohue, president of RMA, including: • Helping people clean their homes; • Volunteering at the Senior Center and the Fish House to feed those who are in need; • Cleaning hundreds of headstones in the cemetery, an ongoing Redmond project; • Food drives to feed the homeless during winter and supporting Full Circle, a mission to help the homeless; • Cleaning up parks, pulling weeds, laying down bark, painting and sanding toy structures; • Cleaning up U.S. Hwy 97 from weeds and trash; • And supporting many church ministries with counseling services for all ages.

In addition, Donohue said RMA supports I Heart Redmond, for which a city-wide celebration will take place on Firday, Sept. 24 at 6:30 p.m. in Centennial Park.

I Heart Redmond and I Heart Central Oregon, Donohue said, helps to support RMA’s desire to make Redmond a better community.

“Thousands of people have participated over the years and hundreds and hundreds of hours have been given freely to our community, much of which goes unnoticed,” he said.

“Our desire is to lead by example.”

For more information, call Desert Song Community Church at 541-771-6548.

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The I Heart Campaign, which began in La Pine, has since expanded into communities throughout Central Oregon—like Redmond —as a way to encourage people to realize the benefits of volunteering.

by Linda Orcelletto, for The Bulletin Special Projects We’ve all seen the popular, iconic T-shirts with the big red heart and stylized letters that read ‘I Heart NY.’ But have you heard about I Heart Redmond?

It is part of the Heart Campaign, a nonprofit organization founded in 2008. The faith-based initiative’s goal is to mobilize change through days of volunteer service.

Jay Smith, part-time community care pastor at Westside Church and director for The Heart Campaign, said the organization was started as a way to get church members involved in volunteering in their community.

The I Heart Campaign began in La Pine due to the specific needs of the community.

It has since grown throughout Central Oregon, including Madras, Bend, Prineville, Sisters, Redmond and Burns. The Campaign also had “mini days” in Metolius, Culver, Gilchrist, Crescent, Tumalo, Crooked River Ranch and Terrebonne.

The Heart Campaign has a staff of seven parttime employees, all based in Bend. Each city has a project coordinator and project leader.

The I Heart Redmond campaign began only re-

cently, holding its first Community Day of Service last March. More than 250 volunteers completed 17 different community service projects.

Projects included weeding the Redmond reroute and other beautification projects through the city, work at nonprofit organizations, and food drives.

Volunteers were from the City of Redmond, area businesses and individuals. As a thank you and celebration of the day’s efforts, there was a free event at the high school with music and food as well as photos of the day’s event.

Though the organization began in a church, the campaign is open to everyone and is not meant to take away from other similar volunteer organizations. They want to tap into what is already there and help more by exposing members of the community to needs and opportunities to serve. They’ve assisted with Project Connect and most recently with Our Community in Madras.

“We want to get kids addicted to volunteering. It’s been amazing to see the bridging of generations working side by side and having fun together,” said Smith.

Funding for the campaign is through a grant from the International Foursquare Foundation in California, private donations and business sponsors.

The grant matches donations up to $100,000. The

“We want to get kids addicted to volunteering. It’s been amazing to see the bridging of generations working side by side and having fun together.” funds are used to purchase supplies needed for the service projects.

The culmination of the I Heart Campaign is the Sept. 25 Day of Community Service throughout Central Oregon, with an anticipated 4,000 volunteers. To get an idea of projects already available and to match skills, volunteers are encouraged to sign up online at www.theheartcampaign.com.

Similar to each city’s event, at 7 p.m., the Campaign will hold a concert and celebration

at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds. International speaker Nick Vujicic will share his inspirational story about living life without limbs. Following the presentation, the Bendbased band Elliot will perform their energetic acoustic rock music. Tickets are free at participating sponsors or $10 at the door.

The future of I Heart Redmond and the I Heart Campaign depends on funding and the energy of volunteers to carry it forward.

Redmond Community Needs Like every community, Redmond is chalked full of volunteer opportunities.

word processing and data entry; mentoring; reading; driving and escort; office/clerical; tutoring; carpentry and repairs; and recreation and cultural. RSVP participants can serve from a few to over 40 hours a week in a wide variety of organizations. Contact Marie Phillis at 541-548-8817.

