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By Laurel Brauns, for The Bulletin Special Projects

If you have ! own in or out of Red-mond Airport lately, you may have noticed some changes. Not only has it expanded and improved, but many of the new additions are environmentally friendly and have reduced the energy consumption of the airport facility.

“We’ve really been innovative with this facility,” said Kim Dickie, airport di-rector with the City of Redmond. “It is not only beautiful but environmentally responsible. The team that developed this and built it did it to be environmen-tally conscious.”

The solar panels on the rooftop, for instance, save the airport 8 to 10 percent of its total energy costs and can produce up to 93,146 kilowatts of electricity annu-ally. As travelers enter the airport, they can see a monitor that displays the solar panel data and tells a story about it.

There is also a page on the Redmond City Airport website that gives details about how much energy the solar pan-els are saving and the effect this has on the environment. At the time this article was written, the Redmond Airport solar panels offset enough CO2 to save 1,956 trees and 8,802 gallons of gas, according to www.! yrdm.com.

Another interesting feature is four high-speed electric vehicle chargers that are located on the outside of the termi-nal. Although the airport does not em-ploy any electric vehicles at this time, Dickie is hoping to eventually become

part of a pilot program with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to bring more electric vehicles to the airport.

Hydronic heating is one change that is both easy on the environment, but has also made the airport safer for pas-sengers. Hydronic heating is a hot water heating system that is piped beneath the ! oor. It has been installed behind the rental car area, by the air carriers, and on the walkways from the ramp to the ter-minal facility.

The south-facing exposed concrete walls were designed to retain winter so-lar radiation. Low-emissivity glass was installed which radiates low levels of radiant thermal heat, thus reducing the need for both heating and cooling.

Other notable green features include carpet made from recycled materials, motion detection light sensors, electric heated dryers in the restroom to reduce paper use, and waterless urinals.

The cost of the expansion and im-provements was $40 million dollars and was partially paid for by grants from the Energy Trust of Oregon, the State of Or-egon and the federal government. And while the overall building size increased by about seven times, the building only utilizes two times the energy.

“We are very fortunate to have such a new facility, and now we can pass all these energy saving costs onto our airport partners,” Dickie said. “It is a great accomplishment that the city can be very proud of — not only the City of Redmond but the whole Central Or-egon community.”

The GREENING ofRedmond Airport

Photo by Timothy Park


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Citizens making their mark by speaking out and getting involved in community improvement

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Five Redmond moms unite to make Sam Johnson Park a place to play today and into the future.

Moms making a DIFFERENCE

by Laurel Brauns, for The Bulletin’s Special Projects

Dalia Zimmerman, a Redmond resident with two young kids, spends many hours at the community parks. One day when she was at Sam Johnson Park with her children, she decided that the playground structure looked outdated and could better represent Redmond.

Zimmerman decided then and there that something had to be done and began sharing her vision for a new kind of safe and healthy play structure at Sam Johnson Park with oth-er community members.

Her enthusiasm attracted a core group of ! ve women who went to a Redmond City Council meeting and expressed their concerns and ideas to the Council. The Red-mond City Council supported their enthusi-asm and that night asked the City Manager to appoint city staff to work with the women on a new design and budget for the park fa-cility.

Dalia Zimmerman, Shauna Carter, Brooke Doll, Chelsea Dickens and Tori Maurer came together because they have young children who play at the park, and because they care deeply about having access to healthy com-munity spaces in the city they call home.

They share the idea that individuals can effect positive change in the community by dedicating themselves to a cause they believe in.

There is not yet a concrete design in place for the new park structures at Sam Johnson, but the group of moms and the City of Red-mond share an overall vision for a facility that will allow people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the outdoor space.

A stakeholder advisory committee com-prised of the ! ve women and representatives from the Redmond Area Park and Recreation District, Redmond Parks Foundation, Red-mond Parks Commission, Kiwanis Club, and

city staff have met several times to talk about how to improve Sam Johnson Park. High on the list of features desired include tunnels with mirrors and bubble holes, climbing ar-eas, zip lines, and new electronic interactive walls and games.

“I want to see Sam Johnson Park reach its full potential,” Zimmerman said. “The park is really the heart of the city and used for ev-erything from birthday parties to concerts. Having facilities that will accommodate ev-eryone will, in my eyes, re" ect more of the heart of the city and its diversity.”

As a dietician, Zimmerman also believes that obesity and diabetes are an epidemic in the U.S., and she frequently sees the effects of it on individuals and families through her work.

“One of the ways to help combat the epi-demic is through providing opportunities for people to play and exercise,” she said. “I be-lieve this park can do just that.”

The inspired group of Redmond moms ! rst began by attending Redmond City Council meetings to speak on behalf of their ideas for a new park. Tori Maurer, who home schools her two young girls—June (5) and Joey (nearly 2)—even submitted June’s me-ticulous drawings to the council as one sug-gestion for facility planning.

“Seeing the council’s response to my daughter’s ideas reminded me that these folks are just regular citizens like us,” Maurer said. “They have families, they shop, eat and live here in Redmond, and they care about what matters to us. They have to be realistic about what is actually possible, but they re-ally love to see citizens get involved and help out with these projects.”

Many of the other moms shared positive experiences about the Redmond City Coun-cil’s reaction to their passion and vision. For some of the women, this was the ! rst time they have been intimately involved in work-

ing with the city government.“I’m embarrassed to say that before this,

I really didn’t understand how our local city government operated,” said Chelsea Dick-ens. “They all have the desire to serve our community and don’t want to do it alone.”

For Maurer, playing an active roll in the fate of the city has been a great way to intro-duce her kids to the idea of serving the com-munity, and working hard to because you believe in something, without the expecta-tion of a tangible reward. She noted, for ex-ample, that both the Mayor of Redmond and the city council members do not get paid.

“All these people give their time because they care about something greater than them-selves,” she said. “Sometimes the reward is in the completion of an objective, or the good feeling of doing something that helps oth-ers.”

Through their dedication, these Redmond mothers have now gained the support of the City of Redmond, which has already budget-ed $90,000 for park facility improvements.

