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2012, VOLUME 3REDMONDM A G A Z I N E

REDMOND DOWNTOWN & MORE IS PRODUCED IN COOPERATION WITHRedmond Chamber of Commerce • The Bulletin Special ProjectsThe Redmond Spokesman | Wednesday, August 29, 2012

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Redmond has become the area’s premier community

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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.

Vintage Redmond ...................................................4Redmond Antique Shops ........................................4Hidden Treasures: AK’s Tea Room ..........................6Chamber Spotlights ................................................7Sixth Street Project Retail List and Map .................8Art Takes Flight .....................................................10Chamber Dinner, Dance & Auction.......................11Cowboy Up in Redmond ......................................12Trick or Treat on Sixth Street .................................12September Events .................................................13Redmond Leadership: Bill Duerden ......................14Ridgeview High School ........................................15Events Calendar ....................................................16

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by Gregg Morris, for The Bulletin Special Projects

Stopping in an antique shop stirs up memories of past events and people who help shape who you are. Walking past a life-size, cardboard cutout of John Wayne may evoke thoughts of watching Westerns with Grandpa. Find-ing a old flour storage bin may remind you of Grandma baking cookies for your visit.

“People like to have fun in our shops without spending a lot of money,” says Kate How-ard, owner of Sagebrush Coun-try Antiques on 6th in Redmond. “It’s nice to be able to spend the day shopping for items that may mean something to you. It sure beats spending your money at a large department store.”

In most areas of the coun-try, cities are struggling to keep store fronts filled and small busi-nesses from shutting down. In Redmond, however, the number

of antique shops has continually grown over the last five years, making it the antiquities center of Central Oregon.

“The antique store owners have created a synergy amongst all of the antique dealers and the people who love to shop there,” said Eric Sande, ex-ecutive director of Redmond’s Chamber of Commerce. “I am impressed how they have done

it on their own.”The rise in the number of an-

tique shops has helped revitalize Redmond, especially downtown. A walk down 6th Street is like a stroll down memory lane as you pass a half-dozen friendly loca-tions, all waiting to remind you of years past.

“It’s nice to see the store fronts filled up,” said Sande. “There is a more vibrant down-

REDMOND ANTIQUE SHOPS

VINTAGE REDMONDWith more than a dozen antique shops, many within walking

distance of one another, Redmond has become Central Oregon’s antiquing center.

Photos by Nicole Werner


town. It all helps to build a healthier community.”

Why Redmond?“Redmond has come a long way

since the reroute of Highway 97,” said Howard, whose Sagebrush Country Antiques on 6th shop has been in business for four years. “It is very pedestrian friendly. The city has helped to update the store fronts, and we have wonderful parks. I hear many customers say, ‘What a cute little town this is.’”

With the revitalization of down-town Redmond, it has become a safe, family-friendly city for locals and tourists alike. Between the shops, restaurants and parks, the area of-fers plenty of activities to fill a day.

“I think the people are starting to stick around Redmond and see what is going on,” Sande said. “There’s

more shops, Centennial Park and the wintertime ice rink. People are starting to rediscover Redmond.”

Lisa Goad, owner of Back Porch and Company, agrees.

“Redmond is a great town,” she said. “We have cheap rents, we’re very friendly, and [we] have a beau-tiful downtown area.”

Just as each antique is unique in its own right, each antique shop owner has a different story about how they ended up owning a store. But, all of them seem to share one trait: a love for antiques and collect-ibles.

“After working for a pharmacy for many years, my doctor told me to get off my feet,” Howard said. “My husband and I had collected antiques for 25-plus years, so I de-cided to give it a try. I really like the

interaction with the customers. Plus, I love the flexibility, and I don’t have to punch a time clock.”

Many antique shop owners in Redmond view one another as part-ners, not competitors.

“We all work together with refer-rals and the such,” Goad said. “Ulti-mately, we want the people to return to Redmond. So, we have to scratch each others’ backs.”

It’s this attitude that has allowed antique shops, as well as other small businesses in Redmond, to flourish.

Howard concurs.“People who shop for antiques

will also eat at restaurants and other eateries such as the cupcake place,” she said. “They may ice skate in the winter or visit Centennial Park or an art gallery. I opened my shop and had a couple of vendors who then decided to open shops of their own. It’s nice they are on 6th Street as well.”

Howard says the local-tourist ra-tio of her customers is about 50-50.

“We have many loyal, return cus-tomers,” she said.

An expanding customer base al-lows for multiple shops that special-ize in a variety of items. Many times, just the name of an item will spell out its connection with the past. From vintage clothing to vintage lin-ens, and shabby chic to “Rusties,” you are sure to find the right deco-rative piece for your home.

“Usually, summer brings out the customers looking for items such as small furniture to decorate outside,” Goad said.

These days, “reduce, reuse and

recycle” is the name of the game for both saving the planet and your pocketbook. Buying and selling an-tiques are also great ways to be a consumer and environmentalist at the same time.

“The big thing these days is repurposing,” Howard said. “Many people repurpose old items for oth-er needs. It’s great for the environ-

ment. Plus, some things just remind us of our grandma.”