From reading and tutoring, to the assistance of people and animals in need, to simply being there as a positive companion for kids, the elderly and the community, take some time to research how your time, talents and efforts can be best used to progress a worthy mission.

• Humane Society of Redmond — Thrift & Gift Shop, 1776 S Hwy 97, 541-923-8558; Shelter, 1355 NE Hemlock, 541-923-0882.

Below is a brief list of volunteer opportunities currently available in Redmond. To learn more about volunteerism in Redmond, visit the City of Redmond website at www.ci.redmond.or.us, or search for volunteer opportunities throughout Central Oregon at Volunteer Connect’s website, www.volunteerconnectnow.org.

• Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers — serves seniors and persons of any age living with a disability, who needs assistance in various services such as shopping, errands, transportation, light home maintenance, or just companionship or a telephone call. For more information, call IVC Redmond Office 541-548-7018, or Bend Office 541-385-9460.

Current Opportunities • Effective Reading Program at Redmond High School — As our society becomes increasingly technological, the demand for better literacy increases and the problems for those who struggle with reading escalates. A program in “Effective Reading” at Redmond High School works with older students whose future is in jeopardy because they don’t read fluently and, consequently, have trouble with comprehension. For information, call Jan Erickson at 541-923-4800.

• SMART — Redmond Schools are looking for volunteer readers to help kids discover the joy of reading. Read one-on-one with two different children for 30 minutes each (one hour total) once a week from October to May. Visit our website at www.getsmartoregon.org or contact

541-355-5600 for more information.

• Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) — RSVP offers people age 55 and older a way to stay healthy, active and fit while helping others and improving the community.

Volunteer opportunities include: computer,

• Hospice of Redmond and Sisters — Hospice of Redmond was founded in 1981 as a community based, non-profit organization to provide in-home care for terminally ill persons in the area. Volunteers provide more than 10 percent of the care by providing respite care for family members, social visits, running errands, and bedside vigil. Some of the non-patient services volunteers provide are organizing fundraisers and special events, community speaking and memorial garden care. Volunteers of all ages, skills and interests are always welcome! Information, call 541-548-7483.

— Courtesy of the City of Redmond

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FESTIVAL OF CULTURES: Saturday, Sept. 11, Redmond’s Centennial Park

Celebrating Cultural Diversity Formerly known as the High Desert Inter-Cultural Festival, Redmond’s Festival of Cultures will offer a diverse selection of activities and entertainment, and a new location, for 2010.

by Sondra Holtzman, for The Bulletin Special Projects In its fourth year, the Festival of Cultures is one of Redmond’s newest traditions, celebrating the mixture of unique cultures in Central Oregon.

Several thousand spectators attend the event each year to enjoy the music, dancing, entertainment, education, culinary delights and children’s activities.

The Naturalization Ceremony for this year’s Festival of Cultures will be held on Saturday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. in Redmond’s Centennial Park. Following this opening ceremony will be seven spectacular performances representing cultures throughout the world.

Performing at this year’s Festival of Cultures will be the Hawaiian Hokulea Dancers, the Red Rock Square Dancers, the Redmond School of Dance, the West African Drum Troupe, Folklore Latina, the Fe Fanyi West African Drum Troupe and Audry Adams and Flamingo Fiesta.

The performances will simply highlight a day chalked full of activities, according to Carol Burnett, event planner and organizer of the Festival of Cultures.

“There will be a cultural exhibit area where we’ll have countries from around the world represented in booths with displays and photographs,” Burnett said.

In addition, a children’s area will feature story telling, arts and crafts and cultural demonstrations. Food vendors from various cultures, such as Latino, American, Italian, Hawaiian and Asian, will be offering tastes from their countries.

“This is the only area where sales are allowed as the Festival is free to attend,” Burnett said.

Participants can expect to gain a wealth of knowledge at informational booths throughout the Festival, addressing entities like U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, ASSE International Student Exchange, the Public Library, Central Oregon Community College and the Latino Community Association.

