RESTORING VITALITY AND WELLBEING NATURALLY
AUTO + MARINE
IT'S LAKE TIME! - BOATING
ARTS + CULTURE
HEALTH + WELLNESS A PASSION FOR THE NIGHT SKY - GRANT TANDY, ASTRONOMER AND ASTROPHOTOGRAPHER
FUN AND SAFETY ON THE WATER
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Welcome to our Men’s issue! As we celebrate Father’s Day this month, I’m reflecting on things I learned from the men in my life while I was growing up in Michigan. I learned many skills from my big brothers, father and grandfather, from climbing around in a tree fort, skipping stones, swimming in a lake, waterskiing, learning to drive a stick shift, how to back up a horse trailer, and handling a boat. And my father’s words of wisdom that drive me to this day, “You can do anything you set your mind to.” Thanks to the men in my life, then and now, including my husband and sons and the blessings they are to me.
This month, we wanted to spotlight several men in our community who are making a difference. This issue introduces you to Grant Tandy, a local astronomer, astrophotographer, NASA Solar System Ambassador and facilitator at Worthy Brewing’s Hopservatory. Grant shares his passion for the night sky to bring a fresh perspective and help people experience astronomy in a meaningful way.
Meet Dr. Christopher Neary, naturopath and owner of Bend’s Natural Health and Prime IV Hydration & Wellness. A native son of Central Oregon, Dr. Neary focuses on solutions to optimize health and performance naturally.
Now that boating season has begun, it’s time to get out on the water! We talked with the team at Active Water Sports in Redmond for their article in this issue, who take water safety seriously by offering free boating clinics and safety videos. Here’s to kicking off summer with lots of family time on the water, and if you’re lucky enough, in a boat!
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Astronomy Leads One Man to Ponder and Find His Place
ARTICLE BY LYNETTE CONFER PHOTOGRAPHY BY MIGUEL EDWARDS AND GRANT TANDYGrowing up in Sisters, local astronomer and astrophotographer Grant Tandy admits that he never fully realized how unique his childhood was until later in life. In hindsight, growing up surrounded by nature and dark skies was a truly formative experience for him, and one he now realizes not everyone gets to experience.
“My dad was a silviculturist for the Forest Service for 42 years, so we spent a lot of time outdoors. That really
A tent beneath the Milky Way in Oregon's Alvord Desert.
fostered a deep appreciation for the natural world,” reflects Tandy. He recalls time spent with both his grandfather and father viewing highlights of the night sky during his youth and recognizes that these experiences greatly informed what he is doing now.
After graduating from Sisters High School in 2011, Tandy became obsessed with the night sky. “I remember pulling over to the side of the road just to gaze up at the night sky and realized what an amazing opportunity we have here. Somehow, I felt relief that there was so much more out there. I wanted to share that with people.”
Tandy began taking classes at COCC. In the winter of 2013, he took an astronomy class with Bob Grossfeld, manager at the Oregon Observatory in Sunriver. It was during this time that Tandy began working seasonally there.
“Working at the Oregon Observatory was a real opportunity to gain tangible experience working with telescopes, finding and identifying objects and learning from others,” states Tandy. “This was a chance to be around people doing the same thing, seeing how they did things and explained things. It’s so important to find easy ways to explain the immense scale of time, distance, size, and all things related to astronomy that can be hard to grasp.”
In 2017, Tandy heard talk of a new observatory being built at Worthy Brewing on the east side of Bend. “I’m really good at getting my foot in the door, so when I first heard about the Worthy observatory, I started emailing, offering to help,” Tandy says. “I was given an opportunity to be part of the project and later became the facilitator for the observatory. I’ve been there for over six years now.” A research-grade telescope, the Hopservatory is open to the public Thursday through Saturday.
Since 2018, Tandy has also been a NASA Solar System Ambassador. A project of the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, there are 900 ambassadors in the U.S., all in public education roles.
“When people come into the observatory or I am doing an educational program, I want to be fun and funny, along with informative,” Tandy notes. “I don’t want to be so serious that people are not interested. I’m usually speaking to a wide variety of people, from five-year-olds to those in their 90’s. I want to reach them all.”
Family, friends, and co-workers agree that Tandy possesses an innate ability to connect to others, engaging and inspiring them. According to friend and artist Karen Eland, “I think Grant’s ability to share from his extensive knowledge while also making people laugh is a true gift. He seamlessly answers questions and inspires more, all with his quick sense of humor and keeping it fun. It’s rare to find someone who has both the knowledge and spontaneous public speaking skills that Grant does.”
