Linda Maggard-St Vincetn

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St. vincent de paul
Arlene Mura, Director
Arlene Mura, Director, started her
work with St. Vincent De Paul in August of 1984, four months after it
opened, and has been managing it
ever since. The first Thrift Store was
located in the little house that sits behind El Caporal on Highway 97. They
outgrew it within a few years and
moved to their current location. Now,
Jerry Crosby, Arlene Mura, Joy Croker
after 14 years in the present location, St. Vincent is looking to expand. The plans are to build a
12,000 sq. ft. facility within 16-18 months and locate it near the Senior Center. They will be able
to sell unfinished furniture and appliances. The present location is for sale, but does not have to
sell in order to relocate.
Jerry Crosby lives in La Pine and has been with the non-profit organization for over five years. He
moved here from Eugene, as a step toward retirement. Jerry has a real heart for people. He started out as a volunteer and was quickly recruited to serve as Social Services Director and seems to
really enjoy helping those in the area who need it. They give out 300 boxes of food per month.
In the past years they have assisted people with their utilities, rent and medical expenses in an
amount of over $40,000.
Joy Croker is Thrift Store Manager. She moved to La Pine from Beaverton in 1993, looking to
retire here. She was soon volunteering at St. Vincent and has been managing the store for eight
years. She says, “Everyone starts as a volunteer and many have become employees. A lot of people
don’t realize the economic impact we have on La Pine. We have a staff of 11 part time people plus 11
volunteers.”
The whole purpose of St. Vincent De Paul is to help those in need. They accept donations from
10am-4pm Monday thru Saturday. It is best to call first, though. They also have attended donation sites at the St. Francis School on 27th in Bend on Mondays and on Cottonwood in Sunriver
on Thursdays, from 10am-2:30pm.
All the donations that come in stay local. A lot of people don’t know they are autonomous. It is
non-denominational, not connected to any church, but is part of the St. Vincent De Paul Society.
Wilderness Garbage donates their time and trucks to carry any unusable clothing to a “Bundling
Center” for recycling, making this a “Green” organization. They will schedule to pick up donations
from elderly people or large-sized items.
Stop by the Thrift Store and you will see why St. Vincent De Paul has had over 7600 visits since last
December. The stock is clean and attractively displayed - great place to shop in La Pine. It’s full
of friendly staff who are ready to help you, whether to buy something special or to accept your
donation of goods or money.
St. Vincent DePaul - 541-536-1956
51485 Morson Road • La Pine, OR • (Corner of 4th & Morson)
jumpin’ junction
Bouncing Playhouse Rentals
Linda (Rhoades) Maggard and her family
moved from Eugene to Sunny Southern California in 1961. She never wanted another gloomy,
dreary day, and surely not move back to Oregon! Well, never say never! With the passing
of time, parents and husband, she knew family
was the glue that held the key to happiness.
Linda Maggard
The idea of “CrossRhoades” was born in 2003. During a stay at Sunriver, with her brother and
sisters, it was suggested that the siblings should purchase retirement property in Sunny Central
Oregon. Linda says, “We were fortunate enough to find beautiful acreage in La Pine. We started to
share our vision of inviting friends and family to come and take a rest from the busy world. We have
another brother and sister that still live in the Willamette Valley and we think they will eventually join
us. It really is all about family”.
They’ve found how much they love the people of La Pine and have a heart to help and be a part
of the exciting ‘New City’. “The CrossRhoades Gang” has become involved in many local events;
Randy, Sandy, Karen and Linda all volunteer time at the Senior Center. Randy is the President of
the High Lakes Car Club and Chaplain of the La Pine Grange. Karen has renewed her floral design
business so that she can do arrangements for Senior Center events. Randy is involved in the
process of starting up a powder-coating business. Sandy enjoys meeting the people of La Pine
through her job at the La Pine Community Health Center.
Linda has also started Cross Rhoades Fine Chocolates from her certified home kitchen. Linda
also accepted an appointment to the City of La Pine Planning Commission. (She previously
served as City Councilor). Linda loves cooking and is part of the Flame-On Catering Team at the
Senior Center. They cater the Chamber Breakfast each month. Any Chamber member will attest
to the “Yummy-ness” of the food served by the Flame-On Catering Team.
Jumpin’ Junction had its’ beginnings in 2007. A friend from Eugene with a similar business suggested that Linda start a Jumpy House business in La Pine. It is a great addition to any party
where kids are involved and parents love the fact that it entertains for hours on end--- they even
join in. Call Linda today to reserve the Colorful Jumpy House for your next family reunion or just
a kid’s play day. It is very popular at events like Frontier Days, as well.
Call Linda at 541-536-1566 • Email: [email protected]
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