La Pine, OR - Newberry Eagle
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La Pine, OR - Newberry Eagle
THE NEWBERRY JULY 2010 “ENRICHING Your Community” FREE Monthly Publication Jade’ sestival Ja zz F le The Local Newspaper of the Greater La Pine Area, Established March 2001 Heroes chedu of the Highway By Wendy Korn, News Correspondent The Great Hall at Sunriver Resort was filled with veteran’s families and supporters during the 97 Highway Dedication on the 6th of June. Everyone was eager to watch as the signs were unveiled and politicians gave speeches on how and why this historical dedication to World War II Veterans was developed. Erik Tobiason, Vice President of the Bend Heroes Foundation, said the project went “From a vision to a re- (Continued on page 3) S SIDE SEE IN Page 4 From Madison Square Garden in New York, To The La Pine Event Center David Patrone & Many More! See page 4 Brings Us In what may be the biggest thing to hit La Pine since Bi-Mart, the second annual Jade’s Jazz Festival is bringing an All-Star lineup featuring some of the country’s best Jazz Musicians to town for a three day Jazz Festival August 6-8, at the La Pine Event Center (Old White School complex) in downtown La Pine. The Festival features an excellent mix of world-renowned (really) local artists and musicians from Los Angeles and New York and everywhere in between. Although any one of these acts would be a Headliner at most any other Jazz Festival, San Diego-based jazz performer DAVID PATRONE will headline the event Saturday and Sunday. David is a widely known jazz singer throughout the country, a Frank Sinatra style Crooner with a modern panache. David was voted San Diego’s best jazz singer. Also performing Sunday August 8th, will be Louis Landon. Louis was the “house” pianist for Madison Square Garden from 1985 to 1995, and has played in front of hundreds of thousands of people on stage with the biggest names in show biz including JAMES TAYLOR, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, BONNIE RAITT and many others. The extraordinarily talented (Go to page 4) Patriotic Tribute.............................pg 2 & 3 Jade’s Jazz Schedule...............................4 $440,000 in Scholarships..........................7 History of the La Pine Grange................19 New Centennial Park & Sign PLAY Find the Sign Game Everybody Wins!..................22 Klamath Falls-New Children’s Clinic Gilchrist-New Forest Dedicated FREE Native American-Flute Classes New Forest Supervisor & Ranger Events and More An Interview with an American Defense Hero By T. Myers Knowing little of the background of the man I was about to interview, I was not sure how to take my first impression of the dapper elderly gentleman. I first saw Gerald W. Sheerer sitting in an overstuffed recliner, facing the window. He was wearing a small brimmed black hat and black sunglasses that fully covered his eyes. I thought, “Bond, James Bond!” But at the tender age of 92 years, I might just be looking at a fellow with some sight impairment, so I introduced myself and was directed to take the chair opposite him. As the conversation unfolded and (Continued on page 2) New Image & Future for La Pine Community Health Center By Wendy Korn, By George Morrice SPECIAL FEATURES Inside The Spy Among U.S. News Correspondent The La Pine Community Health Center is undergoing major changes in 2010, including improving its image and infrastructure. The most significant change being a new CEO, Al Gugenberger, who came on board in March. It has been a year since the La Pine Community Health Center became a Federally INDEX Announcements.............................. 5 & 29 Book Reviews & Book Events.................21 Business.............................................. 9 & 10 Calendar, Events, Meetings.......... 28 & 29 Childrens’ Spotlights & Stories................23 City of La Pine Roll-Up...............................6 Commemorative History........................19 Crescent/Gilchrist CATeam News.........17 Crossword Puzzle.....................................13 Equestrian...................................................8 Food..........................................................26 Health & Fitness.......................................24 Klamath County VISION..................15 - 18 LOVIN LIFE for Seniors.......................11 - 14 Messages from the Eagle Team..............6 Obituaries.................................................27 Rap Sheet.................................................20 New Listings- Real Estate...................31 Sports & Recreation................................30 (Continued in Health and Fitness Section on page 24) A Tribute to Ghost Rock Ranch By Sandra Jones, Publisher & Editor in Chief Ghost Rock Ranch is leaving La Pine. I know I speak for many when I say “we will miss you, Cherie Appleby”. Thank you for your great contribution you gave to La Pine. You brought us a beautiful ranch with extraordinary events, equestrian classes, rodeo playdays, poker rides, fundraisers,clinics, and (Go to page 8) Page 2 THE NEWBERRY EAGLE - La Pine Centennial Commemorative Issue • JULY 2010 The Spy Among U.S. – An Interview with an American Defense Hero Article, Interview, and Photo by Teri Myers (Continued from page 1) with time, the sunglasses came off and I saw his bright blue eyes, I realized that my first inclination was correct. He was a James Bond and his sense of humor about his role in America’s story was reflected in his tongue in cheek appearance. When I was asked to do an interview with Mr. Sheerer, I was told that he was a WWII code breaker and his story would fit right into our July issue on Patriotism. What my lead did not know was that Gerald Sheerer would turn out to be much more than one of the cryptologists who worked on the Japanese Naval Code and found that it was based on math and that the coded entries to pay attention to were divisible by 3, 6 or 9. He actually developed into the “Spy Among US”. Luckily, Sheerer was on our side! Starting at the beginning, Gerald was born back east on February 25, 1918. He explained that everybody knew, “With the 1929 Stock Market crash, there was not going to be any work.” He completed high school and went off to the big city looking for anything he might do. He went into a local Woolworth’s (the historic Five & Dime) and approached the manager. When asked if he could bale paper, he said no, but the manager said he could learn, he also swept up and did other odd jobs to everyone’s complete satisfaction. Sheerer’s career began that day. It was not long before he was interviewing with a Woolworth’s executive for a position in Philadelphia, and he was assigned to a job in Washington D.C. He came to the rescue of a store that just lost their manager. He jumped in to do whatever needed to be done and six months later he was promoted to assistant manager in Hyattsville MD, on the outskirts of Washington. Not able to marry his sweetheart, Marjory, without his supervisor’s permission until he was in management, (a Woolworth policy), Sheerer continued with the company for four years. In 1940, when the war was revving up he finally gained permission from the company’s district to get married. Gerald’s eye was on the European conflict and he had an inner knowledge (this was something he could not explain) that America needed him. Patriotic attempts to join the Army were denied and he was classified 2F. After he married, and transferred to the Woolworth’s in Princeton, NJ, he saw the troops training at Ft. Meade, and he was sparked once again to do his part for his country. Gerald tried another idea. He told his wife, “I’m joining the Navy.” Sheerer stayed around the enlistment center until they caved in. Then, they checked his eyes. This was not the usual physical. But, he was in! While they were doing a background check on Mr. Sheerer, he reported to the Navy Building on Constitution Avenue. This was where Gerald helped to break the Japanese cipher. HD FREE FOR LIFE Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Diners, Drive-ins and Dives OVER 120 TOP CHANNELS Including HD channels 24 $ 99 mo for 12 months and HD FREE FOR LIFE Act now and also get: FREE For 3 months & Over 18 channels including HD FREE DVR DVR is leased. ($6/mo DVR Service fee applies) FREE INSTALLATION In up to 6 rooms 12-month pricing and Free HD require Agreement and AutoPay with Paperless Billing. Why would you ever pay more for TV? Digital Home Advantage plan requires 24-month agreement and credit qualification. 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After WWII, Commander Hill told Sheerer, “We want you over at the new operation… Tell them you’re a professional,” “But I am only a high school graduate!” Gerald responded. “Just tell them!” Hill repeated. And Gerald reported for duty at NSA (National Security Agency) in Arlington, Virginia. Almost immediately, Gerald’s ability to see the big picture let him dis- Gerald Sheerer displays his letter from the Secretary of the U.S. cover Russian messages Navy, expressing the Navy’s pride in him for all he contributed. that had him concerned about what he determined was “something going out in space”. He told his boss with a warning and the next day the deputy Director of the agency was in his office asking, “Tell me what you told your boss!” His G-4 rating turned into a G-14 overnight and Sheerer was on his way. From then on, Gerald Sheerer was thrown into a fast paced life of setting up a foreign missile and space defense system, travelling between Japan and America, then ultimately his work led him to Europe where he was in charge of national security in Europe, the Middle East, and western Africa. During our brief interview I heard stories of breakfast with President Eisenhower’s brother Milton, and White House meetings with Kennedy’s Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara. There were more stories about working with IBM on improvements to computers, another explaining the lack of knowledge that his wife had about what he did for the government, and how he developed Reagan’s Star Wars Satellite system for knocking foreign missiles out of the air, or his idea to use computers for ‘cribbing’, a spy technology. I was no longer able to keep up with my notes when we got to his being in danger stories about being in a sub when the depth charge that came too close to the side knocked out power, or in a helicopter “that took a hard landing.” The truth was that he was so important to the government that he and his family were under protection all of the time. The fact that no one really knew what he did or who he was, saved him from unimaginable dangerous scenarios. Like the unassuming beginning of Sheerer’s journey, when he was 55, Gerald quietly walked out of the “agency’ into early retirement with the only celebration being a salute from long time friend, Admiral Pat March. Sheerer moved to Florida where he was involved with community activities- especially those that helped promote literacy, including working on a dinner theater project with a local high school that used talent and home economics students to provide entertainment and food services. The program created interest in learning and Gerald Sheerer is all about life-long learning! Years later, he moved west to be near his son. (Gerald’s son went into the Air Force and spent time in Klamath Falls where he fell in love with the High Desert.) After the death of his beloved wife in 2004, he found a great home in the Redmond area where he enjoys reading, feeding birds, crossword puzzles and daily forays out into the area with his caregiver, Linda Zimmerman. I finished the interview by asking him what he thought of our government, and the two wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. He answered that he was disappointed in Obama because he pushed the issues. He said the health policy that was passed would never work because states would find it to be too expensive. He answered my question about the wars by saying, “We don’t belong there.” When I followed with a question about us withdrawing by a certain date, he said that we would be there for a long time. “Why?” I asked. He turned and asked me, “If your son died there what would you want?” He explained that like Korea and Vietnam, we do not want our sons to die in vain, so we will stay longer in hopes of victory. He is clearly a profound and thought-filled man. Gerald is thinking about publishing his story and has the manuscript nearly ready. If you want to read about the Japanese JN-25 cipher story, you can pick up Steven Budiansky’s book Battle of Wits: the complete story of Japanese code breaking in WWII or J. V. Boone’s, (Sheerer’s electrical engineer agency partner), book: A Brief History of Cryptography. In the meantime, we salute Gerald Sheerer for what he has done for America! H THE NEWBERRY EAGLE - La Pine Centennial Commemorative Issue • JULY 2010 168 Flags for 40 Days Page 3 Heroes of the Highway (Continued from page 1) By Wendy Korn, News Correspondent ality”. There are 8 sites along 2 highways that these signs now live, with the name of the building and the years that is was used during WWII. For example, the Camp Abbot sign near Sunriver displays the years 1944-1946. The main objective of this program is to honor the WWII veterans and inform travelers about sites served by two major highways- 97 from the Columbia River to the Oregon/California border, and State Route 126 from Redmond to Prineville. “Let this dedication demonstrate to the veterans that we honor and respect their service throughout history.” - Rep. Greg Walden on the WWII Veteran’s Highway dedication. (See map for sign locations below) H Photo by Frontier Days La Pine High School Students raised flags on May 28 before Memorial Day weekend. Every year for the last five years the students have volunteered their time and energy to Frontier Days to put up 168 flags around La Pine City. These beautiful patriotic pieces will remain in the city until Fourth of July celebrations have taken place. H Purple Heart Holders Sought Submitted by Dayton H. (Hoby) Herron The Purple Heart is awarded to any soldier who is wounded during combat with the enemy. It was first issued during the American Revolution as a cloth patch. I am trying to find those who have been awarded one or more Purple Hearts in the Central Oregon area. My purpose is two fold. First I think it would be nice to have the list for reference and to spread any news that may pertain to them and secondly; Jim Klug the State Commander of the Oregon MOPH has asked me to attempt to reactivate our Bend Chapter 551. MOPH has gone a lot of good for veterans and their families. Just this past June 4-5-6 we held our State meeting and I was surprised to learn that cash and donated time by the State group and Chapters was valued at over $62,000. There is no published list of holders and I have contacted most it not all veterans organizations. However we don't want to miss anyone so if you have or know of anyone who holds the Purple Heart; please have them contact me. Vets of all wars are welcome and especially the younger ones as they will be here for a while to carry on. Thank you: Contact: Dayton H. (Hoby) Herron. 63676 Ranch Village Dr., Bend, OR 97701. email: [email protected] • phone: 541-312-4140 H World War II Veteran Bob Maxwell stands under the Camp Abbot sign on Highway 97. Bob was in the 3rd Infantry Division in the war. He spent three years in service as a telephone wireman for the 3rd Batallion HQ Company and was discharged because of wounds from a grenade. (Right) Photo by Dick Tobiason, President of Bend Heroes Foundation Websites for Veterans By Wendy Korn, News Correspondent Letters For Lyrics: http://www.ramtrucks.com/en/letters_for_lyrics “Building Materials for Building Community” A massive, nationwide effort to send one million letters to support our U.S. troops stationed across the world. The project started May 10 and in exchange for a letter, participants will receive a “Breaking Southern Ground” CD featuring three all-new songs from Zac Brown Band and songs from artists signed to the Southern Ground label. Sea to Shining Sea: http://s2ssbikeride.org Watch veterans with and without disabilities ride across the US on bicycles and handbikes. Meet the riders, read about the progress in their blogs. These are spectacular athletes. 52684 Hwy. 97 • La Pine 541-536-3234 A volunteer-led 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing aid and comfort to the men and women of the United States Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and their families. With over 30 different teams and projects, our nearly 200,000 volunteers assist veterans, wounded and deployed personnel and their families in a variety of unique and effective ways. Open 9:30 to 5:00 Soldiers’ Angels: http://www.soldiersangels.org/ Veterans History Project: http://www.loc.gov/vets With the help of the Library of Congress, The American Folklife Center collects, preserves, and makes accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. Read stories, hear recordings, and view images of memorabilia. H Thursday, Friday, Saturday newberryhabitat.org for other ReStores see OregonRestores.org DONATIONS Appreciated The building materials thrift store, where donations are 100% tax-deductible. yes, please furniture doors with frames cabinets tools plumbing lighting appliances vinyl windows flooring electrical hardware tile Page 4 THE NEWBERRY EAGLE - La Pine Centennial Commemorative Issue • JULY 2010 (Continued from page 1) By George Morrice Louis Landon could solo in front of any Symphony Orchestra in the country, and is one of the best piano players in the world today. Starting Sunday’s show will be Central Oregon’s very own worldrenowned guitar player BOBBY GIBSON, a finger-style picker in the mold of CHET ATKINS with a smooth jazz twist. Other nationally known, yet local performers include LINO, SLICK SIDE DOWN, and JAZZBROS!; the list continues with BELLAVIA, DETOUR:JAZZ, ROBIN & JASON JACKSON. Local KELLY EDWARDS (a producer and director out of L.A.) “KELLY THE CROONING MIXOLOGIST” will perform while serving up wine and beer. MASTER OF CEREMONIES, GUY J JACKSON, back from a 3-year stint in London, will perform some of his professional storytelling for the audience. Other performers traveling from around the country include MARK LAIR II, sponsored by LES SCHWAB TIRE, NINA WACHTER sponsored by THE NEWBERRY EAGLE AND HOT CLUB DU JOUR, our newest edition to the fest. The artists fit a broad range of the jazz spectrum from bluesy rock to big band swing. There will be enough variety to suit any music lover’s desires and the quality of the lineup is second to none. (Comparable to the week-long Portland Jazz Festival). The festival is a fundraiser for its non-profit beneficiary THE LA PINE COMMUNITY KITCHEN, who will be providing food and beverage concessions with a mouth-watering menu. People are encouraged to bring canned goods for donation at the door. There will also be a beer and wine garden for adults and a kid-friendly area for families. People in the La Pine Community have really come together to support Jade’s Jazz Festival and it would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors like KITC FM 106.5, Diamond Stone Guest Lodges, Wise Buys Ads & More, Best Western - Newberry Station, Home Federal Bank, La Pine Park and Recreation, Ponderosa Embroidery, The Home Depot, Redmond Music Supply, Geno’s Smokin Bones BBQ, and La Pine Chamber of Commerce. Buy Tickets see ad below “Louis Landon is one of the Best Piano Players in the world, today.” Tickets are $15 for Friday, August 6th; $25 for Saturday, August 7th; and $20 for Sunday, August 8th; $30 for a 2-Day Pass; $40 for a 3-Day Pass. Tickets can be purchased at The La Pine Chamber of Commerce, Home Federal Bank, Wall St. Guitars, Redmond Music Supply, Visit Bend Welcome Center and Jade’s Jazz Lounge. Tickets available online at www.jadesjazz.net. H TICKETS ON SALE NOW! www.jadesjazz.net or call 541-848-9470 Ticket outlets: Performance Schedule 2010 Friday August 6 ($15) 4:00-5:00pm Guy J. Jackson, Story Teller & Master of Ceremonies 5:15-6:15pm Robin & Jason Jackson 6:30-7:30pm Mark Lair 7:45-8:45pm LINO 9:00-10:00pm JazzBros! Saturday August 7 ($25) 11:00-12pm Mark Lair 12:15-1:15pm Robin & Jason Jackson 1:30-2:30pm JazzBros! 