They also have a strong showing of com-munity support on their Facebook group page “Friends for a new Sam Johnson Park.”

“Redmond currently has over 26,000 resi-dents,” Dickens said. “If every potential park user just helped a little bit, if everyone does their part, we’ll be at our goal faster than we can imagine.”

“This is a fantastic opportunity for the whole community to come together and build something in our dry canyon that will be enjoyed by all in our community,” said Heather Richards, Redmond’s community development director. Richards has worked with the group and fully supports their ef-forts to improve this community space.

“Redmond is a family town, and what better way to demonstrate that than a com-munity-wide effort to build the premier park in Central Oregon,” she said.

Community support is needed to create a space for people for all ages and abilities to enjoy one of Redmond’s treasured public green spaces in a safe and healthy way.

Those who are interested in getting involved can join forces with Zim-merman, Carter, Doll, Dickens and Maurer on their Facebook Group Page, “Friends for a new Sam Johnson Park.” A Google search won’t get you there; instead, go to Facebook and type “Friends for a New Sam Johnson Park” in the search ! eld.

“We are looking for help with fundraising, advocacy and getting the word out about the park,” Zimmerman said.

Contact Zimmerman through the group’s Facebook page or via email: [email protected].

Show your support


by Laurel Brauns, for The Bulletin Special Projects

Five years ago, Senator Wyden and a group of recreational enthusiasts put together a plan for a scenic mountain bike trail that would run from Smith Rock State Park to Bend’s Pine Nurs-ery along an irrigation canal.

When funding fell through, the plan was shelved and little progress was made to increase Redmond’s mountain biking opportunities over the next few years.

Enter Tom Holt, a community ad-vocate and avid mountain-biker that has spearheaded other successful projects in Redmond like the creation of a dog park. Holt was looking for his next pet project and discovered the Smith Rock plans, which started conversations with Katie Hammer, executive director of the Redmond Area Park and Recreation District, and Shirlee Evans of the Redmond City Council.

“I wanted to ride, and I wanted to ride locally,” Holt said. “I usually go to Bend because there are not a lot of opportunities close to Redmond.”

Through Holt’s leadership and the coordinated efforts of the Redmond Area Park and Recreation District, the Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA), grants from Altrec and REI, and the contributions of hundredss of volunteers, Redmond now boasts ! ve miles of mountain bike trails that start at the High Desert Sport Complex in northeast Redmond.

In addition, expert riders can en-joy an easily accessed jump park right off Hemlock and NW 17th.

“Although the plans for the Smith Rock trail system were tabled, they were the catalyst for where we are today,” Hammer said. “It’s great be-cause we are serving two very differ-ent demographics.”

According to Holt and Hammer, the trail system is only about 30 per-cent complete, with plans for more dif! cult trails to be built farther out from the trailhead in the future.

“Eventually, the plan is to have 25 or 30 miles of trails,” Holt said. “But

we followed the trail design concept called ‘stacked loop,’ which gener-ally means the closer you are to the trail head, the easier the trails, and as you get farther away, the degree of dif! culty is raised. Even in the ! rst ! ve miles, though, there are de! nitely some rocky and technical sections that will challenge most.”

Although it may appear to some that the new system of trails in Red-mond were constructed overnight, building just ! ve miles of trails was a long and involved process that re-quired the cooperation, donations and volunteer efforts of many differ-ent entities in the community.

First, RAPRD had to acquire per-mission from the county to lease the land on which the trail system would be built.

Next, COTA was invited aboard to help with funding and trail design. The local nonpro! t willingly stepped up to the plate to provide volunteer trail design, construction labor and expertise. They also served as a legiti-mate entity through which to apply for grants that would directly bene! t the new Redmond trail system.

REI came through with a large sum, as did Altrec.com, the Redmond online outdoor retailer that now has a brick and mortar store in Bend.

“I work for Altrec, and they are very supportive,” Holt said. “Ul-

timately, the COTA Board decided whether or not we would get those funds, but it makes perfect sense be-cause we are a Redmond company, and this is a Redmond community project.”

Once the funding and trail designs were in place, Holt harnessed his tal-ent for motivating volunteers, recruit-ing hundreds of trail workers includ-ing some members of the Oregon National Guard Youth Challenge, the Redmond Hotshots, and the United Way.

The new trail system remains a work in progress but offers great all-season riding opportunities for Cen-tral Oregon residents and visitors.

For those looking for more of an expert-level challenge, the new jump park at NW 17th and Hemlock is also a work in progress, but has been of! -cially endorsed by the RAPRD, which means it will not get " attened by a bulldozer any time soon.

“I really want to emphasize that we are in the building stage,” said Eric Helie, owner of Trinity Bikes in Redmond. “It would be great to have adults and kids out there [to help].”

Helie encourages those who are interested in helping out to give him a call down at Trinity Bikes at 541-923-5650.

Besides building and reshaping the park and its jumps, the next steps for the park are putting up fencing and acquiring a stable water source, which will help keep the jumps ! rm.

The recently built trail system and jump park in Redmond are likely to expand and improve over the next few years with continued contribu-tions and volunteer efforts. The proj-ect is an inspiring example of the positive changes that can happen in a community through cooperation and collaborative visioning.

“I really got a taste for what can be achieved by helping to organize proj-ects like this,” Holt said. “What I like the most about it is that it feels per-manent, like something in the com-munity that is going to outlast me.”

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Help build the trailsWhile the trails near Redmond are currently ridable, plans include continual development both on single-track trails and the “jump park.” If you’re interested in volunteering time and resources to help develop this mountain bike destination, call Eric Helie of Trinity Bikes at541-923-5650.


FREE MUSIC: Wednesdays, Sam Johnson Park

by Laurel Brauns, for The Bulletin Special Projects

While there are a plethora of outdoor live music concerts in Central Oregon throughout the summer months, few are as inviting or con-venient for both children and seniors as the an-nual Music on the Green series hosted by the Redmond Chamber of Commerce and presented by Bank of the Cascades. The series uncorks on June 27 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. with upbeat country western tunes by The Creek, who won battle of the bands in Portland this year.