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The Redmond Inter-Cultural Exchange (RICE) began in 2005 with a weekly Spanish conversational group attended by Barb Eager, who became the facilitator. Over time, a newsletter

was created as the group increased in size.

In late 2006, a suggestion to bring together Latinos and Anglos in a festival format spawned the idea for the High Desert Inter-Cultural Festival, which was intended to represent many different cultures here in Central Oregon.

By 2007, the group boasted 250 members, and by 2009, attendance

had grown to 800 people.

“With each year, the Festival brought together more and more cultures to meet in one place for the day,” Burnett said. “This year, we expect about 1,200 people to walk through Centennial Park during the day.”

Because of rapid growth, the decision was made to move the Festival (now officially called the Festival of Cultures, a separate entity from RICE) outdoors and into Centennial Park.

“The Latino Community Association (LCA) is behind us 100 percent with help on grants, sponsorships and volunteers,” Burnett said. “The Deschutes Public Library has always been a strong supporter and continues to be involved heavily in this year’s event, and the City of Redmond would like the Festival to become a regular, annual event.”

Countries and cultures represented at the Festival of Cultures in 2009 included Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ghana, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Italy, the Ivory Coast, Lesotho, Mali, Mexico, Morocco, Native American, Norway, Panama,

Paraguay, Peru, Japan, Puerto Rico, Scotland, South Africa, Thailand, the United States and Yemen.

This year, support and enthusiasm for the Festival of Cultures is at an alltime high. Along with a new logo, the Redmond Chamber of Commerce is assisting with marketing, community connections and support.

The event is also supported by new presenting sponsor OnPoint Community Credit Union and others, including Gerdes Dodge CPA’s and Z-21.

Like last year, an excellent cultural representation is expected from many different countries and cultures, including Norway, Greece, Guatemala, Chili, El Salvador, Mexico, Native American and Japan.

“We’re going to experience a few bumps this year as we have quite a few new things on the agenda, but that’s just part of the fun—knowing you can make things even better the next time around,” Burnett said. “The Festival should be a spectacular addition to summer in the high desert once again.”

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REDMOND HARVEST CELEBRATION: Friday-Sunday, Sept. 17-19

The Redmond Potato Festival Parade through downtown.

Reviving an

Annual Tradition

The Redmond Harvest Celebration both revives and reinvents a long-time community tradition: the Potato Festival.

by Hilda Beltran-Wagner, for The Bulletin Special Projects Redmond Harvest Celebration: What’s hotter than a hot potato? How about a hot potato festival?

Cooked up by Redmond’s centennial committee and served up on the weekend of Sept. 17-19, the Redmond Harvest Celebration will celebrate Redmond’s economic foundations: irrigation, the railroads, the airport and, of course, Central Oregon’s premier root vegetable.

As the culminating event of Redmond’s official, year-long centennial celebrations, the Harvest Celebration runs the whole weekend and features, on Saturday, a festival that revives and reinventes a annual tradition from days gone by.

Redmond’s Potato Festival began in

the 1930s under the auspices of the Central Oregon Potato Commission. The commission supported farmers with timely and expert information about the region’s staple crop, like potato-picking wages and freight rates.

The Potato Festival soon sprouted as a means to promote potato production and bring farmers together to swap seeds and talk spud.

By the ’60s, the festival was a veritable starch feast. Imagine John Tuck Elementary School cafeteria, put to work on the weekend with the washing, drying, and greasing of nearly a ton of potatoes, readying them for dishes ranging from Potato Rolls to Chocolate Potato Cake.

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of really old-time fertility rites. The Spud Court was conceived, which would honor an older farming couple as Spud King and Queen.

Also, “unmarried girls, aged 16 to 19” could compete, though short of talk and talent, for the honor of being named “Miss Spud.” (But if there was a position on the court for a young Spud Stud, there is no mention of it in the available historical record.)

