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INSIDE: events: Festival of Cultures Scarecrow Contest Fundraiser Veterans Day Parade
community features: Tate & Tate Catering Dry Canyon Park Climbing Bridge Straw Propeller Gourmet Foods
news:
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Redmond Magazine is a publication that celebrates what makes the community of Redmond truly unique to Central Oregon — its art, entertainment, events and heritage. Take a peek at what’s new in Redmond, one of the West’s fastest-growing communities. Tate & Tate Catering ..................................................... 3 Festival of Cultures ...................................................... 6 Redmond Chamber Dinner, Dance & Auction ............. 7 Oktoberfest & Oktobercrest ......................................... 8 Redmond Chamber Spotlights .................................... 9 Maple Bridge Arches Climbing Route ....................... 10 Straw Propeller Gourmet Foods ................................ 12 Veterans Day Parade .................................................. 15 Scarecrow Competition and Fundraiser .................... 16 Pumpkin Patches & Trick-or-Treat Sixth Street ......... 17 Sam Johnson Park Playground Gets a Name ............ 18 New Art Around the Clock Sculptures Revealed & Pickleball Courts Planned for Sam Johnson Park ..... 19 Fall Events Calendar ................................................... 20 Redmond Magazine publishes four times each year. Call 541-633-2193 for more information about future editions.
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Creating Gourmet Food George and Barbara Tate are committed to caring for the community through catering.
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by Bridget McGinn, for The Bulletin Special Projects / Photos by Kevin Prieto
he origins of Tate and Tate Catering — a Central Oregon treasure since 2000 — are grounded in serving others. Well known for giving generously to support community organizations, the very beginnings of the business owned by George and Barbara Tate reflects their commitment to providing sustenance to those in need. The couple, originally from Redmond, returned to the area in 1990. Having grown up in the restaurant business in Redmond — his parents purchased the old ‘86 Corral Club in 1952 when he was just six months old — George stepped right back into a familiar role in the community upon his return when he assisted in opening a local restaurant. Word soon got out that George was back in town and the couple began to receive calls from classmates whose parents were housebound but loved good food. They responded by delivering gourmet meals. “One of our favorite stories is how in the beginning we would load up a three-course meal on a teak tray and put it in the back of our Ford Thunderbird and deliver it to one of our shut-in guests, Phyllis Toevs,” said Barbara.
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“We always stayed for a visit for at least half an hour and talk about the old days and people that she and George knew in common. It was a very precious time and when she died, Wednesdays weren’t the same for quite a while.” It is this personal approach to caring for others through the gourmet foods they create that characterizes Tate and Tate and sets them apart from others. In addition to a fine attention to detail in their catering and retail business areas, Tate and Tate contributes to a variety of local organizations, often offering gift certificates to silent auctions for area nonprofits, supplying edibles for events at significantly reduced costs and supporting the Jericho Table program of Jericho Road, a Redmond nonprofit dedicated to providing housing and meals to those in need. The Jericho Table program found itself in dire straights late last year when the source they were obtaining food from significantly raised their prices, effectively shuttering their meal program. “Tate and Tate stepped forward and offered to provide us hot meals for a reduced rate, lower than they would normally charge,” said John Smallwood, Jericho Table administrator and Jericho Road board member. “They are providing us with meals that are much better in quality and quantity than we ever had before.” Smallwood said that because the food that Tate and Tate provides is of greater quantity and at such a low cost, the program is now able to afford to feed
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more people than it could previously and the response from those served has been enthusiastic. Several months ago many of the meal recipients got together and created a homemade thank you card, which was then presented to Tate and Tate. Smallwood calls George and Barbara Tate a “huge blessing.” “Tate and Tate has bent over backward helping our meal program and we cannot thank them enough,” said Smallwood. “There are no words that can express adequately the impact this food is having in helping people in our community. They saved our
“We love living in Central Oregon and feel honored by the fact that so many people support what we do.” meal program.” Also blessed by the Tate’s generosity, Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center benefits from the leftover goodies from events. “Tate and Tate has long been a supporter of BrightSide,” said Sana Hayes, event director and volunteer coordinator for the organization. “They save leftover meat and some vegetables from their catering events and refrigerate it until they can bring it to our shelter.”