2:45-3:45pm Nina Wachter 4:00-5:00pm Hot Club du Jour 5:15-6:15pm Bella Via 6:30-8:30pm David Patrone Quartet 8:45-9:45pm Slick Side Down Redmond Music Supply 526 SW 6th St. in Redmond Visit Bend Welcome Center 917 NW Harriman St in downtown Bend Jade’s Jazz Festival Sunday August 8 ($20) 12:00-1:00pm Bobby Gibson 1:15-2:15pm Strong Hold 2:30-3:30pm Detour: Jazz 3:45-4:45pm Louis Landon 5:00-7:00pm David Patrone Quartet 7:15-8:15pm LINO 8:30-9:00pm Nina Wachter Also featuring the Crooning Mixologist, Kelly Edwards Multiple Day Passes Available: 2-day pass =$30 3-day pass =$40 Jade’s Jazz Festival Also featuring: Wall Street Guitar 1291 NW Wall Street in Bend Nina Wachter from Louisiana! Home Federal Bank 51366 S Hwy 97 in La Pine La Pine Chamber of Commerce 51425 Hwy 97 Suite A in La Pine Jade’s Jazz Lounge 51470 U.S. 97 #5 in La Pine http://jadesjazz.tripod.com www.jadesjazz.net Order discount tickets online! Nina, singer, musician, plays the cello and piano. Her Jazz style brings the audience a delightful entertainment. She has a wide range of genres with broadway tunes, easy listening, pop, country and jazz standards. She is a classically trained vocalist and a fantastic voice with a broad range. She will perform Saturday at 2:45 PM and on Sunday at 8:30pm. Buy your tickets and enjoy this lovely performance artist. H Nina is Sponsored by The Newberry Eagle THE NEWBERRY EAGLE - La Pine Centennial Commemorative Issue • JULY 2010 Southern Gospel Group Concert in La Pine This Southern Gospel group comes to you from the West Coast with a full-time concert schedule. They are appearing in La Pine for their 5th annual performance on July 10th this summer. They are one of the most outstanding quartets doing Southern Gospel on the road, and take their music to anywhere they are invited. If you haven’t had the privilege of listening and enjoying them don’t miss them this year on Saturday evening, July 10. The members of Liberty are Royce Mitchell, bass; Dan Gilbert, lead; Keith Waggoner, tenor; and Jordan Cragun, baritone. Liberty averages 50-70,000 miles a year ministering in approximately 200 performances for church services, large conventions including the Great Western Quartet Convention and the Gospel Music Fan Festival in Canada, nursing homes, prisons, and other ministries. Liberty goes wherever the Lord directs. Liberty has had the opportunity to share the platform with groups such as Legacy Five, Greater Vision, Gaither Vocal Band, Poet Voices, the Isaacs, Crossway, and many others! SEE THEIR AD THIS PAGE H ANNOUNCEMENTS AltaRock Energy and Davenport Newberry Notice of Public Outreach Meeting Related to the Newberry EGS Demonstration When: Thursday, July 15th – 6-8pm Where: La Pine Senior Center – 16450 Victory Way, La Pine, OR AltaRock will describe the project plans and hold an open forum to discuss questions and concerns from all interested parties. AltaRock will provide refreshments. We look forward to meeting you there. For more information contact: Kimberly Van Hall, AltaRock Energy [email protected] (415) 331-0130 office main • (415) 367-4970 direct H Notice of City Elections for La Pine City Councilor Notice is hereby given that an election will be held at the Nov. 2, 2010 General Election, for three positions on the La Pine City Council. The terms of Kitty Shields, Doug Ward and Barbara Hedges will expire on December 31, 2010. All 3 councilors are eligible to re-apply for election. To be eligible, one must be a resident of the City of La Pine. Election materials may be picked up at City Hall, 51340 Hwy. 97 La Pine, OR 97739. Candidates are encouraged to obtain election materials by August 10, 2010, and must submit perfected petitions by Aug. 24, 2010 to qualify for the ballot. For questions about the application process, please contact Luana Damerval, City Recorder at 541-536-1432, by fax at 541-536-1462, by e-mail at luana@ ci.la-pine.or.us, or stop by City Hall at 51340 Hwy. 97. H COCC Announces Spring-Term Dean’s List The following Central Oregon Community College students were named to the spring-term Dean’s List. The COCC Dean’s List is based on enrollment in 12 or more credit hours and a grade-point average of 3.60 or above. La Pine, OR Lakeview, OR New Office Hours for La Pine City Hall Effective July 6, 2010: The City Hall for the City of La Pine will be open during the following hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday City of La Pine, 51340 Hwy 97 La Pine, Oregon, 97739 541-536-1432, www.ci.la-pine.or.usH James Adams Katelyn Anderson Teresa Bachman Jennifer Barnes Craig Biswell Carla Campbell Gina Chambers Bradden Cross Kristy Davis Brian Deglow Lance Dillon Jamie Duval Kendal Hess Teresa Hutchings Caitlin Little Robert Lytle Rachel Newton Chris Jepsen Jason Mosteller Gene Parsons Rebecca Robinson Rachel Schneider Tobias Smoldt Cassandra Swanson Debbie Tirrill Diana Toepfer Roger Tucker Amber Yager Brandon Zgraggen Anthony Cobian Page 5 Saturday Night Southern Gospel Quartet Concert Sponsored by Grace Fellowship Church 15977 Mountain View Lane - La Pine (Corner of Mountain View & Day Road) July 10th 7:00 PM ~ Freewill offering will be taken ~ Call 541-536-2588 for Questions Page 6 THE NEWBERRY EAGLE - La Pine Centennial Commemorative Issue • JULY 2010 City of La Pine–Roll-Up By Wendy Korn, Newberry Eagle Reporter We have a New Sign in La Pine! To see photos and read more about this, see page 22. La Pine Neighborhoods Now Have Names! The Newberry Eagle Team “Toots Their Horns” Publisher and Editor in Chief p Owner Rosland Crossing North La Pine: “Rosland Crossing”, named by Delmer Olman Central La Pine: “Ranchside”, named by Audrey Gulden Ranchside South La Pine = “Prairie Meadow”, named by Dan Varcoe Prairie Meadow Nobody’s Happier Than the Mayor Former Madras Mayor, Richard Allen, entered into agreement as La Pine’s City Manager, effective June 10, for eight months. Since it’s a part-time job, he said he will not move to La Pine, but will spend a couple of nights every week in a motel or in a campground, since he enjoys the outdoors. (He insisted on paying for the motel himself.) Councilor McAfee expressed her thanks at a council meeting to Mayor Shields for acting as the city’s administrator during times when they needed one. “Nobody’s happier than I am. It’s a very grueling role”, confessed Mayor Shields. Juggling the Budget The simple solution to high legal fees? Offload the work to the new city manager. But, paying them both could cost the city even more money. This fiscal year, the city budgeted $75,000 for attorney Jeremy Green and also hired on Richard Allen at $5,000 per month. According to Councilor Doug Ward, this amount is right on target. “I don’t see how we could budget less than 75,000... we’re going to spend 105-110 [thousand] this year...With the new city manager now, the cost to the attorney will go down...If we don’t budget sufficient, then we’re going to have a problem”, Ward explained. Now there are two people that will get paid for handling the city’s affairs. If the attorney earns the full amount budgeted for his services, and the city manager earns his $40,000, then that would cost the city $115,000. Councilors at Large No, the title doesn’t mean that a city councilor is running amok in the streets of La Pine- it’s quite the opposite. A new law could allow a city councilor to live outside the city limits. Business owner Bob Cox commented during a council meeting that “We are built like a dalmatian dog, with spots of neighborhoods...It seems like the rules that we live under should look like us,” referring to the council’s discussion about whether this statute should be allowed by the city. The city is about to go full speed ahead in a adopting a City Charter that will have detailed rules about how the council runs itself. Adoption of the Charter will be on the November ballot. As of right now, any person serving as a councilor must live within the established city limits, but that could change as a charter gets drafted. The Mysterious Meeting Explained Councilor McAfee got a “hand-slapping” by other councilors during a special “mysterious meeting”, as the Bend Bulletin called it earlier in May. Mayor Shields and Doug Ward announced verbal complaints against McAfee, while Councilors Don Greiner an Barbara Hedges remained somewhat neutral. There was wide media coverage that attempted to explain the entire background leading up to this meeting that seemed to have stemmed from McAfee having disagreements with Ward. Many concerned citizens spoke at the meeting and showed their support for McAfee’s overall status as La Pine City Councilor. McAfee was given the opportunity to rebut the complaints against her and apologized to La Pine’s tax payers. “I will apologize to you, the citizens of La Pine. I apologize for the timewasted on these irrelevant issues that don’t move our City one step forward,” said Councilor McAfee. Then she listed the next items that the city should focus on, which were the selection of the City Manager and the City Charter (see above). Since then, meetings have been held with no visible problems among the councilors, so it appears progress is in La Pine’s future. H j Likes to: Camp, Hike, Fish, Draw, Paint, & Sculpt. of Eagle Lady Multimedia, founded as S.L. 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DUE DATE for the August 2010 issue is July 16, 2010. THE NEWBERRY EAGLE - La Pine Centennial Commemorative Issue • JULY 2010 $440,000 in Scholarships Given to La Pine Students Submitted by Heather Wieber, ASPIRE Coordinator La Pine High School’s seniors earned over $440,000 this year in scholarships. The high school’s top dollar amounts went to several students. • Ian Smith—Resident Student Firefighter Apprenticeship at La Pine Fire Department $30,000, The Center Foundation—$1,500 • Connor Thill—Midstate Electric Cooperative—$2,500, Sunriver Rotary—$500, American Legion Auxiliary—$500, National Honor Society—$250, BEA—$1,500, Ray’s Charitable Foundation—$5,000, Westminster Presidential—$56,000 • Faith Cox—Montgomery GI Bill—$79,848 • Brandon Harris— Montgomery GI Bill—$83,448 • Ty Slater—Western Undergrad—$8,800 • Kassi Conditt—Full Tuition and Books for four years at OIT—$41,000 • Maryann Gonzales—University of Oregon Presidential—$8,000, National Honor Society—$250, Ya Ya Sisterhood—$500 A key part of La Pine High School’s scholarship success is due to its newly implemented ASPIRE program. ASPIRE started three years ago at La Pine High School and is an acronym for Access to Student Assistance Programs in Reach of Everyone. It is a mentoring program run by an ASPIRE coordinator and volunteers. It encourages all students 9th through 12th grade to seek out some form of education beyond high school whether that is a trade school, community college, or 4 year university. Students are given one-on-one guidance by background checked and trained volunteers. Mentors help with college applications, scholarship essays, financial aid information, interview preparation, choosing the right college, reminders of important deadlines, goal setting, SAT and ACT preparation, resume building, course planning and much more. Mentors meet students during school hours with staff present. Student-mentor meeting times are arranged on an individual basis being sensitive to not pull students from rigorous courses. The frequency of meeting times varies depending on the students’ interests, needs, and year in school. This year LPHS had close to 20 mentors and approximately 150 students in the program. The goal of the high school is to have each student enrolled in the program. But, in order to make that a reality, more mentors need to volunteer. If you are interested in mentoring, you don’t need know anything about college, financial aid or scholarships. Every mentor is trained and given the resources to help the students. And, you as a mentor, create your own schedule. If you can volunteer even 2 hours per month, ASPIRE can utilize your abilities. Do you have a heart to make a difference in the life a child? Then, volunteering in ASPIRE is the perfect opportunity. Most families today have two working parents, too much responsibility, and not enough time or resources to know where to start with attending college. ASPIRE comes along side of families and students and helps them find the information they need to make going to college a smooth transition. Although ASPIRE helps students access higher education, the best part of ASPIRE is making a difference in the life of a student. Each time a mentor sits down with a student, a life is changed, a goal is made, and future dreams are closer to reality. In a day and age where there is no quietness and technology fills every moment, students just want someone to listen and care. ASPIRE provides that listening ear. For more information on how to become a mentor, please call Heather Wieber at 541-536-5295. H Page 7 Your La Pine/Sunriver Real Estate Connection Fred Jaeger–Real Estate Broker ePRO Certified REaltor /CDPE Licensed in the State of Oregon u Expert on Central Oregon Real Estate u Certified Distressed Property Expert u First Time Buyer Specialist Call Fred Jaeger at 541-598-5449 email: [email protected] Central Oregon Students Receive Mid Oregon Credit Union/COCC Scholarships By Mid Oregon Credit Union BEND, OR. - Mid Oregon Credit Union and the Central Oregon Community College Foundation Scholarship Program has awarded scholarships to two Central Oregon students Lauren Hale and Ashley Smith. The $2,500 Mid Oregon Credit Union scholarships are for tuition for the academic year at COCC. “I am honored to have been chosen as one of the recipients of the Mid Oregon Credit Union Scholarship at Central Oregon Community College,” said Ms. Hale. “My future goal is to complete a Masters Degree and your generosity is helping make that possible.” “I don’t think I can adequately exThe $2,500 Mid Oregon Credit press my appreciation for the award Union scholarships are for you’ve given me,” remarked Ashley tuition for the academic Smith. “It means a lot to me that I was recognized for my efforts and I am very year at COCC. thankful.” The COCC Foundation Scholarship Program offers scholarships from Mid Oregon Credit Union. Completing the COCC Foundation Scholarship application available online at www.midoregon.com/resources/scholarship options enables an applicant to compete for any COCC Foundation Scholarship for which he or she may qualify. As the only credit union headquartered in Central Oregon, Mid Oregon Credit Union is a full-service, member-owned, financial cooperative that has served Central Oregonians since 1957. With over 19,000 members in Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook counties, Mid Oregon Credit Union builds relationships through valued financial solutions. For more information about Mid Oregon Credit Union, their services and branch locations in Bend, Redmond, Prineville, and Madras, please visit their website at www. midoregon.com. H 95% of La Pine Adults American Legion Gives Scholarships to Students By Connie Chase of the American Legion La Pine Unit 45 Top graduates from La Pine High School have received scholarships from American Legion Auxiliary for the 2010 school year. This is something that the American Legion has committed to doing for many years. It began with awarding $300 per student, but in recent years, the Auxiliary has been able to increase this to $500. This year’s awards were made possible by generous help from the community through various fundraisers. This year, we are proud to present the scholarship award of $500 to the following recipients: Theresa Jackson, Richard Dinger, and Connor Trill. H believe that any teen alcohol use at parties IS NOT OK 2010 La Pine Community Readiness Survey, conducted by the Deschutes County CCF in partnership with MIPH Equestrian A note to you from Cherie: Ghost Rock Ranch Gave (continued from page 1) So Much to La Pine I would like to take this opportunity to thank the La Pine Community and the surrounding area for the love and support you have shown the ranch over the years. I will be relocating the Ghost Rock equestrian operations to a new location right here in Central Oregon. The spirit of Ghost Rock Ranch lives on! excellent hospitality. We are very sad to see you go! We have enjoyed the beautiful ranch and sharing your dream with you. Many have beautiful memories of the ranch. I know I will always remember the La Pine Chamber Christmas Party. Cherie had the riders in a sleigh singing carols. I shouted carols out so the folks in the lodge could hear us. It was a beautiful evening, under the stars, mingling with friends, laughing, and singing. But, it is time to move on for Ghost Rock. The good news is that Ghost Rock Ranch will continue with its equestrian operations in Central Oregon! See the note to the left from Cherie. If readers would also like to express how you love and remember Ghost Rock Ranch, please go to The Newberry Eagle blog and post your heartfelt thoughts. Visit www.NewberryEagle.com to post on our blog. Cherie: “you brought something great and awesome to La Pine with your ranch and your dreams”. Thank you for sharing it with us. Even though your location is changing, the extraordinary person and spirit that you are always goes with you. You will bring your success, your love, strength, to your new digs. H Photography by Ghost Rock Ranch Keep an eye on the web site for the latest information. Cherie Yippee I-O! www.GhostRockRanch.com Second Annual Poker Ride Pays Off By Wendy Korn, News Correspondent The La Pine Community Kitchen’s benefit at Ghost Rock Ranch helped raise almost $2,500 and 160 pounds of food, to be shared with St. Vincent De Paul. Even though they had half as many riders as last year’s Poker Ride, Carol Swendsen, the coordinator, said that “This was our second annual and it has proven very successful for us.” Let the Numbers Say It: $2,500: Estimated money raised from poker hands and auction items 37: Number of riders 160lbs: amount of canned food donated to the Kitchen 13: Number of vendors selling tack and goods H Photography by Wendy Korn Former La Pine Rodeo Queen Shares Her Success Article and Photography Submitted by Kristen Russell 2010 Miss Wheeler County Fair & Rodeo Queen, Kristen Russell. Kristen is 19 years old and will be a sophomore in the fall at Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls Studying for a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Kristen is a 9 year former 4-H member with 7 years showing market steers and competing on her horse Andy and 9 years in the Foods program in Deschutes County. Kristen competed 4 years in the Oregon High School Equestrian Teams (OHSET) riding for La Pine High School, qualifying for State three years. Her favorite moment in 2008 Hello Rodeo Fans! Article and Photography Submitted by Chrystal Bates The La Pine Rodeo is fast approaching, and I would love to see everyone there to root on the cowboys and cowgirls this fourth of July weekend! As the 2010 La Pine Rodeo Association’s Queen, and a true hometown cowgirl, I am so proud to have had the honor of representing the La Pine Rodeo, and the city of La Pine as a whole. As my summer kicks off and I begin attending rodeos bi-monthly, I would like to thank all of the community members I have meet this year, along with my family, and my queen advisor and of course my fantastic sponsors! Along with being Rodeo Queen, I have been keeping busy through 4-H, OHSET, working at La Pine Pet Bed n Bath inc, attending various functions around town, and recently graduating form La Pine High School! The rodeo begins at 1:00 on July 3rd and 4th, with mutton bustin’ at 12:30, which is always a crowd favorite! Hope to see you there! Sincerely, Your 2010 La Pine Rodeo Queen, Chrystal Bates H was winning District and State in Team Penning. Kristen also enjoys going hunting, whether its gophers in the front yard, or deer and elk in the wild. She loves to rope, practice archery, trap shooting, mudding and working on trucks. Kristen has also held the honors of 2008 La Pine Rodeo Queen and 2009 Deschutes County Rodeo Queen. Her favorite things are meeting new people, getting to talk with the young people and chasing the calves back in the arena. Kristen invites you to come see her at the Wheeler County Fair August 3-8, in Fossil, OR. Friday’s Open Horse Show & Play Night, Saturday’s Parade, Ranch Rodeo and Street Dance and Sunday’s Ranch Rodeo. Queens, Mom/advisors are invited to Queen’s Luncheon at noon on Saturday. Call Wheeler County Fair Board 541-763-4560 for information. H THE NEWBERRY EAGLE - La Pine Centennial Commemorative Issue • JULY 2010 Page 9 Business Buy-Sell Agreements Can Work For You Submitted by Andy Meeuwsen, Country Financial When a farmer or business owner dies, what happens to the farm or business? Many times it is divided and the business dies with the owner. However, a buy-sell agreement can keep the farm or business alive and allow it to continue. Regardless of the type of business, the preferred method of planning for the disposition of a business interest is the buy-sell agreement. A buy-sell agreement can be an integral part of a plan which provides an orderly transfer of ownership when a farmer or business owner dies or becomes disabled. A buy-sell agreement can be with a partner, family member, a stockholder or an employee. The purpose of a buy-sell agreement, or any farm or business continuation plan, should be clear, and the agreement should be prepared by an attorney. The plan should allow the surviving owners to acquire the deceased’s interest and continue operating the farm or business. The plan can establish a value for federal estate tax purposes that is binding on the parties to the agreement and the Internal Revenue Service. A buy-sell agreement funded with life insurance can help solve many problems arising at the time of death or disability of a farmer or business owner. For the farmer or business owner it: ensures a buyer and a purchase price for the farm or business; provides for continuation of the farm or business and avoids liquidation; provides the funds for the purchase when needed without increasing debt; may lessen conflicts with heirs; and gives peace of mind to the owners because they know their heirs will receive their fair share of the business with a minimum of legal difficulties. For the heirs of the deceased, a buy-sell agreement: ensures a fair price in cash for the farm or business; helps establish the value of the business for estate tax purposes; and reduces the potential for eliminates possible disagreements with each other over the disposition of the farm or business. Almost every farm and business has potential for a buy-sell agreement to be funded with life and disability income insurance. Life insurance is an excellent means of funding a buy-sell agreement because it can provide a funding mechanism to ensure successful completion of the agreement. Life insurance is a cost effective alternative to traditional financing. Life policies are written on the owners to ensure continuation of the business should any owner die. The life insurance premiums are advance payments toward the purchase of the deceased owner’s interest, and the death benefit guarantees the cash will be available when needed. A disability insurance policy can be used to provide money to hire a replacement when a farmer or business owner is sick or hurt and cannot work. It is important for any business to have a clear, well-written buy-sell agreement with the necessary funding to allow the agreement to be carried out. You should discuss your options with your attorney and a COUNTRY Financial Representative. Policies issued by COUNTRY Mutual Insurance Company® and COUNTRY Casualty Insurance Company®, Bloomington, IL. H A Bit of Business Stark’s Saddlery Has New Digs George Stark is now operating at his new shop, freshly built at his home! Stark’s Saddlery creates custom saddles and leatherworks and has moved out of the now closed Ghost Rock Ranch. They would like to thank their customers for the support over the years. To speak to George about his work, call (541) 536-9503. • SEPTIC TANKS PUMPED • SYSTEMS INSPECTED Call for no-obligation information on system care and maintenance LIC# 36217P “We Gladly Answer Questions” Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 541-536-3462 NEW CLIENT Aspen Alley X from Napa 541-536-1153 51470 Hwy 97 #4B Stark’s Saddlery Photo by Stark’s From Vendor to Owner A vendor who ran the Community Craft Sale at the Community Buiding on Saturdays has opened up their own shop called “Cindy’s Haircuts and Nature’s Gifts” in Aspen Alley, next to Cinco de Mayo. They offer perms, haircuts, sets, vegan hair products and more. Patrons can also enjoy shopping while getting their hair set, as there are lots of fun gifts for sale in the shop. New Jazz Lounge Opens in La Pine Jade’s Jazz Lounge has opened up in La Pine in Aspen Alley. The dance club has wood floors, a stage, a sound system and a full service virgin bar. This alcoholfree club has live music Fridays and Saturday nights, charges a minimal cover fee and streams live to KITC 106.5. Some acts that have played so far are: Stronghold (jazz), Ed Criss (blues guitar), Bellavia (trio), and more. County Businesses Recognized for Safe Sidewalks Since 1957 Jim Elliot, Enrolled Agent, LTC & 2 Licensed Preparers to serve you. 18 Years Experience Electronic Filing Personal Taxes Refund Loans Business Taxes Call for Appointment: St. Vincent De Paul opened its doors to a new and improved location on Huntington Road in La Pine. This large building now holds more items for sale and a larger donation area. St. Vincent is now located at 51661 Huntington Rd, La Pine, north of the Post Office. La Pine’s ORIGINAL Septic Tank Pumping Service OPEN YEAR ROUND SPECIAL! Thrift Store Moves La Pine Location 1009-234 High Desert Tax Service This past winter, eight Deschutes County businesses provided customers and pedestrians with a slip-free environment. On June 21, the businesses received Safe Sidewalk awards from the Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). BPAC accepted public nominations for businesses that followed legal requirements of keeping their sidewalks safe and clear last winter. The award serves as a positive reminder to businesses that promptly removing snow and ice from sidewalks helps ensure the safety of pedestrians and helps to attract customers. 