During the ’60s, the white blouses and gloves worn by the Miss Spud Wannabes would be jauntily juxtaposed with burlap bag vests and shorts custom made by the Redmond Jaycee-ettes (wives of the Jaycees). Ruth Beesley, a ’60s-era Spud Queen who will be honored during this weekend’s revival, fondly recalls wearing a crown crafted from potato peelings complemented by a ravishing red cape.

Burlap couture became a fashion fad during the festival weekends; Redmond resisdents could be spotted wandering about in burlap vests purchased, for $2, from mom-and-pop stores like Rogers & Lynch and Hogans.

And—as if no harvest festival could be considered complete without something greasy to grab for—four 9-foot tall greased poles eventually added a competitive element. A dollar bill was stuck to the top of each pole, there for the taking for the most motivated (and least slippery) of climbers.

In the early 1970s, the festival’s organizers redirected their energies to the Deschutes County Fair, and the Potato Festival, after flourishing for nearly 40 years,

went into dormancy.

This year’s Harvest Celebration honors the spirit of the original with familyfriendly programming and historical displays in a variety of downtown settings.

The Celebration opens on Friday evening on downtown 6th Street.

Saturday’s events begin with a community breakfast from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Senior Center ($5). A noon to 4 p.m. celebration in Centennial Park will feature retail and food vending; all vendors will prepare a potato specialty in addition to their signature dishes.

There will also be a farmer’s market, horse rides, activities and games—including, of course, a potato sack race.

Saturday’s Festival peaks with a barbecue-and-spud dinner ($25 per person).

The dinner will honor former Spud Court royalty and will feature entertainment from the “Talking Tombstone” players and music that includes Don Leonardo from Avenue H.

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Classic cars, class rings, cuffed jeans and lettermen’s jackets are just a few of the iconic images that are conjured up when we think of the ’50s era.

You can expect just that and more at the upcoming Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB’s “Happy Days”-themed Dinner, Dance & Auction.

The Chamber has been hosting Redmond’s premier social event for the past 25 years, and this year’s event is shaping up to be one of the biggest. Slated for Friday, Sept. 24, the evening will be hosted at Eagle Crest Resort Convention Center.

“Join us as we travel back to the 1950s and a time of the Fonz and Richie Cunningham, Al’s Diner, hula hoops and drive-in theaters,” said Eric Sande, Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB Executive Director.

The evening will include a dinner of ’50s-themed cuisine, beverages, memorable rockin’ roll standards spun by D.J. Terry Benge, a best dressed contest, silent and live auctions, a raffle and more.

Traditionally the evening also features a table challenge, where members of the audience compete to win prizes for their tablemates. Skill is not required; however, a good sense of humor is.

The evening’s auctioneer, Angela Boothroyd, will enforce the “No Spousal Restraint’’ policy for the live auction, so come prepared.

After the auction, everyone is invited to stay for the sock hop. It will be a

chance for those of you who grew up in the ’50s to reminisce and show off your twist and mashed potato dance moves. For those who came after the decade, it’s a chance to enjoy the best part of that era, good old fashioned rockin’ roll—oh, and a chance to sport a little retro fashion as well.

For those of you who still dream of that car you owned when you were 17, there will also be a classic car showcase included in the evening. So come take a look or bring your own “baby.”

To participate in the car showcase, call the Chamber office at 541-923-5191.

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Cent-Wise Sporting Goods and Hardware continues to build on six decades of tradition.

by Lori Gleichman, for The Bulletin Special Projects

For more than 60 years, one business has occupied the block that spans 5th and 6th Streets along Evergreen Avenue in Redmond. Originally, CentWise Drug was founded in 1948 by Vern and Madeline Patrick. Today, it’s called Cent-Wise Sporting Goods and Hardware.

“Vern was a pharmacist and Madeline did the bookkeeping,” said Tory Allman, general manager.

“It was also the primary gathering place for Redmond for many years.”

That, according to Allman, was because of the soda fountain, which offered cups of coffee for 5 cents, ice cream and sodas.

“As Redmond has changed, so has the business,” said Allman.

In the early 1970s, the store evolved to focus more on hardware and sporting goods, but it remained the “go to” place in Redmond.