The concerts are hosted at Sam Johnson Park, an inviting lawn venue with a natural amphithe-atre. Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket, and en-joy a local brewed beverage. If you bring along the kiddos, you can keep an eye on them in the playground next to the stage. Come early and ! nd a parking spot at Sam Johnson or nearby at

Redmond High School or Bowlby Field near the skate park. The park is also handicap accessible.

“Our music is crowd-pleasing to everyone, from parents with young kids to seniors from nearby retirement homes,” said Karen Sande, events director for the Redmond Chamber of

Some of the best things in Redmond are free, including the music.

The Creek: Wed., June 27UNIQUE COUNTRY MUSIC

Deco Moon: Wed., Aug. 8BLUES & CLASSIC MOTOWN

Kelly Thibodeaux / The Etouffe Band: Wed., July 11 SWAMP ROCK

The Notables: Wed., Aug. 22BIG BAND, LATIN, BLUES & ROCK ‘N ROLL

Soul Benders: Wed., July 27R&B, SOUL, FUNK & DANCE

Hokulea Dancers: Wed., Sept. 5HAWAIIAN MUSIC

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Commerce. “Many seniors actually arrive by bus to enjoy the easy access, excellent acoustics, and comfortable temperatures created by the canyon’s natural barrier from the wind.”

From its humble beginnings as an intimate show hosted in a small park next to the Chamber of Com-merce building, to its current draw of nearly 1,500 attendees, the series is a welcome counter-point to Redmond’s Music in the Canyon events which run on opposite Wednesdays.

But Music on the Green has a lot more to offer than just music. Concert-goers can look forward to arts and crafts vendors peddling everything from jewelry, purses, and ! ne art and photography; food carts selling hot dogs, pizza, barbeque, ice cream, popcorn, cotton candy, and caramel corn; and of course, local wine and beer poured by event sponsor Cas-cade Lakes Brewing Company.

Kids can work off their sugar highs by running around on the lawns with their friends, climbing around the nearby playground, or “Bouncing Off the Walls” in the aptly named bouncy house. This year, there will even be a bouncy house for parents!

This year’s music selections run the gamut from jazz and blues from the 20s through the 50s, big band swing, and funk and soul.

The series always ends with a grand ! nale featuring the Hokulea Dancers from Redmond, who have a way of bringing even the most pas-sive listeners to their feet. Don’t miss this show on Wednesday, Sept. 5 fea-turing their unique performance of rhythmic drums and Hawaiian Danc-ers.

Other highlights include Deco Moon on August 8 who will play their repertoire of blues from the 20s through the 60s. Classic cars of the same era will line the park behind the arts and crafts vendors.

Feeling even more nostalgic? Come two weeks later to hear The Notables on Aug. 22, who are back this year by popular demand. This 18-piece orchestra is just a fraction of a 75-piece band based out of Central Oregon that plays big band era favor-ites. Dig out your " apper dress for this one, ladies.

Find the full calendar on the Red-mond Chamber of Commerce web-site: www.redmondsummerconcerts.com.

Music on the Green is a family-friendly event presented every other Wednesday during the summer and offers a great opportunity for those of all ages to enjoy a wide range of mu-sical entertainment in a safe and com-fortable setting.

Photo courtesy of the Redmond Chamber of Commerce

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MUSIC IN THE CANYON: Free Throughout the Summer

by Gregg Morris, for The Bulletin Special Projects

Free, live music is a Central Oregon tradition. What could be better than rounding up the fam-ily and heading down to the local park for some good eats, great beer, and family-friendly music for all to enjoy?

This summer will be no different at Ameri-can Legion Park.

Music in the Canyon is proud to bring an-other year of good music to the community of Redmond. Alternating weeks with Music on the Green, Music in the Canyon showcases live mu-sic and a family atmosphere at American Legion Park, located across Highland Avenue from Sam Johnson Park.

“We want people to come and have a good time,” said Jim Bull, the event’s organizer. “Red-mond has a great audience. We try to keep it di-verse, from cover bands to jazz to blues.”

In addition to the quality live music, Three

Creek Brewery will be on hand to pour from their kegs. Local food vendors will be on hand offering a wide range of food options, from piz-za to Mexican to ice cream.

All of the shows are scheduled from 5:30 to 8 p.m., except for the Red White and Redmond Blues Festival on Wednesday, July 4, which runs from 2 to 7 p.m.

Besides this new Independence Day fea-ture, other highlights of this season’s Music in the Canyon lineup include a performance by Redmond’s own Larry and His Flask, a hillbil-ly-punk out! t who will have recently returned home after an extended tour through Canada and Europe.

“We are always looking for people to help out with volunteer and monetary support,” Bull said. “If everybody pitches in, we would be able to grow these events exponentially.”

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Music in the CanyonSummer Lineup • 5:30-8 p.m.

June 20: Country! ed Country and rock mix

July 4: Red, White & Redmond Blues Festival Festival featuring The Elton Gregory R&B All-Stars, The Wasteland Kings, and the Rich Hurdle Group (2-7 p.m.)

July 6: Larry and His Flask Hillbilly-Punk

July 18: Leroy Newport Banjo/Americana

July 20: Voodoo Highway Rock ‘n Roll

Aug. 1: Downhill Ryder Americana band

Aug. 3: Bluegrass/ Country NightAug. 15: John Shipe Band “Freedom Americana”

Aug. 29: Jazz Under the Stars Featuring Lisa Dae, Michelle Van Handle and Theresa Ross

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by Sondra Holtzman, for The Bulletin Special Projects

As summer descends upon the high desert, art, music, food and fri-volity will ! ll downtown Redmond businesses during this year’s Red-mond Summer Art Walk held Friday, June 29 from 4 to 9 p.m.

The idea is to meld local busi-nesses with local artists in participat-ing downtown businesses, which will be identi! ed with " ags on storefronts and music along 6th Street.

This summer’s Art Walk is the fourth in downtown Redmond since the Art Walk Committee was formed in December of 2011 through a part-nership with the High Desert Society of the Arts and the Redmond Down-town Association.