2009-2010 winners are: Bend Plan Center, High Desert Fitness, Interior Flooring Solutions, The Old Mill District, US Bank at NE 3rd & Olney, Downtown Urban Renewal Advisory Committee, The Sisters Market, Tollgate Property Owners Association. Newberry Eagle staff reports. H Wy’East Promoting “Save Water Save Energy” Program Submitted by Wy’East The Wy’East Resource Conservation & Development Council has teamed with the Bonneville Power Administration and local utilities to help agricultural operations and rural small businesses save money on energy costs. Wy’East’s service area includes Deschutes, Crook, Jefferson, Wasco, Sherman, and Hood River Counties. The Save Water Save Energy program, a pilot program sponsored by BPA, was developed to help make energy improvements convenient and affordable. End users eligible for the program include irrigators, dairies, wineries, greenhouse nurseries, livestock operations, on-farm processors, golf courses, etc. BPA and northwest public utilities recognize that energy efficiency is the premier low-cost source of new energy and are working together to bring energy savings to the agriculture industry. By saving energy, agricultural customers may be able to reduce costs, increase operation uniformity, decrease the amount of water/energy used, and potentially increase yield. Wy’East staff can help make energy improvements convenient – and affordable. Using a “one-stop” start-to-finish approach, Wy’East will work with businesses. Potential savings are realized through on-site energy efficiency improvements such as irrigation hardware upgrades, irrigation pumping improvements, scientific irrigation scheduling, lighting upgrades, variable frequency drives, HVAC, refrigeration, insulation, greenhouse wall and roof panels, controlled atmosphere rooms, heat recovery, and much more. To date, Central Electric Coop, Northern Wasco County PUD, and Wasco Electric Coop are a few of the local electric utilities promoting the program to local agricultural operations and rural small businesses. Here are a few examples of energy efficiency projects: Irrigation Scientific Irrigation Scheduling (SIS): Knowing exactly when and how much to irrigate crops using a system that monitors weather and soil mois- (continued on page 25) Page 10 THE NEWBERRY EAGLE - La Pine Centennial Commemorative Issue • JULY 2010 Business FINANCIAL Focu $ by Bob Cox Gen X’ers Must Consider Needs of Three Generations If you’re a member of Generation X, the age group born between 1963 and 1981, you may well be in the busiest time of your life. You’re probably in the early to middle stages of your career, for one thing, and if you have children, they’re likely still at home. Yet despite the hectic nature of your days, you still have to look after the financial concerns of your children, yourself and possibly even your parents. This three-generational effort may seem challenging, but with some planning and persistence, you can help your family make progress toward a variety of goals. To begin with, let’s consider the needs of your children. Obviously, you’re already providing for their living expenses, so from an investment point of view, your biggest concern may be how you’ll help them pay for college. Here’s a suggestion: Put time on your side and start saving as soon as possible. You might want to consider opening a 529 college savings plan, which offers potential tax advantages. Saving for college is important — but so is saving for your own retirement. Con- sequently, you’ll have to find the right balance of resources to devote to these two goals. To avoid shortchanging yourself, take full advantage of your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan. Contribute as much as you can afford right now, and whenever you get a raise, increase your contributions. At the very least, put in enough to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered. Your 401(k) accumulates on a tax-deferred basis, and your contributions are generally made with pretax dollars, so the more you put in, the lower your taxable income. You aren’t confined to investing in a 401(k), either, because you can also put money into a traditional IRA, which accumulates tax deferred, or a Roth IRA, which accumulates tax free, provided you’re at least age 59½ when you start making withdrawals and you’ve held your account at least five years. Once you’ve started saving for college for your kids and investing for your own retirement, you’ve got one more genera- IF YOU’RE NOT AT YOUR LAST JOB, SHOULD YOUR 401(k) BE? tion to consider — the older one. For example, you’ll need to make sure your parents have adequate financial protection for their health care expenses. If your parents have saved and invested throughout their lives, they may not need any financial help from you — but that doesn’t mean you’ll never be called upon to straighten out their affairs. That’s why now is the perfect time to ask your parents some key questions: Where are your assets located? Do you have a will? How about a durable power of attorney? You might think these inquiries will make you sound “selfish,” but the opposite is true: The more you know about your parents’ financial situation and estate plans, the bigger help you’ll be to them, and to other members of your family, if the day arrives when your parents need some assistance. It may not always be easy to act on behalf of three generations — but it’s worth the effort. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial advisor. See Bob Cox’ ad on this page. H Starting a Business?.... Jump Start it with Professionally Designed Marketing Tools. Logos, Branding Brochures, Flyers Business Cards, Stationery Ad Campaigns Posters, Books Websites & Hosting La Pine Chamber News By Dan Varcoe La Pine Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Celebrate La Pine! A “Once in a Hundred Years” Opportunity. ne La Pi n Orego 2010 1910 Ce l e b ratin g 1 0 0 Y ears of C o m m u nit y © Wingfoot Design, LLC Mark your calendars. La Pine will be 100 years old September 21, 2010. We are planning a big La Pine Community Birthday Party on September 24th and 25th. We expect the whole community to join together in this “Once in a Hundred Years” opportunity. The first exploration of the La Pine country began by white men in the 1820’s. According to the History of La Pine Pioneers, “Peter Skene Ogden’s men discovered East Lake in 1826… 1843 saw the passage of John C. Fremont’s exploration party on their way south to Klamath Marsh… in 1853 and 1854 two major wagon trains followed the Little Deschutes River to the vicinity of Crescent before crossing the mountains.” The book also reports that (La Pine) “Established as Rosland on April 13, 1897. Name changed to La Pine on September 21, 1910” (1910 was when the La Pine post office was founded). La Pine has already started celebrating in several ways... • Brad Samuelson of Wise Buys designed the La Pine 100 Year Celebration Logo (above) for the community (winning a design contest). • “A Small Town – Past, Present and Bright Future” was the theme for The La Pine Chamber Annual Banquet. Teri Myers wrote and directed a comedy play that portrayed life in La Pine in the 1920’s. • La Pine had an Old Fashioned Easter Spring Festival at the White School Complex. • Dedication of the new La Pine Sign, “Small town – Bright Future”, located at Hwy 97 and Huntington Rd. • “A Journey Back in Time” Rendezvous with the Ponderosa Mountain Men in May. • The Newberry Eagle Newspaper is featuring La Pine History articles and photos in every issue throughout the Centennial year. • The Annual La Pine Frontier Days is a 100 Year Celebration in itself. • The 4th of July Parade will feature One Hundred Years of Cars… from the 1910’s through current vehicles. Bob Cox, AAMS® Financial Advisor . 16345 6th Street Suite 101 La Pine, OR 97739 541-536-8822 Call Sandra Jones Professional Graphic Designer 541-419-9487 Over 25 Years Experience as a Graphic Designer www.EagleLadyMultimedia.com • The Greatest Little Rodeo in Oregon… La Pine Rodeo is in its 8th year, celebrating La Pine’s 100th Year with a special tribute to Tedd Anderson, one of the founders of the La Pine Rodeo Association. So Welcome! Join the fun this year! Make 2010 a year to remember! Celebrate 100 Years of Frontier Heritage… in friendly La Pine, Oregon. A Small Town with a Bright Future! H Nutrition Resources for Healthly Living Submitted by Home Instead Senior Care The Home Instead Senior Care® network is arming seniors and family caregivers with nutrition resources for healthy aging. Healthy aging is a goal we all share and, for seniors, a well-balanced diet can be even more important. Good nutrition is the first line of defense for older adults who are striving to maintain their independence as they age, helping to protect them from illness and disease. Achieving a well-balanced diet is not as easy as it sounds, though. The physical limitations of aging often make shopping, cooking and dining a challenge for many seniors who want to stay healthy. Mobility problems aggravated by conditions such as arthritis can keep seniors away from the grocery store where they would find healthy options for their daily menus. Medications and certain illnesses often cause older adults to lose their appetites. And the death of spouses and friends may isolate seniors, leaving them with little interest in the pleasures of dining at home or eating out at restaurants. Inability to shop and cook can be major challenges to eating healthy, especially among recently hospital-discharged older adults, said Dr. Nadine Sahyoun, associate professor of Nutrition and Food Science in the University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, who has extensively studied the impact of issues such as dental health, social support and depression on seniors’ diets. Physical functioning is very important to the quality of food that is in the home and to the meals that are prepared, she added. Awareness begins with identifying the warnings signs that seniors are not eating properly. These are the first alerts to warn family caregivers of the potential hazards that their senior loved may be facing if they are not eating properly. Family caregivers have their own challenges. Their busy schedules helping Mom and Dad with shopping and meal preparation often turn their lives into a pressure cooker of stress. According to Home Instead Senior Care research: An estimated 83 percent of family caregivers help with groceries or other errands; 65 percent assist with meal preparation. Home Instead Senior Care is located in Bend, OR at 497 SW Century Drive Suite 102 and can be reached by phone at (541) 330-6400. H So how do you know if your senior’s diet fits the bill? These 10 warning signs are red flags that may signal a potential problem: 1. Loss of appetite: If your senior has always been a hearty eater but no longer eats as he or she used to, it’s time to find out why. Underlying illness could be the root cause. 2. Little to no interest in eating out: If your loved one has always loved eating out at a favorite restaurant but no longer shows interest, dig deeper to determine the problem. 3. Depression: Change in appetite is a classic sign of depression. Be sure to follow up with a physician if you suspect depression may be a problem. 4. Sudden weight fluctuation: A weight change -- losing or gaining 10 pounds in six months -- is another sign that something could be amiss. 5. Expired or spoiled food: Check the refrigerator for expired or spoiled food. Seniors could be saving food until it’s no longer safe. Make sure that all food is labeled, with the date, in large letters and numbers. 6. Skin tone: Observe your senior’s skin tone. If she is eating properly, her skin should look healthy and well-hydrated. 7. Lethargy: If your loved one has regularly been active and enjoyed taking walks but suddenly becomes lethargic, encourage him to see a doctor. Poor nutrition could be to blame. 8. Cognitive problems: Seniors who live alone might forget to eat. Dementia and cognitive problems can lead to nutritional deficiencies. Quick intervention is vital. 9. More than three medications: Medication can influence both appetite and weight. Check with your senior’s doctor to find out if his medications could be the culprit. 10. A recent illness: Illness or a hospital stay could make a senior stop eating. Keep tabs on your loved one’s recovery, making sure she has reliable help at home. H We Have 35 Years Experience in Home Care. Serving the Entire La Pine Basin CASCADE LAKES CAREGIVER SERVICE Providing Loving Care so your family member can remain at home. “Call Us for a No-Obligation Consultation” PHONE: 541-280-6112 • email: [email protected] “Our House” Honored for Helping People with HIV/AIDS & Other Disabilities Submitted by Oregon Department of Health Services (DHS) SALEM, OR—Too often, one of the biggest issues facing people living with HIV/AIDS is finding stable and safe housing. One long-time care organization, Portland’s nonprofit Our House, has addressed the issue head-on with creative, patient-based supports that keep people from homelessness. In recognition of the organization’s work, the Oregon Department of Human Services Seniors and People with Disabilities (SPD) Division recently awarded Our House the 2010 Innovative Practice Program award. The Innovative Practice Program recognizes long-term care providers that have implemented programs, policies and services that contribute significantly to the quality of life and care of those living or working in long-term care communities. It also provides the opportunity for others to learn from and replicate these model practices. “We look for innovative practices that make a real difference in people’s lives,” says Mary Gear, administrator, SPD Office of Licensing and Quality of Care. “Our House’s program enriches and expands opportunities for some of our most vulnerable fellow Oregonians to stay housed, safe and healthy.” One Our House model practice is providing assistance to those who are defined as “too healthy” to meet qualifications for 24-hour residential care. Our House provides them with medical, mental health, addiction and rental services, as well as opportunities to engage with others and avoid isolation. In addition, Our House monitors clients’ health and well-being to help prevent their health from deteriorating, thus preventing costly medical bills. About Our House and the Neighborhood Housing and Care Program (NHCP): Our House is a nonprofit agency that provides a continuum of health care, housing and community service options for low-income individuals with HIV/AIDS. Services include a licensed 14-bed residential care facility (Our House), a five-bed adult care home (Swan House), rental assistance, free food bank and thrift store and payment of pet care services that cannot be met through any other source. Our House partners with Cascade AIDS Project, the Partnership Project (OHSU) and Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. to provide assistance with housing and health care to support the physical, emotional and psychological well-being of clients. Services are provided by RNs, occupational therapists, social workers, a housing specialist and a drug and alcohol counselor — all working together with individuals to help them live better and healthier lives. The Innovative Practice Program was launched in 2007 by the Department of Human Services B U I LT T O A H I G H E R S TA N D A R D Seniors and People with Disabilities Division, the Oregon Alliance of Senior and Health Services, Oregon Health Care Association and other stakeholders to support quality improvement initiatives in licensed assisted living, residential care and nursing facilities. The annual call for applications invites providers to describe innovative care and services that meet a set of identified criteria. For more information about programs in the DHS Seniors and People with Disabilities Division, please visit www.oregon.gov/DHS/spwpd/ index.shtml.H The F AMIL Y F AMILY HEALTH CLINIC FAMILY HEALTH CLINIC HEALTH CLINIC of Pine,Inc. Inc. ofLa La Pine, High Quality Personalized Care of La Pine, Inc. Supporting the Health & Well Being of All Ages Brenda J. Molina MSN, APRN, Nurse Practitioner Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner Over 20 Years in the Medical Profession 16480 William Foss Rd, La Pine • Physical Exams, Well Men & Women Exams • Well-Child Care & Immunizations • Order, Perform, Interpret Labwork • Diagnose & Treat – Injuries, Wounds, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure For Appointments Call 541-536-8012 Page 12 THE NEWBERRY EAGLE - La Pine Centennial Commemorative Issue • JULY 2010 Snap, Tanf Assistance to Oregon Families Continues at Record Levels The New Senior By T. Myers, Citizen Contributor During the past few months we have looked at modern communications (attaching oneself to a cell phone, etc.), figuring out when to let go of material possessions and enjoy life and back in April, I wrote about the Retirement Revolution (financial issues). When a New Senior is defined as anyone old enough to qualify to join AARP, then you know that there are lots of us out there. This month let’s discuss “ageism”. Ten years ago when I first started receiving offers to join AARP and I discovered some of the benefits of being a senior- like discounts at Ross on Tuesdays, or cheap early bird meals at Denny’s restaurants, I thought, “Hmm... This might not be so bad”. But now, after ten years and a fairly extensive attempt to find living wage employment during the past two years, I am thinking this New Senior thing might not be so good! When I was laid off from a job in the construction business, I was aware that the field was in a very depressed area of the economy. I did not think that the recession, Central Oregon, the economy, the rate of local unemployment and my age would be so hard on me personally. I was always able to get work in the past. After doing research and exploring different opportunities, I was ready to apply for jobs. Even though I felt qualified to apply and interview for positions in several different fields, I found it difficult to get an interview. The interviews I did get resulted in very little interest in me as a candidate. I worked hard to revise my resumes to fit the positions I was looking at. I called and asked if employers would like me to send in a resume before just sending one in. I researched the companies I was interested in and when I sent resumes, I called to see if they were received and if I could schedule an appointment to meet with the company. I sent thank-you notes after interviews and maintained my job search records and added more volunteer activities to keep me visible and involved in my Poetry Corner Jade’s Jazz Lounge Come and listen to the live music Right here in downtown La Pine Sometimes jazz, other times blues In no time you’ll be feeling fine. Come sit and enjoy a rowdy tune Or relax and take in the flavor You can dance if you like or just sit back As the air of Jade’s Lounge you savor. community. There was not much more to do. The result? Nadanothing! I was running out of steam when it came to trying again and again to find a job that would work out for me. One day my sister delivered an article from the Bend Bulletin about a program called Experience Works. It is a retraining program for people over the age of 55. I kept the paper. When I passed one year of being unemployed, I called the EW office to get more information. They let oldsters (like me) work at minimum wage for up to 28 hours per week with local partner agencies in order to get off the unemployment rolls, get new training in fields that could be a new source for employment in the future and then they set you up with a partner placement once you qualify, so you can finally get back to work. I asked one of the agencies I volunteered for if they would be interested in a mutually beneficial partnership with Experience Works and, luckily, the agency qualified and I am now working part time in a place I am interested in helping. In the meantime, it is my continuing responsibility to seek full time employment while I work at my EW job. I have not found anything yet, but I do feel better working again! Can your age influence an employer’s decision to hire you? I believe so. Who wants to hire someone who will be gone in six years to retirement? Are you even considered? Not often enough. Even when your credentials are top notch, there seems to be a hesitation to put your abilities at the top of their list- especially when there are lots of other, younger candidates competing for the same position. Is it right? No. Can we stop it? It is too hard to prove. But, seniors- be aware- it is definitely out there! H See Jazz Festival schedule, ticket info and more about the performers on page 4 Come and enjoy! by Wendy Rightmire REVERSE MORTGAGE LOANS Talk to the guy with over 20 years of lending experience right here in Central Oregon. “Reverse Mortgages are my specialty. This loan is not credit score or income driven. I care about you. Please call me to find out more about the advantages of a Reverse Mortgage.” LENDER DAN PENA 541-977-7944 “I MAKE HOUSECALLS.” Advantage Capital Lending ML2421 is a division of Academy Mortgage Corp. OR. NMLS#202226 Visit the Premiere Website for Seniors–http://hello60.com Submitted by Oregon DHS More Oregonians than ever before continue to count on public services to help their families get through economic tough times. Demand for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (formerly food stamps) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) increased again last month, and the trend is expected to continue into next year. In May, a total of 706,653 Oregonians received SNAP benefits, an increase of 17 percent from one year ago and 46 percent since the beginning of the recession in July 2008, when Oregon’s unemployment rate was just above 6 percent. Last month, a total of 26,885 families received TANF — up 5 percent from a year ago and 35 percent from July 2008; this program is available only for very low-income Oregon families. SNAP benefits provide an important bridge for people who are unemployed or underemployed and earn too little to meet their basic nutrition needs. TANF helps families pay for shelter and other necessities that parents would not be able to otherwise afford. It also provides case management services for families struggling due to unemployment, underemployment or incapacitation of a primary wage earner. In order to keep up with the increased demand, DHS has transformed its intake process to reduce wait times and eliminate backlogs. Because of our streamlining efforts, Oregonians receive their SNAP benefits an average of nine days sooner than they did before – and in most places across the state, it is same-day service. There are 160 DHS locations across the state where Oregonians can apply for SNAP, TANF and other benefits for which they may be eligible. Many state and federal programs have online applications: Go to www.oregon.gov/DHS/assistance. About the Benefits To be eligible for SNAP benefits, families must earn less than 185 percent of the federal poverty level, along with other factors. For a family of four, the income limit is less than $3,400 per month. The maximum benefit for a household of four totals $668 per month. The overall average SNAP benefit per household is approximately $250 per month. Approximately three-fourths of all SNAP households have some form of income, which results in the actual benefit level received being reduced from the maximum. Benefits are determined on a sliding scale, based on household income, and are distributed through the Oregon Trail Card that is used like a debit card to purchase food. SNAP benefits can be used to purchase foods for the household to eat, such as breads and cereals; fruits and vegetables; meats, fish and poultry; and dairy products. SNAP benefits are intended to act as a supplement to a family’s overall food budget, not to cover it entirely. In many households with little or no income, it can be the primary means to meet the family’s nutritional needs. To be eligible for TANF, parents with children must earn less than the total monthly income limit. For a two-parent family with two children, that maximum is $795, along with an asset limit of $2,500 (not including the family home, or the first $10,000 value of family vehicles). The maximum benefit for the family of four, with no other income, is a total of $647 per month. TANF provides temporary assistance and case management services for families struggling due to unemployment, underemployment or incapacitation of a primary wage earner. TANF and TANF-related programs also provide employment and training services, child care while looking for work or other alternatives, assistance seeking Social Security Income or Social Security Disability Income, and help to flee or stay free from domestic violence.H Our Goal... To offer each family the most caring, dignified and professional service at the most affordable price. Our Services... Burial Services: Traditional or simple. 