While the added bonus of an-tiques holding their value is im-portant, it is not the only reason to peruse the many antique shops in Redmond.

The true value is found in spend-ing the day with friends or family reminiscing of time gone by.

“We all work together with referrals and the such. Ultimately, we want the people to return to Redmond. So, we have to scratch each others’ backs.”

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“It’s a very fast-paced life isn’t it? “said Karen George in a thick British accent. She is also known as Auntie Karen, or AK, and she co-owns the recently opened AK’s Tea Room in downtown Redmond with her husband, Tony.

“Obviously in Britain and also here,” she said. “And everyone is on the go. You see everyone running around with take-out cups and bags of donuts. We opened this business really just to promote having tea and taking time out.”

Karen and Tony opened the doors to AK’s Tea House at 525 SW 6th Street in Redmond on June 14, 2012, and two weeks later they already established a regular clien-tele, and many of their customers have become friends. They’ve been getting busier every day, and over the last few weekends, they’ve been “absolutely snowed,” ac-cording to Tony, who happily assists his wife in both the back and front of the house.

The couple is from the same hometown in England, near Windsor, but they did not meet until later in life. Tony had been living in the States for decades, and he came back to town for a wedding, which Karen hap-

pened to be catering.“I kept hearing about this uncle in the US,” Karen

said. “And then I met him at the wedding, we hit it off, and had a wedding of our own.”

AK’s is open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and the George’s often times host “after-hours” private parties such as Baby Showers, Birthdays and family gatherings.

The idea for a tearoom hatched when Karen and

Tony were out one afternoon and couldn’t ! nd any-where they really liked to go for “a nice cup of tea.”

Meanwhile, Karen had been invited to join a weekly lunch club with three other women who were also from England. She mentioned her idea, and her friends were not only highly encouraging, but connected her to Peg-gy Stacy, the owner of Cricket on the Hearth, an antique shop which operates out of the ! rst " oor of the historic Redmond Hotel. Stacy cleared out a side room of the antique shop for AK’s Tea Room, and within a month, the Georges opened their doors to the public.

Tony, who is an ex-contractor, helped install a kitch-en in the backroom in place of an of! ce, and both the Georges had a hand in decorating the room with details like a British Flag, a replica of a hand cranked bus stop display from a London bus, and small round tables covered with delicate white tablecloths and glass. The original wood " oors and exposed brick walls give the room an old-world feel.

One of the de! ning characteristics of AK’s is Karen’s signature pastries, cakes and scones. Karen also home makes both the lemon curd and clotted cream, two tra-

Owners of AK’s Tea House promote ‘having tea and taking time out.’ by Laurel Brauns, for The Bulletin Special Projects

Hidden Treasures:

A Taste of Britain in Downtown Redmond

Photos by Nicole Werner


Hidden Treasures:

ditional spreads that are served with her fresh baked scones.

She’s been “baking with her gran since the age of six,” and also studied it in school, and eventually ran a custom cake business in England, preparing her “works of art,” as Tony likes to say, for all occasions.

AK’s offers traditional teatime sand-wiches like curried chicken salad and dilled egg salad, as well as an array of fresh salad plates. The sandwiches can be ordered separately or as part of High Tea. (High Tea is a British tradition that was begun by Queen Victoria to stave off hunger pains between the mid-day and evening meal; usually between three and four in the afternoon.) Treat your-self and a friend to the full presentation, which includes a pot of tea, sandwiches, cakes and scones.

“When you have a High Tea, really it takes a while,” Tony explained. “And that is what we aim to do, to slow peo-ple down, because everyone is rushing around.”

Karen’s adherence to thin bread and simple British recipes for her salad sand-wiches were particularly appreciated by a group of women in their 80’s who recently came in as they were passing through Redmond from the Willamette Valley.

“They said ‘We are all Octogenar-ians, and we really like the thin bread you use. We’re too old to eat sandwiches as thick as door stops!’” Karen explained with a laugh. “They were so happy be-cause they had room for desert.”

AK’s attracts all walks of life, but Karen noted that many of her customers

are well travelled and familiar with the concept of a tearoom. On a given day, a grandmother might come in with her group of grand-daughters, all dressed up for the occasion, and the next table over might be a spontaneous gathering of shop owners and friends from the neighborhood, and the next one over, a group of students from Redmond Pro! -ciency Academy.

A surprising amount of customers stick with British tradition and order tea, instead of coffee.

“We’ve only made one pot of coffee in the last two weeks,” Tony said.

“We’re not trying to force it on people or any thing, but the interest in tea has just happened naturally,” Karen added.

The teas that AK offers are mainly imported British blends along with a few non-caffeinated favorites like chamomile and peppermint. Overall, both the tea menu and the food selections are sim-ple and traditional, in an effort to make things understandable and easy for AK’s customers.

Stop into AK’s next time you are in downtown Redmond, or set a date with some close friends, and make a special trip to catch up over a pot of tea and scones. The welcoming disposition of the owners makes for a relaxing atmo-sphere, conducive to a good conversa-tion.

