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Art in Space .......................................................... 4Music on the Green .............................................. 6Music in the Canyon ............................................ 8Rally of the Year .................................................... 9Flavors of Redmond ........................................... 10Fourth of July ..................................................... 11Hidden Treasures ................................................ 12Chamber Spotlights ............................................ 13Harvest Run / Rockchuck Ramble ...................... 14Beer for Boobies ................................................. 15Deschutes County Fair ....................................... 16Medical Spotlight: MEDISSIS ............................ 19Redmond Event Calendar ................................... 20

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REDMONDARTIST EVENTSArt Around the ClockThe Redmond Arts Commission is charged with ful! lling the city council’s desire to nurture the arts in Redmond.Art Around the Clock, to be held this year on Friday, June 8 from 5 to 8 p.m., pro-vides artists with a two-year commission to show their work in Centennial Park.All artwork is marketed for sale.Ryan Beard is the ! rst artist to be chosen to have his work prominently displayed in the city center.

Eastern “Y”Gateway ProjectFrom Monday, June 20 through Thursday, June 30, the Redmond Public Library will host models of potential artwork from ! ve artists vying to have their art to be displayed at Redmond’s Eastern “Y” Gateway.The Eastern “Y” Gateway is located at the intersection of Highland and Glacier av-enues and the new HIghway 97 Reroute. The public will vote on which piece will be selected to be commissioned for instal-lation. The winning artwork is scheduled to be installed Friday, Oct. 28. The Red-mond Arts Commission is asking for com-munity input, in the form of votes, to help shape the arts in the community.

by Gregg Morris, for The Bulletin Special Projects

The relationship between sculpture and environ-ment is critical, says Ryan Beard, an artist/sculptor from Crooked River Ranch

“While many pieces can stand alone, it is the in-terplay between the piece and its surrounding space that is the art,” he said.

Redmond residents will experience this relation-ship in July as two of Ryan’s metal sculptures have been selected for public installation in the City of Redmond.

The two pieces will be shown beginning Friday, July 8 at Redmond’s Art Around the Clock Artist’s Reception and Unveiling at Centennial Park, where they will make their home for two years.

“I am really thrilled to be chosen,” Beard said. “To be able to contribute to my newly adopted home is a real honor.”

The pieces were born out of Beard’s desire to create work that establishes a

symbiotic association between crafted metal and the

environment. He believes that

both the sculpture and the environment should ben-e! t from the existence of the other.

The ! rst piece, titled “Roots,” adheres to Beard’s love of reusing material.

“I tried to make a natural form out of remnants of industry,” Ryan said. “I was searching for the contrast of creating something nice out of worn out construction materials, such as rebar, rock and other scrap pieces.”

The second piece is modeled after a recently sold sculpture, “Inside Voice.”

“I was pleasantly surprised to have sold ‘Inside Voice,’ but then needed something for the Redmond showing,” he said. “I re-ally wanted to stick with the ideas involved

in ‘Roots,’ but with more of an open curve.”As owner of Ryan Beard Studio and One

Sun Metalwerks, Ryan is able to actively express his creativity through a wide array of pieces.

At Ryan Beard Studios, he creates metal art based on the integration of nature and steel.

One Sun Metalwerks is the garden art side of Ry-an’s work. He has created arbors, gates, fountains as well as other artistic accents for your garden. These pieces ful! ll both a utilitarian role and a esthetic one in your landscaping.

While he may list Andy Goldsworthy, Alexander Calder and Richard Sierra as in" uences, Ryan feels he is carrying on a family tradition of creativity by working as a metal artist.

Ryan’s father, Ray Beard, taught him the arts of welding and managing steel. Ryan also counts weav-ers, sculptors, carvers and photographers as part of his family.

He believes that One Sun Metalwerks and Ryan

Ryan Beard’s sculptures forge the bond between earth and steel.Art in Space

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RYAN BEARD: Upcoming ShowingsJun 24-26 Lake Oswego Festival of the ArtsJul 2-4 Art and the Vineyard, Alton Baker Park, Eugene OrJul 8 Redmond’s Art Around the Clock Artist’s Reception/UnveilingJul 15-17 Salem Art FairJul 19-20 Cracked Pots. Recycled art show, McMenamin’s Edge! eld, Troutdale, Or

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Beard Studios is a true family collaboration as he likes to consult with family members when creat-ing his work.

A Eugene native, Ryan is a new transplant to the High Desert.

“My wife and I did a short stint in Alaska in 2003-2004, but wanted to get back to Oregon,” he said.

A desire to live in the drier, colder climate brought Beard, his wife Tanya, their daughter and the dogs over the pass to Central Oregon. Because he is a former teacher and his wife a nurse practi-tioner, they have prided themselves on being huge proponents of the societal wellness of children.

“We love it here,” he said. “I am very happy to be a part of this community as well as the local art community.”

Beard is currently showing pieces throughout the Paci! c Northwest but is a proud member of the Ambiance Art Co-op, the only art gallery in Redmond.

His piece, “Thinking Inside the Box,” was re-cently accepted into the Lake Oswego Festival of

Arts special exhibit, The Language of Sculpture. Another piece, “Stride,” has been on display at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art and Sculpture Park in Washington.

Yet another of his sculptures, “R-square,” was prominently displayed in Beaverton on their new light rail line. Then, it traveled to Greeley, Colora-do for a showing and is just recently back home in Beard’s studio.

Beard has had a busy start to the summer with a First Friday showing at the Southern Wine Group in Bend’s Old Mill District in June, as well as the open house for the Ambiance Art Co-op in Redmond.

His schedule doesn’t seem to be slowing down, with shows across the state.

To view his works locally, come out to support Redmond’s Art Around the Clock in Centennial Park from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 8. Ryan is also available for personal consultation through his website, www.onesunmetalwerks.com.