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Hospice House Experts in Chronic and Terminal Care A local, non-profit, mission-driven organization for over 30 years Call or visit our website at: 541.382.5882 www.partnersbend.org Hospice house is a 24-hour in-patient care unit for hospice patients requiring specialized medical care. Transitions A free, volunteer-based program for patients and families facing chronic or serious illness. Providing companionship, community referrals, and assisting in decision making. Page 14 THE NEWBERRY EAGLE - La Pine Centennial Commemorative Issue • JULY 2010 SENIORS LOVIN LIFE GARDENING IDEAS Key Maintenance: Protecting Your Garden From Frost– There’s Hope for July Article and Photo By Pam Cosmo As I write, I have yet to peek under the row covers with which we sheltered our plants last night to protect them from frost. I have to admit, I’m rather afraid to look. When we got home from the Grange Potluck in June the thermometer on the back porch said 32 F degrees. The temperature continued to plummet even further as the night wore on, so we covered the more cold-sensitive plants. Last night the low was 20 degrees. After I trudged Cover your plants when there is a outside to assess the damage, I see possible freeze. You can use frost it’s not bad. The blankets or simple flannel sheets to only things killed protect your garden. were the marigolds that were planted among the veggies to ward off cabbage moths. Somehow, the winter squashes made it. I wasn’t too worried about the spinach, Swiss Chard, broccoli, and Brussels Sprouts. The strawberries, peas, garlic, onions, carrots, and shallots weren’t covered and they are all fine. This is La Pine. The “threat of frost” is never over. We just has to be prepared for unpredictable conditions here. Garden frost blankets are a “must have” item if you want maintain a decent garden here. They are available through many garden catalogs or you can go on line and find several sources. At Territorial Seed Company, a six foot by twenty foot roll costs $24.50 and a six foot by fifty foot costs $35.95. It depends on where you purchase them. Or, try using flannel sheets from the Goodwill or St. Vincent De Paul. Use tent stakes at the corners to hold the blankets in place. Why would anybody go to all this trouble to try to grow their own vegetables under these challenging conditions? I have three reasons: health, shortages, and variety. I have had two children and a husband die of cancer. The threat of toxin-laden Frankenfood is very real to me. Growing my own food is my way of fighting back against the toxic soup in which we live. To me, it makes no sense to come back from an event to support cancer research, and sit down to a meal loaded with carcinogens. But, that’s just me. For an assortment of reasons, food production is threatened in many places. The U.S. has less food stored up right now than any time in its history. There is only a three day supply of food in the average American city. I feel safer when I know I can eat out of my backyard or from the freezer in the winter. Third is cost. Granted, it does require an investment to start up a serious garden. You have to fence it against deer, buy seed and tools, frost covers, and so forth. But, once you’ve got the basics, the cost goes down each year. I can grow things now that I would not otherwise afford to buy. I will eat five different colors of carrots, potatoes from Peru, artichokes from Italy. I’ll have lettuce from France, cylindrical beets and radishes – all sorts of gourmet items and all organic. Not bad for a couple of old guys living on social security. H Little Deschutes Grange #939 La Pine See Grange History on page 19. St. Vincent De Paul Social Services & Thrift Store 50% Off All Merchandise: Senior Day (60+) 2nd Monday of every month and FOR EVERYONE - last Thursday of the month L a P i ne Store Hours: Monday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm • Phone 541-536-1956 51661 Huntington Rd., La Pine, OR 97739 • www.CentralOregonSVDP.org In La Pine Since 1984. Thank you for your donations and for shopping with us. SENIORS Green Energy – Heat Pumps, A Great Investment By Bend Heating Recently, Randall Marchington, an expert mechanical estimator from Bend Heating answered questions about the newest high efficiency heat pump systems on the market. He also discussed how people can save money and benefit from the best incentives ever offered for installing high efficiency equipment for heating and cooling your home. Q: Randall, what are the average fuel costs for the La Pine and Sunriver area? A: We measure the cost of heating in the amount of Btuh output (British Thermal Units per hour). For example Propane costs $28 - $34 per Btuh, heating oil costs $28 - $32 per Btuh, and an electric furnace costs $20 per Btuh. What many people don’t know is that a high efficiency heat pump is the most cost effective source for heating a home at only $8 - $9 per Btuh. As an added bonus a heat pump also cools so you get air conditioning basically at no additional cost. Q: If I’m heating with Propane, how much of a savings can I get by converting to a high efficiency heat pump? A: Using that example you are paying approx. $32 per Btuh with propane as compared to $9 per Btuh with a high efficiency heat pump. That would be roughly a 72% savings. Q: Can you give me an example of what it would cost to invest in a new high efficiency heat pump system? A: Let’s use an example of a system based on a smaller stick or manufactured home costing an estimated $7,830.00. With Federal, State and utility energy incentives and rebates you can save $4,540 for a net investment of $3,290.00. There have never been incentives like this in the 25 years I’ve been in this business. Q: What sets Bend Heating apart from other well known heating companies? A: Bend Heating has served Central Oregon and the La Pine and Sunriver communities since 1953. That’s longer than anyone in our business. We are required to be certified by federal, state and local agencies. We participate in rigorous ongoing training that requires us to perform many different tests to certify the installation is correct like duct testing and sealing – as much as 25% of heat can be lost to leaky ducts. We also perform air flow measurements. Air flow needs to be balanced to avoid burning up the equipment. But there are many other factors that need to be considered to get it right. Q: How can people contact you for more information? A: You can contact me at 382-1231 or email me at [email protected] and I’m happy to provide a no obligation estimate of costs and savings. You can also visit our website at: www.bendheating.com. H Copyright © 2009 Bend Heating & Sheet Metal and SalesMark Solutions, LLC. All rights reserved. Lions Spotted on Huntington Road Provided by La Pine Lions Club If you were driving Huntington Road the morning of June 16th you would have spotted the La Pine Lions Club picking up trash along the roadside. If you would like to join us in serving our community, please call Don Dickover at 541-536-6096 or Shirley Gerhart at 541-536-2201. H New Fre-Win Supervisor Submitted by Fremont-Winema National Forests PORTLAND, OR – Frederick Way, a District Ranger on Washington’s Colville National Forest, has been named as the new supervisor of the Fremont-Winema National Forests in southern Oregon. Way, who has been working in natural resources for 40 years, has been with the U.S. Forest Service since the late 1980s and the Bureau of Land Management before that. He most recently served as acting Deputy Forest Supervisor on the Klamath National Forest in 2008. “We’re pleased to have Fred leading the Fremont-Winema,” Regional Forester Mary Wagner said. “He brings a wealth of experience and energy that will serve the Forest and the people of southern Oregon.” Way, 58, said he dreamt of working for the Forest Service since riding in his father’s log truck in northern California. Stints as a firefighter led to a range conservationist job with the BLM in Prineville and Baker City. In the early 1980s, he worked for the Oregon State University USDA Extension Office as a county livestock and pasture extension agent in Central Oregon. Way joined the Forest Service in 1988 as a wildlife biologist on the Klamath National Forest and later served on the Black Hills National Forest in South Dakota. Forest Service jobs in Ashland, OR; Walla Walla, WA; Missoula, MT; and Boise, ID followed. Way became a district ranger on the Greenbrier District of the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia before coming to the Colville National Forest. He also has served on local and national wildfire teams. Way succeeds Karen Shimamoto, Fremont-Winema supervisor from 2003 to 2009. Way and his wife, Becky, have been married for 36 years. They have five grown “Being on the Fremont-Winema children. Way enjoys fishing, photography, is like coming home to me. I’m reading, hunting and “most outdoors types of adventure,” including snowshoeing and looking forward to being back snowboarding. on the land, meeting the people “We like people and often find ourselves involved with local church activity and working together to solve and other forms of community volunteer problems.”- Frederick Way work.” Way said. Way will start his new job July 18. H New Chemult District Ranger Submitted by Fremont Winema National Forest Service “I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining the team at the Chemult Ranger District. It’s a real honor to be entrusted with the stewardship of this part of our National Forest system.” - Dave Sabo Lakeview, OR - The Fremont-Winema National Forests welcome Dave Sabo as the new District Ranger in Chemult, Ore. Beginning June 7, Sabo will provide oversight and management of resources on the District’s 396,553 acres. “I am happy that Dave will be joining the Fremont-Winema National Forests,” said Rick Newton, Forest Supervisor. “His experience, leadership skills and enthusiasm are a perfect match for the Chemult Ranger District.” Sabo has 22 years of experience in natural resource management working for the U.S. Forest Service on the Salmon-Challis National Forests in Idaho. In 1984, he began his career as a seasonal employee in timber management, where he spent 10 years working his way up from a Forestry Technician to a Timber Management Assistant. Sabo has spent the last twelve years on the Salmon-Challis National Forests as the Minerals Management Specialist. Recently, he enjoyed detail opportunities in recreation and as the Acting District Ranger on the Beaver Ranger District of the Fishlake National Forest in Utah. Sabo earned a degree in Forest Management from Utah State University in Logan, Utah in 1987. He and his wife, Kendra, have two grown sons currently enrolled in college. H Sanford Health Announces Submitted By Discover Klamath Visitor Center Visitor Center Extends Hours, Children’s Clinic in Gives Gifts Klamath Falls The Discover Klamath Visitor and In response to the many exciting acArticle and Photo Submitted by Sanford Health (Sioux Falls, SD and Klamath Falls, OR) – A new Castle of Care™ will bring together current pediatric physicians from southern Oregon into one convenient location. Sanford Health announced today plans to open a Sanford Children’s Clinic in Klamath Falls, Oregon. As one of five Sanford Children’s Clinics around the world, it will serve a community of 45,000, including more than 5,000 children. The clinic will also serve the four-county market service area that includes children and young families in Oregon and California. “Like many of the communities Sanford currently serves, Klamath Falls is a growing area that is geographically isolated from other larger cities. Paired with local physicians and partners, the services we provide will allow for a solid foundation from which pediatric care can match the growth of the community,” said Dave Link, Sanford Health-MeritCare Senior Executive Vice President. Sanford Children’s will work with a variety of individu- (continued on page 16) tivities and events occurring in Klamath County during late June and early July, Discover Klamath Visitor & Convention Bureau will temporarily extend its operating hours to better serve the tourism needs of both local citizens as well as regional visitors. From June 25th through July 11th, Discover Klamath’s hours will be extended to: Mondays - Thursdays: 9:00 – 5:00 Fridays: 9:00 – 7:00 Saturdays: 9:00 – 5:00 Sundays: 10:00 – 2:00 Welcome Center is staffed and located at the west end of Main Street, near the Favell Museum, at 205 Riverside Drive, Klamath Falls, Oregon. The center’s phone number is: 541 882-1501. Its website address is: DiscoverKlamath.com. All County Residents and Visitors who stop by and sign-in at the Welcome Center between June 25th and July 11th will receive a special gift, as well as an area map of attractions, events, and important contact information. H Page 16 THE NEWBERRY EAGLE - La Pine Centennial Commemorative Issue • JULY 2010 Children’s Clinic in Klamath (Continued from page 15) July 2010 1st-5th KLAMATH FREEDOM CELEBRATION at Klamath County Fairgrounds. Enjoy Arm wrestling tournament, car show, kids land and more. See the flyer below for details. 4th SIXTH ANNUAL 4th OF JULY PARADE in historic downtown Kla- math Falls. Celebrations begin at 10:00 am with a parade that will travel down Main Street and end near beautiful Lake Euwana. Watch marching bands, classic cars, fire trucks, horses, performers, and floats. A fireworks show will start at dusk over Lake Ewana. For information about events, activities, vendor space, food and parking, call the Klamath County Chamber of Commerce at 541-884-5193. 10th RURAL HENLEY REGATTA presented by Ewauna Rowing Club. 6am – 4pm at Veterans Park Klamath Falls. For more information, visit http://www.klamathrowing.org FREEDOM ISN’T FREE FREEDOM ISN’T FREE “FREE TO THE PUBLIC” 4TH OF JULY JULY KLamaTH COUnTY 1-5 , FaIRgROUnds 2010 als and organizations in the development and ongoing operations of the clinic. Partnerships will include the region’s largest hospital, Sky Lakes Medical Center, and the Klamath Pediatric Clinic. The Sanford Children’s Clinic physician team will include two pediatricians from the Klamath Pediatric Clinic and one from Sky Lakes and will grow through recruitment in subsequent years. Additionally, the clinic will employ administrative and nursing staff to support the physician team. Opening in 2012, the clinic will include approximately 9,000 square feet and will include the Castle of Care™ features of other Sanford Children’s facilities. In addition to the original gift from Mr. Sanford, the JELD-WEN Foundation is leading an effort and coordinating response among the grant-making community foundations of the state to garner total matching support of $2.5 million. Current commitments from Oregon-based community partners exceed $1.225 million, including a grant from the Oregon Community Foundation to support construction. Sky Lakes Medical Center will help facilitate the donation of land on which the clinic can be developed and will also provide ancillary lab and imaging resources when the clinic opens. “We are pleased to partner with Sanford Health on the development of a pediatric clinic in Klamath Falls,” stated Paul Stewart, CEO of Sky Lakes Medical Center. “The necessary services that will be provided will benefit children and young families for years, and we look forward to the growth both organizations will experience together.” TEAM Klamath, a public/private partnership organization that fosters the development of services for the community, and the American Academy of Pediatrics played integral roles in Sanford’s selection. “Sanford Health’s mission to develop clinical services for children met the single, most pressing need TEAM Klamath was hoping to meet,” stated Cheryl Hukill, Klamath County Commissioner. “The coordination of care that will come from this project, and the growth that it will allow, will have tangible and lasting impacts on this community.” The development process will include a formal ground-breaking ceremony in Klamath Falls on Thursday, September 9, 2010. H Register for Crescent’s Bible School Cosmic City Vacation Bible School is coming to Crescent Baptist Church August 9-13, 2010, 9AM-Noon. Lots of fun, snacks, Bible stories, games, drama, crafts and more! It’s Free and it’s Fun!! For information please call 541-433-9342. There’s a bonus for registering before August 2, 2010. H Why do you love birding so much? Is it the peace that these creatures bring while eating, bathing, or nesting? Is it the fact they can fly and we can’t? Escort The Wall From Kingsley Field - Thu Arm Wrestling - Fri Poker Run - Sat Motorcycle/Classic Car Show - Sat Strongman Contest - Sat OFFICIAL 4TH OF JULY CEREMONIES Kid’s Land Freedom Monster Trucks Live Entertainment Vendors DOWNTOWN PARADE Freedom Baseball Tournament At Kiger Stadium 4TH OF JULY D & S Harley Davidson Free Demo Rides FAMILY GAMES WE MOURN THEIR PASSING AND CELEBRATE THEIR LIVES www.KlamathFC.org - (541) 281-7094 Photo By ODFW Send the Newberry Eagle your favorite birding story and we will publish it in a future issue so everyone can enjoy it. We still can’t put our finger on it, but we know the reasons we love these creatures are out there. Send your bird photos and stories to: [email protected] THE NEWBERRY EAGLE - La Pine Centennial Commemorative Issue • JULY 2010 Crescent Gilchrist CAT News Page 17 {Our “Sky Scrapers” } Update Provided By Judy Scally, CATeam Member Thank you Swede Barber for your help with ODOT! Swede Barber, the CGCateam’s liaison with ODOT, is retiring. He has been a real asset to the North county and to the Crescent Gilchrist CATeam and will be greatly missed. His temporary replacement is Jay Smith. Veteran’s Home Passed Up According to Commissioner Cheryl Hukill (our liaison for the north county) the Veterans Home that the county was in the running for was not awarded to Klamath County this time. A total of 900 beds are needed in the state of Oregon and they are far short of meeting that need. It is hoped Klamath County will be awarded the next home in the next few years. The citizens of the county passed the Vet’s Home Bond and it will be available if and when the time comes. She noted that the recent Sheriff’s Levy failed to pass. They are forming a Public Safety Committee to come up with solutions. H Camp Fees Increased Submitted by Fremont-Winema Naional Forests Fees for Campsites Effective May 28 2010 $40 Per Night to Rent • Aspen Cabin • Bald Butte Lookout • Currier Guard Station • Drake Peak Lookout • Hager Mountain Lookout $12 Per Campsite plus $5 for an Extra Vehicle • Digit Point Campground $10 Per Campsite plus $4 for an Extra Vehicle • Williamson River Campground • East Bay Campground $6 Per Campsite plus $2 for an Extra Vehicle • Campbell Lake Campground • Dead Horse Lake Campground • Cottonwood Recreation Area • Dog Lake Campground • Lofton Reservoir Campground • Marster Spring Campground • Silver Creek Marsh Campground and Trailhead • Thompson Reservoir Campground $6 Per Campsite plus $5 to Use Dump Station • Walt Haring Snow Park H Crescent Proposes Off Road “Three Trails” Project By US Forest Service, Crescent Ranger District Forest Offers Free Guided Hikes If you are interested in attending one of the hikes, reservations are appreciated. Please call the Klamath Ranger District at 541-885-3400. Area maps are available for purchase from all Fremont-Winema National Forests’ offices to assist you. These tours are weather dependent, so if the weather is bad, i.e. heavy rain and wind or lightning, tours will be cancelled. July 3 Tomahawk Trail July 17 Ranger Springs 9 a.m. to noon 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Difficulty: Easy Interested in participating in a guided hike that is educational in nature? This easy 2.8-mile hike is for you. This trail offers post card views of Mt. McLoughlin and provides your guide an opportunity to talk about forestry practices, vegetation and geologic history of the area. Meet the Forest Service guide at the Tomahawk Trailhead at 9 a.m. The trailhead is approximately 30 minutes west of Klamath Falls off of Hwy 140 on Forest Service Road 190, which is near the junction of Westside Road and Hwy 140. There is no fee required to park at the trailhead. H Difficulty: Moderate Join a Forest Service employee on a 6-mile round trip hike that starts at an elevation of 5,600 feet and gradually climbs gentle slopes to the Pacific Crest Trail and Ranger Springs. Hikers will get to view the flora and fauna of the area and experience a bubbling spring. Your guide will talk about wildflowers, wildlife habitat and wilderness management practices. Meet the Forest Service guide at the Sevenmile Marsh Trailhead at 9 a.m. From Fort Klamath, the trail head it can be accessed by traveling east on Nicholson Road to Forest Service Road 3334. There is no fee required to park at the trailhead. H Crescent, OR - The Three Trails project on the Crescent Ranger District proposes a designated Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) trail system where no designated system currently exists. The project will consider developing 100-130 miles of interlinking trails offering various levels of challenge and scenery that motorized users desire. In addition to developing a new designated system for users to enjoy, it will place the trails on the landscape where it is most appropriate for a trail system to operate and be maintained. Incorporating several new staging areas with amenities such as bathrooms and parking, the new trail system would also provide connections to communities and local businesses, especially to the town of Crescent Lake Junction. The project team currently is conducting an analysis of the project. It is expected that people will be able to comment on the project and the analysis early this summer. To find out more, visit the Deschutes National Forest website at: http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/ centraloregon/projects/ index.shtml or call the Crescent Ranger District. For an update on the status of the Travel Management Rule in central Oregon, or information on where you can and cannot ride, please call the Crescent Ranger District office, or visit the website http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/centraloregon/travel-mgmt/index. shtml for up to date details. H Page 18 THE NEWBERRY EAGLE - La Pine Centennial Commemorative Issue • JULY 2010 Carolyn Blackmon: Stylish World Crafts Submitted By 2 Rivers Gallery “If I was forced to label myself, July artist of the month and extend I believe folk artist or craftswoman invitation to all of you to visit an would be the best description. our beautiful Two Rivers Gallery Many people have shared their with it’s talented, gifted, artists skills and artistry with me over whenever you can. “ -Caroly the years. From these skills I Blackmon, Two Rivers Gallery have developed my own style July Artist of the Month. mixing old with new, function with beauty. Pine needle baskets with Chinese carved jade Two Rivers Gallery is located at inserts, antique crystal beads on 140 S 1st, Chiloquin, OR. Open bags and hanging pincushions, Monday