“I used to take my gran out for after-noon tea,” Karen said. “It was just nice to visit and catch up and that is what we want to promote here, for people to take time.”

“You see everyone running around with

take-out cups and bags of donuts. We

opened this business really just to promote

having tea and taking time out.”

REDMOND CHAMBER SPOTLIGHT:The Hen’s ToothThe Hen’s Tooth — celebrating 34 years in business — is a unique gift store opened in 1978 in Sisters and expanded to Redmond in 2007. Once you walk into The Hen’s Tooth, you will feel right at home with their variety of home decor throughout the store. The shop also offers gifts, seasonal surprises and many other fun items such as lace, fabric or tapestry choices, entertaining and inspirational books, relaxing music, fragrant candles, and Victorian and vintage items. For more than 30 years, their number one seller is Grandpa’s Tweezers. Fred Westendorf began making his tweezers in the 1960s and still today is in the shop three days a week making them exclusively for The Hen’s Tooth. Turn decorating into a fashionably fun and easy event! The Hen’s Tooth is located at 307 NW 7th Street and can be reached at 541-548-1349 or online at www.henstooth.com.

Beyond the RanchRedmond is becoming known as the antique district of Central Oregon. Just added to the lineup in downtown Redmond is Beyond the Ranch Antiques. This store is truly a unique shopping experience that transports you back in time, with treasures cleverly displayed in an atmosphere that is both authentic and museum like. Beyond the Ranch Antiques transformed the former Tum-A-Lum lumberyard into its own Old West town, that is sectioned into carefully designed vignettes all boasting their own distinct themes. You can shop a general and sporting goods store, a livery and barn, and even stroll Main Street, which features an original, unrestored 1927 Model T pickup. Beyond the Ranch Antiques will give you fabulous decorating ideas to take home. Let bicycles and vintage Western décor at its entrance draw you in. Visit them at 339 SW Evergreen Ave., call them 541-279-4867, or visit them online at www.beyond-the-ranch.com.

Photos by Timothy Park


SERVICE DIRECTORYRETAILBottoms, Boots, Bags & Bling, 361 SW 6th St. .................... 1

Britz Beads, 249 NW 6th St. .................................................. 33

Cash Connection - Redmond, 132 NW 6th St. ................ 28

Collage Greetings, 339 SW 6th St. ........................................ 7

Hutch’s Bicycle Store DBA, 341 SW 6th St. ........................ 5

Medical Supply Of Central OR, 356 SW 6th St. ................ 3

Perry’s Trading Post Company, 321 SW 6th St. .................. 9

Redmond Bazaar, 531 NW Elm Ave. ................................. 40

Redmond Sew & Vac, 251 SW 6th St. ................................. 13

Sears, 224 SW 6th St. .............................................................. 19

The Shady Shack, 214 NW 6th St. ...................................... 30

Sweet Peas ‘N Me, 217 SW 6th St. ....................................... 18

Tobacco Jo, 909 NW 6th St. ................................................... 68

Trendy Tots, 361 SW 6th St. ..................................................... 2

Urban Legends, 251 SW 6th St. ........................................... 12

Vision’s, 231 SW 6th St. .......................................................... 16

RESTAURANT & SPECIALTY FOODSBogey’s Burgers, 655 NW Greenwood Ave, Ste. 2........... 57

Chan’s Of Redmond, 615 NW 6th St. ................................ 45

Checkers Pub, Inc, 329 SW 6th St. ........................................ 8

Cibelli’s Pizza, 655 NW Greenwood Ave, Ste. 3............... 58

Cornucopia Natural Foods, 111 NW 6th St. ..................... 27

Dutch Bros Coffee, 650 NW Jackpine Ave. ....................... 70

Fireside Grille & Lounge, 343 NW 6th St. ........................ 36

La Burrita Mini Market & Deli, 843 NW 5th St. .............. 63

Sassy’s Cafe, 843 NW 5th St. ............................................... 64

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COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT: Final Phase - Downtown Revitalization

The 6th Street Project is the ! nal phase of the Highway 97 Reroute project. It will complete improvements to the former highway through downtown Redmond by reconstructing 6th Street from Deschutes to Jackpine.

The section from Deschutes to Antler will be paved with concrete and look similar to the Deschutes to Glacier section, which features colored and textured crosswalks and colored parking lanes. From Antler to Jackpine, the street section will be similar to the recent 5th Street project, which has asphalt paving. Sidewalks will be replaced over the full length of the project. Paver strips along the curb and curb extensions at intersections will provide safer crosswalks and ramps meeting access requirements.

Customers will have sidewalk and driveway access to businesses along the construction route, and one lane of traf! c

will remain open for vehicles throughout the entire project.Traf! c signals will be replaced at 6th/Black Butte, 6th/

Evergreen and 5th/Evergreen, and a new signal will be added at 5th and Black Butte. The new, more modern signals will allow for emergency vehicle control.

Street trees will be replaced, and ornamental street lights provided over the full length of the project. Benches, landscape areas, planters and tables will be provided in the downtown section.