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FREE MUSIC: Wednesdays, Sam Johnson Park

by Susan Thomas Springer, for The Bulletin Special Projects

Some of the best things to do in Redmond this summer are free.

The 18th annual Bank of the Cascades Music on the Green brings concert goers a vari-ety of music from the popular cover band 41 East to the color and energy of the The Hokulea Dancers.

This summer’s concert se-ries will be held in Sam Johnson Park on alternate Wednesday evenings beginning June 29 with County Line Band.

Along with great music and food, the Redmond Chamber of Commerce and CVB plans the event to be family friendly. For children, or for the young at heart, there will be a couple

of bouncy houses and a rock climbing wall. The 27-foot tall wall can accommodate four climbers at a time.

“At all of the concerts, First Story will be offering a kids ac-tivities area,” said Redmond Chamber of Commerce and CVB Events Director Karen Sande. “They will have a craft project area for kids of all ages and genders.”

During the concert series, First Story will be accepting entries during the concerts for a chance to win a beautiful, stick-built PlayMansion. Then on Wednesday, Aug. 24, Hori-zon Broadcasting Group will be hosting a Kid Zone Day, which will have many different kid’s activities, said Sande.

First Story will be holding a drawing for the PlayMansion at

the end of the concert that day. “We have some fantastic food

vendors this year which will be serving Philly sandwiches, burgers, brick oven pizza, Mexi-

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

County Line: Wed., June 29County Line entertains with funk and pop music from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s.

Brian Hanson: Wed., July 13Country classics accompanied by his famous

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Notable Swing Band: Wed., July 27Music and Memories of the

Big Band Era.

CinderBlue: Wed., Aug. 10Their blend of Americana music is delightful

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41 East: Wed., Aug. 24Playing ‘50s through ‘80s

cover band favorites.

The Hokulea Dancers: Wed., Sept. 7Redmond’s own traditional Hawaiian Dancers

are always a crowd favorite.

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Music on the Green

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can, brats and hot dogs, barbecue pork sandwiches, cotton candy, ice cream, popcorn and candy,” said Sande.

Adults can enjoy locally produced beer from Cascade Lakes Brewing Co., and Wine Thyme will offer wine. Three Peaks Coffee will be available with a number of coffee drink selections.

Sande said this event is highly antic-ipated with families calling the Cham-ber months ahead to get the concert dates on their summer fun calendar.

“People always tell us we can’t wait until next year — everybody just has a great time,” said Sande.

Music on the Green HighlightsBrian Hanson Band

The Brian Hanson Band calls their style “truly supercharged country.” This high-energy band is sought af-ter for festivals, fairs and concerts throughout the Northwest. They re-

cently won the 2011 Mountain Coun-try Idol Winner presented by 99.7 FM The Mountain radio station.

These musicians like to “hold noth-ing back when they take the stage” to deliver fun and danceable songs. Brian Hanson, who learned to ! ddle from his grandpa at age 9, is known for his fast ! ddle work.

The Band has shared the stage with performers like Brad Paisley, Clint Black, Neal McCoy, Pat Green, Pam Tillis, Collin Raye, Trick Pony, Little Texas and Lee Greenwood. They have played at events throughout the region including The Oregon Jamboree, Port-land Rose Festival, and The Sublim-ity Harvest Festival and the Pendleton Roundup. The crowd this summer will likely hear the Band’s new single, “Play Me a Redneck Song.”

Notables Swing BandThe big band era comes alive when-

ever The Notables Swing Band per-forms the great swing music of the 40s and the 50s. They also mix it up with Latin music, rock ‘n roll, polkas and waltzes.

This exciting new 19-member band in Central Oregon is a spin-off of the

75-member Cascade Horizon Band. The Notables are led by Marvin Thom-as on trumpet and supported by mem-bers who love playing the big band music popularized by musicians such as Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington and Count Basie. The band plays in numer-ous engagements throughout the area, and all performance fees are donated toward helping various school music programs.

The Notables will be joined by vo-calist Betty Berger, who is known at Bend’s Riverhouse for singing the great music of famous composers which make up The American Songbook.

CinderBlueThis band is back for a second year

by popular demand. CinderBlue’s style is Americana with some melodies com-ing from a century or two ago — some from today — and all delivered with a high level of musicianship and joyful harmonies. The musicians are from dif-ferent corners of Central Oregon, with Jeff and Marlene Stevens, Rex Gatton and Steve Fine joining together to cre-ate CinderBlue.



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MUSIC IN THE CANYON: Free Throughout the Summer

by Kristy Hessman, for The Bulletin Special Projects

Summer in Redmond will sound sweet once again this year.

Back for the third year in a row, Music in the Can-yon, a free Redmond concert series, will take place at the Redmond Rotary Arts Pavilion in American Legion Park.

The ! rst concert of the series kicks off tonight at 5:30 p.m. with returning opener Country! ed, who will be playing a mix of old time rock ‘n roll, blues and country music.

Musician Jim Bull, the event promoter and orga-nizer, started the concert series three years ago.

“The park was built, the Redmond Rotary built the stage and the Kiwanis built the seating, but no one was using it,” he said.

So Bull decided to start the music event and book the bands.

“It’s really DIY — a do-it-yourself event,” he said. This year, he has had some help with OnPoint

Credit Union coming on as a main sponsor of the event.

The concerts take place every other Wednesday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. This year, two Friday night con-

certs have also been added to the schedule in July. The ! rst will start off the holiday weekend on

July 1 when local bluegrass band, The Moon Moun-tain Ramblers, takes the stage. The second Friday concert will be held on July 22 when Portland-based Lewi Longmire Band plays their brand of Americana music.

“I try to be very diverse with the bands; they’re not all country or jazz, I try to have a bit of every-thing,” Bull said. “But the key is they’re all good.”

