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Putting on La Pine’s annual Crab Feed, being held on March 14, involves 75 volunteers, 100+ loaves of French bread, 1,800 pounds of crab, and countless pitchers of beer. Despite the monumental effort before, during and after the event, it is marked by “a sense of camaraderie among the volunteers, who all get along and have fun – that’s what keeps them coming back.” To learn more, see article on page 7.
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New Wickiup Junction Study Aims for Improved Safety as La Pine Population Expected to Double by 2040
ODOT officials, as explained at a mid-January community open house at Rosland Elementary, hope to have alternative designs ready this spring aimed at improving safety where Rosland and Burgess roads intersect at U.S. 97 – not far from the failed Wickiup Junction overpass project. According to spokesman Peter Murphy, ODOT first wants feedback on what the public feels would make the area safer before engineers craft solutions. “Let’s hear what people
have to say first, and then make some decisions,” he said. A recently completed traffic study revealed that this area saw six car crashes involving serious injuries since 2013. Two intersections – one at Huntington and Burgess roads, and another at U.S. 97 and Reed Road – exceeded the state’s 90th percentile crash rate. The intersection at U.S. 97 and Rosland Road also exceeded this rate, with all 10 accidents that occurred between 2013 and 2017 happening
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Distribution of Remaining $6,000 in Book Nook Funds The Friends of the Library groups across the district are in a state of flux. The La Pine Friends group is dissolving and the Book Nook closing. There are still funds to distribute. At the last meeting on January 7, the treasurer came prepared to present how the remaining funds can directly support the La Pine Library. Imagine her surprise when the majority of the Friends group made a motion to give funds to other libraries not in our district. The mission of the La Pine Friends of Library is to “promote and support the La
Pine Public Library.” How does giving a total of $6,000 to other libraries accomplish that mission? If you are a member of the La Pine Friends and/or a patron of the La Pine Library and believe the remaining funds should support our local library, please come to the next meeting on February 25 at 2:00 p.m. in the La Pine Library meeting room and voice your concerns. Cathie Thomas Acting President of the La Pine Friends of the Library
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‘We’re Relieved at Not Having to Interrupt Service,’ Says DMV About 2-Year Lease Extension in La Pine
By Andrea Hine, Editor “At the very least, we’re relieved we won’t have to interrupt service while we continue to look for a new location in La Pine,” asserted David House, spokesman for DMV’s Oregon operations, commenting on the recently-announced two-year lease extension at the Huntington Road site. House explained that DMV has 60 field offices in Oregon, and a total of 450 employees who staff them. “These offices vary drastically in size, from one in southeast Portland with dozens of employees to another in Lincoln City that has just one person, and everything in between. Some cities such as La Pine and Oakridge (a town in Lane County with a population of 3,200), are staffed by employees from nearby DMV locations. We try to even everything out in terms of allocating our personnel, asking ourselves ‘what can we do with the budget and people we have?’ “If you look at a map of the state,” he continued, “some offices like the one in La Pine are halfway between two other DMV locations – in this case, Bend and Klamath Falls, which are a long distance apart. Being able to schedule a visit in La Pine can cut travel time in half or more for these customers. In other cities such as Beaverton, there are also DMV offices in nearby communities, which means that people have a choice of where to go.” House admitted that the search for a new DMV site in La Pine, which began after a one-year lease extension was granted in 2018, has been unsuccessful thus far. “We haven’t found anything close. We’re looking for something of a comparable size to the existing space, with a similar
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amount of available parking, and ADA access. All the suggested locations are much too large. This isn’t unique to La Pine, as it’s hard to find suitable locations in many smaller towns due to a lack of real estate options.” House said that should a suitable location be found before 48 months on the new lease have elapsed, “discussions would take place between DMV and the property owner, in hopes that an agreement could be reached to end the lease. It’s probably negotiable.” Reiterating what he said in November 2018, House emphasized that “we’ve been in La Pine for many, many years, and will continue to have an office here.”
La Pine Not Alone in Having DMV Open Once a Week
According to David House, spokesman for DMV’s Oregon operations, several field offices in smaller cities are open just one day a week. In addition to La Pine, they include Heppner (population 1,291 as of 2010) and Oakridge (population 3,200). “And in Condon (a farming community located in Gilliam County with a population of 682), our office is only open the first Thursday of each month. We try to even everything out in terms of allocating our personnel, asking ourselves ‘what can we do with the budget and people we have?’”
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By Staff Writer On Friday and Saturday, February 7 and 8, the first-ever Pinefrost Festival will take place at Park & Rec’s Community Center. Festivities begin on the 7th with a “Taste of Winter” dinner, 5 – 8 p.m., featuring Frontier Days’ wine and beer bar, raffle baskets, live music and dancing. The cost is $15 for adults, and $5 for children under 10. The following day, the La Pine Lions Club will be offering a pancake breakfast from 8 – 11 a.m., followed by what organizers describe as a “5K fun run, a t-shirt cribbage tournament, bingo at the Senior Activity Center, vendors and food carts,” and live music and dancing from 5:30 – 8 p.m. (These folks sure love to dance.) Daytime activities will also include “Snow & Shine vintage and non-vintage snowmobiles.” Free Lions Club health screenings for vision glaucoma, blood pressure and blood glucose (which requires a three-hour fast) will be available from 12 – 5 p.m. on Friday, and 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, at the Community Center. (For more information, go to www.lapineparks.org.)
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La Pine Community Health Clinic’s Holistic Approach Includes Free Nutritional Services By Andrea Hine, Editor Residents in La Pine, Gilchrist, Sunriver and Christmas Valley know they can turn to La Pine Community Health Clinic (LCHC) to address their medical needs – regardless of income or insurance status. But many may not be aware that its services include assistance in dealing with situations that may be causing other challenges in their lives. These include stress, family troubles, tobacco and/or alcohol use, child behaviors, mental health issues, learning and memory, couple/marital difficulties, nutrition and sleep – any of which can negatively impact the emotional aspect of a person’s daily life and their overall health. “Rather than simply focus on illness or specific parts of the body, LCHC’s holistic approach to health considers the whole person and how they interact with their environment,” said Charla DeHate, chief executive officer. “Dealing with physical symptoms or test results is only one aspect of effectively treating our patients. We also need to pay attention to what is happening in their lives.” Patty Kurateke, an RN, MSN, CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator) and nutritionist on staff, helps patients understand the connection between diet and health. “Most often, my clients have been referred by their LCHC primary care providers when dietary intervention is relevant. “An example is liver disease,” added Kurateke, “where patients are often malnourished after long-term alcohol abuse. I help teach them how to eat differently to recover and repair. “Usually there are underlying reasons why people do things,” she explained, “such as childhood trauma or a tragic event. The coping skills they develop to deal with their negative emotions can be drugs, alcohol or food Patty Kurateke – resulting in addiction or obesity, for example – which, in turn, can lead to (right), nutritionist serious medical conditions such as diabetes. at La Pine Commu“I try to establish a trusting relationship,” said Kurateke, “so clients are nity Health Center, willing to dig down and uncover the issues that underlie unhealthy behavis shown with Joelle ior – only then can work be done. The process goes far deeper than just treating the symptoms.” Brown (Bend’s PartTypically, Kurateke will see people every two weeks for several months, ners in Care) preparalthough some have returned years after an initial diagnosis. “Timing is ing for a seminar at always up to the patient,” she emphasized. the Little Deschutes “After determining whether the condition being treated runs in the famLodge titled “Nutriily, we analyze nutrition intake, and have the patient keep a food diary for three days before setting measurable, do-able goals. For example, I might tion & Healthy Cooksay ‘one thing that catches my eye is that your sodium intake is high every ing for Seniors.” day. Let’s try eating sodium-high foods only once a week instead of daily for a couple of weeks.’ Or ‘let’s work on gradually replacing soda with water.’ Rather than throwing out the patient’s whole menu, we start small and pick one thing at a time. I also urge patients to start looking at food labels – they are eye-opening.” The idea behind these nutritional sessions, “where I ask the hard questions • RESIDENTIAL and then offer specific suggestions, is • COMMERCIAL to help clients replace unhealthy coping • RECYCLE DEPOT skills with healthy ones,” said Kurateke. • DROP BOX SERVICE We also offer fruit and vegetable voucher to help supplement nutrition if they can’t afford to buy them regularly.” HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 8am-4pm De Hate explained that coordina51420 RUSSELL ROAD Fri. 8am-1pm tion with one of two behavioral health P.O. BOX 2669 • LA PINE, OR 97739 consultants is also available, and LCHC SERVING LA PINE, GILCHRIST, Phone (541) 536-1194 CRESCENT, CRESCENT LAKE JCT. providers can request that patients see Fax (541) 536-9507 www.WildernessGarbage.com
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one of them immediately after receiving a chronic disease diagnosis that may change their lives. She calls this a “warm handoff.” According to DeHate, “all of LCHC’s behavioral services are free. As an organization, we’re dedicated to serving everyone – regardless of income or insurance status – and have sustained overhead costs so
there is no barrier to patients coming in. However, we’ll be going out into the community this month asking if any of these services touches their hearts. We’ll need ongoing financial support for ones such as the food voucher program, transportation and prescriptions so we can continue to offer them.”