“I met Grant in 2020 when I began volunteering at the Worthy Hopservatory,” explains William Meadows, a retired electrical engineer and life-long amateur astronomer. “Grant really delights in revealing the wonders of the night sky, especially to people who are looking through a telescope for the first time. I am always amazed by how much detailed information he knows off the top of his head. He is skilled at making the incomprehensible easy to understand, describing the vast scale of our universe in terms simple enough for a child. This makes him especially good at public outreach.”
If the title of astronomer were not enough, Tandy is also an accomplished, respected, and somewhat renowned astrophotographer with photos in print locally, regionally, and beyond.
Completely self-taught, Tandy began exploring astrophotography to capture the views he was experiencing while working at the Oregon Observatory, wanting to share those views with others. His astrophotography is, in many ways, unique. “With most astronomy photos, there is no perspective, just a photo of an object without anything to compare it to,” Tandy explains. “I like to try to connect the night sky with a foreground that allows you to see earth and the human element in connection with the sky.”
Tandy is also an advocate, working to raise awareness regarding light pollution. “I work with the nonprofit organization Dark Sky Oregon,” states Tandy. This group has been responsible for installing a network of light pollution meters around the state, a dozen of which are in Central Oregon, allowing light pollution and its progression to be monitored.
Dark skies are measurable. The Bortle dark sky scale is a numeric scale from one to nine that uses data to rate the brightness of the night sky, with the darkest skies a level one to the brightest skies ranked a level nine. “The center of Southeast Oregon, including the area we call the Oregon Outback, is still the largest level one dark sky area in the country,” Tandy says. It may come as no surprise that the brightest area in the country, at a level nine, is New York City.
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Standing beneath the expansive desert skies of Oregon's Badlands, a faint glow of distant Central Oregon light pollution is visible on the horizon.
Photo Credit: Grant Tandy
“We have long been monitoring air pollution and water pollution, but something that is affecting bird migration and insect and human circadian rhythm, as well as using a lot of power, was not being monitored,” Tandy remarks. “This network of light meters is one of the first like this and it is showing us that Bend is experiencing a six-toeight percent sky brightness increase per year.”
A passion for everything he does is evident when speaking with Tandy. “I’ve never really been driven by money; I’ve always wanted to do things that feel like I have a purpose. I really couldn’t see myself doing anything else. Success is when something I said inspires someone to learn more on their own,” he notes. “I want to cultivate people’s curiosity. Because if you do that, generally you spark something in them about this broader picture and help them prioritize the human experience.”
“What I’d like people to know about my son, Grant, is that he is a self-made guy,” shares Brian Tandy. “By that I mean that everything Grant is today, he has done primarily on his own volition. That’s not to say he hasn’t had help along the way, but the knowledge he has gained over the years in astronomy and photography has been largely self-taught. He is a deeply curious individual, and I think that is what drives his passion for learning and becoming the best he can be at whatever piques his interest.”
Tandy can be found some nights at various locations offering Sidewalk Astronomy, something that’s been around for over 100 years. According to his Instagram page, “What fascinates me is the possibility that someone could live their entire life without ever looking through a telescope, only to suddenly encounter Jupiter on a street corner.”
Some new educational partnerships have begun to take place with organizations such as Visit Bend, where Tandy teaches about dark skies and light pollution. A possible future dream is creating a mobile observatory that could bring astronomy and night sky views to communities that typically do not have access to these programs.
“If you have never experienced the night sky in any meaningful way, you are looking at an entirely different universe than someone who has,” says Tandy. “It changes your perspective, and we need this connection to find a more balanced way of being alive.”
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ARTICLE BY SUE BALDANI
When Warren Freece founded Active Water Sports (AWS) back in the early 80s, he wanted to share his passion for water skiing and being out on the water with others. He knew how much enjoyment these and other water-based activities could bring to individuals and families.
The company’s slogan has always been “We take your fun seriously,” but along with that fun come certain responsibilities. AWS takes steps to ensure that those out on the water, especially in the boats they sell, stay safe.
“As the captain, you're responsible for every soul on board,” says Dan Lay, AWS
General Manager. “So, before you leave the dock, you really need to do a safety check.”
But, how do boaters know what to check for and what precautions they should be taking? “This is the reason we do free boating clinics,” Lay explains. “When you’re buying a boat from us, and you’re unfamiliar with that type of boat, we'll take you out on the water to first make sure you like it. Then, upon delivery, we do our best to teach you things like how to back up the trailer, how to pull into a dock, what to look for and what to do and what not to do.”