The concerts are free to the public, and food and beverage vendors will be on hand during the events.

“Concerts are free, and we encourage people to come and spend money with the vendors,” Bull said.

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THE RALLY: Wednesday-Sunday, July 13-17, Deschutes County Fair & Expo

by Robert Springer, for The Bulletin Special Projects

The human and vehicle population of Redmond will soon swell noticeably when thousands of RVs rumble into town for The Rally, one of the largest RV gatherings in the U.S.

The Rally, which bills itself as “The Greatest RV Rally in the World,” will roll into Redmond this July. Rally title sponsor Good Sam expects more than 3,500 RVs to occupy the Deschutes County Fairgrounds Expo Center for the 12th annual gathering, scheduled for Wednesday through Sunday, July 13-17.

This will be the third time that Red-mond has hosted the event.

After they have reunited with fel-low RVers, shopped at the hundreds of vendor booths and attended the myri-ad seminars that will cover everything from the practical (“RV Solarshades: Be Quick, Be Cool, Be Private”) to the soulful (“Total Health: Looking Good & Feeling Great”), rally goers will be entertained by headliners Vince Gill, Bobby Vinton and Peter Noone.

The event will pump more than $25 million into the local economy, said Dan Despotopulos, director of the Deschutes County Fairgrounds Expo Center. In addition to the thousands of RVers, approximately 1,500 vendors will be staying in area hotels and eating at the restaurants.

So why would the largest RV rally in the country (and possibly the world) chose a small city like Redmond for its annual gathering?

Despotopulos said that Central Or-egon’s abundance of recreation oppor-

tunities and the fairground’s unique feature set made it a natural.

“Some places have the parking but not the facilities, while others have the facilities but not the parking; we have both,” he said. “Also, the Northwest is sort of an RV heaven.

Sue Bray, a Rally Director for Good Sam, echoed Despotopulos’ comments.

“Central Oregon is a very popular RV destination,” she said. “The fair-grounds are great, the facility is fabu-lous and the weather is good. Also, the town is very receptive to RVers and having us join in everything that we’re doing.”

Erecting an instant city to accom-modate the rally is a massive undertak-ing, Despotopulos said.

“They take over the facility for about two weeks,” he said. “It takes more than a week to set up for the rally. The actual convention is four days; then it takes four or ! ve days to tear it down.”

If your lights dim in mid-July, a cer-tain RV gathering in Redmond could be the culprit.

“We don’t provide water and sewer, but we do provide electric-ity,” Bray said. “We run out cable and hook up generators to handle the load. About 2,000 of the 3,500 rigs that will be coming will opt for power hookups.”

The ! nancial effects of the rally are centered in Central Oregon, but the en-tire state also sees a boost, according to Despotopulos.

“It’s not just a Central Oregon thing; it has statewide impacts,” he said. “They’ll go to the coast and see the rest of the state. The rally has an

impact for a two- to three-week pe-riod.”

Bray said that the show draws RV-ers from all over the country and from Canada. Some come for the camara-derie while others enjoy the entertain-ment or may trade in their RV for a newer model.

“Some people come because they’re interested in the destination while an-other wants to learn more about the RV lifestyle,” she said. “We’ll have as many as 11 seminars going at a time, showing people how to better enjoy their RVs. Some people want to shop, not just for RVs but for RV products.”

Another big draw is the entertain-ment. A Rally Passport ($99 without a Good Sam membership/$69 with the membership) will get you into all the events and entertainment, including the Vince Gill show on Saturday night.

Visit www.therally.com, [email protected] or call 877-749-7122 for more information.

The country’s greatest RV event, The Rally is coming back to Redmond, bringing both tourism dollars and top-notch entertainment to the high desert.

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A TASTE OF REDMOND FESTIVAL: Saturday, July 16, 3-9 p.m.

by Sondra Holtzman, for The Bulletin Special Projects

Like a ! ne wine, some traditions only grow richer with time.

Three years after its inception, A Taste of Redmond Festival will be held again in 2011, this time on Saturday, July 16 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Sam Johnson Park.

What began as a way to help promote the Redmond community in a souvenir store that featured handcrafted items made by Central Oregon artists is now a one-day event with live music, activities, food and crafts.

All proceeds go toward a worthy cause.“The ! rst recipient of proceeds in 2008

was The Fish House, part of the Christian Church of Redmond,” said founder Terri Cichosz. “They provide emergency food to the local community. This year, The Fish

House will receive all the canned goods do-nations with the monetary proceeds from the festival going to Redmond’s City Care Clinic.”

The Central Oregon community is in-vited to experience a plethora of local food vendors and crafters whose wares range from woodworking to custom-made hand-bags, stained glass and jewelry.

Sample handcrafted beer by Cascade Lakes Brewery, and enjoy live music by County Line, a country and rock ’n roll band whose lead singer is a retired teacher from Redmond High School.

The Redmond Pro! ciency Academy jazz band will be opening for County Line.

This year’s list of sponsors includes the Redmond Laser Treatment Center, Cascade Lakes Brewery, Kevin & Karin Coombe of Coombe & Jones Dentistry, Joe Lochner State Farm Insurance and Desert Sky Real Estate.

To gain entry into A Taste of Redmond Festival, there is a suggested donation of $2 or an offering of two canned goods. Every-one is encouraged to wear costumes, and vendors have the option of decorating their booths with a chosen theme.

Bring the dog and the entire family — everyone is welcome.

“I conceived this event because I wanted to promote Redmond and the Central Oregon community,” said Terri Cichosz, who is also is a Realtor and Hospice and Red Cross volunteer. “Giv-ing back to the community feeds your soul.”

Initiated in February of 2006, the City Care Clinic began its mission to serve the health care needs of those who could not afford

to see a doctor or pay for health insurance.What began as a grass-roots effort re-

mains a volunteer-staffed organization en-tirely funded by donations and the ongoing support of the community.