Even After a Snowstorm, Clyde Evans Insists on Shorts Shown walking his dog after a not-unusual winter snowstorm, Clyde Evans was photographed by Kathy DeBone (whose husband Tony is driving their vehicle), who says that “I swear, that man never wears pants no matter what the weather. It’s been a common sight in our neighborhood for 15 years.” Explaining his diehard sartorial choice, Evans – who served as Grand Marshall at the 2019 Veterans Day events – claims that “I wore long pants all during my working years, so refusing to do so now is my rebellion. And besides, all my friends like to see my blue knees.”
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By Staff Writer Now in its 24th year, Gingerbread Junction engaged the community in a friendly competition that benefitted Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver to the tune of $2,500. “It’s a natural tie-in between having participants build gingerbread houses and Habitat’s commitment to build affordable homes for those we serve in southern Deschutes County,” said Dwane Krumme, executive director of the
international organization’s local affiliate. “And it’s also another example of the strong partnership we’ve developed over the years with Sunriver Resort, which displays the entries over the holiday season and generously donates the proceeds to us.” The annual contest attracted participants from an array of schools, businesses and individuals in Sunriver and La Pine. “It’s fun to see the many versions of gingerbread houses that are entered each year,” Krumme added. “The creativity is awesome.”
‘Treasure Trove’ of Newly-Uncovered Documents Details Founding of La Pine Hundreds of files, photos and letters that detailed the founding of La Pine were recently uncovered in a storage unit safe belonging to a 94-year-old Cannon Beach resident who, before he died, left a curious note in his estate that read simply “La Pine,” and included a combination code to the safe. The materials belonged to Alfred Aya Sr., one of the founders of La Pine who is credited with
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archival evidence we have.” Among all the official documents, including articles of incorporation for the business that created the town in 1910, are more than 100 love letters written to Aya from his wife Grace, who was living in Portland while her husband was planning La Pine’s development. He and other stakeholders envisioned building railroads, warehouses, mills, factories, churches, schools and hotels. (Source: The Bulletin)
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By Andrea Hine, Editor What do you get with 75 volunteers, 100+ loaves of French bread, and 1,800 pounds of crab? That’s easy to figure out – the annual Crab Feed, being held this year on Saturday, March 14, 12 – 6 p.m. What’s not so easy is orchestrating this marathon “all you can eat” affair – just ask the people who have been putting on the popular event for 18 years, and who (in the words of Teri Myers) “understand what can make Crabby Patty crabby.” “Preparations begin days in advance to ensure that all inventory (including paper products and food) are in place and ready to go,” said Ann Gawith, who explained that just one component – getting bread ready for all those hungry hordes – takes about four hours. “It’s like an assembly line – from uniformly slicing the bread to melting and spreading butter, putting the bread back in foil and wrapping it up. During the event, 12 loaves are heated at a time, as volunteers are constantly taking them out of the oven, so people can have warm bread put in front of them.” While that process is fixed, “we’ve changed things up this year in several respects. Salad dressing and cocktail sauce will be in separate bottles on the tables, with a larger waiting area inside the building that is not quite as sar-
dine-like,” she continued. “Over the years, my husband Gerald and I have made a point to observe, observe, observe – asking ourselves ‘what can we do better to make the experience better all around?’” The dozens of volunteers are divided into two shifts of four hours each, including those involved in food prep, washing dishes, emptying crab shell buckets and garbage, and serving food and drink. “The servers work so hard, taking care of 270 people in one fell swoop after they’re seated. It’s nonstop,” noted Gawith. “Then there are the eight guys who freeze their butts off working outside at the crab trailer. The delicacy comes packed in ice from the processing plant in Clackamas, and they have to shake off the ice and get the crab into buckets. Some years are absolutely miserable, and others not so bad, depending on the weather.” It goes without saying that crab is the main attraction. “We calculate 2.5 pounds per person, yet I figure if I consumer half a pound, I’m doing damn good,” Gerald Gawith noted. “Crab meat is really rich, and after a while, even the heartiest men start slowing down and slowing down. It’s the little, skinny girls who can surprise you, sitting at the table eating for four hours straight.”
The couple agreed that the marathon, despite its arduous nature, is marked by “a sense of camaraderie among the volunteers, who all get along and have fun – that’s what keeps them coming back.” And for the attendees, “It’s like going to eat with hundreds of friends who are in a good mood and happy to be there. There’s nothing else like it in town.” (Tickets, $45 per person, are available at the Chamber of Commerce, Frontier Days and Ace Hardware through March 9. No tickets will be sold at the event, taking place at the La Pine Parks & Recreation Community Center. To volunteer, call Frontier Days at 541.536-7821.)
24th Annual Valentine Spaghetti Dinner Supports Local Youth Although $10 generally doesn’t buy much these days, it will entitle food lovers to a complete spaghetti dinner – while supporting local youth activities. What’s not to love? The place to be on Saturday, February 15, 4 – 7 p.m., is Holy Redeemer Church, 16137 Bur-
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DCSO’s Medical Team Helps Keep Inmates – and the Community – Healthy By Andrea Hine, Editor
Stay Safe This Winter
The most effective way to ward off the flu is to get the flu vaccine. (Last year, the Oregon Health Authority estimated that 45 percent of all Oregonians, six months and older, received it. In Deschutes County, around 62 percent of residents received the flu vaccine – which is the highest percentage seen for any county in Oregon.)
Other ways to fend off the flu include: • Wash your hands frequently.
Before the current flu season had even geared up, much less caused steadily increasing hospitalizations and at least one death, Eden Aldrich had begun vaccinating inmates at the Deschutes County Adult Jail. As the first fulltime medical director for the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) explained to KTVZ News, “it’s not just our daily average of 250300 inmates we’re concerned about, but also their families, our 100-person staff, and the community overall. Illness could be catastrophic.” In years past, admitted Captain Michael Shults, who heads the DCSO Corrections Division, “medical concerns weren’t on the radar, and we sent inmates to the hospital to get checked. All that changed when we realized that just tackling minor issues wasn’t enough. Our primary job here is to keep people safe as they go through the legal system’s process. We try to do everything possible to keep individuals healthy, and help them take better care of themselves. “Many inmates are vulnerable, and some have never had medical care,” he continued. “If we can provide education and continuity in dealing with their conditions – such as drug and alcohol dependence, diabetes or hypertension – hopefully their behavior will change and they’ll go out healthier than when they came in. This approach also saves the taxpayers money that can instead be spent on preventive programs.” Aldrich, who has a Master of Science in Nursing, and is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner, had previously specialized in emergency care, and acute and chronic spine conditions and orthopedic concerns. She saw the DCSO job opportunity “as a new challenge – to make something better than it was.” “After 15 years as an RN, Eden had developed good relationships with other medical specialists and facilities, and works effectively with the Health Department,” complimented Shults. “She knows what she needs to get the job done.” Aldrich and her staff of eight nurses (two are on duty at any one time, 24 hours a day) face situations ranging from administering medical checkups when people are admitted to dispensing medicine, dealing with a bleeding inmate who fell off his bunk, clipping the toenails of a diabetic, checking blood pressure, treating sexually transmitted diseases, and cleaning infections resulting from drug abuse.