AWS also puts a lot of time and money into making safety videos. This way, boaters who can’t make it to the classes can watch them, and others can go back and reference certain things as needed. These videos show everything from how and where to prep your boat to the areas that you need to avoid while wakesurfing and tactics to avoid other boat operators.
Even if someone didn’t buy a boat from AWS, he or she is welcome to attend the classes and watch the videos. The company understands that the more people are educated, the safer the water is for everyone.
“I encourage anyone that's going to be on the boat to take a class,” Lay says. “My daughter just turned 12, and she's
Safety for all aboard is top priority for AWS.
Warren Freece founded Active Water Sports in the 80's to share his passion for water sports with others. Photo Credit: Miguel Edwards
old enough to get her own boating license. I want her to go through the course and read all the questions and figure out the answers because it will make her a safer, better boater in the future.”
“We just want to keep the good times rolling,” remarks Lay. He also recommends visiting the Oregon State Marine Board website, which has accurate and helpful information.
Routine maintenance of a boat is also important when it comes to safety. “You could be the safest person on the water as far as making sure you have the right kind of life jackets, air horns and paddles, but if you're not maintaining your boat
by utilizing our service department or another service department, it could cause safety issues. You may find yourself unable to operate your boat because you haven't been taking proper care of it.”
Lay also advises making others on the boat aware of where the life jackets are, where the air horn is, and where the paddle is if the battery dies or the engine isn’t working. And, it’s always great to have a co-captain.
Today, AWS has four locations in Oregon — in Canby, Portland, Oregon City, and Redmond — and Freece is still the owner. “He's kind of taken a backseat and has let guys like me and Matt Radich, our president, take over the leadership role of running the company and directing the culture of Active Water Sports,” notes Lay.
Lay believes AWS has been a great success because of Freece and the team he has put together over the years. “None of us would have our jobs if it wasn’t for him.”
A large percentage of the AWS staff, including Lay, own a boat. “There really is something about being on the water — it's very therapeutic,” he states. “Once you step foot on that boat, all your worries just go out the window.”
AWS team (l to r): Octane Acevedo, Technician; Justin Alvarez, Boat Sales; Dan Lay, General Manager; Keeton Breitbach, Director of Operations; Bela Chladek, Technician; Warren Freece, Owner.
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ARTICLE BY JULIE E. FURNAS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY NATALIE STEPHENSON
As conventional medical procedures continue to evolve, so do alternative approaches to wellness. Holistic healthcare has emerged as a comprehensive field, addressing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual components simultaneously. Drawing from various disciplines, holistic healthcare offers treatments for both short and long-term illness, but specializes in prevention of disease. In recent years, natural healthcare has become more accessible, catering to those seeking alternative treatments for chronic pain, injuries, hormone health, arthritis, and for simply optimizing overall health.
Bend Natural Health, owned and operated by Dr. Christopher Neary, ND, MSOM offers natural treatments and products, striving to create vitality and wellbeing in the body by supporting optimal physiology.
Neary emphasizes that while the fundamental philosophy of Naturopathic medicine
Dr. Christopher Neary offers services at his Bend Natural Health clinic, as well as at his Prime IV Hydration & Wellness clinic.
remains unchanged, certain treatment modalities have adapted to address modern needs. In today's complex world, navigating health challenges necessitates a holistic approach to healthcare. While contemporary and traditional medical practices each hold significance, Neary believes that an ideal practitioner adeptly integrates both approaches.
Alongside Bend Natural Health, Neary also owns and operates Prime IV Hydration & Wellness, also located in Bend. Prime IV was started by Neary’s cousin in Colorado and has become a successful, family-owned franchise. While Bend Natural Health specializes in bio-identical hormone pellets and injection therapies including PRP, Prolotherapy and A2M, Prime IV specializes in high quality nutrient IV therapy, NAD+, peptide therapy and medically supervised weight loss. Dr. Neary acts as both medical director and a member of the medical advisory council to develop and create safer protocols.
“After the events of 2020, the general interest in IV therapies grew to the extent that my clinic space was too small to accommodate. That is when I decided to open Prime IV Hydration & Wellness . The goal was to make IV therapy more accessible in our community and make the experience more spa like and less clinical. We still follow strict FDA guidelines and pride ourselves on safety, yet it’s also nice to sit in a massage chair while you get your IV,” Neary remarks.