For more information about A Taste of Redmond Festival, contact Terri Cichosz at (541) 420-4493.

A Taste of Redmond Festival will raise funds for worthy community organizations.Flavors of Redmond


by Gregg Morris, for The Bulletin Special Projects

What do Polynesian dancers, Clydes-dale horses, riding lawnmowers, high school marching bands and veterans have in common? If you were one of the approximately 5,000 attendees from last year, you know the answer.

All highlight the Redmond Fourth of July Parade.

“I am always impressed by the thou-sands of residents who turn out to sup-port our homespun parade,” says Heath-er Cassaro, marketing director for the Redmond Chamber of Commerce. “They cheer just as loudly for the small individ-ual entries as they do for the big commer-cial ! oats, and I think that is what makes it a truly special event for Redmond.”

And this year, Redmond residents have even more to cheer about. In dan-ger of being phased out due to the lack of funding, private and business donors stepped up to secure funding for the an-nual Redmond " reworks display.

Fireworks will be set off over the De-schutes County Fair & Expo at sundown on July 4.

“Thank you to the community mem-bers who donated the funds necessary to make this happen for 2011,” Cassaro said. “A special thank you to High Desert Paving and Aggregate, who generously covered the remaining balance needed to

make the " reworks happen.”Redmond’s July Fourth tradition be-

gins and 10 a.m. when locals and visitors alike will line the streets and wave em-phatically as nearly 150 parade entries march past.

Many parade favorites will be back this year including dancers from the Hokule’a Dance Studio. Gearheads will appreciate the classic automobiles from the High Desert Car Club, Drifter Car Club as well as the Madras Speedway race cars. Animal lovers will enjoy the Lone Pine Clydesdales and the 4-H walk-ing exhibits. And, of course, the riding lawn mowers will be out in full force.

The parade route starts at the inter-section of Dogwood and 6th and south to Forest Avenue.

Downtown Redmond will appear in a festival mood thanks to its six miles of wall-to-wall American ! ags, the largest collection of ! ags that have ! own over the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. The magni" cent sight encompasses both 5th and 6th Streets, Evergreen, Highland & Glacier Avenues as well as Centennial Park.

In 1999, Redmond was designated Flag City, USA by the U.S. Congress. The city is one of just two cities in the country to earn such a honor.

For more information, please contact the Downtown Redmond Flag Commit-tee at 541-548-6778.

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When Tiah Abbas’ mom dragged her to every estate sale around Portland, she was not a happy girl.

Fast forward a couple decades, and that’s when Ab-bas decided she loved the beauty and history of old things and wanted to leave her corporate job to “yard sale for a living.” But it took time, an illness, a new town and a new husband to make that happen.

For 10 years now, Abbas has been the proud owner of the Farmers Co-op Antiques Mall in downtown Red-mond. While some people still come in hoping to buy the feed or grain the building historically offered, she offers a diverse array of antiques from more than 50 dealers.

Dealers sell dishes, furniture, toys, western, linens, primitive decor, military, coins, jewelry, the kitchen sink and much more.

“We really do have everything from A to Z,” said Abbas, adding that customers usually take one hour to walk through the store.

Some people tour the stalls as if they are in a mu-seum.

For the ! rst several years, Abbas worked seven days a week and was able to increase the antique spaces to

! ll more than 12,000 square feet. Today, manager Joni Lussier runs the day-to-day operation of the store along with her companion dog, Chewy, who enjoys the cus-tomers too.

Lussier is also a top seller with her mix of folk art and new country/primitive home decor.

The career switch came when Abbas’ father was di-agnosed with bone cancer and given only six months to live. (Thankfully, he lived longer.)

“It started me thinking a lot about my life and what I would do if I had been given six months to live,” Abbas said. “I owned my own home, was divorced, had won-derful friends and a great job, but had to honestly admit to myself that something was missing in my life.”

Abbas thought, “Why not live my dream now in-stead of some day?” So, she sold her house, quit her banking job, moved to Terrebonne and bought a sec-ondhand store in Redmond.

Abbas “met the love of my life” in Terrebonne. When he asked her what she wanted for Christmas, she answered, “the antiques mall!”

With his help, she bought the mall and never looked back.

Tiah Abbas fulfi lled a dream through the opening of the Farmers Co-op Antiques Mall. by Susan Thomas Springer, for The Bulletin Special Projects

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“My dad did eventu-ally pass away,” she said. “He is the reason I was able to have the courage to pursue my dream.”

Abbas said it has been a struggle through-out the last few years to keep the doors open, but both her husband and understanding land-lords have helped. Also, she appreciates the sup-portive downtown mer-chant community and her fellow dealers who refer customers to each other.

“Between the economy and two years of road closures for the by-pass in Redmond, the store has really struggled for the past several years,” Abbas said.

Today, business is picking up “slowly but surely.” And now that Redmond’s bypass is ! nished, Farm-ers Co-op Antiques Mall is on “the main drag.”

Abbas said closing the store would have broken her heart, but now she has her best season to look forward to.

“Spring and fall are our busiest times yet with a steady " ow of faith-ful local customers,” she said. “We have kids to grandparents. We get a lot of shoppers who are interested in buying recycled items instead of new due to quality and price.”

Abbas said antiques go in and out of fashion. Right now during planting season, garden items and yard art are

selling well. Western items, including cow-boy boots, are always in demand.

For herself, Abbas likes to buy rab-bit items and anything “weird” like a burlap basket used to de-louse a chicken.

“Every space is different — they have their own personality and spe-cialties,” she said. “There’s 50s stuff in there, and there’s 1800s stuff in there, and it’s such a great wide variety of things.”

