An email address and telephone number where the photographer can be contacted

Amateur photographer Bob Seidenberg, former president of La Pine’s Band of Brothers, captured the end of a spring day at Twin Lake Resort. He and his wife Kathy, along with their constant canine companions Oscar and Brandy, are visiting 10 local sites this year – along with Glacier National Park in Montana – for a total of 72 nights of fifth-wheel camping.

Be On the Lookout for a Great Shot! Great Shot!

2020 Photo Calendar Contest One of our members’ favorite yearly events is MEC’s photo calendar contest. For the first time in contest history, digital JPEG photos will be accepted! We invite members to share their most beautiful, engaging, and fun photos for the chance to appear in our 2021 calendar. A total of 13 winners will be selected. Each monthly winner will receive $50 and our cover photo winner will receive a grand prize of $200.

Submissions are accepted until Monday, August 10, 2020. The contest is open only to members of MEC. Each person may submit up to five photos. Each photo should include: Photographer’s name and address. A short description of what is shown in the photo. An email address and telephone number where the photographer can be contacted. Printed photo entries must be at least 300 dpi at 10 inches by 8 inches tall. Horizontal or landscape photos only – vertical photos will not be accepted. Digital JPEG photos must be at least 300 dpi at 10 inches wide by 8 inches tall. Horizontal or landscape photos only. Vertical photos and files larger than 20 megabytes will not be accepted. Digital submissions should be submitted online at https://midstateelectric.coop/content/ member-calendar-contest along with supporting information. Please put the words “2020 Calendar Photo Contest” in the subject line. By entering the Contest, you agree to give MEC one-time rights to publish your photo in the calendar and to use it to promote the calendar contest in the future in print and social media.

Helpful Hints:

• Use the highest resolution setting on your digital camera. • Photograph beautiful places and wildlife. Selected photos will have dramatic colors or scenery. • Photos should reflect the beauty of the areas where we live. • Submit photos that suggest a season or holiday. • Just after sunrise and just before sunset are beautiful times to photograph. Printed submissions can be dropped off at our office or mailed to: Midstate Electric Marketing Department PO Box 127, La Pine, OR 97739

_________________________________________ _________________ __________________ Name Phone Account # _______________________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________ __________________ ______ __________ City State Zip Code _______________________________________________________________________________ Title / Date of Photograph _______________________________________________________________________________ Place Photograph was Taken ___________________________________________ Signature

All entries must be submitted to: MEC Marketing Dept., PO Box 127, La Pine, OR 97739 ‘Everyone Needs the Opportunity to Feel Successful,’ Says Owner of New Athletic Sporting Goods Store

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 ketball and baseball cleats; softball bats and gloves; kayaks and swim floats; running shoes; and pickleball rackets. Even sunflower seeds and body jewelry. (Berry may expand into fishing and hunting gear in the future.)

“We also have consignment items such as metal signs, all of which are made by local artists,” explained Berry. “Even my contractor was local. I just want to support my people.”

This support extends to sponsoring a Tball team, sending two ROTC members to leadership camp this summer, and sponsoring two members of Cub Scout Troop #36 so they could go to summer camp. “It’s important that I put money back into the community,” she said.

“The inspiration for opening Back in the Rack came during a parent-teacher conference at my son’s school when the subject veered to athletics,” continued Berry, “which I’ve been doing all my life. A light bulb went off in my head as to what I wanted to do here in La Pine. My biggest hope is to be an affordable, convenient, local option for our community, and to encourage increased youth participation in sports.

“Back on the Rack is my baby,” emphasized Berry. “I’m thankful every day I walk in here – customers share my excitement, and can feel the love here. And unlike most businesses, this is a place where kids can go and touch everything in the store.” (Back on the Rack Sporting Goods is located at 51538 US 97, Suite 1 (the former location of Norco medical supplies). Hours of operation are Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tel: 541.536-2258.)

New La Pine Fire District Engine Replaces 26-Year-Old Predecessor

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 changed,” he added. “The engine still pumps water, and carries hoses and a water tank.” (To be specific, the tank holds 500 gallons of wa ter – augmented by 20 gallons of foam concen trate – and the hoses consist of more than 1000 feet of 1.5-inch wildland fire hose and 500 feet of three-inch supply hose.)

Chief Supkis, accompanied by Lt. Ri gney, traveled (before Covid-19) to the man ufacturing plant in Bradenton, Florida, “where Tropicana orange juice is also made,” to in spect the new engine. They found 33 items “that needed to be fixed” so as to adhere to La Pine’s customization requirements.

These included the location of a hose drain valve, a missing warning light, door closure adjustments, and installation of a three-way switch that allows firefighters to turn on a flashing yellow warning light when parked by the side of a road. The new engine also has a winterization feature with enclosed pumps and heaters that can be utilized when La Pine – as is typical -- experiences snow and subzero temperatures.

‘This Place Has So Much Potential to Do So Much Good,’

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 called ‘let’s try’ by those who know me.”

She is also a believer in “exploring new ideas and seeing if they make things better” (such as developing classes for cooking on a budget), which puts her and Dempsey on the same wavelength. “Sharri is so receptive to new ideas, and really good about giving feedback so you can blossom.”

Gardner attended Utah State University, where she “researched bugs” in the entomology field, and worked toward a BA in psychology and an MA in art therapy. Moving to La Pine 18 months ago from Salem, where she had lived for five years, Gardner has no regrets about the move. “I love La Pine, and the people of La Pine, and love working with them.”