• Stay away from school or work if you have a fever. • Stay away from vulnerable people like infants, the elderly and those who are immune compromised. (Source: Bulletin, Mosaic Medical)
Even dietary recommendations are part of the job. “If an inmate has hypertension, for example, we’ll monitor his blood pressure daily, urge him to watch his sodium intake, and suggest that it’s better to get jerky or peanut butter at the commissary rather than chips or candy,” explained Aldrich. “We help inmates develop a wellness plan, or coping strategies, instead of covering up the underlying issues with substances such as drugs, alcohol or food.” The medical staff is also versed in providing critical care, be it a heart attack or a drug overdose. When a female inmate complained of abdominal pain – which turned out to be an ectopic pregnancy -- “Eden knew how to ask the right questions and could identify an emergent need – she saved the inmate’s life,” Shults praised. “We interact with the inmates multiple times a day,” noted Aldrich, “and develop a rapport. We try to deal with everyone humanely – whether it’s someone from the corporate world or a criminal – showing empathy and genuine care for their specific needs. And, in turn, the inmates know that the medical staff – which works side by side with the deputies -- is there to help them, and deserves their trust and respect. It’s definitely a team effort.” Shults succinctly sums up their role: “They’re the angels of the Corrections Division.”
Flu Season Hits Oregon Hard – Still Time to Be Vaccinated
The flu tends to hit hardest in the first three months of the new year, and Oregon is seeing that trend play out so far. By the end of December, the state had experienced a nearly 400% increase in just one week from the previous seven days. This followed an Oregon child’s death from the flu earlier in the month. People around Oregon are getting the flu, and hospitalizations have steadily
increased since flu season began, with a greater percentage of emergency room visits due to the disease and its symptoms. The Oregon Health Authority considers the state to be near the top of the scale for flu infections and hospitalizations. Oregon and Washington are the only states with that level of flu activity on the West Coast. Health officials emphasize that it is still important to get the flu vaccine, due
to its ability to protect against the strains that have caused hospitalizations and deaths so far this season. This year’s flu season is already worse than three years ago, and trend lines indicate it could be on track with the last two years, which were considered notably bad. In fact, last year’s flu season caused the most ER visits in the state in recent years. (Source: The Oregonian)
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Alaska Airlines Adds New Direct Flights From Redmond Bend-Redmond Metro Area Is the Most Fitness-Friendly to California Place in the U.S.
Alaska Airlines has added two new daily direct flights to Los Angeles and San Diego from Redmond airport. Flights to San Diego on Alaska mark the 10th non-stop flight from the carrier. The airline also plans to increase daily service to San Francisco starting March 19. With that addition,
Bend is the best place in the country to get healthy in terms of accessibility and affordability, according to the sixth annual study conducted by SmartAsset, a personal finance technology company. Boulder, Colorado beat out Bend in the Having ranked third last year, Bend category of human-powered commuting beat out Iowa City, Iowa and Wenatchee, with nine percent biking or walking comWashington by slim margins. Cities were pared to Bend’s four percent. It also had evaluated in five areas: percentage of more fitness professionals per capita, but commuters who walk or bike, concentra- got dinged for the $25.65 an hour people tion of fitness professionals, concentration in Boulder pay their personal trainers on of fitness businesses, and percentage of average, and thus ranked 10th overall. fast-food restaurants. The researchers also Area residents also live in a place evaluated the hourly pay of personal B U I L T T OtrainA H I G Hwhere E R S TA N D A R D out on the trails is more getting ers as an indicator of how affordable it is accessible than in other cities. According to get in shape in a particular city: train- to the Bend Park and Recreation District, ers in Bend make an average of $15.07 an Bend has 70 miles of trails and 81 parks, hour, according to the study. with more in the works.
there will be a total of a dozen direct flights per day from Redmond on Alaska Airlines.
Bend Ranks in the Top 12% for Income Inequality Compared to Other U.S. Cities According to French economist Thomas Piketty, not since the Gilded Age of the 1920s – immediately preceding the Great Depression – have the American people experienced such a divide between the rich and poor. This income inequality is reflected in Bend, where the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) currently lists only 28 properties that would be considered affordable for a household with two full-time workers making an average yearly salary of $63,680 each. And most of them are manufactured homes. And, says the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, rent for a professionally managed two-bedroom apartment in Bend averages $1,735 a month. Further data: Comparing the incomes of Bend’s top 1% to the bottom 99%, Bend ranked 108th out of 916 cities for inequality. The top 1% percent of people in Bend then made 21.7 times more than average income of the bottom 99%. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau from 2014-2018 revealed that in Deschutes County, 25% of households made over $100,000 a year, while the bottom 25% made less than $35,000. Damon Runberg, a regional Central Oregon economist with the Oregon Employ-
ment Department, explained that “we have a higher share of income in Deschutes County from dividends, interest and rent. Much of that is the impact of a higher share of retirees, but also people who have income from rental properties or stock sales. In addition, we also had a notably higher share of personal income coming from the self-employed.” Runberg’s data shows an upward trend in wages in Oregon between 2014 and 2017, driven by low unemployment. These gains benefited workers across the income spectrum, and increases in the minimum wage have been especially beneficial for those in the bottom 20%. Outside of income, wealth inequality paints a much starker picture. People in Bend are highly leveraged. Bend ranked in the 94th percentile for unsustainable credit card debt, meaning it will take Bendites longer to pay off the debt and cost them more to do so. This could be an indication that high costs of living are requiring some to go into debt to continue to live here. (Source: The Source)
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Those who work with McKittrick describe her in nothing but glowing terms. “Kind hearted; easy going; patient and not easily shaken; dedicated, creative in coming up with solutions to meet the needs of our patients; and always finding ways to interact with our community and further the mission of our organization” are a few examples. McKittrick’s commitment to the La Pine community is also exemplified by her participation on the Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors, and the Board of Directors of the annual Deschutes County Homeless Count. After more than 14 years with LCHC, McKittrick has resigned due to health concerns, and her colleagues are no less reticent in wishing her well than they are in appreciating her contributions to the organization. “Thank you for your dedication to this community and to the mission of La Pine Community Health Center. Your years of hard work and loyalty have not gone unnoticed. You shine so bright and we will miss you!”
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How Did We Survive?
1968 remains one of the most tumultuous single years in history, marked by historic achievements, shocking assassinations, a much-hated war, and a spirit of rebellion that swept through countries all over the world. While we were being entertained by shows like “Laugh-In,” “The Beverly Hillbillies” and “The Carol Burnett Show,” and watched Walter Cronkite telling us “and that’s the way it is,” America came close to the brink of spinning out of control. As the war escalated, 1968 was its deadliest year with 16,592 deaths and countless casualties. The litany of battles reads like a Vietnamese map index -- Saigon, Hue, Khe Sanh and Quang Tri are just a few. January 31 was the war’s deadliest day with 246 Americans killed in action. The week-long Tet Offensive in February resulted in 543 deaths and 2547 casualties. As a high school sophomore, I remember a school assembly being held to tell us that Donald Jacques, one of our school’s football stars, had died
with his fellow Marines in the Battle of Khe Sanh. I didn’t know Donald, but his death planted the seed in my mind that I needed to serve our country. It seemed like our country was falling apart at home, and we were being attacked from inside as well outside. The capture of the USS Pueblo off the coast of Korea nearly sparking an international incident. Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated on April 4, closely followed by Robert F. Kennedy on June 5. The Democratic convention in Chicago and student protests across the land echoed the unrest of our nation. Protests at the Olympics sparked already fragile racial tensions. But America, being the great nation that we are, managed to end the year on a high note with the Apollo 8 making the first orbits around the moon by man. Astronaut Frank Borman sent this moving message: “And from the crew of Apollo 8, we close with good night, good luck, a Merry Christmas, and God bless all of you - all of you on the good earth.”