thru Saturday 10 to 5, old style necklaces and robes on Sunday 11-4. Please call during Indian Corn, small twined bags business hours for directions. (541) and baskets. I feel honored to be the 783-3326 H O’Hair & Riggs FUNERAL CHAPEL compassionate care since 1905 541.884.3456 515 Pine Street, Klamath Falls, OR 97601 News from Chiloquin Reprinted with Permission of Chiloquin News School Vandalism & REWARD OFFER Since school has been let out our schools have been hit with vandalism. Windows have been broken or ruined, outdoor buildings on the football field have been destroyed and additional damage. If you see anything please don’t get involved personally, but if you could take pictures or notify 911. If you recognize any perpetrators responsible that would be extremely helpful. The school district is offering a $200.00 reward for information. If you have any ideas to help prevent further damage please call Cindy Moore at (541) 783-2338. Thank you for any help you can provide. H New Gilchrist Forest Dedicated By Wendy Korn, Newberry Eagle Correspondent Gilchrist, OR - “The forest was named for the community, the company and the family that defined the area for many years,” wrote Doug Decker, of Oregon Department of Forestry Project Leader in an email to the Newberry Eagle. Gilchrist State Forest was officially dedicated as 43,000 acres of working forest for Klamath County on June 11 in north Gilchrist. Governor Ted Kulongoski Photo By Oregon Department of Forestry attended and spoke at the makeshift podium, which was appropriately a tree stump and a microphone. Other speakers were Decker, Cal Mukumoot from the Board of Forestry, Klamath County Commissioner John Elliot, Mark Ellsbree of The Conservation Fund, and State Forester Marvin Brown. A new sign was unveiled to the public that reads “Entering the Gilchrist State Forest”, a milestone for the community. The event, like Decker said above, was a celebration for the community and all the work that had been done until this day to make the new forest possible. Many groups worked together for this acquisition and will continue to collaborate to improve the quality of Gilchrist’s forestland. “Our vision is that these lands can make long-term contributions to the social, economic, and environmental health of the region.” - Doug Decker, Oregon Department of Forestry. H Credit Union Finalist for Business Awards Klamath Falls, OR – Pacific Crest Federal Credit Union was honored as a finalist for the Oregon Ethics in Business Awards at the 2010 awards event in Portland, OR. Pacific Crest was nominated by Kathy Maixner of Selling Smart, a business management-consulting firm in Lake Oswego, OR. Kathie Philp, President/CEO and Janet Buckalew, VP of Member Advocacy & Business Development at Pacific Crest attended the awards event representing the Credit Union. By devoting time to participate as a finalist for the 2010 Oregon Ethics in Business awards, Pacific Crest Federal Credit Union helped to further the Oregon Ethics in Business mission of discerning exemplars of ethical business behavior in Oregon through interviews and evaluations conducted by students of Atkinson Graduate School of Management at Willamette University. H Free Native American Flute Class Fireworks Notice: KEEP IT LEGAL, KEEP IT SAFE June 23 opens the season for fireworks sales in Oregon. Legal fireworks may be purchased only from Oregon permitted fireworks retailers and stands. The Office of State Fire Marshal has issued more than 765 retail fireworks permits, and 150 display applications. Oregon law forbids possession, use or sale of fireworks that fly, explode or travel more than six feet on the ground or 12 inches in the air. Bottle rockets, Roman candles, and firecrackers are ILLEGAL in Oregon. All fireworks are prohibited on all Oregon beaches, state parks and in federal parks and forests. H 3rd CHILOQUIN PARADE, BBQ AND COMMUNITY FAIR Chiloquin’s July 4th celebration will be held July 3rd with a parade, craft booths and $1 BBQ dinner. You can find more info on both these events and more at http://chiloquin.com/calendar.html 3rd and 17th BEADING CLASS at Two Rivers Gallery. 1:00pm3:00pm. Cost: $20.00. Sign up in advance by calling (541) 783-3325 August 7th COMMUNITY RAILROAD DAY at Train Mountain. Save the date to join us for Community Railroad Day at Train Mountain. Train rides, barbecue, craft sale and much more. Midway Garden Railroad will be open. Bring your garden railroad scale train with you and run it on our tracks! If you would like information about having a table to display your crafts for sale or would like to participate in any way: E-Mail [email protected] Phone: Train Mountain office at 541783-3030. Photography by Wendy Korn Where: Chiloquin High School Gym When: Every Wednesday 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Who: Beginners, all ages, bring your A minor or B flute if you have one. How: Call Wolf Hodgkinson at 541-274-9093 Free classes offered by Wolf Hodgkinson in partnership with the Modoc Klamath Native Partners. You don’t have to be Native American to play the Native American Flute. Music is the common language for all people. Download an mp3 of flute music at www.watchwolfcreations.com. The class will start with the basics and is geared toward beginners. Learn to speak in ways everyone understands. Learn to play the Flute. THE NEWBERRY EAGLE - La Pine Centennial Commemorative Issue • JULY 2010 Page 19 Celebrating La Pine’s 100th Anniversary History of the La Pine Grange By Charlotte Day Morehouse, Written Feb. 14, 1976 Documents and Photos Provided by the Little Deschutes Grange ne La Pi n Orego 2010 1910 Ce l e b ratin g 1 0 0 Y ears of C nit y ommu © Wingfoot Design, LLC My first night in the La Pine area was October 24, 1924. My family had moved here from Dole Valley, Washington. The first ranch we came to was that of Frank and Lizzie Bogue, where we were asked to spend the night. This place is now known as the Stearns Cattle Ranch. The next morning we were going to what was to become our home, the Harriman Place, now known, probably to most, as the Jepson Place, on Day Road. La Pine was a somewhat small community with two grocery stores, hotels, garage, post office, and, yes, a bank, although the bank had folded before we came. In front of many of the buildings were built-up boardwalks. At that time, my biggest thrill was to have a penny to spend for candy at E. L. Clark’s store. Mr. Clark always made sure for my penny that I had enough candy for my baby brother Tommy and my three nephews who were with us. Our family ran a dairy ranch and Dad also hauled wood to Bend. During the Depression he would trade the wood for groceries. On the 4th of July each year, all the farmers and families would make what seemed like an awfully long trip to Paulina Creek for a picnic. The children played in the creek, and the men played baseball and horseshoes and turned the ice cream freezers for the good old homemade ice cream. I believe it was in 1951 when Midstate Electric was able to give us all good electricity. It was really something to be able to flip a switch and you had lights instead of the daily ritual of filling the kerosene and gas lights. In 1954, Little Deschutes Grange was organized with the help of Mr. Schooling. An installing team came from Klamath Falls to do the honors: Jay Shults, Inez Skidgel, Carmen Dawson, Violet Cox, George Howard, Charlotte Morehouse and others. About the Hall By Charlotte Day Morehouse, Written Feb. 14, 1976 Above: Grange Hall, year unknown. “Now that we finally had the Clubs headed in one direction, we felt it necessary to also include the community of La Pine in our joint venture as funds were needed to build a kitchen, restrooms, dining hall, and, further in the future, a larger hall. It was decided that an old-fashioned barbeque and games on July 4th would attract many vacationers, so Frontier Days was established to raise funds and promote the Community of La Pine. What a wonderful surprise and success! We served over 1,800 people in 1964 and 1,800 in 1965, and the whole community looked forward to the next year and a bigger crowd. Everyone was enjoying themselves and the building fund kept growing, along with something else – pride in our community.” - Author Unknown H The Hall was built in 1911 or 1912 by the community with donations made and volunteer work. Occasionally some real good old-time dances were held there. The Hall was cold, with only one stove in it besides the kitchen wood stove. The kitchen was like a lean-to built on, and the wind would whistle through. In January 1965 an arrangement was made with Pioneer Club, Community Club and Little Deschutes Grange to form a corporation of the three so that the hall could be fixed up. A Building Committee was set up to take care of this. Some of the first repairs were tearing off the kitchen and building a new one, putting in restrooms, putting down a new well and fixing the roof on the main hall. Later came the paneling. One of the first fund raisers for the Hall was a steer donated by Glenn and Frieda Howard that we sold chances on. I think we really did pretty good on this. Then, of course, came quilts made by the ladies of the Grange. Then came along what is now the main fund raiser for the Grange – the annual Chicken Shoot, held the last Saturday night in February. It all came about when the Morehouses had an oversupply of old hens and the Grange needed money. Beginning in 1972, we held an annual “Flea Market” in October or November. Until about 1966, La Pine had only the Baptist Community Church. Then about 1968 the Nazarene Association built a beautiful little church building on Finley Butte Road, which was later taken over by the La Pine Community Church Association. Then the Kingdom Hall and a Faith Lutheran Church were built. H Frontier Days Parade, July 1977, Grange Float with: Sadie Post, Charlotte Morehouse, Violet Cox, and Vesta Munnenlyn as the Statue of Liberty. Grange Scholarships Awarded in 2010 Left to right: Mike Mc Cullar (Granger), Gene Whisnant (Granger), Sherrill Schager (Grange Master), Robin Prante (Granger & Caleb’s Mom), Caleb Farmer (Scholarship winner), Robin Farmer (Caleb’s Step Mom), Tony De Bone (Granger). (No photo available for Jennifer Daniels of Gilchrist High). Photo and Article by Robin Prante La Pine Little Deschutes Grange #939 has done it again! Focused on the education and enrichment of rural Americans, Granges around our Nation are working to encourage youth! La Pine Grange proudly presented two $500 scholarships to local graduating students. Gilchrist Senior Jennifer Daniels (photo unavailable) and La Pine Senior Caleb Farmer were presented the scholarships at each school’s “Awards Night”. Grangers from La Pine were present at each event to cheer on our graduates. See you at the Grange! In memory of Ray Morehouse. Great man, great friend, great Granger! He will be missed. H Page 20 THE NEWBERRY EAGLE - La Pine Centennial Commemorative Issue • JULY 2010 06/08/2010 06/06/2010 14:09 Under the influence of intoxicants: observed person laying on roadside after wrecking bicycle on hwy 97. Observed signs of intoxication and person consented to hgn, refused walk and turn and one leg stand. Arrested him and transported to jail where he consented to breath test. La Pine 06/07/2010 12:30 Ambulance assists: assist to Bend pd for body recoveryat pacifc power dam just north of newport avenue. Report to follow. Location : Pacific Power Dam Be 15:03 Animal control complaint: rp dropped off a male beagle at the sheriff’s office sub station in La Pine. The dog was found in the yard of the rp. I transported the dog to the Bend Humane Society.Dog was wearing a blue nylon shock collar and a spike choke collar as well. La Pine 17:05 Juvenile info/runaway apprehension/curfew violation: report of juvs fishing and having a beer. Found them, no beer, only fishing. (Not catching though). La Pine 9:06 White horse at large and in traffic on hwy 97. Horse originally reported in area of huntington and riverview. Able to corral horse onto nearby property contacted ranch caretaker, and informed him regarding the new horse. Caretaker available at 541-410-3566 if owner of horse located. Location : hwy 97/pine crest ln La Pine 04:43 Duii arrest made for driving under the influence of intoxicants: homeowner reported a pickup running over a decorative fence in her front yard. Contacted driver who believed he might have run over something in someone’s yard. Observed signs of intoxication in him. He refused fst’s, arrested and transported to jail where he consented to blow. See report for details. La Pine 18:24 Domestic disturbance/violence: reporting person reported that his daughter had left the residence on foot after an argument with him and his wife. He was able to return her to the residence and they sat down and spoke as a family. La Pine 06/09/2010 01:44 Criminal mischief/ vandalism: Prank to school. Horse droppings piled against doors. Deputies removed so that students could access school as normal. See report. La Pine 11:15 Traffic complaint/ hazard: driver was driving a motorhome at approximately 40-45 mph on the hwy. Reporting person called in and reported a possible duii driver. I stopped vehicle around mp 158 hwy 97. Driver was not intoxicated but instead he was a little sleepy. I observed him holding up approximately 10 vehicle while driving 42 mph on the hwy which is posted 55 mph. I also observed him drive over the white fog line on two different occasions. Written warning. Location : 158 mp hwy 97 La Pine 06/15/2010 18:50 Vandalism: rpt reported she saw sticky stuff on mailboxes. Was informed report already taken for the damaged boxes. La Pine Comments? email: [email protected] 22:15 Fire- ambulance assists: caller stated he checked his garage and found it full of smoke. He opened the garage door and saw flames on an interior dividing wall. He fled the residence with his wife and their infant son. La pine and sunriver fire units responded and contained the fire to the garage area of the residence. The exact cause of the fire is under investigation by fire personnel, but arson is not suspected . La Pine 21:05 Neighborhood dispute over property lines and dog feces being thrown over neighbor’s fence. Sisters 21:07 Domestic disturbance dispatched to an intoxicated male yelling in the park. Arrived to find it had been a verbal domestic. No violence between the couple and no threats. La Pine 06/10/2010 17:32 Noise complaint, subject lives in county, noise is in city limits. No noise ordinance, given his options. La Pine 06/13/2010 10:26 Suspicious Subject /Prowler: barefoot male hanging clothes on a fence near location. Male was gone upon arrival, removed clothes later on. Never located the male. La Pine Interview with Josie Hanneman La Pine’s New Community Librarian Interview and Photo By Wendy Korn, Newberry Eagle Reporter The Deschutes Library system recently juggled some positions around and decided only one librarian is necessary at the La Pine location. La Pine’s General Manager and Youth Librarian of three years, Colleen Galvin, moved to the Sister’s Library in May and since then Josie has taken over at the La Pine library as the Community Librarian. General management will be done remotely by Deschutes Bend Library branch. Josie’s Background: Josie received her masters degree from University of Wisconsin Madison, Library Science. Her first job as a librarian was at a school in Santa Cruz, Bolivia where she worked with kids of all ages. Her journey has led her to Oregon to work in the Deschutes Public Library system. In August 2009, she landed a job splitting her time between the Sunriver and La Pine libraries as Teen Librarian. In the role of a Teen Librarian, Josie focused on teen activities and managed the young adult book collection. Now she takes on more responsibility as the Community Librarian, since she must work with all ages of readers to keep them coming back. Q: What’s the transition been like for you going from Teen Librarian at two locations, to working full-time at the La Pine Branch? A: I had the same role in La Pine and Sunriver – the Teen Librarian, and now that small focus has moved to a much broader focus of working with all different age groups and all different areas, but it is more focused in that it’s one community. I get to know one single community better. Q: What qualities do you think are important to do this job? A: For this specific role, in a Community Librarian position, in a public library, it’s customer service skills, enjoying working with people...an interest in education in an informal setting...a passion or love for reading or technology or both. If one of these parts speak to you, then this would be a good [career] path to take. Q: What are some of the upcoming activities for the rest of the year? A: We have the children’s summer reading program which has been happening for years. This year the focus is “Make a Splash: Read”, so it’s water related and there are so many great things going on. The first program down here is Tales of Whales – we’re going to have life size inflatable whales coming from the Oregon Coast Aquarium! Is that exciting or what? There are teen programs coming up: Crafting, movies, game days. And this year we’re inaugurating the Adult Summer Reading Program. Q: It this a brand new Adult Summer Reading Program for La Pine? A: Yes. They had started it in Sunriver a couple of years ago. It’s where you read for three hours, we say “Congratulations”, give you a free book and a Bingo Card. The Bingo Card has different genres or activities in the squares, so instead of B-26, it’s “read a western”. So you read from the different genres to get five in a row. When you get five in a row we put you in the drawing for our grand prize, which is an MP3 player. There’s also weekly drawings for free books. H THE NEWBERRY EAGLE - La Pine Centennial Commemorative Issue • JULY 2010 Page 21 Book Reviews & Events SUNRIVER BOOKS AND MUSIC By Deon Stonhouse, Sunriver Books and Music Summer has an abundance of interesting, fun author events. Attending is interesting and entertaining, it makes reading more fun. July starts off with a bang! July 3rd at 5:00 International Best Seller Craig Johnson will delight the crowd with a presentation on Junkyard Dogs. Every one of the 6 books in his Walt Longmire series has been an Indie Next List pick; he has been winning awards at home and in France. His books rock! Craig is greeted every morning by all the magnificence of Wyoming’s untamed, spectacular landscape. He grants this jaw dropping beauty to his stories, conveying the grandeur that surrounds him every day. Craig Johnson’s heroes are John Steinbeck, Wallace Stegner and George MacDonald Fraser. He writes stories with intricate plots, beautiful prose, and compassion for his characters. A born storyteller, he liberally sprinkles them with humor. Cold Dish introduces you to characters you will want to re-visit. Sheriff Walt Longmire is a big guy, able to be tough but with a kind heart. His deputy Vic hails from a family of street wise Philadelphia cops. Her vocabulary would put a street tough to shame. Henry Standing Bear is whip-smart, loyal, sensitive, and willing to put himself on the line for his friends. Death Without Company has Walt investigating Lucien’s contention that a death in an assisted living facility was not from natural causes. Lucien, the former Sheriff, trained Walt and their bond is deep. Walt puts his career on the line to solve a mystery with ties to the past. Kindness Goes Unpunished moves the action to Philadelphia where Cady, Walt’s daughter, is an up and coming attorney. Another Man’s Moccasins opens with a dead Vietnamese woman found along a lonely stretch of highway. Her purse, with a picture of Walt as a young Marine, is found among the possessions of Virgil White Buffalo in a nearby culvert. Walt doesn’t believe Virgil is the killer; he is intent on finding the right culprit. Dark Horse takes the story down the road at a breathless pace! Mary is an unlikely murderess, a kind, quiet woman. The night her husband Wade was shot six times she had a gun in her hand and a confession on her lips. Walt doesn’t believe Mary’s confession. Junkyard Dogs is one of Johnson’s best. The opening scenes are unforgettable. County dumps and expensive housing developments do not make good neighbors. How far would Ozzie go to get rid of George’s dump, the blight on the horizon of his pricey houses? Throw in a version of Romeo and Juliet for the older set, and you have the main ingredients for a heady brew of mystery, greed and passion. Walt has more to solve than the en- La Pine Library Children’s Book Review By Josie Hanneman, Community Librarian, La Pine Public Library Chalk, by Bill Thomson Three children discover a set of chalk that brings their drawings to life in this wordless picture book. The sun shines when a little girl draws a yellow orb, butterflies flutter with the second child’s artwork. But what will happen when the third child creates a dinosaur? The intricately detailed acrylic and coloredpencil illustrations practically step off the page! Ages 4 and up. H Mama, Is It Summer Yet?, by Nikki McClure It’s the same question we’ve been asking all spring: “Is it summer yet?” As the buds begin to open and the ducklings come out, a little boy asks his mother when summer will arrive. The cut-paper style handsomely shows the change of seasons, using the repetitive question to help you enhance your child’s literacy skills. Ages 2 and up. H suing mayhem. Deputy Santiago has the willies since being partially eviscerated in an earlier book. Santiago is a good man; Walt doesn’t want to lose him. So he starts thinking up ways to build Santiago’s confidence and keep him busy. Walt’s strategy runs into a obstacles. July 17th at 5:00 PM we have a slide show and presentation you will not want to miss. Bend Overall by Scott Cook is the best guide for fun things to do within about an hour of Bend. Scott is focused on fun! His guide is chock full of the best hikes, drives, and attractions. Scott takes great care to make his book the best resource for local and tourist alike. Now he is going to share his favorite hikes with us in a slide show of the gorgeous scenery in Central Oregon. Did I mention that Scott has a well developed sense of fun? He is bound to put on a good show and reveal his secrets for the best places to hike. We are delighted with the authors scheduled this summer! Sign up to hear them; we will have refreshments and door prizes. July has 4 book club meetings: Mystery Book Club July 5th at 6:30 The Coroner’s Lunch by Colin Cotterill. Non-Fiction Book Club July 12th at 6:30 Plato and a Platypus Walk Into A Bar by Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein. Fiction Book Club July 19th at 6:30 The Gifted Gabaldon Sisters by Lorraine Lopez Travel Essay Book Club July 26th at 6:30 Following Isabella by Robert Root. H BOOK NOOK CELEBRATES ONE YEAR WITH RAFFLE!! The Friends of the Library are celebrating the one year anniversary of the “Book Nook”. This book store, located at the south end of the La Pine library, has been open since July, 2009. To mark the anniversary, the Friends are holding a raffle for a “Summer Read” basket of goodies. Anyone who purchases a book at the Book Nook over the next six weeks will receive a raffle ticket. The winner are drawn at the end of July and will be awarded the prize basket. Regular hours are Tuesdays 10:00–1:00 and Saturdays from 1:00–4:00. We will be open all day on July 3 during the Frontier Days celebration. All hard cover books are $1.00 and paperback books are 50 cents. All money earned through book sales is used to support the La Pine Library. If you are interested in joining the Friends, working at the Book Nook, or donating books, please contact Shelley Miesen at 541-536-5821 or Becky Miller at 541-536-3079. H Newberry Eagle Children’s Book Review About the Author By Willa Robinson Willa Robinson is an author and publisher with a vision to encourage and inspire children to start dreaming about their future at an early age. Robinson believes children will mirror Willa Robinson author of the “I Will Be” Children’s Book Series what they are taught and shown. Robinson’s career spans more than 25 years of advertising, marketing and publishing experience. Robinson knew at an early age she was going to be a writer. After being injured in the horrific train wreck on January 26, 2005 in Glendale, California where 11 people were killed and 180 were injured, she made a decision to fully express her ultimate purpose: writing and publishing. Robinson is the visionary behind Knowledge Power Communications. The idea for the the “I Will Be” series was birthed from her sleepless nights and therapy after the train wreck catastrophe. Robinson believes children need to identify with professionals that look like them, and who have come from similar backgrounds. Robinson also believes that there are so many careers that kids never even think of because they don’t get the publicity that is deserved. Robinson feels her hard work, genuine love for people, her strong faith in God, a good support system - her family, friends and mentors - have been the key to a happy and successful career. All of these elements have allowed her to the freedom to pursue her dreams. A native of Kansas City, Kansas, Robinson now resides in Valencia, California. Visit Knowledge Power at: www.KnowledgePowerInc.com H Play the Sign Game! Everyone’s a Winner! See page 22 for Entry form. Page 22 THE NEWBERRY EAGLE - La Pine Centennial Commemorative Issue • JULY 2010 “There’s Pride in the Sign” by Wendy Price, President of Future Business Leaders of America, La Pine High School New La Pine Sign at newly named “Centennial Park” Play the “Find the Sign” Game and Win! Everyone Wins a Prize! All ages welcome to play. How to Play: Hunt, search, and count EXACTLY how many photos of the new La Pine CLUE: There are 3 signs on this page. sign (above) appear in this issue. They are scattered throughout this issue of the Newberry Eagle, and they are different sizes. Once you have counted all the signs, complete the form below and mail it in. FIND THE SIGN ENTRY FORM Name:__________________________________ ______________________________________ Mailing Address:_ _________________________ ______________________________________ Phone Number:___________________________ Email:_________________________________ How many photos of the La Pine sign did you count in the July 2010 Issue?