The Sixth Street Project is funded by the State of Oregon Jobs in Transportation Act and City of Redmond Capital Improvement Fund. It is is slated to be completed by October 2013. For more information, contact City Engineer Mike Caccavano at 541-504-2011, [email protected], or visit the project website at www.sixthstreetproject.com.

For updated construction information, including road status, project updates and timelines, visit: www.sixthstreetproject.com


PROFESSIONAL SERVICESAaron Graphics & Promotions, 307 NW 6th St. ............. 34

AllState Insurance, 141 NW 6th St. ...........................................29

Alpine View Chiropractic, 605 NW 6th St. ....................... 43

American Family Insurance, 651 NW 6th St. ................... 50

Central Oregon Audiology, 527 NW Fir Ave. .................. 44

Central Oregon Realtors, 655 NW Greenwood Ave., Ste. 1. ...56

Century Link, 313 SW 6th St. ............................................... 10

Copper Dog Property Management, 219 NW 6th St. ... 31

Deschutes Denture Clinic, 651 NW 6th St. ...................... 52

Edward Jones, 655 NW Greenwood Ave, Ste. 4 ............... 59

Fred Real Estate Group, 155 SW 6th St. ............................ 21

The Human Touch LLC, 651 NW 6th St. ........................... 51

Lola’s K-9 Designs, 509 NW 6th St. ...........................................38

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLESAntler Inn Home & Garden, 145 SW 6th St. .................... 23

Cottage Treasures, 229 SW 6th St. ....................................... 17

The Gilbert House, 203 SW 6th St. ..................................... 20

Uncommon Treasures, Inc., 235 SW 6th St. ...................... 15

SPECIALTYCentral Oregon Kung Fu, 349 SW 6th St. ........................... 4

Ford Cleaners, 651 NW 6th St. ............................................ 53

High Desert Ink.com, 308 NW 6th St. ............................... 35

The Lab, 636 NW 6th St. ........................................................ 48

Yoga Heart Studio, 239 SW 6th St. ...................................... 14

BEAUTY6th Street Hair Studio, 636 NW 6th St. .............................. 46

De Vine Salon, 338 SW 6th St. A ............................................ 6

Spa La La, 636 NW 6th St. .................................................... 47

Venetian Esthetique-Day Spa, 135 SW 6th St. ...............24\

AUTO SALES, PARTS, GAS & SERVICESApproved Auto 112 SW 6th St. ............................................ 26

Baxter’s Auto Parts, 526 NW Greenwood Ave. ......................49

Bear Country Auto Center, 762 NW 6th St. ..................... 60

Celtic Car Wash, 650 NW Jackpine Ave. ........................... 69

D & H Texaco Gas Mart, 539 NW 6th St. .............................41

Economy Auto Sales, 788 NW 6th St. ................................ 61

Jiffy Lube, 907 NW 6th St. ..................................................... 67

Les Schwab Tire Center, 845 NW 6th St. .......................... 66

MJM Auto Sales, 509 NW 6th St. ........................................ 39

Polar Bear Shell, 722 NW 6th St. ......................................... 54

Sixth Street Foodmart/Gas, 109 SW 6th St. ............................25

Technique Auto Salon, LLC, 722 NW 6th St. ................... 55

Town Pump, 843 NW 5th St. ................................................ 65

FINANCIAL SERVICESBank Of The Cascades, 154 SW 6th St. .....................................22

US Bank, 314 SW 6th St. .........................................................11

NEWSPAPERThe Redmond Spokesman, 226 NW 6th St............................32

LODGINGCity Center Motel, 350 NW 6th St. ..................................... 37

POSTAL SERVICESU.S. Postal Service, 618 NW Hemlock Ave. ...................... 62

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by Chris Ingersoll, The Bulletin Special Projects

Art lovers in Redmond and throughout Central Or-egon can support community public arts by complet-ing their “Passport to the Arts” on Saturday, Sept. 29 throughout Redmond’s downtown corridor.

The fundraising event will coincide with the inveiling of Redmond’s newest public arts installation, “Thoughts of Flight,” a sculpture created by Central Oregon artist Jerry Werner.

A self-guided tour of Redmond’s public art, Pass-port to the Arts is a fundraising event for the Redmond Public Arts Program. For $25, participants can purchase a “passport,” which they can get stamped at the site of each public art sculture in Redmond from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Passports for the event can be purchased in advance at Redmond City Hall.

Filled passports can then be returned to Redmond’s Centen-nial Park, where participants will receive a signed, limited edition ceramic coaster.

In the mean time, Centennial Park in Redmond will be ! lled with vendors and activities ! t for the entire family: arts and craft vendors, hand-on art opportuni-ties for kids, and free live mu-sic from Linday Gravelle, Stave Thorp and friends, Bellavia, and JazzCru.

All contributions from the event will go toward the purchase or Redmond’s next public art installation.

“We hope to grow the program and continue to add public art to Redmond,” said Jaclyn Ablsag, ad-ministrative assistant with the City of Redmond.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the community’s latest installation, “Thoughts of Flight,” will be a highlight of Red-mond’s Passport to the Arts event. According to the artist, the sculpture is speci! cal-ly re" ective of " ight in refer-ence to the Redmond Airport.