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director of community relations, met with Bob Seidenberg, former president of La Pine’s Band of Brothers, and members of other local nonprofit organizations, the company chose two beneficiaries for its local largesse – one of which was Bend’s Bethlehem House. And the second? “We’re privileged to support the La Pine chapter of Band of Brothers through a donation of $15,000. Depcom Power commends the great work that Band of Brothers is doing and the continued impact the organization is having on the lives of those it serves,” Mugford said. He explained that the donation was made on behalf of the 20-megawatt solar plant currently under construction in Fort Rock, which will be generating power to the grid this year, and providing clean and efficient solar power to the local community. According to Michele Hoffman, treasurer of the local Band of Brothers chapter, the donation will be used to promote The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter replica of the Vietnam Memorial that is coming to La Pine this October
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At Wild Poppy Florist, ‘We Want All Our Customers to Walk Out Happy’ By Andrea Hine, Editor
The Sunriver Resort guest, who had stopped in to find an anniversary gift for his wife, left the shop holding a dozen fragrant red roses and the feeling he’d made two new friends. The resort itself, whether planning a holiday party for its 100+ employees, or entertaining corporate clients, also relies on the same local vendor for floral decorations. As did the couple whose non-negotiable requirement for their gothic-themed wedding was a copious number of black roses – each of which had to be painted by hand. These satisfied customers all turned to Charla Hanson and Paula Horn at Wild Poppy Florist, which specializes in floral design, home décor and gifts, and custom-design jewelry. “It’s not just about filling orders,” emphasized Hanson. “We really care about our clients, and put that care into everything we do. It doesn’t matter whether someone needs a small bouquet or help in planning an elaborate event. Everyone gets the same attention, as we want all our customers to walk out happy.” Added Horn, her co-owner, “nothing we put together is ‘run of the mill’ – we always try to make it special.” The two women originally were just acquaintances whose kids went to school together. When Horn (previously a fitness trainer until sidelined by a back injury) remarried in 2017, “Charla did my flowers, which were absolutely stunning.” The pair began working together on
specific assignments, and when Hanson opened her shop on Venture Lane in Sunriver two years ago, Horn joined her fulltime. Hanson, a florist “my whole life,” as was her mother, specialized in studio work from 1998-2005, started a wedding business when living in Teton Valley, Idaho, includes President Bush as a client, and has been featured in wedding publications on multiple occasions. “We deliver daily to La Pine, Bend and Sunriver, and do a lot of business with local businesses and individuals, benefiting from the shop’s location across from Camp Abbott and the Chamber of Commerce,” said Hanson and Horn. “People have been very kind,” they acknowledged. “Some even bring us treats such as German chocolate cake, personal gifts, and foliage to augment our floral arrangements,” Hanson estimates that Wild Poppy’s business is 50 percent weddings and 50 percent retail (including corporate events). “We also feature the work of more than 30 local artists, and are the only people in Oregon to carry Haute Bride, a line of wedding jewelry.” The mother of two young boys ages 10 and seven who is active in school functions (she also has a 23-year-old son), Hanson admitted that “I have to juggle being a parent and an entrepreneur. My sons sometimes come here after school with their computer tablets and hang with us. It’s very important to me that Wild Poppy be kid friendly.” Another guiding tenet is “incorporating the texture of Central Oregon into our designs,” Horn noted. “We’re really inspired by nature, and often forage for materials such as willows.” “And, added Hanson, “if we want something that’s not readily available, we go out and get it.” Operating such a personalized business means constantly dealing with challenges, which Horn and Hanson seem to relish. When pressed for particulars, they mention clients “who desire a ridiculous number of roses with a limited budget.” And an “elegant gathering at Awbrey Glen Golf
Club in celebration of a couple’s 50th anniversary, when we were asked to duplicate the bride’s original wedding bouquet in the table arrangements. She even displayed her wedding dress.” Wild Poppy’s duo emphasizes that “in addition to our clients, we care about the local community, and have played sponsorship roles in support of La Pine’s Frontier Days and Hawk
Mat Club (wrestling), Sunriver Dance Academy, Three Rivers School, the Assistance League of Bend, and the Oregon Fire Service Office Administrators, among others.” Two women, two years in business together, and many, many loyal clients. Summing up their efforts, Hanson and Horn both pick the same measure of success: “We love our customers, and they love us.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 16
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FISHING
Red Quill Sunriver Angler’s Fly-Tying Corner By Phil Fischer Contributing Writer
For this month’s fly pattern, I pulled out my old tattered McClane’s Fishing Encyclopedia and International Angling Guide. This book has been on my bookshelf since my formative years in fly tying in the 1960’s; it was published in 1965. In the center of this book there are several pages that contain pictures and recipe’s for popular fly patterns. Since I began my fly-tying passion some 50 years ago, I have visited the glossy photos in the center of this book many times. It was on these pages that I was introduced to Catskill Fly Patterns. These patterns were created over time to fish the tumbling streams and waters in the Catskill Mountains in the Eastern United States beginning in the late 1800’s. The patterns
range from the quintessential Quill Gordon, to the Hendrickson, Light Cahill and many more. The patterns were originally designed to imitate mayflies common in the region and are still tied and in widespread use today. My eyes rested on the Red Quill, a pattern that imitates brown colored mayflies, like the March Brown and Mahogany mayflies common in Oregon’s Fall, Metolious and Deschutes rivers. For this month’s Fly-Tying Corner article, I decided to honor Catskill patterns with my rendition of the Red Quill. The Red Quill follows the design of the original Quill Gordon closely. The original pattern was tied with a stripped brown hackle feather for the abdomen of the fly. And the original featured a dun hackle for both the tail and hackle on this time-honored pattern. I followed closely the Catskill tying style for the Red Quill but made a couple subtle changes to match LARRY RUSSELL the March Brown Commercial Fleet Sales and Mahogany mayCell 541-610-9614 flies that hatch in the email lrussell@robberson.com • www.robberson.com Spring and Fall, re2100 N.E. 3rd Street, Bend, OR • 541-382-4521 spectively, on our lo-
cal rivers. I used a Whiting Coq de Leon hackle fiber for the tail, dyed burnt orange. I also used a stripped peacock eye barb dyed brown for the abdomen. Lastly, the hackle is a Whiting dry fly saddle feather dyed brown. The wing features a lemon wood duck flank feather tied in a rolled wing style mirroring the original patterns that have become a mainstay of the traditional Catskill dry fly patterns. The Catskill patterns were popularized throughout the first half of the 20th century by many legendary fly fisherman and tiers, including Preston Jennings, Ernest Scheibert, Ray Berman and Art Flick. The legacy of the Catskill fly patterns includes many flies, such as Atherton # 6, Beaverkill Red Fox, March Brown, Quill Gordon, amongst others. The traditional patterns are captured in glossy full color on the pages of the McClane’s Fishing
Encyclopedia. Take a walk through the history of fly tying by tying your own Red Quill and fishing it on a Central Oregon river next Spring during the March Brown hatch. Red Quill Materials List: Hook:............ Firehole 419 Size 14-18 Thread:.........Veevus Black 16/0 Wing: ........... Natural Lemon Wood Dusk Flank Feather Tail:............... Whiting Coq De Leon Dyed Burnt Orange or Fiery Brown Abdomen:..... Polish Quill Dyed Brown Hackle: ......... Whiting Dry Fly Saddle Dyed Brown CONTINUED ON PAGE 13
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The Central Oregon Community College Budget Committee consists of the seven elected COCC Board members and seven other citizens representing the geographic zones in the District. The Budget Committee meets three to four times a year and recommends an annual operating budget for the College to the COCC Board of Directors. Budget Committee members are appointed by the Board for three-year terms. COCC is looking for individuals interested in serving on the Budget Committee. The position representing Zone 7 (southern Deschutes County including La Pine and Sunriver, plus northern Klamath and Lake counties) is currently open. Zone 7 – La Pine area (precincts 23, 24, 39, 40 and 51); Sunriver areas (precincts 16 and 38); the remainder of south Deschutes County (precincts 8, 10, 21, 42, 43 and 49), plus Klamath County precinct 1 and Lake County precincts 13 and 14. Anyone interested in applying is asked to send a cover letter and resume to the COCC Board of Directors, Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way, Bend, Oregon 97703 or e-mail rparadis@cocc.edu. Include your voter precinct in your letter. Applications must be received by Tuesday, February 18, 2020.