“We carried a little bit of everything,” he said.

“We were especially known for having the things that were hard to find.”

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Today, the business reflects a tightened product line even more, focusing exclusively on hardware and sporting goods.

“2008 was almost a perfect storm for us,” Allman said.

That was the year that Lowe’s, Home Depot and the Wal-Mart Supercenter opened in Redmond, construction started a downtown, and the recession hit.

“It caused us to look at what departments were working and to restructure around those,” he said.

As a result, Patrick’s Cent-Wise stopped carrying toys, housewares and gifts and consolidated into the newer building along 5th Street, leasing the original building on the corner of 6th & Evergreen to Country by Designs.

It also decided to focus more on the basics, including paint, lawn and garden, electricity and plumbing, tools, and fasteners.

“We have the largest selection of nuts and bolts in

Central Oregon,” Allman said. “We cater to the do-it-yourselfers. They don’t want to spend a lot of time looking for what they need. We can take the time to help them find what they need. We also have people on staff who have the experience to answer their questions and help solve their problems.”

Patrick’s Cent-Wise Sporting Goods and Hard-

Hidden Treasures: ware is also the destination for hunting and fishing enthusiasts in Central Oregon.

According to Allman, his store is the only full-service sporting goods store in Redmond. It offers firearm sales, classes, licensing, a gun club and an onsite gunsmith. It caters to hunters, fisherman and archery enthusiasts, offering deep product lines and full-service licensing and tags, ring supplies and services.

The challenge, according to Allman, is consistently offering quality hardware basics combined with taking a more progressive approach to sporting goods and always having what’s new on hand.

What hasn’t changed is Patrick’s Cent-Wise’s focus on customers, customs and community.

“We can greet most of our customers by name,” Allman said.

And the store still carries more than 500 charge accounts for long-term customers.

“That’s unheard of in a bigger store,” he added.

The store continues to be familyowned by Vern and Madeline’s four sons, even though they don’t run the business anymore. And they are just as committed to continuing the community traditions their parents started.

Education and children were very important to the Patricks. Vern was a volunteer with Start Making a Reader Today (SMART) “…almost until the day he died,” said Allman. He also built

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little red houses to serve as donation boxes for Ronald McDonald House and distributed them all over Redmond.

In addition, the family continues to fund the Patrick Cent-Wise $1,000 College Scholarship out of the business, while the $1,000 Vern Patrick Scholarship is funded through a trust with the Redmond Kiwanis. It is renewable annually for four years, potentially offering $4,000 to help fund college.

Asked about other donations, Allman said it would be “…hard to find a cause we haven’t donated to. Community was incredibly important to the Patricks,” he said.

In response, Redmond named Vern Patrick Elementary in recognition of his contributions.

Now that the downtown construction is completed and the economy is strengthening, Allman is feeling confident about Patrick’s Cent-Wise Sporting Goods and Hardware and expects it to continue to be a fixture in Redmond.

“We’re continuing to be conservative,” he said, “but things are definitely improving.”

Photo, courtesy of the Redmond Chamber of Commerce, by Timothy Park

Many call Redmond “the Hub,” but it really shines when you get out on a bike and peddle over the rolling terrain and the natural wonders the town connects us to. You may not be prepping for the next triathlon, but that’s no excuse not to cruise through town or even the scenic Dry Canyon Trail. Trinity Bikes will support you in either case with the perfect gear, bikes and service.

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The Hen’s Tooth Warm, sassy, homey and inviting are four of the words that come to mind when you cross the threshold into the Hen’s Tooth in Redmond. The blonde wood floors and rooms dedicated to gifts for sisters, mothers, fathers and friends evoke feelings of nostalgia, happiness and affection. Your imagination runs wild with the faces that you will see with the reception of each gift to a loved one: laughter, a calm smile, a happy tear or complete awe. Peruse through the wise words from poets and the Bible, or return to childhood with the unique toys and trinkets that can’t be found in a big box store. Experience the soft blankets and textiles, and inhale the scents of cinnamon rolls or vanilla beans in the candles. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere and completely relax with the caring service you’ll find at the Hen’s Tooth, located at 307 NW 7th St. in the Dawson’s Station area of Redmond. Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, call 541-504-4511 or visit www.henstooth.com.

