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Welcome Home A HOME IS A SANCTUARY…A PLACE WE CAN RELAX AT THE END OF THE DAY, A PLACE TO GATHER OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, AND A PLACE FULL OF MEMORIES AND THE THINGS THAT MEAN MOST TO OUR FAMILIES. This month, we bring you our Home Issue, which is full of ideas for creating the best environment wherever you call home. We hope it inspires you to create a space that helps you feel cozy, comfortable and surrounded by what you love, whether that be

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In these pages, read about how Deb Spicer has helped Central Oregon restore artwork and frame everything from photographs to the memorabilia that keeps important parts of our life alive. During the wide fluctuations of temperature in our weather, maintain your heating and cooling systems with tips from a local expert. And start planning for your outdoor living now to enjoy the upcoming summer and fall! Turn to page 26 for tips on how to expand your home’s footprint for outdoor dining, cooking or relaxing by the fire on your patio. And

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2020

FEATURES 13 Housewarming Party Tips and Recipes for Hosting with Ease

18 Whimsical Design Dr. Seuss Inspires Reading and Décor

20 At Home with Deb Spicer Restoration Work and Framing Create Personalized Art

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26 Outdoor Living Planning Tips to Extend Your Home Space

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Deschutes Pioneer Association Crowns 2020 Pioneer Queen The Deschutes Pioneer Association held their Annual Meeting January 18 at the Elks Lodge. The event included the crowning of 2020 Pioneer Queen, Helen (Filey) O'Brien. The Deschutes Pioneer Association’s purpose is to renew and maintain old acquaintances, to gather and preserve pioneer relics, stories and artifacts, and to record historical facts from the Deschutes region. DeschutesPioneers.org

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DESCHUTES PUBLIC LIBRARY CELEBRATES 100 YEARS

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CRATER LAKE SPIRITS AND DESCHUTES BREWERY WIN INTERNATIONAL AWARD Local craft distillery, Crater Lake Spirits and

The Deschutes Public Library System kicked off a

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celebration of its centennial with “Deschutes by the

ery, were awarded Best in Show for the 2019 release of

Decade” programs to highlight a decade of library

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history each month. The celebration looks back at a

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century of community and culminates with a grand

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items in its collection and nearly 90,000 library card

flavor notes from both Black Butte Porter and the oak

holders. The centennial celebration includes displays

barrels. “We are thrilled by this win and to earn Best

in branch libraries, free 100th anniversary stickers

in Show against such a deep field of brands is really

and limited-edition library cards. “Central Oregon

an honor,” says Alan Dietrich, Crater Lake Spirits CEO.

has grown so much in the last 100 years, and we’re

In addition to the Best in Show accolade, Black Butte

proud to have grown right along with it,” said Library

Whiskey was named Best American Craft Luxury

Director Todd Dunkelberg. “The Library is the center

Whiskey. Crater Lake Spirits also received silver med-

of every community in Deschutes County. We have a

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As your guests arrive, personally greet each person and offer them a drink — it will leave everyone feeling welcomed. After a group has arrived, offer a home tour which includes every room. If a room is not ready, ask for design advice. Most importantly have fun and fill your new home with laughter and love.

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THE STABILITY/FLEXIBILITY CONUNDRUM OF BACK PAIN Engineers build for stability differently than they build for flexibility. They are two entirely different functions and therefore require different structural components. The spine isn’t so fortunate. It requires both.

In our spine, we have rigid bones that are stacked on top of one another to provide stability and discs between them to provide flexibility. For proper function, it is essential to have both systems working in harmony.

Lower back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting an estimated 8 out of 10 people. Often this is due to the flexibility/stability conundrum. Problems can arise when the spine is too stiff (hypomobile) or conversely if there is not enough stability (hypermobile). Pain can range from dull and achy to sudden and sharp. While most back pain goes away on its own, for some, the pain can become chronic, which affects their quality of life. When pain affects the ability to function, medical intervention becomes a necessity.