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La Pine’s Graduation Rate Among State’s Lowest Although Oregon had its highest overall high school graduation rate in a decade in 2019, Redmond and La Pine had some of the lowest, according to state data – with 70.3 percent of the senior class graduating from LPHS. According to Matt Montgomery, formerly LPHS’ principal until moving to La Pine Middle School last fall, several factors played into this low graduation rate. Some students dropped out to earn a General Education Development (GED) certificate because they work fulltime to support their families, who are “really dependent on these students,” he said. (At 67 percent, La Pine had the highest percentage of seniors who qualified for free and reduced-price lunch among Bend-La Pine’s four major high schools.) While La Pine’s graduation rate has remained between 70 and 80 percent
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Tying instructions and steps are published in video form, and can be found on the Sunriver Anglers Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SunriverAnglers/, or at the following YouTube URL: https://youtu.be/j0g0By7ksEY Experiment with this pattern, or other traditional Catskill dry flies, on Central Oregon’s Rivers. Or just enjoy the beauty and tradition that comes with tying some of these classics. If you have questions or would like additional information about Catskill patterns, please don’t hesitate to email me. Or if you have suggestions on future patterns to feature in this column, I welcome your input. I can be reached at Philfischer@sbcglobal.net. Solutions for puzzles page 22
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for the past eight years, Montgomery pointed out that La Pine is taking steps to have more students graduate. Examples include offering more career and technical educational classes, and changing its scheduling in the 2020-21 school year to allow students to take more electives. (Source: The Bulletin)
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This was recently illustrated by a victory in an electric cooperative nation-wide campaign to protect the tax status of electric cooperatives. Congress created a problem for electric co-ops when it made changes to the tax code in 2017 that inadvertently put co-ops’ tax-exempt status at risk if they received government grants. This could have stuck co-op members with the cost of paying taxes had Congress not acted to fix the problem. Fortunately, Congress heard our voices and passed bipartisan legislation known as the RURAL Act that makes it clear that electric co-ops won’t lose their tax-exempt status just because they receive government grants.
Thank you, Midstate Electric Cooperative members that participated in this campaign through our political action grassroots network, ORECA-Action. With the Oregon State Legislature 35-day short session beginning this month, we may need to call on you again to ensure elected officials understand how their decisions affect the affordability and reliability of your electric service. If you are not an ORECA-Action member, please join today. When important legislation is proposed that could impact our co-op, the ORECA-Action network provides you with information to send directly to your elected officials. Go to www.mse.coop and click on the ORECA-Action Grassroots button on the upper right of the home page, or call (541) 536-2126 option 5. Together we can make a difference.
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NORTH KLAMATH COUNTY
A Tunnel Every Other Mile: Bringing the Railroad to North Klamath County By John C. Driscoll, Contributing Writer
Construction of the Natron Cut-Off, the railroad line from Eugene to Klamath Falls, gave north Klamath County convenient, year-round access to the rest of the country. The 43-mile segment from Oakridge to the Cascade Summit was the project’s most daunting portion – requiring construction of 22 tunnels and numerous bridges. The firm of Henry & McFee was contracted to build the tunnels and track. McFee began with 900 men working inside the tunnels and another 300 working outside them. In a 16-mile stretch near the summit, 17 tunnels were built. While the longest was the 3,655-foot Summit Tunnel, two other lengthy ones – at 2,400 and 2,100 feet – were also constructed, using six steam shovels. McFee eventually shifted another 500-600 men from clearing and grading to tunnel work, and the work was completed prior to spring of 1925. By the end of December 1924, track had been laid from Kirkland to Oakridge, with construction trains – bringing in supplies and equipment -- operating as soon as the rails had been laid. During summer and fall of 1925, the contractors employed an average of 3,000 men in clearing right-of-way, grading, and track laying. Completion of the railroad – accompanied by the telegraph and telephone – gave north Klamath County easier access to the outside world. It also made traveling to the area simpler and quicker, resulting in development of resorts at Crescent Lake and Odell Lake. The arrival of the railroad also provided stockmen with an alternative to driving their herds to north Klamath County summer pastures, and opened up new markets for area timber. (Previously, north Klamath County’s timber was milled only for the local market, and access to the area was limited to dirt roads that were impassable during winter and spring.) These tunnels and track are well worth seeing, and are a significant part of north Klamath County’s history. The best way is by train, as the scenery is spectacular. Amtrak runs a morning train from Chemult to Eugene, and an evening train from Eugene to Chemult.
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Ray Marion Witbeck
Glendora Jean Skipwith
Ray Marion Witbeck, born in November 5, 1923 in Taber, Alberta, Canada, passed away on December 16, 2019 in La Pine, Oregon. Ray is survived by his wife, Teresita Pido, Witbeck; daughters Patricia Ann Jackson (Dornhecker), Thessaly (Edmon Collantes), and Sheilah (Frederick Ronque); grandchildren Kristine Denise Collantes, Enrico, Benjamin Collantes and Shedrick (Ronque); sisters-in-law Donna Jane Hurburt, Margie Davis, Victoria Ocampo, Violeta Omana, Caridad Aguila, Gracia Gerona, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Marion Ray, mother Anne Chisty, son Michael Ray, brother Michael, and his first wife Dolores Goddard. “God wanted me now… so I took His hand… and He set me free!”
Born in Victor, N.Y, in 1937, Glendora Jean Skipwith passed away on January 8, 2020. Attending college to become a dietician, she was married three times: to Perry F. O’Hearn, A.L. Jackson (who died of ALS), and William “Skip” Skipwith, the love of her life, a victim of lung cancer. Skipwith is survived by five children: Carol A. Jackson, Daniel P. O’Hearn, Sandra L. Lange, William D. O’Hearn, and Richard A. O’Hearn, along with 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Their pictures covered her walls. She worked a variety of jobs including roofing, bartending, retreading tires, and running a flea market and a car wash/liquor store. Skipwith did countless hours of volunteering, ran a flag-folding team, started a golf team dedicated to fundraising, and knit hats for La Pine Elementary School students and sailors. Skipwith made so many plastic and canvas United States flags that she acquired the nickname “Betsy Ross.” A memorial service is planned for April 11 in Albany, Oregon at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum. Contributions should be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
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April 10, 1942 – January 1, 2020 Linda Susan Crider, born in Bakersfield, California on April, 10, 1942, passed away at home on January 1, 2020. She leaves behind a husband, David G. Crider; three sons, Mickey E. Crider, Alex J. Crider, Cory N. Crider; a few adopted exchange students: Alaitz Blanquer, Opal Jeenapak and Ivona Ristovska to name a few; and six grandchildren. Those who spent time with Susan knew she loved sports. She played tennis for three years in Senior Discount Day - The 3rd Thursday high school, and enjoyed bowling, of each month, 65+, 10% OFF Gift Shop golf and bingo at the La Pine Se- and Over the Counter Products. nior Activity Center. When Little League needed umpires, Susan stepped up and volunteered so her boys could play. Susan taught her boys to be respectful, not tolerate bullies and never start a fight – but try like the devil to finish one. She taught them to think for themselves, ask questions and stand up for what they believed. Susan also instilled in them that life is unpredictable. Marriage is a work in progress – but the most challenging and rewarding work you will ever do. Susan loved her husband David of 55+ years, and their adventures took them far and wide. They traveled in a Model A through many states and Canada, including one trip of 7,000 miles from San Jose through Canada to Milwaukee and back with a toddler. They lived for a while on a sailboat traveling off the coast of California. They also went to Europe, Thailand, Bahamas, St. Lucia, the northeastern United States and part of the South, moving to Gilchrist in 1978. No services are planned. Please, no flowers. Instead, make a donation in her memory to Crescent Community Club, P.O. Box 64, Crescent, OR 97737.