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Art Focus: Tracy Thille

Photos by Lyle Cox

PAINTING the town

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A muralist and painter, Tracy Thille considers Redmond a vast canvas of experimentation.

by Hilda Beltran-Wagner, for The Bulletin Special Projects To muralist and painter Tracy Thille (pronounced “till”), Redmond is a vast canvas for experimentation.

Sometimes she experiements with color and composition. Sometimes she experiements in business.

Always, it seems, she experiements in community life and creative collaborations.

For Thille, the line between these areas is fine and approach is similar—intuitive, exploratory, and generous—regardless whether her end product is the opening of a popular high-end consignment store or the founding of a downtown artists’ collaborative or the donation of her artistic talent to, say, the transformation of the dull-looking cement-block walls of an elementary school lavatory into an undersea world that is teeming with life.

“I go like this,” Thille explains, describing her creative process with the assistance of a bit of pantomime (Thille has a bit of theatrical flair, as well).

She dips an imaginary paintbrush onto an imaginary pallette and swishes it around in some imaginary dollop of color. She dabs at the air.

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“Am I getting a response? Or am I getting no response?” She squints and shrugs and—apparently unsatisfied with what she sees—moves on to apply a different hue to different imaginary landscape.

“I’ve always been doodling and drawing,” says Thille, who graduated from University of Oregon with a major in psychology.

She worked in Eugene for years, supporting her young daughter, Torrey, now a junior at Portland State University, through waitressing jobs and a small cleaning business. A move to Redmond—and a marriage soon thereafter to a supportive husband, chiropactor Michael Thille— eased the stresses of single-parenthood and opened up an opportunity for artistic growth. Thille had taken a spattering of art classes in high school and college, but she describes herself as a self-taught artist whose inspirations include the Art Noveau posterwork of Alphonse Mucha and the pastiche of styles represented by McMenamin’s artists. A few connections led to commissions to do murals in private residences. Word-of-mouth recommendations followed and, voila, Thille had a niche and a career.

While most of her work is on commission, Thille has been inspired

by the passions of family or friends to donate her talents and her time to brighten worthy causes. In the 15 years she’s been living and working in Redmond, Thille has designed, painted and guided over 15 mural-painting projects, among them projects at the Boys and Girls Clubs, Cascades Swim Center, John Tuck Elementary School and the Hartman Campus of Redmond High.

Most recently, in honor of the Redmond Centennial Celebration, Thille worked with the Historical Commission to paint a mural in the new downtown museum. The painting depicts one of Redmond’s foundational icons — the train. Through its windows, we see downtown 6th Street as it appeared during the passing decades, Depression era drugstores and hardware shops eventually giving way to cafes and coffeeshops.

In addition to her wall-work, Thille has served on numerous organizational boards, usually those with artistically-oriented missions: the Library Arts Committee. Redmond Community Concerts Association.

Redmond Commisison for Art in Public Places. Redmond Panther Booster Clubs, and the High Desert Society for the Arts.

She has also collaborated in the founding of street festivals. One of these was Redmond’s SunFest, whose proceeds produced the public art funds recently used for the

procurement and installation of the steeland-glass clocktower in Centennial Park.

Another favorite, The UFO Festival, which commemorated the historical histrionics surrounding an as-yet mystifying of series of Redmond area sightings from 1950s, attracted growing crowds during its two-year run. Fondly recalling the far-out costume parade, Thille hopes that its on-hiatus status is indeed temporary.

She takes the sometimes ephemeral nature on her work in stride; after all, mural work is inextricably tied with the fate of the businesses and projects it represents, and civic life is likewise subject to the ebbs and flows of economic and personal energy.

“It’s a matter of finding the right project at the right time,” Thille says, and “of trying again and again.”

For Thille, key to her motivation is not longevity, but rather the immediate, personal response. “If I know I’ve helped, that’s all that I need.”