“The airport in Redmond is a vi-tal part of the Central Oregon history,” Werner stated in his inspiration sources notes. “In my Sculpture

I wanted to show our thoughts as inspiration for " ight.”

Among Werner’s inspirations are the 1952 Pontiac emblem logo, the double he-

lix of human DNA, the Bible passage Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, the song “Turn Turn Turn,” by Pete Seeger, and the art of

Roy Lichtenstein.Jerry Werner is no stranger to art

in Redmond as he has designed other pieces for the City of Redmond and

the Redmond Airport, including the clock tower at Centennial Park. His

portfolio also boasts a wide variety of works that have been featured in exhibits

and community grounds in Oregon, California, Washington DC and even Australia.

Public art ribbon cutting will coincide with Passport to the Arts fundraiser.

Art Takes FlightPASSPORT TO THE ARTS: Saturday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m.

“Thoughts of Flight” by

Jerry Werner, Redmond’s

newest public arts installation.

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CHAMBER DINNER, DANCE & AUCTION: Friday, Sept. 21

Pack up the car full of happy campers and get ready for the Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB’s fun ! lled Dinner, Dance & Auction.

This year’s theme is “The Great Outdoors,” where we will bring the magic of the outdoors to the Deschutes Fair & Expo Center. You can en-

joy fantastic live and silent auctions, while you sit around the camp! re and enjoy camp songs, amazing food and libations.

“The Great Outdoors” Dinner, Dance and Auction is sure to be the social event of the year.

“This year’s theme invites ev-eryone to dawn their best outdoor-sy attire and encourages people to share their favorite camp stories,” says Eric Sande, Director of the

Redmond Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber has been hosting Redmond’s

premier social event for the past 27 years, and this year looks to be a fun one. This event is open to the public and is one of the largest fundraisers the Chamber hosts each year.

The funds raised by the Dinner, Dance and Auction, help support the many free commu-nity events the Chamber provides throughout the year, including parades, concerts and visitor services. Be sure to mark your camp calendar for Friday, Sept. 21, and come to the “The Great Out-doors” Dinner, Dance and Auction.

RSVP’s are required by Friday, September 14, 2012 and can be made by calling Karen at the Red-mond Chamber of Commerce at 541-923-5191.

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by Debbie Renton, for The Bulletin Special Projects

The Paci! c Northwest’s ! nest cowboys, cowgirls and stock will return to the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center this November for the Columbia River Circuit Fi-nals.

This two-day Professional Rodeo Cowboys Associa-tion (PRCA) event, held Friday and Saturday, Nov. 2-3, will feature the circuit’s top earners competing for the chance to participate at the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo.

Rodeo performances will be held at 7 p.m. both days. An afternoon performance will also be held Saturday at 2 p.m.

The fairgrounds in Redmond have been a steady host to the circuit ! nals for more than a decade. According to Bryan Iverson of Iverson Media, the expo center and its indoor arena are a huge draw for circuit ! nal organizers. Redmond is also centrally located, not only in Oregon, but in the Northwest. “And the facility is really set up nice for rodeos, for the cowboys as well as stock,” he said.

During the circuit ! nals, rodeo fans will have the

chance to see athletes perform in bareback, saddle bronc, tie down roping, bull riding, team roping, barrel racing, steer roping and steer wrestling competitions.

Locals expected to compete include bareback riders Bobby Mote, who holds multiple world titles as well as last year’s circuit winner Brian Bain. Jason Havens, cur-rently ranked No. 2 in the Columbia River Circuit in bare-back riding, is also hoping to make it to nationals.

Five-time national ! nal rodeo quali! er Brenda Mays will be competing in barrel racing. The Terrebonne resi-dent has been competing in rodeo since 1976, and was ranked fourth in barrel racing world standings in 2011.

Also from Terrebonne, Shane Erickson is ranked ! rst in the Columbia River Circuit in both team roping and tie down roping. Bend’s Alex Robertson, the 2011 Columbia River Circuit winner in steer wrestling, is also ranked high in the standings.

During ! nals weekend, the fairgrounds will also play host to the Western Christmas 2012 holiday market. More than 100 vendors will be on hand November 2, 3, and 4 in the Middle and South Buildings located near the fair-ground’s main entrance.

Admission to Western Christmas is just $3. Children under 12 are free.

The Columbia River Circuit Finals start with a Kick-Off Party scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at Coy-ote Ranch. In addition to live music, rodeo organizers will be giving away free tickets to the ! nals. Pendleton After Party events will be held at Timbers Bar and Grill on Fri-day and Saturday nights.

Rodeo tickets are $15 for evening performance and $10 for Saturday afternoon’s event. Visit www.columbi-arivercircuit.com for ticket information.

PRCA Columbia River Circuit Finals will return with three performances in November.

Cowboy up in Redmond!

by Sondra Holtzman, for The Bulletin Special Projects

Calling all witches, goblins, princesses and Indian chiefs: 6th Street in downtown Redmond is the place to be on Halloween night, Oct. 31 from 3 to 6 p.m.