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Welcome Our Newest Member, Oliver Tatom
Oliver Tatom, a paramedic and registered nurse at St, Charles Immediate Care, has joined the Rotary of Sunriver-La Pine. Oliver Tatom is a paramedic and registered nurse at St. Charles Immediate Care. He graduated from Bend High School and earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Southern California. He volunteers on the board of Central Oregon Disability Support Network, and is an elected member of the COCC Board of Directors,
representing Sunriver, La Pine, and surrounding communities. Tatom and his wife Amy (recently elected to the BendLa Pine Schools Board of Directors, Zone 5) have two children. He chose to join the Rotary because of the club’s history of giving to children and families in south Deschutes County.
Sunriver Books & Music By Deon Stonehouse, Contributing Writer
February the evenings are cold, dark still comes early, and time spent with a good book is a great way to relax. Even better, read a Book Club selection and come discuss the book with other readers. It expands your reading choices and provides different perspectives. Book Clubs meet at 6 PM on Mondays. Everyone is welcome. February 10 Mystery Book Club discusses The Shadow District by Arnaldur Indridason. Current day an elderly man dies in his bed, the police do not find it suspicious. His neighbor is shocked, he may have been in his 90’s, but he was in great shape, this was an unexpected death. When the medical examiner takes a look, it is clear the man was murdered. But why kill a guy in his 90’s? Time would take care of the problem before too long without the risk of a murder investigation. In 1944 Iceland was coming to terms with housing American soldiers, gaining independence, and trying to keep those same soldiers from the local women. It was a losing proposition as young women would sneak out of the house to meet their soldier beaus. The dead man had old clippings from the 1944 murder of a young woman behind the National Theater. Konrad has recently retired from the police, but the death of this man and the link to the past, of a murder committed the year of his birth in the neighborhood he grew up, catches his imagination and he is compelled to get involved. His former partner, admitting the police department is overworked, accepts his help and the game is afoot. Indridason presents a complex plot, with sympathetic characters, elegantly linking the time frames. This step outside his popular series is an excellent mystery. February 17 Fiction Book Club discusses The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai. There are moments in life where an innocent chance action leads to consequences. The story opens in 1985 when a terrible plague decimated many in the gay community. At Nico’s funeral a group of friends, mostly young men, gather to mourn his passing. Fiona refuses to side step the cause of her brother’s demise, is open about the virus that felled him. His friend Yale, a great character, someone you would like as a friend, is just at the
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cusp of fresh opportunity in his career in the art world. The story follows the characters through a heartbreaking era. In 2015 Fiona is in Paris searching for her estranged daughter, a young woman who disappeared into a cult and does not want to be found. In desperation, she hires a private detective. The time frames move seamlessly through this heartfelt story. There is a lot going on in this novel; a fascinating focus on art, the role of friendship, the AIDS crisis, and a mother’s search for her daughter in the City of Light. The Great Believers was named as one of the ten best books of 2018 by the New York Times. February 24 the Non-Fiction Book Club discusses Blowout: Corrupted Democracy, Rogue State Russia, and the Richest, Most Destructive Industry on Earth by Rachel Maddow, a sobering view of the global consequences of chasing after gas and oil. It is also a hell of a good read! There are many say what! moments! For instance, there is Project Rulison in Garfield County, Colorado. Our tax dollars at work. Austral Oil wanted to get at the gas in the Mesaverde formation but they were blocked by underground shale. So, our government let them use an atomic bomb, nuclear weapon three times more powerful than the bomb that took down Hiroshima. That’s right, our government let an oil company use a nuclear weapon! People lived within 5 miles of the blast site, Highway 1-70 and railroad tracks were nearby. When the desired result was not achieved, they tried again in project Rio Blanco, this time with a much bigger bomb, 10 times more powerful. I am not giving much away, this happens in chapter 2, and the book is full of jaw dropping moments. It is also gifted with great writing, interesting characters, and side trips into such events as I.M. Pei’s involvement in redesigning Oklahoma City, or attempting to do so. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s rise to power and involvement in the oil and gas industry brings a surreal story considering today’s world events. Maddow does an excellent job of portraying Putin’s ruthlessness in pursuit of his goals, his missteps, and the involvement of US companies in his rise. Interesting reading indeed.
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Valentine Dinners for Two Boursin-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Cacio e Pepe ( Cheese and Pepper) Pasta Ingredients: 4b oneless skinless chicken breasts Kosher salt Fr eshly ground black pepper 1p ackage Boursin cheese or herbed goat cheese, 4 oz. 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella 4 slices prosciutto Directions: Preheat oven to 400°. Using a meat tenderizer, pound the chicken until 1/4” thick. Pat dry and liberally season it with salt and pepper on both sides.
Place a spoonful or two of Boursin on one end of each piece, top with a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese, and roll the chicken up, starting at the cheese-topped end. Wrap chicken with a slice of prosciutto and place in a baking dish seam-side down, so the prosciutto doesn’t unravel. Repeat with each piece of chicken. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear when pierced with a fork or knife. (Source: Delish)
Cacio e pepe literally translates to “cheese and pepper,” and while those are the prominent flavors here, this dish is transformative. And what makes it so perfect? Its simplicity. Ingredients: 1/2 lb. pasta 2 tbsp. butter, divided 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil C o arsely ground black pepper 3/4 c. freshly grated pecorino, plus more for garnish 3/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish Directions: In a pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 2/3 cup pasta water and drain pasta.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter with oil. Add a generous amount of black pepper and toast until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add 1/3 cup reserved pasta water and bring to simmer. Whisk in remaining butter then, using tongs, toss pasta into butter mixture. Add cheeses and toss constantly until cheese is melty, removing skillet from heat when about half the cheese has melted. (If sauce is too thick, loosen with more pasta water.) (Source: Delish)
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Food & Recipes Creamy Tomato Basil Soup With Parmesan
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1 clove of garlic, grated or finely minced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 32 ounces (4 cups) chicken stock (2) 28-ounce cans whole tomatoes in juice 10 basil leaves (about 1/4 cup), chopped 1 cup heavy cream 8 ounces (about 2 cups) grated parmesan cheese salt and pepper Instructions: Heat a large pot over medium heat. Melt the butter, then add the chopped onions. Add 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Sauté the onion about 8 minutes until it turns translucent, stirring occasionally. Add in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Sprinkle in the flour, and stir to cook the flour for 1 minute. Will look like a paste. Slowly stir in the chicken stock, whisking the whole time so the flour doesn’t clump. Then add the canned tomatoes, basil and garlic.