Her more recent activites have been for causes she describes as “quiet.” Her latest volunteer work, for example, was this July for the Beer-for-Boobies fundraiser for Sarah’s Project held at the Cross Creek Café — a lively event, to be sure, but for a quintessentially personal cause. “Strong Woman,” which sold at the auction to a private

collector, represents her first foray into portraiture. The acrylic work features Heather Carlin, a local breast cancer survivor, in the Rosie the Riveter pose, fist raised, biceps flexed against a softer background of lifeaffirming symbols. These include the familiar, iconic symbols of the movement — the ubiquitous pink ribbons and bird feathers that have been frequently used by other artists, Thille’s research revealed, in memory of those who have passed. Other symbols, like some impressionistic depiction of males as well as females, which are included as a reminder of the gender-blind nature of the disease, are the products of Thille’s unique sensibility.

It is this sensibility — accepting the ephemeral, and also accepting the opportunities that arise — that is her lasting signature on the community. To find a sense of purpose in volunteerism is simple, she says: “I want good things. I want to see things happen in the community that are open to everybody, and without agendas. I want people with talent to find other people with good talent to help other people pass it on again.”

As for volunteerism in general, her recommendation is equally simple (and comes, once again, with a bit of air-artist magic. “Try it,” she says, mixing, dipping,

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Annual rodeo will once again feature some of the world’s best cowboys and cowgirls.

The Columbia River ProRodeo Circuit is one of the top rodeo regions in the nation.

This circuit has started local cowboys on a career path toward world champion wins. This region is also home to award-winning bucking horses and bulls that regularly appear at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) in Las Vegas.

On the weekend of Friday through Saturday, Nov. 12 and 13, AmeriTitle hosts the 2010 Dodge Columbia River ProRodeo Circuit Finals, held at the Hooker Creek Event Center at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center in Redmond.

This event is often called a mini-NFR because of its production and action-packed schedule of events.

“There is a reason that rodeo is one of the fastest growing sports out there today,” said Jerry Bannon, event marketer for the rodeo. “It is so exciting for people because the variables between man and animal are so large.”

World-rated and nationally recognized cowboys and cowgirls will compete for around $150,000 in total payout.

Notable regional athletes who typically compete in this event each year include two-time world champion bareback rider Bobby Mote of Culver, steer wrestler Trev-

or Knowles of Mt. Vernon; and bareback rider Jason Havens of Prineville.

Terrebonne’s own Brenda Mays, a perennial worldrated barrel racer, also typically compete at the finals.

The rodeo is also known for its quality, world-renouned stock, provided annually by such companies as Big Bend, Flying 5, Correy & Horst and Flying Diamond.

Bannon said the event continues to be a shot in the arm for the Central Oregon economy, with an estimated $1 million dollars in revenue generated through rodeo fans that come for the weekend from all over Oregon, Washington and Idaho.

“It is such a great production, and every year the audience grows,” Bannon said. “People constantly comment on how well-run it is and action packed. There is never a dull moment at the finals.”

Take a few turns around the dance floor at the rodeo after party, also held at the fairgrounds on both Friday and Saturday nights.

Rodeo tickets are $14 for Friday and Saturday’s 1 p.m. Family Performance. (Kids 12 and under pay just $7 when accompanied by a paid adult.) Tickets for Saturday night’s performance are $16.

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MONDAYS

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11-12

REDMOND FARMERS MARKET: Noon-6 p.m., Centennial Park, 7th St. and Evergreen Ave., Redmond; offering food, music and great times. www.redmondfarmersmarket.com, 541504-7862.

HIGH DESERT BOATS OF THUNDER: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. both days, Haystack Reservoir, north of Terrebonne; the Columbia Drag Boat Association will feature some of the hottest action in the country, from 230-mph Top Alcohol Hudros to super competitive bracket categories ranging from 7 to 14 seconds; twoday pass $20; $10 for Saturday; $12 for Sunday; drag boats will be on display on Thursday, Sept.

7 at the Pump House Bar & Grill in Terrebonne; www.cdbaracing.com, 971-645-9631.