“The intent of the art walk events is to be an activity generator with some regularity, which will help drive new customers downtown and spread the word that the downtown district is a viable entertainment and shopping option in Central Oregon,” said Redmond Art Walk organizer Cathy Ostman. “We want to engage the community in the local art move-ment that Redmond is trying to cul-tivate and continue building pride in our town.”

There is no cost to attend the Sum-mer Art Walk. Passports and maps can be picked up on the day of the event at any of the downtown partici-pating businesses or at the Redmond Public Library.

Participants can get their pass-ports stamped at each business to be entered in a drawing for a donated piece of art from a local artist.

Pastel artist Shandel Garner will be one featured artist at this year’s Art Walk. She has been drawing and painting for 25 years, developing her talent as a portrait artist. Although she still paints portraits, the artist’s journey has evolved to wildlife ren-derings.

Garner emphasizes her subject as the focal point of the piece by contrast-ing the tight, detailed subject against a background that is loose and slightly out of focus. Her paintings and prints can be found in private collections in the United States and Canada.

During a 30-year career as a " ight attendant, artist Linda Shelton

— whose work will also be featured during the event — has experimented with various artistic mediums and has always been intrigued with the process of transferring images from the mind’s eye to paper. Shelton fa-vors pen, ink and watercolor and won Best of Show at the Deschutes County Fair in 2008.

Other notable artists on the walk include Judi Williamson and Valerie Smith.

Williamson grew up on a farm in Colorado which not only spawned her love of animals but was a major in" uence on her painting style. Al-though her favorite medium is wa-tercolor, Williamson also works in oil, pastel and sculpture and studied at the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles and Chico State Uni-versity, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art.

Fine artist Valerie Smith drew her ! rst horse at the age of 5. She retired from working 24 years for the State of California in 2007 and returned to her passion of drawing and painting horses, dividing her time between riding and art.

According to Smith, her art is not just a presentation of the horse, it’s a celebration of same.

“There is so much to Redmond that people don’t know,” said Ost-man. “We see so much potential for our town and are excited to be part of a growing vibe.”

Redmond’s Summer Art Walk will feature art, music and food at downtown businesses.

Sharing Artistic Pride

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by Linda Orcelletto, for The Bulletin Special Projects

Unless you’ve been involved with the Drifter’s Harvest Run before, the name would imply the event is a foot race. Not so. Paint jobs, smooth

lines, engines, restoration, communi-ty and giving back are what the Run is about. The Drifters Harvest Run, sponsored by the Drifter’s Car Club, is a car show and cruise August 17 and 18. Almost the same age as some

of the cars in the show, the event 19 years old.

Jim Larson, president of the Drift-er Car Club, says, “People have come to expect the Run. It’s fun and low key.”

Friday night, head down to 7th Street for a feast of BBQ chicken, corn on cob, baked beans, potato salad and soda. Cost is only $10 for adults and $5 for kids under 12. DJ, Dick Edwards, will get you in the mood with vintage music. Last year the event drew nearly 300 people, so make sure to be in line by 6 p.m.. The cruise-in, which starts at 8:30 p.m., will head up 6th Street to Sonic Drive In, then back down to 5th Street.

If you do want to enter your car, the cost is only $25 with registration ending July 30. Space is limited to 160 cars. Registration forms are avail-able at www.drifterscarclub.com. The 17 categories offer a class for every-one: muscle cars, convertibles, ‘30s and older, custom, imports, street rods, pickups and others.

The show starts at 9 a.m. Satur-day and culminates with the trophy presentation and program at 3:00. Trophies, sponsored by All Position Welding are presented to first and second place finishers in all catego-ries. In addition to the Mayor’s and Police Chief’s Choice, everyone who attends the car show is able to vote for the People’s Choice award. Food and craft vendors will be on the

grounds, with Dick Edwards once again playing era music.

Also for the 19th year, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon is the beneficiary of the show. Hospice of Redmond, Sisters and Grant County plus Sparrow Clubs also receive a portion of the proceeds. Sponsors make the event happen: Mark’s Auto

Body, Vern Samples Landscaping, All Position Welding, Redmond Spokes-man, KQAK and Les Schwab Tires.

“The Harvest Run is more than a car show, it’s a chance to sit and talk with people you haven’t seen since last year. Maybe that’s why we [Drifter’s Car Club] keep the event running,” says Larson.

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The combination of riding lawn mow-ers, ! oats, marching bands, and explosives can mean only one thing...Redmond’s Fourth of July Parade. Carrying on the American summer tradition of celebrating our independence in style, The Redmond Chamber of Commerce, Redmond Area Park & Recreation Department and the Deschutes County Fair & Expo put on a show year after year.

“It’s a community event,” says Karen Sande of the Redmond Chamber of Com-merce. “We work with the police and " re departments as well as the community to ensure everyone has a good time.”

A FUN-FILLED DAYBeginning the day in a true Central

Oregon way, a Fun Run Dash will wind through Redmond, head up 6th Street and " nish on Glacier. This physical activity is a nice way to show your partriotism and burn a few calories before beginning the candy, barbecue and beer part of your day.

THE PARADEThis year’s theme is, “A Firecracker

Fourth of July Parade.” Roughly 100 ! oats will cruise the streets of Redmond as the 5000 or so community members appreciatively line the streets waiting for their favorites. Many of the fan-favorites will return this year including the march-ing bands, Clydesdale horses, and hope-fully, the Polynesian dancers.

“It’s a great way for businesses to pro-mote themselves and show community support at the same time,” said Sande.

Beginning at 10 a.m., this year’s route starts at the intersection of Dogwood and 6th. Running south down 6th street, the parade will pass an announcer from the City of Redmond at Cascade Avenue and then KSJJ radio will provide another an-nouncer at Evergreen Avenue. The parade comes to a close at SW Forest Avenue.

There are a couple of rule changes to be aware of, including new rules on candy tossing.

“We are trying to make things a little safer for the parade participants and view-ers,” states Sande.