You can either transfer to a slow cooker and cook over low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours, or cook it on the stove top by bringing it to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low and cook for 20 more minutes. Remove the lid, and either use an immersion blender or stand blender (careful when blending hot liquids in a stand blender!). Blend until the soup is creamy. Then stir in the parmesan cheese and heavy cream. Heat soup for another 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the soup is warm. Taste for salt and pepper. Serve warm. Leftovers will keep for 1 week in an airtight container. (If you’re planning to freeze the soup, after blending it with a blender, scoop out the amount of soup you want to freeze BEFORE adding the cheese and heavy cream. Will keep frozen in an airtight container for 6 months. (Source: Tastes Lovely)
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Romance All Month Long…
The snow has made for darker skies, longer nights and candles. I sat the other morning, the room illuminated by a single candle, thinking of what it would have been like 100+ years ago when we depended on a lantern or candle to do everything when it was not daylight. Candlelight is beautiful, soft and romantic and perfect for the romance of February. You have to go slower in candlelight. You have to get settled into how bright one candle is and what it allows you to do. A lovely experience. Set your table for a special Valentine dinner with two candles, a low floral arrangement, white linens, china and clear glasses. Let’s make dinner. Start with two jars of medium or small Pacific oysters, open them, and set the oysters on paper towels to remove the juice. Pat dry. Then: Clean and chop four ribs of celery into small dice and divide into two bowls as a base for cleaned bay shrimp. Serve with a big lemon wedge and cocktail sauce as an appetizer/ salad course. Use ½ pound of tiny red/ fingerling potatoes, boiled and ready for the sauté pan when you finish them with butter and rosemary, salt and pepper. Wash and pat dry several romaine leaves to set on the
plate under what will be pan-fried oysters. Cut up two medium tomatoes and add them to the plate with a dollop of your favorite 1000 Island dressing. Heat your potatoes with half olive oil and half butter until they are brown. Drop the chopped rosemary over the pan and set aside for serving. In a separate pan, heat a tablespoon of oil and three of butter to medium high. Prepare oysters by dredging them with flour, dip them in beaten egg, then cover them with breadcrumbs or smashed saltine crackers. Season with pepper - no salt. Lay them in the sauté pan and cook until the oysters are brown on side one, then carefully turn them to brown on the second side. When cooked, they should be soft but firm to touch. Remove the oysters to a warm plate and use the pan drippings mixed with the juice of a fresh lemon and spoon the sauce over them. Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Immediately serve the potatoes and tomatoes over the lettuce plate, along with tartar sauce, if desired Dessert can be something as simple as sorbet in a wine glass filled with sparkling wine or champagne. Add good coffee and some yummy, boxed chocolates for a decadent touch. (Substitute a steak for oysters and you are still in the ballpark)
Bon Appetit. And have a romantic month
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Good Reasons to Buy a Home in 2020 If buying a home is on your near-future to-do list, experts say that 2020 may be a good year to make it happen. Mortgage interest rates are near historic lows, providing you with the opportunity to finance a new home purchase at a much lower cost. According to a new forecast from Freddie Mac, mortgage rates will stay in the 3-4 percent range for all of 2020 and 2021, giving prospective homeowners substantial time to plan their purchase. This, combined with modest inflation and a solid labor market, makes for good climate to buy a home with a fixed rate mortgage. For those who are already homeowners, refinancing now may be a good idea.
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ter of your home where cold air can blow through and cause pipes to freeze. Insulation will maintain warmer temperatures in these areas and help lower heating costs. Be sure to check for exposed water lines in unheated areas and consider installing specific products made to insulate water pipes, like an insulated pipe sleeve, heat tape or similar materials. Check Hoses and Sprinklers: Before cold air arrives, it’s best practice to drain any water from sprinklers’ supply lines following your manufacturer’s or installer’s directions. Don’t forget to remove, drain and store hoses used outdoors. (Statepoint)
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Should I Be Worried About Condensation on My Home’s Windows?
If you take a look at your home’s windows and doors in winter, you may notice condensation. As temperatures drop, it often appears on the inside and outside of these surfaces. Here’s what you need to know about why condensation occurs, when it matters and what you can do about it: Interior Condensation: When the heat is on inside the home in wintertime, a certain amount of humidity feels good -- we breathe easier, our skin is less dry and there’s less static in the air. This is usually fine, but when temperatures outside get extremely low, problems can arise. Under these circumstances, humidity can generate condensation on your windows -- whether they’re old or new -and this should be managed. While there’s no problem with condensation on the window glass itself (except for the fact that visibility can be obscured), that condensation could affect wood trim around the windows and lead to mold and rot. Perhaps even worse, it could be an indicator that condensation is also occurring within your walls, which can lead to unhealthy mold. Unfortunately, the most common sources of home humidity are everyday parts of life, including showers, cooking, doing laundry and even fish tanks. However, if you see condensation on your windows there are two actions that experts recommend. One, if you have a humidifier, turn it down. The second, use a dehumidifier.
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EVENTS
La Pine
2020 PineFrost Festival, 2/7 & 2/8. The family friendly festivities begin at 5:00 pm on Friday at the La Pine Park and Recreation District Community Center. For more info, lapineparksfoundation.org/pinefrost-festival. La Pine Rural Fire Protection District’s Board of Directors Meeting, 2/13, 9 a.m., at the Fire Station located at 51550 Huntington Road. Valentine’s Day Dinner & Dance, 2/14, 5-10 p.m.. La Pine Senior Activity Center, 16450 Victory Way, La Pine, OR. 541-536-6237 or lapineseniorcenter.org for tickets and menu. Spaghetti Feed, 2/15, 4-7:30 p.m. Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 16137 Burgess Rd, La Pine, OR, 541-536-3571. Tickets at the La Pine Chamber of Commerce.
FEBRUARY 2020 Oregon Communicators, every Thursday. MeetGreet -Refreshments at 6:15 p.m., Club Meeting 6:30-7:30 pm. We are in transition. Please call for physical location. 541-408-7610 Online https://zoom.us/j/246410212. RSVP oregon.communicators.club@gmail.com Bingo at the La Pine Senior Activity Center, every Monday, 4:45pm, every Tuesday, 12:45pm and every Saturday, 3:30 pm. 16450 Victory Way. 541-536-6237. lapineseniorcenter.org. Line Dancing La Pine Senior Activity Center, every Monday and Wednesday, 9:00am. 16450 Victory Way. 541-536-6237. lapineseniorcenter. org. Tai Chi, 10 am. and CaneQi, 12 pm. every Friday, La Pine Senior Activity Center,16450 Victory Way. 541-536-6237. lapineseniorcenter.org.
Special Gatherings for Special People, 2/11, 12:30 -2:00 pm. Shout Out & Get Out craft and activity at La Pine Park & Rec. All “special” families invited. Contact Pat Stone 541-9775266.
Bingo at the American Legion, every Thursday, 4:30 pm. 52532 Drafter Rd, La Pine, OR. (541) 536-1402.
Polymer Clay Class, 2/26, 1 pm. South County Arts & Craft., $5 plus $5 donation to the Senior Center.. La Pine Senior Activity Center. 16450 Victory Way, La Pine, OR. Contact Bonny Bowens, bowensbonny@gmail.com.
2020 Sunriver Brewing Company’s K-9 Keg Pull, 2/1, 3:00 p.m. The K-9 Keg Pull is the premier winter event in The Village at Sunriver. Register as soon as possible by going to: www. villageatsunriver.com/event/2019-k9-keg-pull/.
Special Gatherings for Special People, 2/27, 6:30 -8:30 pm. Music, Games, Craft & Ice Cream at the La Pine Grange. All “special” families invited. Contact Pat Stone 541-977-5266. Little Deschutes Grange Monthly Meeting, every Third Tuesday, Pot-Luck supper at 5:30pm, meeting at 6:30pm at 51512 Morson St., La Pine. All are welcome. Contact Darlene McDonnell 541-876-5371 or email: mcdonnell2020@outlook.com CROSSWORD
Bend
Oregon Winterfest, 2/13 – 2/16, a massive celebration of all things winter. Old Mill District, Bend, OR. For information, www.oldmilldistrict. com/event/oregon-winterfest/ Bend A Cappella Festival, 2/20-22, Tower Theater, Bend, OR. For more information, www. bendacappellafestival.com. Free Day at the High Desert Museum, 2/29, 10 am-4 pm. Everyone gets in free, made possible by Mid Oregon Credit Union. 59800 South Highway 97, Bend, Oregon, 97702. 541-382-4754
North Lake County
Christmas Valley Weekend Market, 2/7 & 2/8, 9am-5pm. Fine jewelry, electronics, hand
crafted items. Christmas Valley Community Hall. For more info call Barbara at 541-576-2140. Rabies Clinic, 2/8, 9 a.m.-12p.m., Lake Animal Hospital, Lakeview, OR. 3 locations, for more info call 541-947-6006. Bingo, 2/6 & 2/20, 5:30 pm, Christmas Valley Community Hall. For more info call Barbara Ferrando, 650-455-0052 Mommy and Me Playgroup, first and third Thursday of each month, 10-11:30 am. Children birth to 3 years old. North Lake School Annex building. Call Mrs. Anthony 503-351-7855.
Monday, Tuesday & Saturday
Sunriver
“Work Stress & Healthy Eating”, 2/14, 11:30 am. The First Interstate Bank Lunch & Learn, Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce office, 56825 Venture Lane, Suite 110, Sunriver. Call 541-593-8149. Valentine’s Dinner and Concert Sunriver Music Festival, 2/14, 5:45 pm. Sunriver Resort Great Hall Entertainment will be provided by the Blue Skies Big Band. For ticket information, www. sunrivermusic.org or call 541-593-9310.