In an effort to provide kids with a safe place to trick or treat, including added exposure for participating busi-nesses, this spooky annual extravaganza is sponsored by

the Redmond Chamber of Commerce and the Conven-tion and Visitor Bureau.

“The purpose of the event is to draw people down-town who may or may not have visited recently, so they can see what’s happening,” said Karen Sande, events di-rector for the Chamber of Commerce. “Kids of all ages come dressed up and trick or treat to each participating merchant for candy. Pumpkins will be displayed in the storefronts so people will know where to go.”

Because the event starts in mid-afternoon, it gives kids the chance to trick or treat in their own neighbor-hoods afterward.

“It’s been lots of fun to watch this event grow,” said Sande. “Each year, the chamber hands out trick or treat bags to the kids who need them. Last year we went through 2,000 bags. Families can pick them up at partici-pating business the week of Halloween.”

Trick or Treat on Sixth Street has grown considerably since its origin 10 years ago, attracting hundreds of peo-

ple. Parents dress up in all their Halloween ! nery, and 25-30 merchants currently participate.

“Everyone just shows up on 6th Street on Hallow-een,” said Sande. “We’ve found we don’t even have to advertise. There is no live music, just trick or treating with participating businesses.”

In addition to Trick or Treat on Sixth Street, mer-chants are putting up Scarecrows on Sixth Street, a fund-raising event for the schools and community nonpro! ts. The idea is to vote on your favorite scarecrow. Each vote costs 50 cents, which will be donated to nonpro! ts.

Over the years, there has been a noticeable change in the Halloween costume trend.

“More and more adults are dressing up with their kids,” said Sande. “We see things like themed shows, matching costumes or just favorite heroes or scary crea-tures. ”

For more information, call 541-923-5191 or visit www.visitredmondoregon.com.

On Wednesday, Oct. 31, downtown Redmond will transform into Halloween central.Trick or Treat on 6th Street


Run to the Cascades Motorcycle Rally

Friday and Saturday Sept. 7-8Deschutes County Fair

& Expo Center$15 per day, $25 for weekend,

$5 per night tent campingMore information:

www.runtothecascades.com

The premier motorcycle rally kicks off Thursday night with a party at Timbers in Redmond and ! nishes with the TWINS Customer Apprecia-tion Concert by Foghat (“Slow Ride”) Saturday night at the Hooker Creek Event Center. Jam-packed events Fri-day and Saturday include live bands, a Poker run for multiple charities, a tattoo expo, a BBQ, aerial stunts and bike games. A special 9/11 parade in downtown begins at 8:00 to remem-ber the lives lost during that tragic time, as well as to salute the men and women in our military, ! re and police departments who all sacri! ced their lives. All bikes are welcome. No bikes required.

Oregon High Desert Swap Meet

Saturday, Sept. 8, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center; FreeMore information:

541-548-4467

Always the Saturday after Labor Day, the 29th Annual Oregon High Desert Swap Meet is Central Oregon’s largest one-day automo-tive event. Both inside and outside, there is room for 600 vendors (spaces available up until the event), with some vendors coming as far away as New Mexico offering a variety of cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats and collectibles of all types. Added to the car show this year are vintage travel trailers. The event draws more than 12,000 attendees each year and is sponsored by the C.O. Old Car Club and the Classic Chevy Club. They in turn donate a portion of the proceeds to Hospice or for scholarships at COCC.

Festival of CulturesSaturday, Sept. 15Centennial Park10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

FreeMore information:

www.festivalofcultures.info

Held the second Saturday in September and now in its sixth year, the Festival of Cultures celebrates the diverse cultures in our world. The day begins at 10 a.m. with Oregon’s only all-community of! cial Citizenship Oath Ceremony, which is central to the festival. Peruse the booths offering information on the many cultures as well at the interna-tional street fair with new and used items for sale. Purchase food from Greece, Mexico, or Hawaii, all from local vendors. Live entertainment and cultural performances by local dance troupes, musicians and singers are throughout the day. The popular Passport Challenge in the Kids area returns. Presented by the Latino As-sociation and sponsored by OnPoint Credit Union.

Western National Meet Round-up at Redmond

Tuesday through Friday, Sept. 11 -14

Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center

FreeMore information:

www.earyfordv8.org or 503-702-3868

The Early Ford V8 Club of America was funded in 1963. It is dedicated to preserving and restor-ing all Ford vehicles made between 1932 and 1953. Beginning the week of events is a welcome party Tuesday followed by a western-themed din-ner Wednesday. A ladies ‘Bruncheon’ on Thursday will include a fashion show by Desperado Couture. A driving tour will begin at 8:30 Friday, starting in downtown Redmond and ! nishing with a BBQ lunch in the park. If you still have energy, enjoy the golf tournament at an area course after the lunch. An awards banquet caps off the four-day event.

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by Gregg Morris, for The Bulletin Special Projects

In 2009, Bill Duerden and his family bought a house in Central Oregon. They did so not because he had a job waiting, but because they wanted to live here.

When the public works director posi-tion for the city of Redmond became avail-able earlier this year, Bill jumped at the op-portunity.