Abbas points out that kids today don’t know what records or but-ter churns are and don’t realize how much easier chores are today. For ex-ample, when they see a loom, kids begin to realize the hours of weaving that went into making clothes.

“I’ve learned more about history than I ever did in school doing an-tiques,” said Abbas.

Abbas appreciates the quality of antiques and the history behind them.

So she skips a “no touch” policy in her store.

“If it’s lasted a hundred years, it’s going to last through today if you want to touch it and feel it,” said Abbas.

Farmers Co-op Antiques Mall is lo-cated at 106 SE Ev-ergreen Ave. in Red-mond.

“Every space is different — they have their own personality and specialties. ... I’ve learned more about

history than I ever did in school doing antiques.”

REDMOND CHAMBER SPOTLIGHT:Paulina Springs Books Nestled among the charming shops lining Sixth Street in downtown Redmond, you will ! nd one of Central Oregon’s ! nest bookstore experiences. Paulina Springs Books delivers an inspiring atmosphere with plenty of room to ! nd the newest bestseller or perhaps discover a “staff pick” for you favorite summer read. They also feature a large selection of regional books and a wonderful children’s reading nook as well. Can’t ! nd what you are looking for? Paulina Springs Books is happy to order what you need and have it waiting for you in a matter of days. With ad-ditional stores located in Sisters and Bend, the family owned and operated Paulina Springs Books is a must see for any book enthusiast. Check out their Redmond location at 442 SW Sixth Street, downtown Redmond, or call 541-526-1491.

All About NutritionIndividuals " ock to Redmond for the abundance of natural attractions like Smith Rock; however, keeping active can be a challenge without help and support. All About Nutrition advocates the active lifestyles of local residents with wellness evaluations, full-body scans, meal replacement shakes, progress tracking and well-ness coaching. All About Nutrition enables individuals to achieve their own goals. Those who like to cook can get help planning meals. Others will bene! t from freshly blended meal replacement shakes. Shakes range in " avors from fresh fruit to coconut cream pie. Be sure to ask about their 10-week weight loss challenges in Redmond and Bend by visiting 515 West Antler Ave. in Redmond, or by calling 541-526-5749. Open Mon.- Fri. 7:30-6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

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by Susan Thomas Springer, for The Bulletin Special Projects

Two Redmond events are joining to-gether because they have a few things in common — they both involve forward motion, and participants sometimes come in costume.

For a more strategic reason to join, or-ganizers of the fun run and car show say each event will bring participants to the other.

The Rockchuck Ramble is a fun run for

all ability levels which kicks off Saturday afternoon, Aug. 20.

At the Drifters 18th Annual Harvest Run, car enthusiasts can tour vintage and unique cars that same Saturday. The car show opens Friday, Aug. 19, with an eve-ning barbecue.

Rockchuck RambleRockchuck Ramble founder and orga-

nizer Joe Lochner, who ran track in high school, named his event after the mar-mots he sees running around Redmond.

Lochner chose 2:07 p.m. as the start time because “people are always late here any-way.”

The Ramble is 327 yards because after that distance, says Lochner, “it isn’t fun anymore.”

The 300 participants get T-shirts and the chance for raf! ed prizes including gift certi" cates to downtown Redmond busi-nesses. While the average " nish time is three minutes, this short event is big on fun.

“If you want to have a good time and an experience like you’d never had before, come do the Rockchuck Ramble,” said Lochner.

Lochner has memories of the unique participants through the years — the wom-an dressed like Cleopatra who was regally carried on a chair, the people who tried it as a three-legged race or went backwards, moms with baby strollers, the 90-some-thing man who ran the race, people in wheelchairs, runners with their dogs (and a ferret one time), and the lady who won a cake in the race and was happy “because now I can have a birthday cake.”

He will always remember one young boy in his " rst race. Kevin Roberts, who is physically challenged, was taking much longer than all the other participants to get to the " nish line. Lochner watched him get closer, thinking he didn’t want to an-nounce Roberts as the “last place racer,” so he changed the title to “most inspirational Rambler.”

Then he gave an impromptu speech into the microphone about how all ability levels can achieve great things.

“If you think something can’t be done, look at this kid — he just did it. There wasn’t a dry eye in the place,” said Loch-ner.

Roberts has continued to run each year.

Drifters Harvest RunThe Drifters 18th Annual Harvest Run

is a car show and more.Car enthusiasts can see about 130 cars

in categories ranging from 30s to 70s and newer, pick ups, custom cars, convertibles and hot rods. Some participants dress in their era, so expect to see a poodle skirt or two in the 50s category.

One hot category this year is “rat rods” which are vehicles built of different parts from a tractor grill to various car parts.

“It looks like something that shouldn’t run but does,” said Drifters Harvest Run president Jim Larson.

Many car owners plan their summer vacations around the show and drive over from Montana, Idaho and other states.

Larson likes this smaller car show for its friendly atmosphere and lack of compe-tition.

“You get into the bigger shows and there’s hardly any recognition,” said Lar-son. His show gives " rst and second place trophies in all the categories. He strives to make the show a fun social opportunity for everyone from high school students to retirees with games, music, raf! es and cruises through downtown.

“A lot of the people have been coming to the show for so many years, it’s like the only time they get to see each other and it’s a big reunion,” said Larson.

“We serve usually about 300 people at the barbecue. Everybody loves the bar-becue. It’s just a big evening almost like a street dance,” said Larson.

All this fun raises money for nonpro" ts too. Proceeds from the Harvest Run ben-e" t the “Make a Wish” Foundation of Ore-gon, Sparrow Clubs and Redmond Sisters Hospice. Last year, the Harvest Run gave $1,000 to each.

Both events take place in downtown Redmond at 7th and Evergreen. Racers can register for the Ramble from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on race day. Car enthusiasts can view the cars for free. For more information on the Ramble, call Lochner at his State Farm of" ce at 541-548-6023. For information on the Harvest Run, call Larson at All Position Welding at 541-548-6329.