You can view a complete list of rules on the Chamber’s website.

FLAGS FLYING HIGHWhile viewing the homemade ! oats

and music marching down the street, don’t forget to check out the Downtown Red-mond Flag Display. The 6-mile ! ag display represents the largest collection of ! ags that

have ! own over the United States Capitol in Washington DC. The magni" cent sight encompasses both 5th and 6th Streets, Ev-ergreen, Highland & Glacier Avenues as well as Centennial Park. It’s easy to see why Redmond was designated Flag City, USA by the US Congress back in 1999. Please contact the Redmond Chamber of Com-merce for more information on the ! ags or for an opportunity to volunteer.

THE PARTYFollowing the parade, from 1 to 9 p.m.,

Central Oregon Truck Company will pres-ent a free Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration prior to the " reworks at The Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center.

A Central Oregon Street Rod’s car show will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and RAPRD will be hosting activi-ties during that time including a carnival

area, frisbee golf, archery, games and con-tests. Live music will play as the evening winds down prior to the " reworks show which begins at 10 p.m.

THE LIGHT SHOWRounding out the day’s festivities, the

Redmond Firework Display, sponsored by High Desert Aggregate & Paving, will light up the night and bring the Fourth of July to a close. The light show will com-mence at dusk, approximately 10 p.m., at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo. They ask that if you are planning on tailgating, please be courteous and respectful to oth-ers and deposit your trash appropriately.

For more information on all of the day’s events, please feel free to contact the Redmond Chamber of Commerce at 541-923-5191.

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The drive west out of Redmond lays out like a history lesson of Central Oregon. Old barns dot the landscape waiting to crumble to the ground. Acres of working ranches and farms sit next to the smaller, hobby farms and housing developments already divided in one housing boom or another.

Nowhere along U.S. Highway 126 is the lesson more prevalent than the Bearly There Ranch, com-plete with slices of yesterday scattered throughout.

“I didn’t mean for this to happen,” says owner Brad Carrell. “I just wanted to keep some of the traditions alive.”

Jim’s JunctionThe ! rst exhibit you come to after pushing

through a wagon-wheel supported gate is Jim’s Junc-tion. Created out of a long-standing building by the side of the road, Jim’s Junction is complete with many

household items of yesterday.“Jim’s Junction was the ! rst exhibit I built,” Car-

rell said. “It was created in honor of my brother-in-law. The building was an old fruit and vegetable stand that sold ice cream as well.”

You can see the remnants of a business long for-gotten. Counters line the inside awaiting food prepa-ration while a door covers the old below-ground cold storage area.

“I liked restoring the old pumice building, espe-cially since I could save it,” Carrell said.

Many of Carrell’s various animals keep a disin-terested, but keen eye as you wander throughout the 100 acre ranch. “I have two dogs, two donkeys, two llamas, two bunnies, a lot of barn cats and a peacock that comes and visits once in a while,” he said.

You can’t help but notice the old signs keeping or-der on the property. The ! rst one to catch your eye reads, “Beware of pickpockets and loose women.” Announcing the presence of a house of ill-repute, the warning is as valid today as it was a 100 years ago.

Perhaps the only historical inaccuracy on the ranch takes the form of a roll of toilet paper sitting in the old outhouse.

The rusted out cars made into " ower boxes along with a run down gas station give a clue to Carrell’s background.

“I was an automotive repair guy for 25 years,” he

Ranch owner Brad Carrell ‘just wanted to keep some of the traditions alive.’ by Gregg Morris, for The Bulletin Special Projects

Hidden Treasures:

Life on the Bearly There Ranch

Brad Carrell, owner of Bearly There Ranch, Redmond / Photos by Nicole Werner


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said. “I restored old cars and ran a couple of other automotive business-es.”

A Lakeview, Oregon native, Carrell lived between Bend and Redmond prior to retiring to the ranch eight years ago. These days, he spends his so-called re-tirement working on the ranch, running in the mountains, and trying to expand on his new-found interest in cycling.

While the exhibits on his ranch give a glimpse into the area’s past, it’s Carrell’s garage that is a snapshot of his former self. Restored, classic cars are the focal point as you feel like you just stepped into the 1950s. Try to re-sist the urge to order a malt or sneak into a drive-in movie.

“Many of the features started as projects with my grandchildren,” Carrell said. “It’s good to get them in-volved. They get excited working with their grandpa.” You can imagine the grandkid’s joy while they help create an historically accurate depiction of an old mine or plant ! owers in the back-seat of an old truck.

While working to please the fam-ily may be enough to justify the work, Carrell also likes sharing his vision with others.

“That’s the best part,” he said. “Al-most everyday, people are out taking pictures. I have groups stopping by from all over the state. Buses stop here on their way out of town. I have met some really nice and appreciative people.”

Carrell goes on to say, “It’s funny, I have seen pictures of my ranch in stores and ! ea markets across the state.

I even ran into one in Pennsylvania!”

The Sagebrush SkedaddleThese days, Carrell is readying

the property for the third annual Sagebrush Skedaddle and Central Oregon Cross" t Challenge. Sched-uled to take place the fourth week-end in August, the Skedaddle uses the ranch’s topography to create a fun racecourse. The " ve mile, coun-try course contains different obsta-cles including canal crossings, tubes, and hay bales.

If strength and heavy lifting are more your style, the Central Oregon Cross" t Challenge may be your speed. Contests such as wheelbarrow pushing and truck lifting separate the men and women from the boys and girls. And speaking of the kids, there is even kids races aimed to get them hooked on physical " tness.

“It’s a fun community event for all ages,” Carrell said. “I’d like to see the event grow.”

“Many of the features started as projects with my grandchildren. It’s

good to get them involved. They get

excited working with their grandpa.”