“I was a public works of! cer with the Civil Engineer Corps in the Navy,” Du-erden said. “I was very excited that this job opened up that matched so closely with my own experience.”

The Redmond Public Works Depart-ment oversees important facets of a suc-cessful city. It runs many of the highly visible city features such as public parks, cemeteries and streets. In addition, they are in charge of some less noticeable, but no less highly important functions like water, sewer/wastewater, and geographic infor-mation Systems.

“Every department in public works is important in its own way,” Duerden said. “The parks and streets are a very visible entities. But, some of the behind-the-scenes divisions such as water and sewer are just as important. With those, we are doing a good job when we don’t get calls.”

Growing up a self-described, “Navy brat,” Duerden was born in Hawaii but raised in Hillsboro. He studied at the Na-val Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and then obtained his masters degree in con-struction management from the Univer-sity of Washington. A desire to return to his roots lead Bill to a 20-year career with the Navy.

His hobbies of cycling, trail running and triathlete training make Central Oregon a perfect place to live, work and recreate.

Although Bill has lived on the islands of Japan and Diego Garcia, he admits a small town like Redmond suits him more closely.

“Redmond is a perfectly sized city,” Duerden said. “The public works depart-ment is large enough to have the resources to do some meaningful projects, but small enough to know everyone’s name.”

This love affair with small-town living

! ts nicely with Duerden’s approach to his job.

“I like to get out into the city,” he said. “I enjoy seeing public works employees improving the parks, streets or other assets of our community.”

As someone who is used to scheduled, three-year assignments with the Navy, Du-erden sites the long-term nature of his posi-tion as one of his greatest challenges.

“One of my greatest challenges is the transition from military into a city govern-ment position and learning all the associ-ated processes,” he said. “I like the fact that instead of the typical three-year military tour, I will be able to apply the knowledge and experience gained in this position over

a longer period of time.”Obviously, the lack of funds in the bud-

get is another obstacle Duerden and his staff of 55 employees face on a day-to-day basis. When discussing the rough parts of the job, Bill is quick to point out the help he gets.

“Our maintenance staff is doing a su-perb job, and engineering is working very hard with our contractor team to deliver projects that will bene! t the city,” Duerden said.

As Redmond continues to revitalize itself, Duerden is excited to be a part its growth. His goals for the public works de-partment align nicely with those of the city of Redmond.

“We want to be as ef! cient as we can,” he said. “With a dwindling budget, we are doing our best to provide Redmond with all of the things it needs.”

Your new public works director, Bill Duerden, enjoys maintaining the small-town life he loves and appreciates.Ensuring Redmond Works

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“I’ve always liked the smaller towns. It’s big enough to

do what you want to do and small enough to know your neighbors. It’s good to know

everyone by name.”

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Focus on Education:

by John Cal, for The Bulletin Special Projects

With Redmond’s population growth and the recipro-cal effect on the city’s high school population, the Red-mond School District is bringing a new concept in learn-ing to Central Oregon with the opening of Ridgeview High School this fall.

“Our kids will have access to resources that simply weren’t possible before,” said Tracie Renwick vice-princi-pal of the school, recently constructed along the southwest corner of Redmond.

On Monday, Sept. 10, students will begin classes in what can perhaps be described as the coolest building in town. Students and teachers alike will begin their day en-tering the multi-story atrium, which offers glimpses of the surrounding countryside.

Industrial yet warm corridors and stairs spider off from this central meeting place to the various corners of the nearly 300,000-square-foot facility.

“We decided that it was going to be all about team-work,” said Renwick regarding the open design concept applied to the school’s learning and collaborative spaces.

The open, circularly purposed library is one example of the school’s approach to this philosophy.

“The idea is that the students have what they need as personal learning tools,” said Renwick. “And so much of that happens online now. The library actually has a lim-ited selection of traditional-style books, and the texts that are there are meant to be used in group settings as stu-dents discuss topics.

“We wanted it to be a really useable, interactive work-space rather than just somewhere where the kids had to be quiet.”

Thoughtful planning proves to create a learning en-vironment for all kinds of scholars. Beyond the school’s creation of various communal learning spaces throughout the campus, the planning committee also included a doz-en or so “pods” — small rooms with stunning, glassed-in walls that will offer areas where students can have quieter moments of academic intensity.

The real integration of this new learning style comes in the specialized programs offered to students in the form of electives.

“The new building is beautiful,” said Renwick, “but the goal is for kids to be able to choose the program that best ! ts them. And we’re ! nding even more than the new facility, families are getting excited that we’re going to start offering academics that kids want.”

While the Redmond High School is going to continue to offer construction technology, aviation and auto me-chanics, the new Ridgeview school is offering programs in culinary arts, video production, and even introductory courses in the basics of medical and dental care.

“We are aiming to have our culinary program devel-op into a full-blown life skill program, really integrating the kids into having independent living skills,” Renwick said. “And we want to hold dental clinics with dental hygienists, having the kids work up to having hands on experience.”