HARVEST RUN/ROCKCHUCK RAMBLE: Friday-Saturday, August 19-20

Rockchuck Ramble and Drifters Harvest Run combine to make a fun-and-run Redmond weekend.Ramble On!

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BEER FOR BOOBIES: Saturday, Aug. 6, Cross Creek Cafe

by Gregg Morris, for The Bulletin

A couple of years ago, Tammy Mills went through the ag-onizing experience of her father being diagnosed with Leuke-mia. After going through the horror that cancer places on its victims and families, Mills decided she wanted to do some-thing to help other experiencing the same hardship.

“When my dad was diagnosed with Leukemia, I suffered through the same things other people are currently dealing with,” said Mills. “I knew I wanted to try to do something to help.”

And thus, Beer for Boobies was born.Beer for Boobies started last year as a fundraiser for Sara’s

Project, the breast health education and outreach program of St. Charles Medical Center. Through last year’s event, they were able to present Sara’s Project with $3,000.

This year, they are hoping to match or exceed last year’s total. Besides raising money for Sara’s Project, Mills wants to turn this into an annual event.

“My main goal is to get the guys out for this community event,” she said.

The Cross Creek Cafe in Redmond will host this year’s event, located at 507 SW 8th Street. As an afternoon and eve-ning event, you can be sure the beer will ! ow freely.

Food will be served by the Cross Creek Cafe, and there

will be a silent auc-tion. While the mu-sic lineup has not been solidi" ed, lo-cal band Necktie Killer has already signed on to pro-vide their ska-in-fused, dub-rock.

Also on the bill is local psy-chedelic folk-rock artist Brian Hinderberger, who just released a " ve-song extended single that honors his sister’s " ght against Stage 4 Breast Cancer.

While beer, music and food may be enough, the highlight of the event is sure to be the Redmond’s Best Rack contest. Men from across the community — not women — will dem-onstrate how to best " ll a brazier.

“It is very emotional night. The Redmond’s Best Rack contest is judged by survivors,” Mills said. “We are trying to make it a happy day to help take our minds off such a scary and tragic thing.”

For more information, contact Mills at Cross Creek Cafe, 541-548-2883.

Beer for Boobies to raise funds for Sara’s Project for second straight year.Fun for a Good Cause

Sara’s Projectis the breast health education and outreach program created by St. Charles Cancer Care. Its three-tiered service helps promote early detection of breast cancer, builds awareness, and provides support to women battling breast cancer. Funds raised through donations and events such as Beer for Boo-bies, and the popular Heaven Can Wait Walk/Run help fund their services. Some of their services for the moret han 200 women in Cen-tral Oregon who are diagnosed with breast cancer yearly include Breast Health Nurse Navigators, Breast Health Education, Breast Cancer Kits and The Support Sisters Program. St. Charles Cancer Care also part-ners to provide Well Women’s Ex-ams and Breast Cancer Treatment Transportation Assistance as well as serve as the primary cancer research facility for Central and Eastern Oregon. Please contact Peggy Lukens, RN, FNP at 541-410-2006 for more information.


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by Kristy Hessman, for The Bulletin Special Projects

The Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo is set to take place this summer with new sights, sounds and tastes.

The ! ve-day event, touted as Oregon’s largest country fair, kicks off on Wednesday, Aug 3 at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond.

“I expect this year’s attendance to exceed last year,” said Ross Rogers, Deschutes Coun-ty Fair and Rodeo Marketing Manager.

Last year, more than 230,000 people came to the fair over the ! ve-day period, Rogers said.

This year, nearly every vendor space for the fair was sold out by May. “I’ve been do-ing this every year for 10 years and I’ve never been this busy in the ! rst three months of the year,” Rogers said.

Fairgoers will get to taste a variety of treats from 33 different food booths. New this year is Stuff Banana, a local Bend vendor who in-vented a machine that cores a banana and ! lls in the middle with mouthwatering treats like mini M&Ms, peanut butter or Nutella.

Those craving a savory snack can visit Co-lossal Onion, another new food vendor that will be serving up breaded and fried onions.

Once you get your ! ll in the food court, take a trip up the rock climbing wall, or walk off the extra calories while taking in all of the new sights.

The Bulletin Family Fun Zone will be back offering new events like The Northwest Ex-treme Challenge, a dog jumping competi-

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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The Guess WhoWednesday, 7 p.m.

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tion, where dogs jump off docks into pools of water.

“Locals can sign up and test their dogs for no charge beforehand,” Rogers said. Those who want to en-ter their dogs into the competition will be required to pay a fee.

Also new to the Family Fun Zone is a 100-by-75 foot race track for RC model car racing.

Additional free events from past years include a petting zoo, pony rides and old-fashioned contests like three-legged races, a watermelon eating and a cupcake walk.

If you’re looking to strike it rich, you can check out a new exhibit called the Gold Rush Experience. Pa-trons will learn how to pan for gold and maybe even walk away with a gold nugget. The initial experience is free.

Each evening, a star studded line up of musical guests will take the stage in the Hooker Creek Events Center.

“This is one of the best line ups we’ve ever had,” Rogers said.

Kicking off the concert series on Aug. 3 will be Canadian rock band, The Guess Who.

Thursday, Aug. 4 country music singer Clay Walker takes the stage.

On Friday, Aug. 5, American rock band REO Speedwagon will head-line, followed by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts who will close out the concert series on Saturday night.

All concerts start at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m.

Concerts are free with fair admis-sion, but you must acquire a pass to get into the show. Concert passes will be handed out before the fair at

all 12 of Central Oregon McDonald’s locations every Wednesday from 2 to 7 p.m. starting on July 6.