Physical therapists are able to identify if the back pain is attributed to a flexibility and/or stability problem. Bend physical therapist, Glenn Maclean-Talbot, PT, DPT, OCS weighs in on how the flexibility-stability conundrum contributes to a lot of lower back pain and why proper diagnosis is paramount to effectively reduce symptoms and prevent future problems.

“The low back is situated directly above the stable pelvis and below the stable rib cage,” he explains.

“Because these regions don’t move much, there is a lot of force that gets transmitted to the low back. If the lower back is too stiff, we won’t get normal motion, which often results in pain. However, if we don’t have enough stability, we can end up moving too much through the lumbar spine, which can be equally problematic.”

To support the low back, a strong set of core muscles is important. Envision someone pushing down on your head, that pressure is placed vertically on the spinal column. If you don’t have good abdominal pressure and there is a bend in the spine this could be harmful to the joints and discs. However, if you can create internal pressure in your abdomen, the spinal load can be distributed through a much larger region. Which means less pressure to each

level of the spine and thus less back pain. To achieve this, Glenn spends a lot of time helping his back pain patients develop core strength.

“Conversely,” Glenn says, “if or lacks sufficient flexibility, with worn-out shocks on a need a flexible spine to everyday movements.”

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Physical therapists are specially trained to assess where mobility limitations exist and work to improve flexibility through targeted stretches and manual therapy techniques.

“The goal of physical therapy back rehab is to create a healthy environment for the spine by improving flexibility, while at the same time controlling its movement through proper core muscle recruitment,” said Glenn. “This allows better movement control, which reduces the risk of pain or injury.”

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Glenn advises, “If someone has back pain that is rapidly getting worse or has pain going down their leg or that persists longer than three weeks, being evaluated by a physical therapist is warranted.”

Depending on the person, relief can come quickly. A physical therapist will create a long-term treatment plan with the goal of maintaining strength and stability in the back to limit the risk for future injury and pain.

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INSPIRED BY ARTICLE GREGG MORRIS PHOTOGRAPHY CHERYL PARTON

A R T AT HOME DEB SPICER'S RESTORATION AND CUSTOM FRAMING MAKE ART PERSONAL

Left: A favorite piece of art in Deb Spicer's home is a photograph by Allan Bruce Zee, Waiting for the Believers.

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Deb Spicer with Piper, her Sun Conure.

IF A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS, IMAGINE THE STORIES THAT A PIECE OF ART TELLS. More than just a drawing or painting hanging on a wall, a piece of art oftentimes is a living, breathing representation of those who helped to bring it to life. The artist may put pen, paint, or a photograph to the canvas, but the art is not complete until it is framed and ready to be hung. That’s where Deb Spicer of Eastlake Framing comes in: “A frame should be the bridge between the art and the home,” she says.

Deb’s love for art began at the young age of five at her family’s home along the McKenzie River. She and her twin sister Barb would spend their days playing “art gallery” as one little girl would present a freshly-made piece of art to the other and they would discuss how to make the picture come to life.

“My mother enrolled in a correspondence course in interior design when we were ten-years-old and we poured over the course content for hours on end,” explains Spicer. “It was such a formative experience.”

This accidental exposure to the art world helped The restoration of a painting typically takes eight to 20 hours of work, but saves artwork for future generations.

to create the strong bond between sisters and a lifelong love for interior design. But, it was an eye for business and a willingness to accept change that lead Deb to what would become her life’s calling as a well-respected art restoration expert and owner of Eastlake Framing in Bend.