______________ What do you enjoy most in The Newberry Eagle? village_ad_v4_resize_proof.pdf 1 5/17/10 Official “Find the Sign” Contest Rules: One entry per person. Must use the form provided in the Newberry Eagle July 2010 issue (left). Reprints and copies of the form are acceptable (for example, printing the online version from the website). Must mail the form to Newberry Eagle, P.O. Box 329, La Pine, OR 97739. Emails, phone entries, and walk-ins will not be accepted. All entries with a valid U.S. mailing address will receive a FREE BUMPER STICKER. Grand prize drawing: A random drawing of the entries will be done on August 5th. All entries with the correct number of signs will be entered into the drawing for the grand prize of a $25 gift card to Bi-Mart. Winner we will be notified via phone or email. Here is your first sign 8:23 PM Shopping locally never looked so good! Dining American fare Fine dining Family Mexican food BBQ Italian and pizza Deli Full service groceries Breakfast and coffee Bakery with fresh baked bread and doughnuts Ice cream and homemade chocolate Real Estate Vacation rentals and property management Home sales Title needs Services Guided trips: • ATV, float trips, mountain bike tours, rafting, fishing, rock hunting Ski and bike rental • Service and repair Salon services Banking Visitor information Family Fun Glow in the dark mini-golf Jumpy houses Bumper cars Family events and free concerts Retail Inexpensive gifts and souvenirs Home décor and elegant gifts Unique gifts and art from across the world Sportswear Bike or ski equipment sales Books, music and fine pens Children’s toys and clothing Unique rocks and fossils Pet supplies and needs Gifts made in Oregon Fly fishing supplies Concert tickets On May 23rd, the bravest of La Pine’s population arrived to observe the new sign dedication, and bid on the previous sign during its auction. Dressed in snow coats and boots because of the unfortunate weather, the people of La Pine came ready to see the community’s proud new accomplishment. Dan Varcoe, La Pine Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, began the event with a bit of history of La Pine’s original sign. He then proceeded to describe how Centennial Park new sign dedication: the new sign came to Mayor Shields and Dan Varcoe presenting be. The community the sign. of La Pine reached its 100th birthday and people throughout the city began to brainstorm about what its gift would be. After agreeing that a new sign would be the perfect gift, the citizens of La Pine did the rest. Linda Stephenson of L&S Gardens in La Pine, read off name after name of many contributors to the signs induction. She also proudly said, “If you’re going to live in a community, you’ve got to give back to it”, and that is certainly what the citizen donators did, not stopping at the sign alone. The whole piece of land on the corner of Huntington and HWY 97 became a grassy, scenic park, for all to behold. In fact, it was even dubbed by La Pine’s own mayor, Kitty Shields, La Pine Centennial Park. Shields gladly dedicated the new sign to the city and its people. She was sad to see the old sign (of 20 years) go, yet she relished on the fact that everything had to change and differ at some point. She emphasized that the change brought a stronger sense of community and identity to La Pine. The day had not reached its end- there was one more thing all the people had held out for, and that was the auction of La Pine’s old sign to the highest bidder. The bidding started off at 200 dollars. The hope for the bidding was to make enough money to buy a plaque to place in the small park, with the newly christened name engraved on it. The bid increased more and more until twice the starting bid was reached, to where the bidding stopped and the highest bidder turned out to be, Melanie Gibson who had recently settled in La Pine. Gibson enthusiastically said that she was thrilled to have won the sign and had plans to use it for decoration in her backyard. She said that after moving to La Pine a short while ago, she was very interested in becoming involved in the community and was already feeling welcome in the city’s proceedings. The citizens of this family-like city work hard every day to make a special impact on the world. The beautiful new sign, a seven-foot, real saw blade, with blue and white painted mountains, says it best; Small Town Bright Future. H Mom 2 Mom By Izabel Henry Mom 2 Mom is a column that addresses family issues in La Pine. It is written by a La Pine wife and mother of two. Send any comments or questions to: [email protected]. Not to long ago, but still before my time, there was a synthetic estrogen drug known as diethyistilbestrol, or DES, that was banned from being used as both human medicine and a growth hormone in chickens. It was one of the first synthetic estrogen’s used in the US back in the 1930’s. By the 1960’s DES was banned after being linked to cancer risk. At envirocancer.cornell.edu, they address the concerns of the Food and Drug Administration, or FDA-approved hormones that are added to foods. Hormones are a natural part of all animals, even humans. They control our reproduction, growth, as well as mind and body development. Currently, our FDA has approved six to be added to cattle. Estradiol and Progesterone, natural sex hormones; testosterone, the male sex hormone; and Zeranol, trenbolone acetate and melengesterol, all synthetic growth hormones. In dairy cattle rbGH is used to boost protein and keep milk flow. While no current scientific evidence exists to show any real problem with adding hormones to our meats, there is speculation that this may be causing some problems for our children. Studies show that girls who hit pu- berty early have been found to have association with breast cancer. While diet, exercise, genetics, and body mass play a role, steroid hormones that register higher than normal are also suspected. There were tests run in Italy and Porto Rico however no conclusive evidence has been found. I also found research at www.sustainabletable.org, that states due to European Union’s Scientific Committee’s concern of hormone residue disrupting the human balance, meats from the US are banned in places overseas. The US and Canada are listed as the main places hormone-added meats are sold. Since there is no hard evidence to indicate treated meats leave behind any residue that are higher than normal levels than what are normally produced, there are meats sold that do not have hormones introduced. “USDA Certified Organic” meats are free of artificial hormones. My oldest daughter is only in the 3rd grade. Girls her age, as well as herself, are beginning to have changes in their bodies. We may never know what is bringing on these changes at such an early point of life but we should be there as parents to guide them through these changes. One thing I’m learning is that while my daughter struggles to understand changes going on with her, I struggle to keep answers truthful but age appropriate. Since we have daughters, they prefer to talk to me rather than their dad about the more private things in growing up. Only time will tell how these talks pan out.H THE NEWBERRY EAGLE - La Pine Centennial Commemorative Issue • JULY 2010 Page 23 Salem Art Fair What: 61st Annual Salem Art Fair and Festival When: July 16th-18th Where: Bush’s Pasture Park, Salem Or Cost: Adults $5 per day, or $7 for 3-day pass. Children under 12 are free. Families And Communities Together FACT July Activities: Monthly Clothing & Toy Exchange - July 6th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Clothing and other basic need items available. Infant-preschool sizes only. Summer Art Camp July 12th-15th 9:00 am to 1:00 pm For children ages 9-12, pre registration required. Campers will experience a variety of fun with art including mosaics, cartooning, photography & scrapbooking. Cost: 45.00 & includes a camp shirt. Join the fun! Darkness to Light July 13th 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Free. Adults learn ways to keep children safe and prevent child sexual abuse. This is an important message all adults need hear. Please call FACT for more info or to register. Help! The Kids Are at it Again. July 26th & July 29th 9:00-11:00 am. A mini book club for parents of children 0-10 yrs. Free book & childcare! Pre registration is required. Have questions or concerns about your children? The FACT Resource and Playroom is open Tuesday-Thursday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm inside the La Pine Community Campus. The Artist Marketplace will have over 200 artisans this year. Enjoy browsing and buying fine art, sculptures, jewelry, and various crafts. There will be performances on the Main Stage by Hit Machine, Jon Cleary, and other live musicians. Other events: Children’s Parade, Plant Sale, 5K Walk/Run, Kid’s Court fun and games. Check the schedule on their website to find out more: salemartfair.weebly.com/visit.html Proceeds from the Salem Art Fair & Festival support the Salem Art Association, a nonprofit arts organization which operates the historic Bush House Museum, gallery exhibits at Bush Barn Art Center, and a Community Arts Education program that provides in-school art programs for more than 10,000 students in Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties and artist’s services including Project Space temporary exhibits. Over 70 additional nonprofits and school groups benefit directly from Art Fair. Funds generated by this event come from entrance fees, sponsorships and contributions, the sale of memorabilia, commissions on food sales, and artists’ fees. Approximately 1,000 community volunteers and scores of community partners help to produce the Salem Art Fair & Festival. H Corner of Russell & Reed Rd. FACT is a local nonprofit organization providing support services to families with children in the greater La Pine area. Phone 541-876-1011 • 51605 Coach Rd., La Pine BUDDY THE CHURCH MOUSE THE CABIN Buddy The Church Mouse loved the cabin’s rough, wood floors. He could run real fast! They were about the same color as he was, so he wouldn’t be easy to see. And the gurgling sound of the stream would hide his noises. Oh, what fun he could have! Look at all these beds! Some of the kid’s bags were on the floor and some were on the bed. “Wahoo! I have all kinds of things to explore,” Buddy said as he ran back up the bed and back into George’s bag and sack from some more smashed cheese. Buddy darted back out of the bag and smelled around the next bag. “Nothing good in there,” Buddy said as he climbed down onto the floor. It was mostly Buddy’s nose and stomach that determined what was ‘good!’ A wonderful quilt was half lying on the floor. It has a small tear, just perfect for Buddy….sort of dirty and smelly…”Perfect for a mouse,” said Buddy, and back out he climbed to checkout some more territory. “Crackers! Awesome peanut butter and crackers,” said Buddy. They had dropped on the floor and were somewhat broken but tightly wrapped. Hmmm! Maybe later! Buddy found a water bottle that wasn’t quite shut. He tipped it over and drank the little water spurt that shot out. “Perfect,” said Buddy. “This place has plenty of food, water and good places to sleep.” Slide, tumble, stomp….here came the campers! “I gotta hide,” said Buddy. He ran past one bed, two beds, and the door slammed open! Where was Buddy to hide? Into the old quilt on the floor he popped, just as a camper walked past. “Oh, I almost got stepped on…nobody better step on my long, skinny beautiful tail,” said Buddy, as he curled it around his body while in the old quilt. H By Judy Keller © copyright Page 24 THE NEWBERRY EAGLE - La Pine Centennial Commemorative Issue • JULY 2010 Health & Fitness New Image & Future for La Pine Community Health Center (Continued from page 1) By Wendy Korn, News Correspondent Qualified Health Center (FQHC), and efforts are underway to dispel the Center’s image as a “low-income clinic”. The Board of Directors officially changed the name from “Clinic” to “Center”, hired a professional designer to create a new logo, and began making plans to replace the old signs in front of the building. Relocation and a new building are also being discussed. In an interview with Gugenberger, he explained that being a FQHC allows their organization to receive federal grant money to run the Center. In turn, the Center will accept all types of patients and charge them on a sliding scale. “With the federal grant that we get, we’re allowed to provide services based on the family’s annual income. The patient may end up only paying a co-pay for whatever we do for them or some larger percentage based on their income ,” explained Gugenberger. The Health Center applies for a yearly grant, which is typically approved every year, since they are exceeding the grant’s expectations: the goal is 19,861 visits per year for the grant, and they are predicting it will reach about 21,000 visits for the year. Al Gugenberger, There is still room to grow this number, since CEO for the Health Center they only have about 6,000 registered patients at the Center and there are close to 22,000 people that live in the greater La Pine area. “There’s a lot of unmet need out there...here we have a pediatrician, we have a family practice, we have all these providers here. We can pretty much do everything that they need to do, they don’t really need to go to Bend”, said Gugenberger. One of the needs that is being met is through the Heart Center that provides many different types of Echo Services. Visiting specialists perform echocardiograms, or sonograms of the heart, record the data, then relay the information to a doctor. The work can be done in La Pine, without having the patient travel, but sometimes the results must be interpreted by a Cardiologist in Bend. A service that is lacking at the Center is Obstetrics. Any woman planning to have a baby must visit a doctor at a larger center, likely in Bend. The Center currently has no Cleanse your Way to Better Health and Vitality with Judy Keller ISAGENIX© The World Leader in Nutritional Cleansing Get Help With: Jordana McCarthy Certified Health Coach ID# 30092411 • Weight Loss • Type 2 Diabetes • High Blood Pressure • Cholesterol • Menopause THE FAST WEIGHT LOSS PLAN THAT WORKS! Jordana lost 45 lbs in 20 weeks I feel amazing. You can achieve Optimal Health also. As your free Health Coach, I’ll help you every step of the way. Call me today for a FREE consultation to see if this program is right for you. Jordana Before Phone: 541-408-2188 [email protected] • www.happy2behealthy.tsfl.com plans to hire an Obstetrician, since their building is already at capacity for its current services. However, there have been talks about creating a larger building, expanding services, and growing staff. The Board of Directors are exploring the possibility of acquiring a long-term loan with the Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development. It is still in the discussion phase of the project, but would be a 20,000 square foot building north of the Little Deschutes Lodges on Huntington. The current building on First and Huntington is 7,900 square feet. If the Board moves forward with a building project, it may be 2013 before it is completed. Gugenberger said that if they get a new building, it will help improve the Center’s image even more, and show people that the are not a “poor people’s clinic”. “We take care of all people- self pays, insured, Medicaid, Medicare- everybody. That’s how we keep our doors open...Some people think that we’re strictly for the poor people and that’s not true at all”, assured Gugenberger. Dan, a Medical Technologist at La Pine Community Health Center, works on an old x-ray machine. The Health Center will receive a new Digital XRay machine in July, which will reduce X-Ray turnaround time from 48 hours to less than an hour. This is done by digital imaging that can be transmitted over Fiber Optic lines rather than by courier to a radiologist in Bend. After the Fiber was installed in early May, the Center planned for renovations to start on June 16th and will last 30 days. Patients will be referred to Bend until the machine is ready for use. The upgrade was made possible by a $250,000 Capital Improvement Grant from HRSA. La Pine Community Health Center also has a new branding image. This image includes their new logo (see right). The logo was designed by Sandra Jones, Eagle Lady Multimedia. See LPCHC’s AD on back cover. H Toxic Wasteland By Peggy Boone, The Health and Wellness Group I recently met the most delightful 80 something La Pine man who said to me, “There is only one disease and that is toxicity. Once people realize this and take measures to get rid of the toxins they will be able to cure themselves of all their other ailments.” I wanted to reach over and kiss Al Hendrickson. This is what I’ve been saying since Article One in the Newberry Eagle and Al was able to say it in one sentence! If you could see Al, you’d understand why his statement is totally believable. He is a clear eyed, well-spoken, energetic man who is devoted to learning about health. We are toxic wastelands. Most are appalled at what has happened in the Gulf as a result of the oil spill, though we may not realize that our bodies are in the same state of toxicity. Sadly, we have the tools and the means available to clean up our bodies, but most choose not to do so! Sound dramatic? Well most life-threatening events are drama – take the oil spill in the Gulf as an example. Look at the people in your life. How many are overweight and bordering on obese? How many people do you know with poor complexions, cloudy eyes, low energy, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, thyroid issues, or cancer? Each of these ailments is a byproduct of toxicity. We are bombarded with toxins from food, water, air, household chemicals, fertilizers, lotions, soaps and shampoos, and even from the interiors of our vehicles. Since our body was not designed to cope with so many toxins and begins encapsulating these toxins with fat in an effort to protect our organs. People begin to get bigger and with weight gain come complications of heart disease, diabetes and so on. Eventually the free radicals overcome our bodies. What about the skinny people who are exposed and ingesting the toxins? They are at an even bigger risk because they have no intermediary defense (fat), thus becoming even more susceptible to free radicals. Weight is not the only culprit contributing to high blood pressure, elevated levels of LDL cholesterol, heart disease and diabetes. Most often it is poor diet and a lack of fresh fruits, vegetables and fiber. However don’t think that buying commercially grown is going to make you toxin free as these fruits and vegetables, unless labeled certified organic, have been treated with insecticides, herbicides and pesticides. The same chemicals used to kill the pests are being ingested by us with the same result. What can you do? Become aware of toxins and eliminate those you can. Next complete a nutritional cleanse and lastly, replenish your body with the best nutrition available. Contact Peggy at 541.678.3734 or email her at peggy.healthconsultant@ gmail.com.H THE NEWBERRY EAGLE - La Pine Centennial Commemorative Issue • JULY 2010 By Richard Grotsky Stress, fatigue, and pressure are just some of the words that come to mind when I think about the feelings associated with life’s ongoing set of worries. Thus, I set out to find the answer to this month’s question. “How do you relieve the stress and pressure in your life?” “I like to be alone, to process and gather my thoughts. I do not want to say something I will regret later. If that doesn’t work, then I try an intense workout.” Alex, age 21, Wolf Creek Job Core, La Pine, Or. “I sing at the top of my lungs, or I play Guitar.” Nikki, age 20, Canby, Or. “I play outdoor activities like Paintball, Mountain Biking, etc.” James, age 22, La Pine, Or. “I talk to the people closest to me, or I just yell at whoever made me mad.” Mike, age 21, Corvalis, Or. “I play with my guns.” Anthony, age 20, “Hellsville”, Or. “I ride my Motorcycle, or I go out and target practice.” Lloyd, age 57, Bend, Or. H (continued from page 9) Wy’East “Save Water Save Energy” Program ture data. In addition to reducing energy cost for pumping water, SIS conserves water and reduces fertilizer use and run off. The system takes into account the specific type of crop planted when determining when (and how much) to irrigate. Annual energy and water savings can be more than 10%. Pump Motors: Upgrading a pump to a NEMA Premium Efficiency unit can substantially reduce energy consumption while improving irrigating efficiency. Irrigation System Upgrades: Replacement or installation of high-efficiency irrigation equipment qualifies for incentives/rebates. Nozzles, brass sprinklers, gaskets, regulators, drop tubes and multi trajectory sprays are simple change-outs. Repairs of leaking hand lines, wheel lines and portable mainlines also qualify for incentives/rebates. Variable Frequency Drives: In some