The Rodeo portion of the fair takes also takes place each evening and is free with admission.

The annual Buckaroo Breakfast will be held on Sunday, Aug. 7 from 6-10 a.m. The cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children and free for those under

6-years-old. If you’re looking for a bargain,

head to the fair on Sunday when ad-mission is $5 for everyone. That same day, you can get unlimited carnival rides between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. with the purchase of a $25 wristband.

If you want to save money on gas, be sure to check out the free shuttles to the fair. The shuttles will be pick-

ing up riders in Bend, Sisters and Redmond. Go to expo.deschutes.org to ! nd the latest shuttle pick-up schedule.

The of! cial Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo guide, containing everything you need to know about the fair will publish in The Bulletin and The Spokesman on Wednesday, July 27.

Fair Dates & TimesWednesday, August 3 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.Thursday, August 4 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.Friday, August 5 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.Saturday, August 6 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.Sunday, August 7 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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by Andrew Moore, for The Bulletin Special Projects

MEDISISS, a Redmond-based compa-ny that reprocesses medical devices, cur-rently has more than 90 employees.

Two years ago, they employed roughly 40. Five years ago, the number of work-ers at the company made about a baker’s dozen.

Counting heads is one way to measure the company’s growth the last ! ve years, which is all the more astonishing given the economic turmoil that’s roiled the country, and Central Oregon, for the majority of that time.

It also helps that MEDISISS is one of only three companies in the country that are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to reprocess medical de-vices, which essentially is returning the de-vices to like-new condition, which enables them to be safely re-used.

The privately-held company doesn’t release ! nancial information, but it’s safe to say the company is doing well and ex-pecting continued success.

“Over the next 24 months, we expect growth to be explosive,” said CEO Jason Wandersee.

So what is it that MEDISISS actually does?

As Wandersee explained, hospitals and surgical centers use a wide range of

medical devices in the operating room. Simple devices, such as scalpels and other all-metal items, are typically cleaned and sterilized after surgery by the facility and re-used.

However, a number of devices are la-beled single-use only by the original medi-cal device manufacturer. After their initial use, these devices are discarded.

As you might imagine, throwing out devices after only one use can get expen-

sive.A cottage industry specializing in re-

processing medical devices sprung up. But in 2001, the FDA issued guidelines that requires companies reprocessing medical devices to register with the agency, agree to on-site inspections and seek product clearances.

It also didn’t help the " edgling in-dustry that the original medical device manufacturers adamantly challenged the reprocessing companies at every turn, said Wandersee.

Said MEDISISS COO Jason McKibbin: “If we can reprocess a device ! ve times, that’s ! ve sales the (original medical de-vice manufacturer) is losing out on. They do whatever they can to thwart reprocess-ing.”

But it’s hard to ignore economics. Giv-en that reprocessed medical devices can be processed for roughly half the cost, said Wandersee, MEDISISS is attracting more and more customers.

“The savings can be pretty signi! cant, and once those savings are listed on ! -nancial statements, they’re not going to be pulled out,” Wandersee said.

Also, reprocessing is green, said Wan-dersee, noting that medical waste is second only to food waste in land! lls.

“So the combination of the green as-pect, and the ! nancial savings, is what I like about this business,” said Wandersee.

More proof of the company’s growth might be the plant expansion the company completed last year, more than doubling their building’s footprint, bringing it to roughly 23,000 square feet.

Wandersee admitted it can be tough to ! nd quali! ed engineers, quality assur-ance and regulatory affairs individuals with medical device experience to work at the company. But given that engineers make up a small portion of the compa-ny’s total workforce, he is happy with the quality and availability of employees

in Central Oregon.And furthermore, Wandersee said the

company is happy to be in Redmond and has no plans to relocate.

In fact, the company was founded in Sisters in 1997 by McKibbin’s father, Dar-win McKibbin, who moved to the region for the quality of life, said the younger McKibbin.

That same sentiment persists today, he added.

The company moved to Redmond in 2004, partly drawn to the city by an enter-prise zone, and was helped in the process by Economic Development for Central Or-egon, or EDCO.

“MEDISISS is a great local example of a company, in a specialty niche, that is try-ing to change the health care system in the is country,” said Roger Lee, Executive Di-rector, Economic Development for Central Oregon. “By extending the life of single-use medical devices, hospitals, clinics and patients are spending less on this aspect of their health care and the marketplace is rewarding their ingenuity and ability to deliver.”

Redmond Economic Development, Inc. Manager, Jon Stark, noted that MEDISISS is among the “brightest stars” in the region for a company that has grown through the past ! ve years of economic turmoil.

Redmond company extending the life of medical devices, helping health care community control their costs.

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Medical Spotlight : MEDISSIS

Above: Jason McKibbin, MEDISSIS Chief Operating Officer (left) and

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What’s Happening in Redmond?FRIDAYSREDMOND FRIDAY FARMERS’ MARKET: Free admission; 3-7 p.m.; Redmond Greenhouse, 4101 S. U.S. Highway 97; 541-604-5156, [email protected].

TUESDAYSREDMOND FARMERS’ MARKET IN CENTENNIAL PARK: 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Centennial Park, Redmond; more than 30 vendors selling Oregon produce, baked goods, gourmet foods, art, jewelry and more; 541-550-0066.TUESDAY MARKET AT EAGLE CREST: Free admission; 2-6 p.m.; Eagle Crest Resort, 1522 Cline Falls Road, Redmond; 541-633-9637 or info@sustainable! ame.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22ONPOINT COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION MUSIC IN THE CANYON: Free; 5:30-8 p.m.; Redmond Rotary Arts Pavilion, American Legion Park; featuring Country" ed, a repeat act bringing a mix of country, blues and old-time rock ‘n roll; www.musicinthecanyon.com.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 24-25THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE: $5; 7 p.m.; Children’s Theater Company, 2398 W Antler Ave., Redmond; from the story of C.S. Lewis; www.childrenstheatercompany.net; 541-460-3024.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29BANK OF THE CASCADES MUSIC ON THE GREEN: Free; 6-7:30 p.m.; Sam Johnson Park, Redmond; featuring gourmet food, crafts, a children’s area and the classic rock/pop music of County Line; lawn chairs welcome; www.visitredmondoregon.com; 541-923-5191.