TUESDAYS

TUESDAY MARKET AT EAGLE CREST: 2-6 p.m., on Falcon Crest Drive soccer field, Eagle Crest; local and regional food products, produce and artisans. www.sustainableflame. com, 541-633-9637.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

MUSIC IN THE CANYON: 5:30-8 p.m., Rotary Arts Pavillion, American Legion Park, 850 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond. Free outdoor concert featuring Larry and His Flask. www. musicinthecanyon.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25

MUSIC ON THE GREEN: 6-7:30 p.m., Sam Johnson Park, Redmond; free event featuring food, drinks, crafts and live music by classic rock ‘n rollers, the Doug Zinn Band; lawn chairs welcome. www.redmondsummerconcerts.com. com.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, SEPT. 17-19

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28

MUNCH & MOVIES: 6-10 p.m., Sam Johnson Park, Redmond; evening begins with a live performance from a local musician who will doubt as the MC for the event; movies start at dark, with a brief intermission; food, drink and fun. www.c3events.com, 541-350-6989.

TERREBONNE CRUZ-IN: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Terrebonne; no entry fee, just come and enjoy live music, a beer garden, a BBQ, raffles, a hot dog feed, a kid zone, jump-n-fun and more.

Crooked River Ranch-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce 541-923-3679.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

MUSIC IN THE CANYON: 5:30-8 p.m., Rotary Arts Pavillion, American Legion Park, 850 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond. Free outdoor concert featuring the Michelle Van Handel Quintet. www.musicinthecanyon.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

REDMOND PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT COMMUNITY BBQ: 11 a.m.4 p.m., American Legion Park, across from Nolan Center; a free community BBQ and old fashioned ice cream social; live entertainment, food and games. Sharon Rosen 541-923-7370.

MUNCH & MOVIES: 6-10 p.m., Sam Johnson Park, Redmond; evening begins with a live

Photo courtesy of the Redmond Chamber of Commerce by Timothy Park

performance from a local musician who will double as the MC for the event; movies start at dark, with a brief intermission; food, drink and fun. www.c3events.com, 541-350-6989.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

MUSIC ON THE GREEN: 6-7:30 p.m., Sam Johnson Park, Redmond; free event featuring food, drinks, crafts and live music by the Hokulea Dancers; lawn chairs welcome. www. redmondsummerconcerts.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

FESTIVAL OF CULTURES: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Centennial Park, Redmond; celebrate the diversity of Central Oregon with music, song, food, dance, cultural displays and booths; features the Holulea Dancers, the West African Drum Troupe, the Redmond School of Dance, Fiesta Flamenca and Folklore Latina. www. festivalorcultures.info, 541-610-3075.

27TH ANNUAL OREGON HIGH DESERT SWAP MEET: 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Deschutes County Fair & Expo, Redmond; a collectible automobile swap meet, with antiques to old car parts, collectible toys to new toys; features a car show with some for sale; free. 541-388-1955.

REDMOND HARVEST CELEBRATION: A three-day celebreation of the harvest season and a revival of the old Redmond Potato Festival; includes a Friday-night downtown celebreation, a community breakfast, activities, displays and vendors at Centennial Park, and a Harvest Celebreation Dinner. www.ci.redmond. or.us, 541-504-2010.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

‘HAPPY DAYS’ DINNER, DANCE & AUCTION: 6 p.m., Eagle Crest Resort Convention Center; enjoy a fun-filled evening featuring great music, good food and a fashion flashback with friends; Redmond Chamber of Commerce’s annual social event; $50 per person. 541-923-5191, www. visitredmondoregon.com.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12-13

DODGE COLUMBIA RIVER PRORODEO CIRCUIT FINALS: 7 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Hooker Creek Event Center, Redmond; Watch some of the nation’s top cowboys and cowgirls compete for a circuit championship and a chance to qualify for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo; $14 for Friday and Saturday afternoon performances; $16 for Saturday night performance; $38 for an all-event pass; children 3 and under enter free. www. columbiarivercircuitfinals.com, 541-350-3726.

For additional events, visit www.visitredmondoregon.com