Students in video production are not only going to

have access to state-of-the-art sound equipment, green screens, and have experience both in front of and behind the camera, but the district has also brought in Keith Bley-er, local sports anchor on KTVZ, Central Oregon’s NBC af! liate.

“Our teachers are real experts,” said Renwick. “They have worked or are working in the ! elds that they are teaching the students skills in. Our teachers have experi-ence in real-life settings that they can pass on to our stu-dents, so that they will know what to expect in the real world.”

Renwish says that Ridgeview High School should be seen as a community building, not just a school.

“It was really important for us to be neighbor friend-ly,” Renwick said. “We want people to share in the facility and have community gatherings here. We’re here for the long term, and we want to be a place where the commu-nity comes to gather.”

Reservations are currently being taken for groups to use the school’s newly equipped auditorium, and local sports organizations are currently using the school’s ath-letic facilities.

As the ! rst day of school approaches, Renwish said staff is eager and anxious for the big day.

“We’re all new here,” she said. “It’s going to be the ! rst day for all of us . . . and the energy is building. All the planning and budgets and hard work is going to ! nally pay off. The halls are going to be ! lled with students, and that’s what it’s all about. They’re what is really going to make this school into something.”

Redmond School District’s newest school brings with it a new concept in learning to Central Oregon.Redmond welcome’s Ridgeview High

Photos by Christopher L. Ingersoll

Photo by Nicole Werner

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29MUSIC IN THE CANYON: 5:30-8 p.m., American Legion Park; featuring Jazz Under the Stars; 541-504-6878; www.musicinthecanyon.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1THIRD ANNUAL MARAGAS GRAPE STOMP: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Maragas Winery, 15523 SW Hwy 97, north of Terrebonne; celebrating the grape harvest; step into the wine vats and stomp your feet; food, drink, music and fun; $10 at door; $8 in advance; 541-546-5464; www.maragaswinery.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4REDMOND FARMERS MARKET: 2-6:30 p.m., Centennial Park, Redmond; 541-550-0066.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5MUSIC ON THE GREEN: 6-7:30 p.m., Sam Johnson Park; featuring Hokulea Dancers; 541-923-5191; www.redmondsummerconcerts.com.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7-8RUN TO THE CASCADES MOTORCYCLE RALLY: Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center; featuring music, parties, car show and swap meet, a parade, motorcycle fun runs, camping and more; www.runtothecascades.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8OREGON HIGH DESERT SWAP MEETING & CAR SHOW: 7 a.m., Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, Redmond; 29th annual event featuring antique and old car parts, collectible and new toys, and a show of classic cars; 541-548-4467.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11REDMOND FARMERS MARKET: 2-6:30 p.m., Centennial Park, Redmond; 541-550-0066.

TUESDAY-FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11-14WESTERN NATIONAL MEET EARLY FORD V8 CLUB OF AMERICA: Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, Redmond; a national meet the includes swap meet, ! ea markets, tours, parties and more; 503-702-3868; www.earlyfordv8.org.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14-15WESTERN ANTIQUE AUCTION: Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, Redmond; a sale featuring approximately 575 items; a wide variety; 541-815-6115; www.auctioneer-4u.net.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15PASSPORT TO THE ARTS: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Centennial Park, Redmond; self-guided tour of

Redmond’s Public Art; $25 for passports; see complete event information on page 10.

6TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF CULTURES: 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Centennial Park, downtown Redmond; a free family event celebrating the cultural diversity of the people of Central Oregon; www.festivalofcultures.info; 541-382-4366.

CENTRAL OREGON OFF ROAD RACE SERIES: 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; a full day of racing on a groomed, .6-mile closed loop course built within the natural desert terrain; featuring a variety of classes; 541-410-8119; centraloregonracepark.com/racing-information/.

CIRCUS GATTI: Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, Redmond; 714-685-1072; www.expo.deschutes.org.

REDMOND ART DECO BUILDING TOUR: 9-11 a.m., 7th Street Plaza, Redmond; Take a free guided tour of Redmond’s Art Deco Buildings, one of the best collection of art deco buildings in Oregon east of the Cascades. Transportation will be provided.Hosted by the Redmond Historic Landmarks Commission.

CHICKEN BBQ DINNER - FRIENDS OF SAM JOHNSON PARK: 5-7 p.m., Sam Johnson Park, Redmond; offer your input to the City of Redmond, Redmond Kiwanis Club and Friends of Sam Johnson Park, which are developing a

new playground facility that is accessible for all, including those with disabilities; $10 per person, proceeds going to the playground; see plans, provide input and contribute to the cause; more information on Facebook at “Friends of Sam Johnson Park,” or email: [email protected].

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21REDMOND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE “THE GREAT OUTDOORS” DINNER, DANCE & AUCTION: 6 p.m., Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, Redmond; join the Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB for a lighthearted evening of entertainment, both live and silent auctions, and dancing; www.visitredmondoregon.com; 541-923-5191.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2-3PRCA COLUMBIA RIVER CIRCUIT FINALS: 7 p.m. Friday & Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, Redmond; $15 for evening performances, $10 for Saturday afternoon performance; www.columbiarivercircuit.com.

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