Both men and women benefit from treatments at Neary’s clinics. “Most patients I see are looking for hormone support, injury recovery, peptide therapies and cardiovascular support. Much of our community is looking to optimize their health and performance without pharmaceuticals or surgery,” Neary says.
A true Central Oregonian, Dr. Neary grew up in Sisters and moved to Bend in his senior year of high school. After studying sports physiology and pre-med, he spent time working and traveling in Lake Tahoe, Kauai, and Alaska. After finishing medical school, Neary returned to Bend and began his own naturopathic practice offering hormone replacement, regenerative injections, IV therapies and other wellness treatments.
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MIX-AND-MATCH THE PERFECT SIX PACK
When the hot summer months roll around, many people reach for a cold, refreshing beer to cool off. There are many different types of beers that are perfect for enjoying during the summer months. Whether you prefer a light and crisp ale, a fruity wheat beer, or a bold and hoppy IPA, there are plenty of different beer types that are perfect for enjoying during the summer months.
BREW: FOOD PAIRINGS:
Light-bodied and smooth, an easy-drinking beer known for its simplicity.
One of the most popular craft beer styles; a hoppy, moderately strong ale of golden-to-copper color.
LIGHT AND SPICY FOODS: cajun chicken wings, grilled salmon, Monterey Jack cheese
GRILLED AND SPICY FOODS: burgers, steaks, Indian curries, ginger spiced desserts
Used with wheat ales and lagers, brewers can choose from a variety of fruits for the desired flavor.
A cloudy, unfiltered style of German wheat beer with refreshing flavors of banana and clove.
ACIDIC AND LIGHT FOODS: salads with fruity dressings, pickled dishes, fruity desserts
LIGHT DELICATE FOODS: salads, Gruyere cheese, seafood, sushi
Oatmeal Stout
Also known as a Shandy, a refreshing, low-alcohol drink combining beer and citrus soda.
A dark, full-bodied, roasty, malty ale with a complementary oatmeal flavor.
LIGHT AND SPICY FOODS: seafood, salads, fruit tarts, spicy shrimp, thai curry
RICH AND SALTY FOODS: lobster, french fries, mushrooms, blue cheese
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Sunriver Swings Fore Strings Golf Tournament
Sunriver Resort Woodlands Golf Course | 1:00 PM
A good time for a great cause, this golf tournament directly benefits Sunriver Music Festival. Golfing buddies come together on Sunriver Resort's Woodlands Course for an afternoon of games, raffles, mulligans, music and a good game of golf! Registration opens at 11 a.m. with 1 p.m. shotgun start, scramble format. Foursome fee includes catered dinner and drinks. SunriverMusic.org
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Wine Workshop Series at Flights Wine Bar
Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Ste. 1, Bend | 6:00 PM
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KIDS Celebration and Fundraiser
On Tap Beer Garden & Food Carts, 1424 NE Cushing Dr., Bend | 5:00 PM
Benefiting the KIDS Center, money raised will benefit kids who need a little extra help with activities such as summer camp, rafting, horseback riding, golf, rock climbing, swim passes, and more! Enjoy food, music, beer garden, vendors, raffles and silent auction. Since 2008 Trinity Episcopal Church and the Bend community have worked together to help kids enjoy meaningful experiences that build self-esteem and bring happiness. KidsCenter.org
JUNE 15TH
Humane Society of Central Oregon Tuxes & Tails
Riverhouse Convention Center, 3075 N. Hwy. 97, Bend | 5:30 PM
Join us for a night of dinner, dancing, drinks, live and silent auctions at the HSCO's Tuxes & Tails fundraiser. Enjoy dinner, wine, desserts, dancing, and an extensive silent and live auction with all proceeds benefiting pets and people in need. Help provide animals with shelter and lifesaving medical care, help families adopt new pets, rescue animals from cruelty and neglect, and more. HSCO.org
JUNE 21ST - 24TH
Cascade Lakes Relay
Diamond Lake Resort, Diamond Lake | 10:00 AM
Oregon’s most challenging running relay course starts in the Cascade Mountains at Diamond Lake Resort, travels through the Oregon Outback and rural agricultural country, and winds back to the Cascade Lakes Highway, around Mt. Bachelor and into the resort community of Bend. Cascade Lakes Relays offers something for everyone with 3 events: CLR 36, CLR 24 and the Walk Relay. CascadeRelays.com