FRIDAY, JULY 1ONPOINT COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION MUSIC IN THE CANYON: Free; 5:30-8 p.m.; Redmond Rotary Arts Pavilion, American Legion Park; featuring Moon Mountain Ramblers, a local bluegrass favorite; www.musicinthecanyon.com.

MONDAY, JULY 4FOURTH OF JULY PARADE: 10 a.m.; downtown Redmond; the community’s annual parade honoring our nation’s birthday; route will follow 6th Street from Dogwood to Forest avenues; " reworks to be held at sunset over the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6ONPOINT COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION MUSIC IN THE CANYON: Free; 5:30-8 p.m.; Redmond Rotary Arts Pavilion, American Legion Park; featuring The Stunt Poets, playing " nely tuned rock ‘n roll band mixing music, poetry and stunts; www.musicinthecanyon.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 8ART AROUND THE CLOCK: Free; 5-8 p.m.; Centennial Park, Redmond; an outdoor art gallery opening; enjoy food, beer, wine and the of" cial unveiling of art by Kim Chavez, Jan Van Ek, Robert Fouse, Ryan Beard and Jerry Werner; live music from a trio representing the Central Oregon Symphony; vendors on hand; 541-923-7763; [email protected].

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13BANK OF THE CASCADES MUSIC ON THE GREEN: Free; 6-7:30 p.m.; Sam Johnson Park, Redmond; featuring gourmet food, crafts, a children’s area and the music of the country Brian Hanson Band; lawn chairs welcome; www.visitredmondoregon.com; 541-923-5191.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 14-17THE RALLY: Deschutes County Fair & Expo, Redmond; dubbed the Greatest RV Event in the World; a one-stop shopping and info event for RV enthusiasts with vendors and seminars; entertainment nightly highlighted by an outdoor concert by Vince Gill on Friday, Bobby Vinton on Wednesday and the Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone on Saturday; weekend admission (including entertainment) $99; $69 for Good Sam Members; www.therally.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 163RD ANNUAL ‘A TASTE OF REDMOND’: 3-9 p.m., Sam Johnson Park, Redmond; a fundraiser for the FISH house featuring food, wine, beer, live music, crafts and art booths; $2 suggested donation; 541-420-4493; [email protected].

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20ONPOINT COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION MUSIC IN THE CANYON: Free; 5:30-8 p.m.; Redmond Rotary Arts Pavilion, American Legion Park; featuring DSP Band, a merry band of local rockers led by guitarist David Miller; www.musicinthecanyon.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 22ONPOINT COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION MUSIC IN THE CANYON: Free; 5:30-8 p.m.; Redmond Rotary Arts Pavilion, American Legion Park; featuring the Lewi Longmire Band, a " ne Americana band from Portland; www.musicinthecanyon.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 27BANK OF THE CASCADES MUSIC ON THE GREEN: Free; 6-7:30 p.m.; Sam Johnson Park, Redmond; featuring gourmet food, crafts, a children’s area and the music of the Notable Swing Band; lawn chairs welcome; www.visitredmondoregon.com; 541-923-5191.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3ONPOINT COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION MUSIC IN THE CANYON: Free; 5:30-8 p.m.; Redmond Rotary Arts Pavilion, American Legion Park; featuring Hangar 52, a Central Oregon classic rock band; www.musicinthecanyon.com.

WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY, AUGUST 3-72011 DESCHUTES COUNTY FAIR & RODEO: Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, Redmond; the largest Oregon fair east of the Cascades featuring live entertainment, family fun, food, vendors, a daily carnival and 4-H/FFA/Open Class exhibits; free (with paid fair admission) evening headliners include The Guess Who, Clay Walker, REO Speedwagon, and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts; evening rodeos also free; fair admission $10 (daily); $19 (season); www.expo.deschutes.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6BEER FOR BOOBIES: Cross Creek Cafe, Redmond; a fundraiser for Sara’s Project, for breast cancer research and support; featuring beer, food, live music and more; 541-548-2883.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10BANK OF THE CASCADES MUSIC ON THE GREEN: Free; 6-7:30 p.m.; Sam Johnson Park, Redmond; featuring gourmet food, crafts, a children’s area and the Americana music of Cinder Blue; lawn chairs welcome; www.visitredmondoregon.com; 541-923-5191.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17ONPOINT COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION MUSIC IN THE CANYON: Free; 5:30-8 p.m.; Redmond Rotary Arts Pavilion, American Legion Park; featuring the jazz of the Robin Jackson Group; www.musicinthecanyon.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20DRIFTERS 18TH ANNUAL HARVEST RUN/ROCKCHUCK RAMBLE: Free; downtown Redmond; a day-long classic car show and fundraiser; Rockchuck Ramble held at 2:07 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24BANK OF THE CASCADES MUSIC ON THE GREEN: Free; 6-7:30 p.m.; Sam Johnson Park, Redmond; featuring gourmet food, crafts, a children’s area and the music of 41 East; lawn chairs welcome; www.visitredmondoregon.com; 541-923-5191.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31ONPOINT COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION MUSIC IN THE CANYON: Free; 5:30-8 p.m.; Redmond Rotary Arts Pavilion, American Legion Park; featuring Eric Tollefson and the World’s Greatest Lovers; www.musicinthecanyon.com.

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