REDMOND CHAMBER SPOTLIGHT:In The GardenRedmond’s own Local Grounds has moved locations and transformed into ‘In the Garden.’ It’s the home of Kellie’s Cakes which offers both wedding cakes and pastries. The new site is located next to COHO COFFEE CO. on Cedar Avenue. For your next event, have In the Garden create a stunning specialty cake. Planning a wed-ding this summer? In the Garden recommends ! aunting your personality and sense of style with a personalized wedding cake. They will make your cake a customized masterpiece of love as it re! ects you and your good taste. They also offer specialty wedding gifts for the occasion. Try their many other pastries, as well: cookies, pies, brownies, éclairs, petit fours and cupcakes. In the Garden is located at 623 NW Cedar Avenue, Redmond, and can be reached at 541-923-3977.

Redmond Park and Recreation DistrictExecutive Director Katie Hammer at Redmond Area Park and Recreation District (RAPRD) has been highly involved in the community for years, but recently she has shifted RAPRD into high gear. RAPRD’s main mission is to develop and enhance recreation facilities in Redmond, as demonstrated over at High Desert Sport Complex with new mountain bike trails which, once completed, will total 30 miles of single-track. RAPRD has amped up the 4th of July with a fun-" lled day at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo with old-fashion games and activities. Bringing the community closer is one of RAPRD’s greatest missions, and what better way to do so than by hav-ing a community garden? Each community partner will have access to his or her own raised bed to grow, harvest and maintain. Gardening educates both youths and adults about nutrition and food origins.

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by John Cal, for The Bulletin Special Projects

Deschutes County Fair Marketing Manager Ross Rogers isn’t shy about discussing the sheer size of Central Oregon’s largest multi-day event.

“Of the 36 county fairs across the state, it’s the largest county fair in Oregon and the single largest event east of the Cascades,” he said.

Held this year from Wednesday through Sun-day, Aug. 1-5, the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo brings with it a tradition that spans 93 years.

The Redmond grounds offer more than 80 acres of fun that accommodate nearly 250,000 visitors an-nually for music, food, art, amusement park rides, competitions, the rodeo and more.

“We’re always trying to keep things new and current,” Rogers said.

Case in point: Funtastic Amusement of Portland — providing rides for the 31st consecutive year — will feature 25 amusement park rides at the fair this year, including three new rides.

And on top of the fun of the high swings, Fer-ris wheel and zipper, the fair is continuing its ever popular free concert series, the 10th year they’ve done so.

This year, the fair will offer a free concert in the

Hooker Creek Event Center each night of the fair, with a kickoff concert Wednesday night by 2012 ACM nominee for Male Vocalist of the Year, Chris Young.

“He’s the only debut artist to have ! ve No. 1’s in a row,” said Rogers.

The concert series continues on Thursday night with Detroit-based country artist Uncle Kracker, who has opened for the likes of Kenny Chesney and done collaborative work with such superstars as Kid Rock and Alan Jackson.

Friday brings Bad Company with former lead singer Brian Howe, who started his career in 1983 as lead vocalist for Ted Nugent.

The free concert series wraps up Saturday night with pop/rock band, Hot Chelle Rae, known for such billboard hits like “Tonight, Tonight” and “I Like it Like That.” In the middle of a summer tour opening for Demi Lavato, “HCR” will be swinging by the fairground to headline their own show sure to be full of catchy rhythms and feel-good live fun.

Concert tickets are free and can be obtained at any McDonalds location in Sisters, Prineville, Red-mond, Bend, La Pine and Madras, every Wednes-day from 2 to 7 p.m. starting July 4 (while supplies last). While 8,500 tickets are available for each night,

The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo is offering fi ve days packed with food, rides, games and entertainment for the whole family.

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they’re sure to go fast. “Everyone’s favorites are still here,”

Rogers said.This includes four nights of good,

old-fashioned Western rodeo excite-ment, with each performance also free with fair admission. Seating is ! rst come, ! rst served.

And don’t forget to visit the animal barns where 4-H, FFA and open-class participants show their rabbits, chick-ens, waterfowl, pigs, bulls, horses and more.

Along with old favorites, however, we all enjoy going to the fair every year to see what’s new, like this year’s Wake Attack, an in-line air simulator that al-lows the rider to practice wake or snow-board tricks, " ipping and turning in the air while being safely harnessed in.

Also new for 2012 is the fair’s new paintball course.

“It’s 80-by-80 feet,” said Rogers, who said the space will be used for both paintball and laser tag.

We also go for the free concerts fea-turing today’s hottest musical talent. But we return year after year because we know that the corn dogs are made fresh.

We return to feel our stomach drop on ride after exhilarating ride. We love bobbing for apples in The Bulletin’s Family Fun Zone or taking our kids to the petting zoo to feed the goats and ride their ! rst pony.

The Northwest Challenge X-Treme Air Dogs National Championship Se-ries also will return to the Fun Zone.

We make sure to carry our daugh-

ters on our shoulders so they can get a clear view of the parade princesses wave as they pass by Saturday morn-ings at the fair parade in downtown Redmond. And we love to watch our son’s amazement at how an eight-sec-ond bull ride seems to last forever.

We stop for pie and ring toss and a gleefully jarring round on the bum-per cars, and then at the end of night we buy fair momentos to take home to make the fun last longer, ‘cause we aren’t ready for it to be over.

And we need a little something to help tide us over till next year.

“No other fair has this kind of val-ue,” said Rogers.

Transportation to and from the fair is available from locations in Bend, Sis-ters and Redmond. The bus program helps people avoid fair traf! c and self-parking and drops riders off at the main gate entrance.

If fair goers choose to drive them-selves, parking at the fair is also com-

pletely free.“I do tell people to come early to

avoid traf! c,” said Rogers.He suggests coming prior to 4:30

p.m., if possible, to steer clear of the evening rush and to be able to pack in as much fun as possible.

Tickets are $10 for adults, and $6 for seniors 62 and over as well as for kids 6 to 12. Children 5 and under are free.

Plan on going to the fair multiple nights? Buy a season pass for $19 for adults or $11 for seniors and kids.

There are also special admission and ride deals sprinkled throughout the long weekend.

“Seniors [62 and up] get free admis-sion on Wednesday,” Rogers adds, “and kids 12 and under are free on Thursday and get a free ride ticket [with the do-nation of a canned good].”