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INSPIRED BY (CONTINUED)

Thirty-five years ago, she packed up her belongings, fol-

generations of family and friends, they have been asked to

lowed her ski bum boyfriend to Bend, and opened a small

enhance the look of old property deeds and plat maps, a col-

business called Sudden Developments, specializing in photo

lection of luggage tags, pocket watches and other jewelry,

developing. After an eight-year stint, she sold the processing

and military memorabilia.

lab but embarked on a photo restoration practice and framing

One of the more special projects Deb has worked on

career that evolved throughout the 90s. The transition from a

combined a family heirloom with national pride. One day,

photography-based business coincided with the rise of digital

a man walked into the shop holding an Olympic torch. In

photography and Photoshop, allowing Deb to seek new oppor-

awe of what the man held, Spicer began her conversation

tunities and be ready when serendipity would strike.

with him in an effort to get the story. He explained that his

That’s when, in 1992, a photo restoration client suggested

father competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. At the 1996

she talk to the owner of a downtown art supply and framing

Atlanta Olympics, his father, who was in a wheelchair at

store called Eastlake Art. She began working in the framing

the time, was asked to carry the torch. The man included a

department which soon took over the whole shop. By 1995,

photograph of the event with the torch. Spicer and her team

Deb bought the business and renamed it Eastlake Framing.

affixed the torch with wire to a composite background in a

Five years later, she moved the successful business to its cur-

plexiglass box. The photo was then placed next to the torch

rent NW Galveston Avenue location. “Many years ago, I found

to complete the work of art.

my own voice in my business,” explains Deb. “I learned to trust

In addition to Eastlake Framing, Deb is sought after for her

myself; trust my own sense of taste and style, my own sense of

restoration work of old paintings. She works on aged and

aesthetic, and my own intuition.”

damaged pieces of art at her home studio to keep the smell

This trust shines through not only in the service she

of chemicals out of the store. This work is a complete contrast

provides, but the way she runs her business. Spicer has

to hustle and bustle as business owner. “When I am doing my

always given back to our community through her charity

restoration work, it’s quiet and meditative,” says Deb. “It’s a

work. She has played major roles with the Family Resource

slow and meticulous process. The quiet focus feels good. It’s

Center and Deschutes Children’s Foundation and when she

rewarding to watch a painting come back to life.”

retires, she hopes to volunteer with a local hospice orga-

The restoration work ranges from an hour of touchup

nization. For their efforts, Eastlake Framing was awarded

to several days for a complete restoration. A typical piece

the Distinguished Small Business of the Year by the Bend

ranges from eight to 20 hours of work and costs between

Chamber of Commerce in 2008.

$350 and $600. Deb guesses she has done close to a thou-

At the shop, Eastlake Framing’s core staff of Deb and her four

sand restorations so far. At home, she surrounds herself with

employees take great care with each painting, photograph, or

the art that makes her feel good. She points to one such

heirloom that comes in to be framed. Each framing job begins

piece of artwork hanging above her mantle in particular,

with communication between Deb and her client as she starts

Allan Bruce Zee’s Waiting for the Believers. Ironically, the

a personal connection with each one. She gets information on

40- by 60-inch photograph in a hand-carved frame with a

the background, end goal of the piece, and if it will hang in their

hand-wrapped fabric matte and gilded fillet depicts France’s

home or another’s. “My goal is to always create a framed piece

St. Amand de Coly with no art on its walls. “We need to all

of art that compliments and completes the art while enriching

learn our own personal aesthetic,” says Deb. “So much joy

the lives of the people living with it,” she says.

and pleasure can be found by surrounding ourselves with

Eastlake Framing sees a wide range of heirlooms come through their doors as well. In addition to old photos of past

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TECH SAVVY

COZY HOUSE THE UNPREDICTABLE NATURE OF CENTRAL OREGON WEATHER CAN GREATLY IMPACT UTILITY BILLS. FROM HOT SUMMER DAYS TO SUBFREEZING WINTERS, VARYING CONDITIONS PUT A HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM TO THE TEST. HERE ARE FOUR WAYS TO HELP KEEP HEATING AND COOLING BILLS LOW, WHILE STILL KEEPING YOU COMFORTABLE IN ANY SEASON OR WEATHER THAT COMES OUR WAY.