applications Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) save energy and increase the performance and life span of industrial grade motors. VFD’s are like dimmers for motors, providing soft starts and slow ramp-up speeds that extend the life of the motor. VFD applications are only for turbine irrigation pumps, centrifugal pumps are not included in this program. Lighting Upgrades In addition to energy cost savings between 25 to 50 percent, energy efficient lighting upgrades can increase visual acuity and equipment life. Additional benefits can include enhanced security, worker safety, improved productivity and quality of work. Wineries Wineries are the fastest growing segment within the agricultural community. There are nearly 1,000 wineries and vineyards in the Pacific Northwest today. Many of the processing applications at wineries - crushing, de-stemming, pumping, cooling and fermenting are ripe for energy improvements. Energy saving enhancements such as lighting upgrades, HVAC, pipe insulation, compressed air, variable frequency drives and refrigeration are all eligible opportunities within the Save Water Save Energy program. Contact Robert Wallace, Energy Efficiency Analyst, at 541-815-5503 or [email protected]. H Page 25 Stress and Self Sabotage: The Enemy Within Photo and Article Submitted By Wendy Duncan, Life Coach There is an uncanny and a deep relationship between stress and self sabotage. On the conscious level, we all want happy and healthy lives with everything else in place. However, due to stress, circumstances, subconscious conditioning and many other such factors, we ourselves tend to jeopardize our own opportunities and situations which are known as self sabotage. Often, people get so overwhelmed by stress that they react in a way which causes further stress. Stress makes it difficult to objectively analyze the situation and make the right decisions and judgment. Hence, further conflicts and problems are created which tend to worsen an already existing situation. So, how does one deal with self sabotage induced by stress? For certain people this kind of stress may be an occasional or even a rare phenomenon. However, for others it may be a way of life. Many people actually start liking stress because they are quite prone to self sabotage and restricting their own progress in life. If you feel that stress is also responsible for self sabotage in your life, then you need to consciously take control. Here are certain stress induced self sabotage behaviors: Type “A” personality people: Type “A” personalities are those who are impatient, aggressive and have a short temper in every situation. Naturally, these kinds of people are always under stress. Since they are stressed out, they tend to further complicate issues by ignoring the finer aspects. As a result, stress makes them quite prone to self-sabotage. Negative self talk: This kind of self sabotage is common with people who were constantly criticized, ridiculed and told that they were no good in their child hood. As a result, they grow up believing that they cannot do anything right and are constantly doubting their own abilities and of the people around them. This creates unnecessary stress in their minds. They are forever looking for the problem; or the sorrow; in the happiest of the situations, which creates undue stress in their minds. Resolving conflict: People who are either doormats or unduly aggressive tend to be under a lot of stress as well. These people do not know how to be assertive and hence are either very aggressive or submissive. Aggressive people cannot sustain relationships due to their aggressive attitude and people who are submissive keep cringing inside since they are constantly ignored by people. As a result, they are quite prone to self-sabotage in their life and relationships. Overworking: Workaholics or people with packed schedules also tend to take too much stress on themselves and their bodies. As a result, their relationships tend to suffer which leads to further stress. The Solution: Problems related to stress and self sabotage can be solved by realizing the power of the mind. Positive affirmations, meditation, a positive attitude and regular rest and relaxation can help prevent self sabotage induced by stress. Wendy Duncan is a LifeSuccess Consultant in Redmond, OR. Visit her website at www.WendyDuncan.com. H Grief Support Grief Support MeetinGS: La Pine: Bi-Monthly (Tuesdays) Gilchrist: Monthly (Every 3rd Wed) “Coping with Grief” This series is presented twice a year. It is a series of five sessions in a support group setting, in our comfortable multi-purpose conference room. Individual Bereavement Counseling is available with a licensed counselor for those not ready for a group. V Call 541-536-7399 for locations & times : olunteerS We can always use your help at Newberry Hospice. Please call our Volunteer Coordinator at 541-536-7399 for more info. Belly Dancing Give Kim Feer a call 541-977-2654 We are here and we care... Newberry Hospice serves anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one. All bereavement services are offered to the general public throughout southern Deschutes and Northern Lake and Klamath Counties, and Sunriver. You don’t have to have had hospice services to receive bereavement help. Like all programs at Newberry Hospice, bereavement services are available to all without ability to pay. “The sun setting is no less beautiful than the sun rising.” Over 10 Years of Excellent Service Call 541-536-7399 51681 Huntington Rd. La Pine, Oregon 97739 Also Serving Sunriver Page 26 THE NEWBERRY EAGLE - La Pine Centennial Commemorative Issue • JULY 2010 “Capotes, Coats, and Other Wonders” Costumes at the Annual Rendezvous By T. Myers, Citizen Contributor Left: A handmade bag in 1830’s Voyager style for sale at the Rendezvous made by bead and coat extraordinaire, Marv. Made of wool, lined with pillow ticking, and beads. Right: A knife artisan sells stag-handle knives that were popular for fur traders in the 1840’s. The darker handles are made of coco-bolo rosewood and have modern style handles. Photos by Wendy Korn. We’re not talking Truman Capote any more! Being introduced to “Capotes” (coats that tied around a person’s waist and were made from heavy woolen blankets, leather inserts, beads and various fringes) was a new experience. Let me explain. Those of us new to this experience found out that there was a modern camp for people like me and a primitive camp- where people dressed and camped like the mountain men of legends and only those who cooked, camped and dressed primitively were allowed to set up their camps. Children and dogs were everywhere. Wood smoke drifted through the air as people prepared meals and gathered together for salty talk and relaxation. Primitive camps consisted of canvas tents, rustic shelters in the forms of lean-tos and traditional teepees, mostly of oiled canvas. Competitions in black powder rifle shooting, tomahawk throwing and pistol shooting, with results tallied at the end of the weekend. Both the modern campers and Black powder participants emulated historical dress. Men and boys wore a variety of wool or solid cotton trousers that had a four-corner flaps with only buttons or hooks and eyes. Shirts were full-sleeved tunics with a large opening at the neck and plenty of room in the shoulders and sleeves. Men and women did not wear undergarments during the period of 1823 to 1849 when the actual Rendezvous took place, so fabric for these items was usually very heavy and durable canvas. Darker colors were favored in winter. White in summer. Outer garments were usually a combination of furs, skins or the traditional Capote described above. Men topped their heads with a full crowned beaver top hat or fitted round hat. Historically, once the trap lines were set and they were taking in fur bearing prey, the mountain men used furs to add warmth and create a variety of what we refer to as raccoon skin, wolf, coyote or other fur hats of all designs. Ladies wore full gathered skirts, a solid colored blouse and closely fitted vest to keep their midsection away from flames. When they wore a dress it was often similar to traditional Indian garb, a simple tee-shaped dress that hit about mid calf. The dress was made from buckskin or, as the mountain men traded furs for cloth, sometimes it was made from cambric or printed cotton. The ladies had bead embellishments, ribbon streamers and little else adorning their apparel. Fabric, being expensive made for minimalist design. Most women supplemented their clothing with a couple of heavy shawls made from homespun or knitted from yarn. They too, wore Capotes. Both men and women wore belts for attaching knives, pistols, bags and other items that showed off a man’s station, a measure of wealth and ability to carry what he needed. When adorned with bead work, these items were a subject of pride. Walking through the camp we were treated to period clothing on all of the primitive campers. (The moderns dressed up, too.) There were even a few men who got into the traditional warm weather Indian tunic and breechclout. In the evening, I saw one man who tied on leggings to keep his legs a little warmer. (He gave all of us a little sumpin’ to talk about!) The men who dressed in such a minimal way also had very minimal camp shelters and little equipment. No more than a man could strap onto his back and continue his journey. A visitor felt like they were really in another place and time. H The Foodie Column By T. Myers, Citizen Contributor Photography by Wendy Korn “Easy Camp Cooking” I attended the Ponderosa Mountain Man Rendezvous for the first time during the Memorial Day weekend, and it rekindled my joy of camp cooking. I may even try my hand at the Dutch oven style of cooking that was prevalent at the event. But until then, I am scrubbing up my old white gas stoves and working on cooking a few meals outside on the deck. (When I add my little barbecue, I can do almost anything!) I am also preparing for more camping as I write! The strategy behind easy camp cooking when you are out in the Wilderness is the planning. Beforehand, I cut up my carrots, celery, onions and bell peppers and put them into freezer bags to use in soups, stews and stir-fries. I mix up flavored butters to spread on slices of sourdough and then pan-fry them on the camp stove until they are crispy and flavorful. Served up with a steaming bowl of meaty beans or a hearty stew, the fry bread scores high on the tongue’s “happy meter”. When it comes to meat, cut up your meat into serving sized portions and freeze before you put them in your picnic cooler. They will stay safe and be perfect for the barbecue or fry pan at camp. Meal planning involves figuring out breakfast ingredients, lunch fixings and dinners depending on the days and number of people you will be feeding. I always bring camp-ready box food like Bisquick, cans of baked beans, canned soup, peaches, pears, pineapple, and canned veggies. Remember the small necessities as well: sugar, pancake syrup, coffee, salt, pepper, ketchup, mustard, a favorite barbecue sauce, peanut butter, tea bags and cocoa. I place frozen foods in one cooler for camp meals over the course of the weekend. I use another cooler with ice for fresh milk, half & half, eggs, cheese, drinks, sandwich meats, salad items, fresh fruits and bread and butter. Don’t forget the oatmeal and raisins. It is fabulous to have a steaming bowl of oatmeal, a good cup of coffee and a piece of fruit for breakfast when you are waking up on a cold morning in the great outdoors! I also want to tell you how much time you will save when you organize your camp cooking pans, dish washing equipment, soap, towels, wash cloths and water basins. I have a new basket for my dishes, cups, glasses and silverware and cooking utensils, too. Throw in a couple dishtowels and you are ready to load up and head out to your favorite spot. Then, all you will need is a tent, a folding table and chairs, sleeping bags, air mattress and your personal items and you have a reasonable vacation ready to load into the trunk on a moment’s notice. (With a couple large water jugs, you can camp anywhere and enjoy being outside, away from the usual hustle and bustle.) I hope you can agree with me when I say that food cooked and eaten outside is always better than anything you eat anyplace else. Good Eats and Bon Appétit! H Mountainous Amounts of Food Served at Rendezvous By T. Myers, Citizen Contributor The tantalizing smells of cooking meats, vegetables and sweets drifted over the festivities throughout a Memorial Day weekend event hosted by the Ponderorsa Mountain Men. On Saturday, local Dutch oven experts, Ann and Gerald Gawith set up their portable Dutch Oven kitchen and prepared two dishes for participants to sample: a chicken dish made with white hominy and south of the border spices (i.e. Pozole) and a hearty bean dish that would satisfy any empty tummy. After serving up their “bill of fare” for several hours, the Gawiths put on their judging hats and set up 30 feet of table space and accepted Dutch oven dishes and desserts for judging at the Potluck event 6:00pm on Saturday evening. People brought in pot after pot of their favorite entries until the tables were covered with a variety of Dutch ovens. The Gawiths (right) went to work trying to decide which dish should be number one! People set up chairs to watch patiently as the the two judges sampled their way along the table. Finally the winners were announced: a Gumbo made by a first-time Rendezvouser, and a dessert dish of Better Than ‘Anything’ Chocolate Cake won the honors. After the judging awards were given, participants lined up, tin plates in hand and partook of the victuals until they disappeared. The array of food offerings was spectacular and at the end of the day, the entire camp settled into food stupors that quieted the forest until the next day! H THE NEWBERRY EAGLE - La Pine Centennial Commemorative Issue • JULY 2010 Obituaries Samuel Raymond Morehouse Page 27 WE CARE CALENDAR July 2010 January 1, 1914 to June 7, 2010 Samuel Raymond Morehouse of La Pine, Oregon was born: January 1, 1914 in Day County, Andover, South Dakota the son of Samuel and Mittie Morehouse. He died June 7, 2010 at the age of 96 of natural causes at his La Pine home. Private Family Committal services: La Pine Community Cemetery. Public Memorial Services will be July 17, 2010 at 11:00 AM at the Little Deschutes Grange #939, La Pine with a public bar-beque to follow at the Grange Hall. Sam moved to La Pine in 1936 and was married July 2, 1937 in Selah, Washington to Charlotte Day. Charlotte had been a resident of La Pine since 1924. Sam worked for Gilchrist Timber Company, retiring in 1977. In 1954 he was a charter member of the Little Deschutes Grange, the NRA, and the National Trappers Assoc. of which he was the first person to be admitted to the Oregon Trappers Hall of Fame. He loved reading, fishing and hunting and trapping. Sam trapped in South Dakota for local farmers since he was 12 years old. He was stationed in Camp Abbott (presently Sunriver) falling the first trees at Mt. Bachelor. He drove the radar tower up to Paulina Peak. Survivors include, his son, Marion Raymond Morehouse of Livingston, Texas; his daughter Charlotte Sandra Miller of Syracuse, NY; 4 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte on October 19, 2000, 3 brothers, 6 sisters. Contributions may be made to Partners In Care Hospice, 2075 NW Wyatt Court, Bend, Oregon, www.partnersbend.org; Edmunds Foundation of Summer Lake, 20903 Knott Road, Bend, Oregon 97702 [email protected]; or Prairie House, 51485 Morson Street, La Pine, Oregon. Baird Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. H Ellsworth B. Snyder Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Call Sharen. Coffee & Doughnuts with Bob & the Boys Gentlemen only for this grief support group. Last Thursday of the month (except December) 10:00 am - 11:30 am. Call Angela. Camp Courage A 4-day, no cost, art camp where children can learn to express their feelings of loss and grief. July 26-29, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm daily. Ages 5-14. Call Eileen. Red Cross Blood Drive Experts in Chronic and Terminal Care A local, nonprofit mission driven organization for over 30 years Please RSVP, Space is limited – 541-382-5882 All events are FREE unless otherwise indicated 2075 NE Wyatt Ct. | Bend Friday, July 16, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm at Partners In Care. Call for donor appointments. Foot Care Clinics Various dates and locations. Call Dawn. For more details please see our website: www.partnersbend.org Billie Leroy Cloud December 11, 1931 to June 8, 2010 Billie Leroy Cloud of Fort Rock, Oregon was born: December 11, 1931 in Yuma, Arizona, the son of Joe Truman and Travis Dail (Eubank) Cloud. He died June 8, 2010 at his Fort Rock home. His folks moved to Garibaldi, Oregon in 1946. Bill went to work at a mill when he was 18, as a millworker in Garibaldi. Bill joined the Navy on January 11, 1951 and was discharged on July of 1954. Bill and his wife, Marveen L. Lantz got married July 20, 1954 in Yuma, AZ. Bill has worked in Plywood mills for many years, then he came to be a millwright in 1959 in Grants Pass, Oregon. We had three sons, Darrell Leroy Cloud who lives in La Pine, Dewayne Edward Cloud who lives in Redmond and Raymond Lee Cloud who lived in Beaver, Oregon. He has two grandchildren, Billy Joe Cloud and Darrah Cloud and he has 7 great grandchildren. He and his wife has been married 55 years and they live out at Fort Rock for 20 years. Family services will be held at a later date. Baird Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. H February 11, 1918 to May 22, 2010 Ellsworth B. Snyder of La Pine, Oregon was born: February 11, 1918 in LA, CA. He died May 22, 2010 in La Pine, Oregon. Ellsworth was married November 18, 1939 in Santa Monica, CA to Beverly June Easton. As a child, Ellsworth played violin for an orchestra that played on Catalina Island and he played the violin at Angeles Temple, Los Angeles, CA. Also as a child he was in the Kitty Maglin performing group in LA. He was first a riveter and worked his way to management being the manager of Production Control for Douglas Aircraft for 34 years in Santa Monica, CA. He received his education at UCLA and USC. He was a past member of the Santa Monica Elks Lodge. He loved to fish, work, camp, and play his fiddle. He was a part time resident of Bullhead, AZ since 1973, and of La Pine since 1993. Survivors include, his wife Beverly Snyder of La Pine, his daughter, Leah Stafford of La Pine, his son, Dennis Snyder of Northridge, CA, 6 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 4 step-great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. He is also survived by one nephew, Dr. Donald Snyder of Fresno, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Vernice and one brother, Jack. Memorial Services were held at High Lakes Christian Church, La Pine, Oregon on June 2, 2010 at 11:00 AM Baird Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements. H Animal Hospice & Pet Loss Group In His Eyes Poetry In this life we live today We can choose to be alone Or we can choose to be together With the one upon the throne I’m speaking of Christ Jesus The lover of all mankind He gave his life to redeem our sins Yet to him the world was blind Corner You will enjoy this Comforting Poetry Book: A Cowboy’s Heart by Larry Dudley We crucified and spat on him Then nailed him to a cross As if we were the ones in charge It was for us his life to toss When everything is said and done And we walk before the throne Are we the ones who will get to stay The ones he will take home by Larry Dudley “A Cowboy’s Heart” Illustration by Sandra Jones Order at: 541-536-3972 Only $14.95 Pick up your books at our La Pine Office, or we can ship it. Page 28 THE NEWBERRY EAGLE - La Pine Centennial Commemorative Issue • JULY 2010 Calendar of Events July 2010 2nd-4th LA PINE FRONTIER DAYS 4th of July Celebration. This year we are celebrating La Pine’s 100th Birthday. Fun for one and all. Parade, Art Show, Lawn Mower Races, Kids Games, Midway, Fireworks and much more. For more information go to www.La Pinefrontierdays.org 3rd-4th LA PINE RODEO...Lots of fun for everyone at the NPRA sanctioned rodeo. Bareback, Bull Riding, Steer Wrestling, Barrel Racing and Mutton Busting at this great family event. For more information go to www.LaPineRodeo.com 3rd LA PINE GRANGE FLEA MARKET 10:00am-3:00pm at the Grange building on Morson St. This is a wholesome Family Friendly event. BuySell-Trade. Local artists and crafter’s, collectors and bargain hunters... don’t miss this. La Pine Grange is a non-profit organization, vendor fees are used to educate and enrich our local population, reach out to the needy and make changes where they matter most. Call 541-536-3007 to reserve a booth space. 8th, 15th & 22 FREE CONCERT IN THE PARK Munch and Music at Drake Park. Thursday night concerts with Aphrodesia (8th), Jerri Jheto Reggae (15th) and Grammy Award Winning Paula Cole (22nd). 5:30pm8:30pm at Drake Park in Downtown Bend. FREE. 10th SISTERS OUTDOOR QUILT SHOW - the largest outdoor quilt show in America features over 1000 quilts on display throughout the city of Sisters, Oregon. 9:30am-5:00pm For more information, call 541549-0989 or visit www.SistersOutdoorQuiltShow.org 10th & 11th BEND SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL - the Bend Summer Festival, draws artists and street performers from all over the Northwest. The event features a wide array of performing arts including dance, children’s activities, and the best regional and national jazz, blues, rock and international musicians. Saturday, July 10 - 11 am to 11 pm, Sunday, July 11 - 11 am to 6 pm. In various locations in downtown Bend. FREE. For more information visit http://www.c3events.com/events/Bend-SummerFestival/ 15th ALTAROCK ENERGY & DAVENPORT NEWBERRY Public Outreach meeting. 6-8 pm at La Pine Sr. Ctr, 16450 Victory Way, La Pine. AltaRock will describe the project plans and hold an open forum to discuss questions and concerns from all interested parties. Refreshments. Info: contact: Kimberly Van Hall, AltaRock Energy (415) 367-4970. 15th THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS Take a trip without leaving Sunriver. See and hear all about the Galapagos Islands. You’ll be inspired to experience this unique environment first hand. 7:30 pm at Nature Center Posi Center. For more information call the Sun River Nature Center at 541-593-4394. FREE 15th-17th SALEM ART FESTIVAL at Bush’s Pasture Park, Salem, OR. Enjoy three days of art, crafts, and kids fun at this 61st annual festival. Celebrations start with the kick-off event July 15, 6-8pm. Children’s Parade is July 16 at 9:30am, and the 5K Walk/Run For the Arts is July 17th at 7:45am. For more information, visit their website at: http://salemartfair. weebly.com/visit.html 16th-18th SUMMER ERUPTION 2010 biker campout and fundraiser for S.C.O.O.T.R. at Horse Ranch RV park in Fort Rock, OR. $40 for 2 nights camping. There will be vendors, bike games, and loads of fun. For more info call (541) 536-2644 or email [email protected]. www.scootr.org 16th & 17th DESCHUTES BREWERY SAGEBRUSH CLASSIC – where extraordinary golf, cuisine, and generosity meet in the Oregon High Desert. This event sells out early, so please register now to ensure your spot. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 800-601-8123. For more information, call 503-332-5000 for or email [email protected] 17th FLY FISHING WITH FRED Foisset of Cascade Guides & Outfitters. Introduces beginners to the basics of fly casting. Sponsored by the Hook Fly Shop and Orvis. Ages 8+ welcome! La Pine Library, 16425 1st Street, 11:00am. If you miss this one, you can also check him out at the Sunriver Library, same day at 2:00pm. 17th LOADS OF TOADS at Sunriver Nature Center. Thousands of toads migrate every year in Sunriver, but that’s not the only active amphibian in Central Oregon. Come find out what’s on the move! For more information call the Sun River Nature Center at 541-593-4394. 2-3pm. FREE. 18th FESTIVAL FAIRE – Sunriver Music Festival’s major fundraiser at Mary McCallum Owners Park, 4:30pm. Guests can purchase tickets individually or create a full table of ten guests for $55 each. The theme “Rhapsody on the River” will be an upscale, outdoor “al fresco” affair with dinner from Tate & Tate Caterers, music provided by the 2010 Young Artist Scholarship winners, elegantly decorated tables, and a lively auction. Information: 541.593.9310, email [email protected] or visit www.sunrivermusic.org. 20th MUSIC IN ACTION with Rick Glauber, a gifted troubadour/music educator who specializes in creating highly active musical experiences for participants of all ages. He is fluent in Spanish, and his performance is an upbeat mix of songs, creative movement, storytelling, and comedy. La Pine Library, 16425 1st Street , 11:30am. All ages, free. For more information, 541-312-1088 20th-25th BMC CASCADE CYCLING CLASSIC - Everyday for five days the Bend Memorial Clinic will hold the longest running stage racing event in North America. This is a professional cycling event for men and women. For additional information, contact Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation at 541-388-0002 or visit www.mbsef.org/CascadeCyclingClassic/ 24th LET’S FIND NEMO movie screening at La Pine Library, 16425 1st Street. Nemo, one of Disney’s most-loved movies, is all about a father trying to find his lost son, who happens to be a clown fish. This story of family, friendship, and fins is one that you can’t see too many times, so splash on in to watch it again. 10:30am-12:30pm. Free. For more information call 541-312-1088 24th & 25th SUNFEST WINE FESTIVAL Saturday 12:00pm-9:00pm and Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm at Sunriver Resort. For two days, visitors to the festival will have an opportunity to try wines from throughout the Northwest. Visitors and locals will enjoy exceptional wine, retail vendors, and cuisine. There is no charge to enter the 2010 Sunriver Sunfest, but an official wine glass is required for tasting. Glasses can be purchased at the information booths for $10. Wineries charge per taste, glass, bottle and case. For more information visit www.sunriversunfest.com or call (541) 385-7988. 28th-31st DESCHUTES COUNTY FAIR AND RODEO Enjoy five days of carnival rides, 4-H Animals, great food vendors, in addition to a rodeo and big name concerts. This year’s County Fair will give you more for your money! Adults: $9.00 daily, Seniors and Children: $6.00 daily. Ticket outlets are Les Scwhab stores. The fairgrounds is located on SW Airport Way in Redmond, OR. Rodeo Hours: Wednesday – Thursday 6:30pm; Friday 7:00pm and Saturday 7:30pm. For more information visit www. expo.deschutes.org/ August 2010 6th, 7th, 8th JADES JAZZ FESTIVAL...David Patrone, Nina Calloway, Lino and many more. La Pine Events Center, between Huntington & Morson on First St., La Pine Oregon. Friday, August 6th from 4:00pm 10:oopm Tickets, $15.00. Saturday, August 7th from 11:00am - 10:00pm, tickets, $25.00. Sunday, August 8th, 12:00pm - 9:00pm, tickets, $20.00. There are 2-day tickets for $30.00 and 3-day tickets for $40.00. Tickets available at Redmond Music Supply, Visit Bend Welcome Center, Wall Street Guitar, Home Federal Bank in La Pine, La Pine Chamber of Commerce and at Jade’s Jazz Lounge. For more information go to www. jadesjazz.net. See complete schedule on page 2. 7th WESTERN DAY at L & S Gardens from 9:00am to 5:00pm, free admission. Vendors set up throughout the nursery, music (take a step back in time and listen to your favorite trail songs), Dutch oven cooking from 11:30am to 2:30pm. Come sample the cooking and baking done on the trail plant sales throughout the nursery. Contact L & S Gardens. September 2010 3rd, 4th, & 5th DIXIELAND PARTY & FRIENDS. For more info: Harry Brown at 541-548-0679. 24th & 25th 100 YEAR LA PINE COMMUNITY BIRTHDAY PARTY Businesses, service providers, vendors, artists, musicians, non-profit organizations...all are invited to join in...be known and get to know...all that our community has to offer. For more information contact the Chamber Office at 541-536-9771. THE NEWBERRY EAGLE - La Pine Centennial Commemorative Issue • JULY 2010 Page 29 Announcements FREE Screening! On the 4th of July, from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM, the La Pine Lions Club along with the La Pine Chamber of Commerce will have a mobile health screening unit at Frontier Days. Yes, it is free! Volunteers with be on-site to check for glaucoma, visual acuity, blood pressure, hearing and diabetes (with a 3 hour fast). MARK YOUR CALENDAR Mobile Health Screening Unit La Pine Event Center Complex By the Library July 4th from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM Bend High School Class of “64” Barbeque and Get Together Sunday, July 11 from 2 to 6 p.m. Know someone that graduated from Bend High in 1964? Give them a call and tell them we are looking for them. Hamburgers and Hot Dogs will be provided. Bring a dessert or side dish and your favorite beverage. 50808 S. Huntington Rd. La Pine, Oregon 97739 We will be getting together at L & S Gardens in La Pine, Oregon Call Linda Matson Stephenson at 541-536-2049 if you plan to attend. LIMITED EDITION STICKER NOW AVAILABLE! for SALE! Sticker created by the Newberry Eagle for sale: 1.50 each or 5 for $5.50 Stickers may be purchased at the NEWLY DESIGNED NewberryEagle.com website or pick up at The Newberry Eagle’s office at: 16405 First St., #2, La Pine, OR 97739 Mail in orders also available. Call 541-536-3972 for more info. Designed and produced by The Newberry Eagle COPYRIGHT PROTECTED Sunfest Wine Festival July 24th & 25th Saturday 12:00pm-9:00pm and Sunday 11:00am5:00pm at Sunriver Resort. There is no charge to enter the festival, but an official wine glass is required for wine tasting available for $10. For more information visit www.sunriversunfest.com or call (541) 385-7988. Weekly and Monthly Meetings ALANON – Support group for families and friends of alcoholics. Thursdays 7:00pm at Agape Church in La Pine. AMERICAN LEGION POST 45 – Bingo every Thursday; Early Bird, 6:30 p.m. Regular Bingo immediately following. Address: ALP on Drafter Rd. Open to Public. Info: 536-1402. – General meeting Second Tuesday of the month, 7 pm at ALP on Drafter Rd. Info: 536-1402. AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY - 1st Thursday of each month 6:00-8:00 pm at John C Johnson Building behind the Library. Open to the public. Info: 536-5039,or e-mail: [email protected]. BEND-La Pine SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEETINGS - 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month at 6:00pm, except during school vacations or days off. All meetings, unless otherwise noted, will be held in room 314 of the Education Center, 520 NW Wall Street, Bend, OR. CAG - Deschutes County Citizen’s Action Group - Every Other Friday 9:30 am at the American Legion Hall on Drafter Road. Get updates on septic issues and county comprehensive plan. Info: Pat Murphy or Pam Cosmo 536-3007. CARE FOR THE CAREGIVER - 2nd Thursday of each month. 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm at La Pine Senior Activities Center, 16450 Victory Way, La Pine. Newberry Hospice of La Pine and Surrounding Communities. Info: Barbara or Pat 536-7399 Crescent Gilchrist CATeam Meetings - Second Monday of the month. 8:00 am, Ernst Bros. Office in Gilchrist. The public is welcome. CHAPTER ONE BOOK CLUB - First Saturday of each month, 10am-Noon at Sunriver Public Library. Info: Pat Hensley 541-593-0315 CHRONIC ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP – 4th Thursday of each month 10:00 am - 11:00 am at Newberry Hospice, 51681 Huntington, La Pine. Hosted by Newberry Hospice and open to surrounding communities. Info: Pat 536-7399 FOOT HEALTH CLINIC - 1st and 3rd Mondays at La Pine Senior Activities Center by Central Oregon Home Health & Hospice Call for appointment 536-3207 Greater La Pine Breakfast with the Chamber – Featuring remarkable speakers, networking and door prizes. 7:45 am the 3rd Friday of each month at the La Pine Senior Center, catered by Flame On Catering. Call 5369771 or email info@La Pine.org to RSVP. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP – 10-11am at the Prairie House. Open to all who are grieving the death of a loved one. Join us for coffee and conversation. No charge. To RSVP or for more info.382-5882. Drop-ins welcome. Hosted by Partners In Care Hospice. LA PINE LION’S CLUB – General membership meeting 2nd and 4th Wed. of each month, noon at the La Pine Community Park Bldg. East on Finley Butte Road. Info: call Shirley at 5362201 or President Don at 536-6096. Join us to serve our community. High lakes car club – second Thursday each month, at the Little Deschutes Grange Hall, 51518 Morson. Potluck at 6:00 pm, followed by business meeting at 7:00 pm. We welcome classic car enthusiasts to come and see what the Car Club is all about. Info: NaDynne at 536-5691 or Randy at 536-1566. LA PINE PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT– Board meetings 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, Work sessions at 6:00pm, meeting starts 6:30 p.m. at John C. Johnson Building Public meeting room. Info: 541-536-2223. LA PINE AREA TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY GROUP (L-TAG) – 3rd Thursday 1 p.m. at ODOT conference room., 51591 N Hwy 97, 541-536-8354. LA PINE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Business meeting starts at 6:00 pm South County Building Meeting Room - next to City Hall. 541-536 -1432 LA PINE “COFFEE KLATCH” – Free informal support group for those who have lost a loved one meets once a month at the La Pine Library from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Group provided by Hospice of Bend-La Pine. Drop-ins welcome. Call for regular meeting date. Info: Angela, 383-3910. LA PINE COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM BOARD MEETING – Call for time and place. Public meeting. 536-3972. LA PINE FRONTIER DAYS – Board meetings First Wednesday of the month, 6:30-8pm, John C. Johnson Building, conf room. LA PINE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY Second & Fourth Tuesday of each month, 1pm at La Pine Senior Activity Center. Summer meetings variable. Info: Edith Page 536-1801 LA PINE GRANGE – Third Tuesdays each month, pot luck at 6pm, meeting starts at 7pm at the Grange Building. Info: Dot 536-2197. Community Flea Market 1st Sat EVERY month 10am-3pm. Grange Hall, Morson 1 block north of The Prairie House. Booth reservation info call Robin 541-536-1455 LA PINE LIBRARY COMPUTER CLASSES Free 1.5-hour introductory classes. 312-1090 for dates and times or sign up at the Reference Desk. LA PINE RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD MTG – 2nd Thursday, 9:00 am at the main Fire Station, 51550 Huntington Road La Pine. Public meetings. 541-536-2935. LA PINE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS Every 3rd Wednesday. Meeting starts at 6:00 pm South County Building Meeting Room - next to City Hall. 541-536 -1432. LA PINE SPECIAL SEWER DISTRICT and WATER DISTRICT 1 p.m.in conference room at 51490 Hinkle Way. Third Tuesday of each month. Public meeting, customers encouraged to attend. 536-3281/536-6263 LA PINE/SUNRIVER RELAY FOR LIFE Second Wednesday of each month 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at La Pine Library. Info: Julie Fincher at 420-1051 or Carol Gray at 815-3616. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS - Tuesdays & Thursdays 7 p.m. at Water Tower bldg on William Foss & Hinkle. Saturdays 7 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church on Huntington. For info, call Allen 420-1165. QUILTING – Wednesdays, 8 a.m. at La Pine Senior Center. Info: 536-3207. SUNRIVER ROTARY - Wednesdays at the Sunriver Lodge, 7:30 a.m.. Info: 593-7381. SUPPORT SERVICES TEAM - Volunteer support for La Pine Fire District. Every 3rd Monday 2:00pm at the main station. Info: Creagh 541-536-7493. Public is welcome. TANGO PRACTICAS – Every Wed. at Bend Community Ctr, 7:00-8:15 p.m.; $5. Info: 330-4071. THINK AGAIN PARENTS (TAPS) - Substance Abuse Prevention Team of South County (previously South County Prevention Team) - 2nd Thursday ,South County Service Center 3:45 5:15. Info: Denise Hatch 536-2644 YA-YA SISTERHOOD SOCIETY - Second Wednesday of the month, Midstate Electric Community Room, 5:00 p.m. Open to all women interested in meeting for friendship, giving to the Community, and self-growth Info: Karin Oldham at 433-2113, or Carol Blackwood at 536-8101. YOGA CLUB - Wednesdays at Sunriver Fire Station in the ground floor meeting room. 9 a.m. Info: 593-9305 or 598-0692. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS IN LA PINE: Sundays: 7:00pm Sunday Serenity, Parks & Rec Bldg, 16405 1st. St. Mondays: 7:00pm SOS Group, Crescent Creek Church, 52340 Huntington Rd Tuesdays: 10:00am First Things First, Parks & Rec Bldg 16405 1st. St. 7:00pm Tuesday Night Survivors, Agape Church, 52460 Skidgel Rd Wednesdays: 7:00pm Living Sober, Parks & Rec Bldg 16405 1st. St. 3rd Wednesdays Potluck 6:00pm, Speaker at 7:00pm Thursdays: 10:00am First Things First, Parks & Rec Bldg 16405 1st. St. 5:30pm Men’s Meeting, Water Bldg, William Foss & Hinkle 7:00pm Empty Bucket Group, Agape Church, 52460 Skidgel Rd Fridays: 7:00pm Big Book Study, Crescent Creek Church, 52340 Huntington Rd Saturdays: 7:00pm Living Sober, Parks & Rec Bldg 16405 1st. St. Page 30 THE NEWBERRY EAGLE - La Pine Centennial Commemorative Issue • JULY 2010 SPORTS & RECREATION Outdoors with The La Pine Peddler Article and Photos By Ollie Scheideman Parks and Recreation Summer Sports Submitted by La Pine Parks and Recreation “Rocking” Around Oregon Bring on the hounds! The rock-hounds, that is. Everyone who lives in Central Oregon knows that the Sunstone is Oregon’s State gem. But did you know that a short drive (well 4 hours isn’t too short) brings you to the desert where you can dig for Sunstones? Sunstones are a variety of feldspar. These stones are found in India and in Tanzania, but the stones found in these two areas have inclusions of hematite and are not clear enough for faceting. what’s even better is you can actually discover them in Oregon- and lots of them! These beautiful gem-quality translucent sunstones are found only 20 miles northeast of Plush, OR, in the Rabbit Hills. One can find many clear sunstones here, but the most valuable stones are the ones that contain color. Stones of red, green and yellow facet into beautiful gems of value. “Watermelon”, a stone with a red center surrounded by a green halo, is highly sought and prized. Roy and Debbie Harris, owners of “Desert Rock and Gem” here in La Pine, guided us on our first sunstone dig. We spent five and a half hours in the rain, wearing garbage bags, head down, looking for the stones. While there, a teenager from our group found a 37 carat ‘dichroic”- a red and green sunstone. Roy, a master at gem faceting, cut the stone into a 10 carat “emerald cut”. Beautiful! At that point, my wife and I were hooked! At Rabbit Hills, you have your Sunstones that can be found in Rabbit Hills. choice of fee dig areas in the established mines, or you can go to the BLM land and dig for free. The fee-for-dig mines include “The Spectrum Mine” and the “Dust Devil Mine”. The prices vary, but both mines have web-sites so you can go on-line and check out the various options they offer and the costs for each. The book, “Gem Trails of Oregon”, details the location of both the mines and the BLM free-dig areas. We have found many stones at both of the mines and at the free-dig areas. And, yes, we found “color”. During our last visit to the BLM free-dig area, another rock hound showed us a 50 carat sunstone he had just found laying on the ground next to his trailer. Here in Central Oregon there are many areas where you can find agate, various colors of jasper, thunder eggs, fossils, petrified wood, obsidian, and other semi-precious gems and stones. The map, “Central Oregon Rockhounding Map” details rock hounding areas and gives a pictorial description of the stones and the areas. Just yesterday, using the map, my wife and I took our 13-year-old granddaughter and her friend to Hampton Butte where we spent four hours digging in the dirt. We found Hampton Green petrified wood, agates and a ton of multi-colored jasper. Yep, you heard right.we kept two teen-aged girls totally involved for four hours digging around in the dirt, looking Ollie and wife took their grandfor “treasures”! daughter to Hampton Butte and found We simply love La Pine and Central agate, jasper and petifried wood during Oregon. The opportunities for outdoor a 4-hour stint of digging in the dirt and recreation this area offers is endless! Next having fun too. month we’ll do a little kayaking. H Youth Football Registration Deadline: August 6th Grades K-3rd Flag Football Fee = $40 Grades 3rd-6th Tackle Football Fee = $75 Pick up a registration form at the District Office across the parking lot from the La Pine Library or online at www.lapineparks.org Tryouts start August 6th. Season ends with an awards ceremony October 28th. Adult Softball The La Pine Park & Recreation District will be hosting an Adult Softball League for the Summer of 2010. League play will start the week of July 12th and culminate with a tournament on August 28th & 29th. The fee for each team is $150. The registration fee provides insurance and balls for each team. To get information on how to register, call the Park District Office at 541.536.2223 or go online to www.lapineparks.org. The complete rules and registration form are online. Depending on how many teams sign up, games will be played during the week and start at 6:30 p.m. For more information contact Justin Cutler, Director of Parks & Recreation 541.536.2223 or email [email protected] H Sign up for softball today! Who: Teams with men or women age 18 and over. Must have a minimum of two women on the team at all time. When: Register by July 7, start playing July 12. How: Fill out 1 form per team from www.lapineparks.org and drop it off at the Parks District Office 16405 1st Street La Pine, OR 97739. Cost: $150 per team. The La Pine Ya Ya Sisterhood Celebrates its 2nd Annual Amazing Race A Special Thank You to Local Merchants who helped make it a resounding success!!! On May 15th, 2010, the La Pine Ya Ya Sisterhood Society held their 2nd annual Amazing Race. The participants, 7 teams in all, had a fun-filled day thanks to the organizers, Karin and Steve Oldham and Judy and Bill Knox. They were ever so clever with their clues which sent us all around the greater La Pine area. This event started at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and muffins at Home Entertainment Systems and ended with dinner at the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. The following local merchants were kind enough to help by giving out certain items and clues to keep the race moving: Home Entertainment Systems, L&S Gardens, MidState Electric Cooperative, La Pine Senior Center, Ace Hardware, Judy’s Iron On Sparklers Business, Quail Run Golf Course, Rays Grocery Store, Shop Smart , The Buck N More Store, Habitat for Humanity Restore, La Pine Bowling, Figaro’s Pizza, Pit Stop Pizza, Hair Design by Deena, & Holy Redeemer Catholic Church The La Pine Ya Ya Sisterhood whole-heartedly encourages our community members to patronize these merchants who give back to their community. We are already looking forward to next years Amazing Race. Women who are interested in the La Pine Ya Ya Sisterhood Society, whose mission includes self-growth, friendship and giving to the community, can join us at one of our monthly meetings. Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Mid State Community Room starting at 5:00. - Ya Ya Sisterhood H THE NEWBERRY EAGLE - La Pine Centennial Commemorative Issue • JULY 2010 Page 31 Real Estate Office Agents: Jo Ann Gould, Principal Broker, 541-480-3115 Cori Thompson, Broker, 541-788-3326 Ruth Harpole, Broker, 541-815-5001 Ed Benjamin, Broker, 541-771-2152 Toni Hale, Broker, 541-536-4620 Call Today! Open Monday ~ Saturday ~ From 9 ~ 5 PM ~ www.GoGould.net ~ Office: 541-536-2900 51942 Pacific Willow Ct ~ La Pine 1848 SF ~ 3 bd ~ 2 ba ~ built 1981 Detached double car garage 1.5 acre ~ Located Ponderosa Pines Priced to sell $114,900 16654 Sprague Loop ~ La Pine 1248 SF ~ 2 bd ~ 2 ba ~ built 1979 Detached double finished garage 12 x 16 finished craft room Includes W & D ~ 1.49 acres $110,000 16320 Leona Lane ~ La Pine 1030 SF~ 3 bd ~ 2ba ~ built 2000 Detached garage ~ RV cover 1 ac. ~ paved road~ OWC Call for terms $125,000 1874 Ladigo Ct ~ La Pine ~ 1 acre 856 SF cabin w/double garage RV cover $119,000 Great vacation spot! 16430 Bitter Brush 15878 Pierce Road ~ La Pine 9.09 acres ~ Horse Property 2208 SF ~ 3 bd ~ 2 ba ~built 2002 38 x 48 horse barn with living qtrs. 36 x 48 shop with 1/2 bath Truly a must see to appreciate! $549,000 26 Kotan Ct. ~ Gilchrist Two Rivers North 2.76 acres on Hemlock Creek Great vacation spot. $58,000 2850 SF 4 bd~2.5ba Custom Dream Home Too Many Amenities To Mention 15114 Yellow Pine Loop ~ Fall River 1 acre with well & septic in River Front Property $197,500 Possible owner terms Call Jo Ann $389,625 Great Deal Stop by our office to get a current list of Foreclosures….Great time to invest! FOR SALE - 2 Bedroom 2 Bath-LARGE SHOP, plus guest house - BY OWNER $139,000 Owner can finance “Home LOANS in YOUR Best Interest!” 14646 Bear Berry, La Pine Oregon • NEW FLOORING • AVIAN WATER • 1.69 Acres in Ponderosa Pines • Lot Borders Forest Service Lands TO SEE - CALL 541-419-9487 G r s t Ou me Visi of Ho . w ry ww alle om ine @ uction.c Onl r onst rdt-C a h Rein March Consumer Website Recommendation: Gov’t Home Saver INFO: http://MakingHomeAffordable.gov or Call us. We’ll help put you on the correct path. Call Doug Watt at 541-536-3600 or visit us at www.MortgageUplink.com Ponderosa Pines Full Service Broker Homes are very affordable now. Rates are very low. Refinancing can lower rates & payments. Mortgage MortgageUplink.com Maybe it is time to remodel, consolidate debt, or just lower monthly costs. Equal Housing Lender FREE Counseling! 25 years lending experience. Lending and living in La Pine since 1995. Oregon #ML-2524 LENDER HARDWOOD FLOORING! 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Designed and produced by The Newberry Eagle COPYRIGHT PROTECTED Member FDIC Our Vision is for a Healthy Community Medical Services Provided Adult and Pediatric Medical Care Occupational Medical Care Minor Surgery/Biopsies X-Ray and Lab on Site Splinting and Casting Medical Professionals Lisa Steffey, D.O. Michael Rosenfield, M.D. Darin Vaughan, M.D. Christopher Russell, PA-C Brice Stanley, PA-C Shawna Stallcop, FNP Angie Enos, PA-C Arden Gage, PA-C John Njenga, PA-C Stacy Caldwell, PA-C Karen Bennett, PhD, PMHNP-BC For those who qualify, we offer sliding fee discounts. We are now contracted with the State as a provider for the Oregon Breast and Cervical Cancer Program. Please call if you have any questions, or need to See more about schedule an appointment. the Clinic on the web at www.La PineCC.com HOURS: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. 8–5, Wed. 7–6:30, & Sat. 8–2 Phone: 541-536-3435, 866-658-8117 Fax: 541-536-8047 Address: 51600 Huntington Road, La Pine Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3300 La Pine, OR 97739