Sunday offers a money saving $5 admission for everyone and a $25 Car-nival Wristband which allows the bear-er unlimited all day access to fair rides.

Fair Dates & TimesWednesday, August 1 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.Thursday, August 2 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.Friday, August 3 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.Saturday, August 4 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.Sunday, August 5 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Admission PricesAdult: $10 / $19 SeasonChildren (6-12): $6 / $11 SeasonChildren (5 - Under): FreeSr. Citizens (62-plus): $6 / $11 Season

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RAT RACE: Saturday, Aug. 11

The Redmond Area Triathlon (RAT) raceis about setting personal goals and havingfun. Whether you cross the line ! rst, secondor 20th, everyone who completes the race re-ceives a ! nisher’s medal.

“The RAT Race is more about meeting self-goals than being the fastest,” said Eric Helie,race director and owner of Trinity Bikes inBend and Redmond. “Instead of racing againstsomeone else, you are striving for a goal youset for yourself. The athletes who already ! n-ished are cheering other racers on. You don’tsee that often.”

Now in its fourth year, this year’s race isset for Saturday, Aug. 11. The RAT Race is amulti-sport event including a sprint triathlon(swim, bike run), duathlon (bike and run),Cancer Sucks! 5K run/walk for families, and arace for kids 10 and under.

The 500-meter swim begins in differentwaves at Cascade Swim Center at 7:30 a.m.,with the 12-mile bike route snaking throughthe outskirts of Redmond and ! nishing withthe 5K run and Cancer Walk/Run along theDry Canyon. The Lil’ Rat Race includes a wa-ter obstacle course, a one-quarter or one-mile

bike and 500-foot or quarter-mile run. The race bike and 500-foot or quarter-mile run. The race will ! nish at Sam Johnson Park with food ven-dors and music by the band, Elliot.

“We want the RAT race to be a Redmond community signature event. It’s not unusual to see entire families in different age categories in the race,” Helie said.

Both the triathlon and duathlon are open to individuals and teams. Early bird entry deadline is June 30, with the ! nal deadline July 31. Each registrant receives a T-shirt. For registration details, visit www.racetherat.com.

Entry fees for each event go toward ben-e! tting Redmond Area Park & Recreation Department and First Story (formerly Hayden Giving Fund). Funds from the Cancer Sucks! run will be donated to Candelighters, an orga-nization for kids ! ghting cancer.

Sponsors of the RAT Race include: Mark’s Auto Boy, Rebound Physical Therapy, Cop-pertop Dentistry, Joe Lochner State Farm, Footzone, Redmond Park & Rec District, First Story, Yo Wild Frozen Yogurt and Hammer Nutrition. Rebound Physical Therapy is spon-soring free training sessions each Saturday un-til August 4 at the Cascade Swim Center.

DYNACORE FITNESS WELLNESS FESTIVAL & 9TH ANNUAL ROCKCHUCK RAMBLE: Saturday, June 30

DynaCore Fitness, located on 6th Street in downtown Redmond, is hosting the First Annual DynaCore Fitness Wellness Festival, bene! ting the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Oregon.

The free event will take place on Saturday, June 30 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The festival will be packed with lots to do, in-cluding live music, vendor booths related to well-ness and ! tness, bounce houses for the kids and an archery station provided by Cent-Wise.

Local bands like Neck Tie Killer, Hanger 52 and Chime will perform, as will members of the Redmond School of Dance, Marine Corps Junior ROTC and Ourself Himself.

There will also be raf" e prizes and a silent auc-tion bene! ting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Oregon.

This is an event for all ages, so bring the whole family. Be sure to wear your walking shoes as this event will take place over four blocks in down-

town Redmond. For more information about the event, contact DynaCore Fitness at 541-706-0760 or via e-mail at teresa@dynacore! tness.com.

This inaugural event is sponsored by The Print-ing Post, Central Oregon Cross! t, Ranch Country Outhouses, Central Oregon Truck Company, Red-mond Downtowners Association and the Chiro-practic Associates.

Taking place alongside the Fitness & Wellness Festival is the 9th Annual Rockchuck Ramble, a Redmond summer tradition. The Ramble is known as the region’s shortest fun run. According to organizers, if it were any longer, it’s just not fun anymore.

The run begins at 2:07 p.m. and will start at 7th and Evergreen and ! nish at 6th and Deschutes. Costumes are encouraged, and there’s always a special mid-run fun spray courtesy of the Red-mond Fire Department.

After the race, awards and cash prizes for best runners will be held on the Wellness Festival main stage.

For more info on the Rockchuck Ramble con-tact Joe Lochner at 541-780-7186.

For the fun of ! tness!First annual event a fitness festival for the family.


by Kathy Oxborrow, for The Bulletin Special Projects

Just spend a few moments with Jon Stark, manager of Redmond Economic Development, Inc. (REDI) and you’ll see why those who know him say he is passionate about his job, whether it’s enticing a new business to locate in Redmond or helping an existing busi-ness succeed.

“He’s really taken to heart the work of EDCO and REDI,” said Roger Lee, the executive director of Economic De-velopment for Central Oregon. “He’ll do whatever it takes to get the job done, to land a deal.”

The mission of REDI, which con-tracts with EDCO for Stark’s services, is to create prosperity through commu-nity and business development.

“My strength is probably client ded-ication,” Stark said. “I will bend over backwards for them. If that means go-ing to work at four in the morning to deliver something that they need, I’ll do it.”

Because Stark served on the REDI board before taking the job as manager he was very familiar with the group’s efforts to promote economic develop-ment in Redmond. Before EDCO hired him, he was the head of the Redmond of! ce of Express Personnel Profes-

sionals, so he also brought expertise in workforce development to the position.

That background has served Red-mond well. Last year, the Bend Venture Conference selected Redmond’s Brett Mills as the top winner of the $250,000 grand prize for his business, RES Equine Products, Inc.

Stark is quick to point out that it was Mill’s accomplishments that clinched the coveted award. But Stark also is proud of the help REDI gave Mills.

“They were a startup company look-ing to build their market place and they needed some help and they came to us,” Stark said.