STAY COMFORTABLE IN CENTRAL OREGON SEASONS: TIPS FOR HEATING AND COOLING YOUR HOME

REGULAR MAINTENANCE OF THE CURRENT SYSTEM The heating and cooling equipment in homes are typically the appliances that draw the most energy, accounting for an average of 45 percent of a home’s energy bill, according to the United States Department of Energy. Making sure a system is properly maintained will keep it running efficiently and increase its longevity.

Each season, take care to replace and clean the air filter. Be sure to clear the unit of any vegetation that might restrict the surrounding air movement. Snow in the winter time may also need to be shoveled away, taking care not to damage the coil on a heat pump. On a gas furnace, deep snowfall may also block flues that will need to be cleared for proper operation, and don’t forget to check air ducts for small leaks or holes. “Depending on the type of system, we recommend homeowners schedule a yearly or bi-annual maintenance to ensure a system is running correctly and catch any small issues before they grow into bigger ones,” says Rob Gassner at Ponderosa Heating & Cooling.

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SMART THERMOSTATS

BE PROACTIVE The summer sun will also impact the comfort

UPGRADE YOUR SYSTEM

of a home. South and west facing windows will Thermostats have changed a lot in

receive the most sun and can add to the heat

With today’s newer efficiency ratings,

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Rob says there can be an immediate

ical mercury thermostats. In are the

keeping blinds down will reduce solar heat gain.

difference in your heating bill and the

digital and smart electronic versions.

In the winter, opening up the blinds during the

comfort of your home when you invest in

Along

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day may help heat absorption. Anticipating the

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cooling system appropriately sized for

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your living space. Over time, dirt and wear

sors or zoning, a high level of comfort

cold and heat, keeping set points ‘swings’ to a

slowly reduce the efficiency of a system.

is possible. Smart thermostats also

minimum will reduce the time needed to get your

Like any major appliance in a home, the

allow for programming selections to

home back into your comfort zone,” says Rob. For

time for replacement is before a major

accommodate sleep or occupancy

example, on a hot summer day, getting a home

breakdown. “These major failures really

schedules — cooling or heating an

from 80 to 72 could put a strain on a system and

tend to happened at the worst time,” Rob

empty home is not efficient. Remote

have it work at max capacity. Also, don’t block

adds. Reviewing these tips is the first step

access features over Wi-Fi can also

vents which will make a system work harder than

toward keeping your heating and cooling

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it has to. “Systems are designed to have a certain

systems healthy today and tomorrow.

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done on the internet, but it really takes visiting showrooms in each

only allow families and friends a place to enjoy the outdoors, they

category to get the experience of the actual products rather than

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differently than what they saw in the photo,” Scott explains. Designing and implementing extended living spaces is both fun and rewarding. Trends for both front and back areas are heavily dependent on the environment where you live. In the high desert climate we enjoy the highest number of sunshine days in the state of Oregon. Therefore, hot tubs, cushioned lounge furniture, fire pits, dining tables and outdoor kitchens are very popular in Central Oregon.

PLAN YOUR PROJECTS Creating an extended living space takes time. There are plenty of books, websites and online instructional videos to give a general idea of what is available, but it really takes visits to local showrooms so you can touch and feel what you will be buying. In Central Oregon, exterior planning begins early. Because you want to enjoy our Spring and Summer months, outdoor living areas and gardens should be planned and ready for use during these months.

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SHOP IN PERSON Buying online seems convenient and less time consuming, but shopping local and getting the right fit for the outdoor furniture, kitchens and hot tubs and any corresponding technology will save time in the long run.

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The 9th Annual Mt. Bachelor Rotary Club St. Patrick’s Day Dash is a family-friendly 5K run in Bend, Oregon

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A fundraiser benefiting The Giving Plate’s hunger-relief programs featuring live music by Precious Byrd/High Street Band, live and silent auctions, hors d'oeuvres and no-host bar. Attend the event to help fight hunger and “feed hope for your neighbors in Central Oregon.”

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