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ACROSS 1. *AbÈlard to HÈloÔse 6. C.E.O.’s degree 9. a.k.a Snowmobile 13. Make amends 14. Over, poetically 15. Garlic unit 16. ____ lazuli 17. New, prefix 18. Bumpkin 19. *St. Valentine’s Day Massacre city 21. James Bond’s drink of choice 23. Building annex 24. Galsworthy’s “The Forsyte ____” 25. MD, familiarly 28. Land of Nod, in relation to E den 30. Hire for work 35. Part of an eye 37. Feudal laborer 39. Request from Amazon 40. Waterproofed canvas 41. Bunch of bees 43. Black cat, e.g.
44. Apollo of “Rocky” 46. Roofed colonnade 47. X in a letter 48. Medicinal herb 50. Tangerine-grapefruit hybrid 52. Tennis barrier 53. Hold as a conviction 55. End of a fuse? 57. *____ Valentine, a.k.a. humorous Valentine 61. *One of star-crossed lovers 65. Beyond’s occasional partner 66. E.T. transporter 68. Wombs 69. Hansen’s disease patient 70. Young canine 71. *Flirt 72. *They used to be each other’s Valentines 73. Attempt 74. Passover meal
DOWN 1. Barber’s supply 2. Arizona’s neighbor 3. Serengeti antelope 4. *Like a bottle of champagne 5. “Goodwill Industries” business 6. *Unfortunate consequence of kissing? 7. Busy as a what? 8. *Pleasant bouquet smell 9. Vegas bandit 10. Mischievous Norse deity 11. ____-tempered 12. Sub station 15. *Roxane’s pen pal 20. “Heart of ____,” Blondie’s hit 22. Well-kept secret, for some 24. Strata, sing. 25. *Go ____, or split the cost of a date 26. Estrogen maker 27. The smallest dwarf planet
29. Uses a Singer 31. Get the picture 32. Short for administrator 33. Goslings, when they grow up 34. *German artist or Young’s partner 36. “Singes” in “La PlanËte des Singes” 38. *Mr. Right, pre-kiss 42. Tiny European republic 45. Jackie Robinson, e.g. 49. Princess tester 51. “My two cents,” pl. 54. Do like Vesuvius 56. *HÈloÔse to AbÈlard 57. Wide river valley 58. Wild goat 59. Uh-uh 60. “The Three Faces of ____,” pl. 61. Printer button 62. Old paint hazard 63. Gaelic tongue 64. *Wedding cake layer
67. “___ Elise”
FEBRUARY 2020
The Newberry Eagle - The Community Newspaper of Newberry Country
EVENTS
La Pine Library Events
CLOSURES All Deschutes Public Libraries will be CLOSED on Monday, February 17, 2020. KIDS Family Fun Storytime 0–5 YRS - Interactive storytime with songs, rhymes, crafts. Thursday, January 6, 13, 20, 27 • 10:30 a.m. High Desert Stories 3–5 YRS – Join the High Desert Museum for a fun storytime! Limited to 25 children and their adults. Wednesday, February 19 • 12:00 p.m. DIY Bouncy Balls 6–9 YRS – Make hearts bounce with glow-in-the-dark balls. Wednesday, February 19 • 2:00 p.m. Music, Movement & Stories 3–5 YRS – Movement, music and stories to develop skills. Thursday, February 20 • 10:30 a.m. Picture Book Party 0–5 YRS - Have self-directed fun with books, crafts and more! Saturday, February 22 • 11:00 a.m. TEENS Anti-Valentine Treats 10–17 YRS – Follow recipes for delicious, no-bake treats! Decorate “I Love Brains” cookies, and mix “Puppy Chow”. Supplies are limited. Wednesday, February 12 • 2:30 p.m. ADULTS Traditional Origami Workshop – Discover the art of paper folding and how intricate it can be! Registration is required for this adult program. Wednesday, February 5 • 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Know Japanese Culture Through Manga– Dr. Holt will discuss how we can greatly understand Japanese culture with the country’s greatest pop culture export, its comic books – manga. Friday, February 7 • 3:00 p.m. Creative Club – Carving Rubber Stamps– In this DIY workshop, we will watc and follow along with the CreativeBug “Carving Rubber Stamps” class. Use a template or design your own stamp from scratch. Supplies are provided. Saturday, February 8 • 1:00 p.m.
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MEC 2020 Annual Meeting The 2020 Midstate Electric Cooperative annual membership meeting is Saturday, May 9. Please make a note of it on your calendar. 9 1
Director positions on the Board of Midstate Electric Cooperative for Districts 5, 7 and 9 are up for election this year. Candidates to represent those districts may be nominated for director by filing a petition signed by at least 15 members of the cooperative who reside in that district. Petitions for the three positions may be obtained at MEC’s headquarters facility and must be filed with the secretary on or before Tuesday, March 10.
District 5
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is a line four miles south of Hub City Chrome (formerly Thunderbeast Park) on Highway 97. East boundary is the Klamath County and Lake County Line.
Current Director – Alan Parks
District 7 (Fort Rock) is described as: North boundary is the Deschutes County and Lake County line. West boundary is the Klamath County and Lake County line. East boundary extends due north from the centerline of the intersection of Oil Dry Road and the Christmas
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Current Director – Ken Wilson
District 5 (Chemult) is described as: North boundary is an East-West line one mile north of Highway 58 Junction. West boundary is the Douglas-Klamath County line. South boundary
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Valley Highway and due South down the centerline of the intersection of Oil Dry Road, extending to Picture Rock Pass. South boundary is the Lake County and Klamath County Lines, with a jog North to Picture Rock Pass.
Current Director – Lee Smith
District 9 (Sunriver) is described as: North County line. South boundary is Spring River boundary is the Cascade Lakes Highway. West Road (and its extension east and west.) East boundary is the Lane County and Deschutes boundary is eight miles east of Highway 97.
The Library Book Club - Discuss The Library Book by Susan Orlean. Thursday, February 20 • 12:00 p.m. Friends of the La Pine Library – A special meeting to discuss resolution. Tuesday, February 25, 2 p.m. CLASSES Open Computer Lab - Practice or get help with basic tech tasks and questions. Saturday, February 15 • 11:00 a.m. FREE COMMUNITY RESOURCES Thrive Central Oregon - 30-minute consultations to connect to housing & other needed resources. www.thrivecentraloregon.com Fridays • 10:00 a.m.–11:30 p.m. Law Library Office Hours – Get assistance with your legal information questions. No registration needed. Thursday, February 6 • 4:00 –6:00 p.m.
Sunriver Library Events
Family Fun Storytime 0–5 YRS - Interactive storytime with songs, rhymes, crafts. Tuesdays • 10:30 a.m.
High Desert Stories 3-5 YRS - Be a high desert mammal for the day. Thursday, February 6 • 10:30 a.m. Giant Origami - Try your hand at larger-than-life origami. Saturday, February 8 • 10:30 a.m. I’m Game! - Try your hand at tabletop game. Saturday, February 8 • 3–5:00 p.m. The Library Book Club at Wild Wood Coffee House - Discuss Rin Tin Tin by Susan Orlean. Wednesday, February 12 • 10:00 a.m. 56870 Venture Lane Suite 106 DIY Valentine Howlers 12–17 YRS - Must be opened immediately! Wed, Feby 12 • 2:00 p.m. Mystery Valentine Escape Room - Breakout your locked up mystery valentine! Registration required. Wednesday, February 12 • 5:30 p.m.
Law Library Office Hours - Get assistance with your legal information questions. Thursday, February 20 • 4–6:00 p.m The Art of Ikebana - Observe the art of Japanese flower arranging. Sat, Feb 22 • 11:00 a.m. Open Computer Lab - Practice or get help with basic tech tasks and questions. By appointment. Contact your library.
HOUSEKEEPING
Housekeeping Sunriver and La Pine One Time • Weekly • Monthly • Moving Out Vacation • Deep Clean New Construction • Customized
Call Ann 541-480-2346 $25/hr