Stark cites his efforts to create a uni-! ed branding effort for REDI and mak-ing it the face of economic development in Redmond as one of his achieve-ments.

Another accomplishment under Stark’s leadership is REDI’s initiative to get the word out to the community about the resources REDI can contrib-ute to help a business at all stages of its development.

“If you’re the barber, if you’re the banker, if you’re the mortgage consul-tant and you hear of a new idea and they need some help, send them to REDI,” Stark said.

Another project Stark is excited about is REDI’s collaboration with

ACT, an Iowa company that has de-veloped the National Career Readiness Certi! cate (NCRC). It’s an assessment tool that rates job seekers and incum-bent workers on their foundation skills in applied mathematics, reading for information and locating information. Redmond piloted the project and now Oregon has rolled it out statewide.

The assessment classi! es results in four categories—platinum, gold, silver and bronze. If an individual receives a gold classi! cation, it quali! es the person for 93 percent of the jobs in the market today. Stark said more and more employers recognize the bene! ts of this system and use it in hiring employees.

As far as its use for REDI, Stark ex-plained, “It’s an economic development tool that can benchmark workers’ skills and showcase them to new clients.”

He said the employers use the NCRC to identify training and devel-opment opportunities and advance-ment opportunities for their employees as well.

But that is only part of Stark’s in-volvement with ACT. The company also has a program that certi! es whole communities as “work ready.” Stark is currently serving on a team that is ex-ploring the concept for Oregon.

When asked about additional ac-complishments, Stark focused on the

personal. He talked about the immense learning curve he was on when he took the job. “It took me a while to get to a point where I really felt like not only would my contributions make a dif-ference, but they were smart contribu-tions.”

That was cemented for him when Paci! c Pellets decided to locate in Red-mond. Then that was followed by the win for RES Equine Products, Inc. at the Bend Venture Conference.

“I’m a methodical learner,” Stark said. “I’ll never be the ! rst to the ! nish line in learning a new concept, but I’ll win the next two races.”

EDCO’s Roger Lee said he looks for three qualities when he hires manag-ers, “Someone who can get along with other people, someone who’s above av-erage intelligence because you need to solve problems on the " y in this work and someone who has a good work ethic and Jon has them all.”

Lee said Redmond, like any other community, has its challenges in attract-ing businesses, but it has more attri-butes and advantages than challenges.

Lee said Redmond’s biggest chal-lenge is its identity. But he says the community is working hard to create a “better sense of place.”

And with Jon Stark at the helm, that seems like a very reachable goal.

SPARKING ECONOMIC GROWTH

LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT: Jon Stark

Jon Stark of Redmond Economic Development working to create prosperity through community and business development.

TUESDAYSREDMOND FARMERS MARKET: 2-6:30 p.m., Centennial Park, Redmond; 541-550-0066.TUESDAY MARKET AT EAGLE CREST: 2-6 p.m., Falcon Crest Drive Soccer Field, Eagle Crest; 541-633-9637.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20MUSIC IN THE CANYON: 5:30-8 p.m., American Legion Park; featuring Country! ed; 541-504-6878,www.musicinthecanyon.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27MUSIC ON THE GREEN: 6-7:30 p.m., Sam Johnson Park; featuring The Creek; 541-923-5191; www.redmondsummerconcerts.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 29REDMOND SUMMER ART WALK: 4-9 p.m., downtown Redmond; 360-325-6230.

SATURDAY, JUNE 30DYNACORE FITNESS WELLNESS FESTIVAL/ROCKCHUCK RAMBLE: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., downtown Redmond; 541-706-0760.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4FOURTH OF JULY PARADE: 10 a.m., downtown Redmond; 541-923-5191.RAPRD PRESENTS AN OLD FASHIONED FOURTH OF JULY: 1-9 p.m., Deschutes County Fair & Expo.RED, WHITE AND REDMOND BLUES FESTIVAL: 2-7 p.m., American Legion ParkREDMOND’S FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS: 7 p.m. gates open; ! reworks at dusk; Deschutes County Fair & Expo; 541-923-5191.

FRIDAY, JULY 6MUSIC IN THE CANYON: 5:30-8 p.m., American Legion Park; featuring Larry and His Flask; 541-504-6878, www.musicinthecanyon.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 7SMITH ROCK SUNRISE SUMMER CLASSIC HALF-MARATHON: 6 a.m.-noon, Smith Rock State Park; 541-388-1860; www.smithrockracegroup.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 8SMITH ROCK MUDDY PIG RUN: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., DD Ranch, Terrebonne; 541-388-1860; www.muddypigrun.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11MUSIC ON THE GREEN: 6-7:30 p.m., Sam Johnson Park; featuring Etouffee Band; 541-923-5191;www.redmondsummerconcerts.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18MUSIC IN THE CANYON: 5:30-8 p.m., American Legion Park; featuring LeRoy Newport; 541-504-6878, www.musicinthecanyon.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 20MUSIC IN THE CANYON: 5:30-8 p.m., American Legion Park; featuring VooDoo Highway; 541-504-6878, www.musicinthecanyon.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25MUSIC ON THE GREEN: 6-7:30 p.m., Sam Johnson Park; featuring Soul Benders; 541-923-5191; www.redmondsummerconcerts.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1MUSIC IN THE CANYON: 5:30-8 p.m., American Legion Park; Downhill Ryder; 541-504-6878, www.musicinthecanyon.com.

WED-SUN, AUG. 1-5DESCHUTES COUNTY FAIR & RODEO: Deschutes County Fair & Expo; www.deschutesexpo.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3MUSIC IN THE CANYON: 5:30-8 p.m., American Legion Park; featuring Bluegrass/Country; 541-504-6878, www.musicinthecanyon.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25MUSIC ON THE GREEN 6-7:30 p.m., Sam Johnson Park; featuring Deco Moon; 541-923-5191;www.redmondsummerconcerts.com.

SATURDAY, AUG. 11RAT RACE: 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Cascade SwimCenter/Sam Johnson Park; www.racetherat.com.

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