The staff at the animal center freeze the food, and later heating it up with white rice for the afternoon meal fed to the dogs each day. “For the animals, this contribution means extra nutrition, tastier meals and an enticement for frightened dogs to eat,” said Hayes. “For the staff, knowing we have such creative and thoughtful community support for our dogs means the world to us and helps keep morale up in a job that is often challenging both physically and emotionally.” The BrightSide staff is so grateful to Tate and Tate that they consider them part of their team, said Hayes. “We love living in Central Oregon and feel honored by the fact that so many people support what we do,” said Barbara. “There are so many worthy organizations in our community to support.” George and Barbara were high school sweethearts who reconnected at their 20th high school reunion. Owning a business together now has its challenges for the couple, but their commitment to the community and to each other is strong. “We have a deep and abiding love and respect for each other,” said Barbara. “It’s not always easy, but as long as we remain on the same page, and sometimes the same book, it seems to work.” Tate and Tate Catering began humbly out of the couple’s home kitchen, later moving into their twocar garage, which had been remodeled into a catering kitchen. The company now has retail (grab and go) locations in Redmond at 1205 SW Indian Ave., and
at Northwest Crossing in Bend. Both retail locations feature rotating weekly menus with lunch and dinner options, including nearly 30 specialty ready-to-serve “family style” casseroles for up to 10 guests, a variety of individual entrees (requires 24-hour pre-order), salads and desserts. They are perhaps best known for their catering services, providing edibles for weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, brunches, luncheons and individual home delivery throughout Central Oregon. In fact, Tate and Tate Catering recently expanded their catering division to the old Fountains building in Redmond to take advantage of the larger space and easy access to Highway 97 and their growing list of clients. The Tates attribute their success to their loyal employees and to the Central Oregon community, Redmond in particular. “Redmond is affordable and very friendly,” said Barbara. “It is home for George, and his mom lives just down the street from us. It suits our temperaments and life-style.” The Tate’s grounded approach is reflected in their quiet contributions to the community they love, and in their humble reflections on their growth over the years. “We are very grateful for the abundant support that the Central Oregon community has given our business,” said Barbara. “We truly appreciate it.”
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FESTIVAL OF CULTURES: Saturday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m. -5 p.m., Centennial Park in Redmond
Celebrating OUR Diversity The annual Festival of Cultures brings food, family and fun together to honor Central Oregon’s cultural diversity and heritage. by Gregg Morris, for The Bulletin Special Projects
Central Oregon has a long, rich history of cultural diversity. It began with Canadian explorer Peter Skene Ogden in 1825, and includes the immigrants who worked the mill and those working in the area farms today. To celebrate the many cultures that make up our community, the Latino Community Association is proud to present the 9th Annual Festival of Cultures on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., in downtown Redmond’s Centennial Park. Since 2007, the Festival of Cultures has worked “to raise awareness of Central Oregon’s cultural diversity and heritage and the value it brings to our community.” While the festival began as a 300-person celebration of Latin American immigrants, it was quickly expanded to include all nationalities the following year. Up to 2,000 people are expected to attend this year’s festivities, up from last year’s 1,500. Central Oregon residents with family history from Central America, South America and Southeast Asia will be in attendance.
“There aren’t many events in Central Oregon that focus on diversity,” said Brad Porterfield, executive director of the Latino Community Association. “Diversity brings about new ideas and experiences and contributes to a stronger community.” For the past six years, one of the most important parts of the festival is the Naturalization Oath Ceremony. At the ceremony, those looking to become American citizens swear their allegiance to the United States and receive a naturalization certificate. The oath, as well as oral and written exams on U.S. history and government, are administered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services personnel from Portland. This year, 20-30 Central Oregonians are expected to take the oath. The ceremony will run about 40 minutes, and feature guest speaker Jose Balcazar. Balcazar, a former owner of the Ranchero Restaurant, is on the Board of Directors for the LCA and a small business consultant at Central Oregon Community College.
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The day’s festivities include entertainment and cuisine from the various cultures celebrated. The Hawaiian dancers from the Hokule’a Ohana Central Oregon will be back, along with first time performers the Warm Springs Children’s Dance Group. This year, the LCA is excited to have Shireen Amini’s Latin Band Project, Chiringa! In addition to the regular festival favorites of hot dogs and hamburgers, the Festival of Cultures will have ethnic foods represented as well. You can expect Mexican, El Salvadoran and Thai food for sale by local vendors. Each represented culture will have a booth set up with information; including books, maps, and traditional items. The Passport Challenge will be back again for participants to get stamp from each booth. Once they get all the stamps, passport holders can pay $1 to enter a raffle and get a souvenir. In addition to the Passport Challenge, kids will enjoy the bounce houses and castles, as well as the climbing wall. Each booth and nonprofit is asked to
bring and additional child activity, such as coloring books and a bean bag toss game. And of course, children can enjoy running through the Centennial Splash Park. The Latino Community Association is a Central Oregon nonprofit that has helped area latinos since 2000. More than 125 volunteers have provided English tutoring, computer training and legal assistance to over 2500 families. They also have a workforce empowerment program to help find the unemployed jobs. In all, they impacted more than 7,500 people including family members, friends and businesses. For more information on the Festival of Cultures, sponsored by the Deschutes Cultural Coalition, please visit www.festivalofcultures.info. For more information on the Latino Community Association, please call 541-382-4366.
REDMOND CHAMBER DINNER, DANCE & AUCTION: Friday, Oct. 23 • 6 p.m. • Expo Center
Dancing for a Cause Chamber flashes back 40 years to celebrate this event’s 30th year.
The public is invited to join the Redmond Chamber for an evening of “Disco Fever”, during its annual Dinner, Dance & Auction on Friday, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. in the South Sister building of the Deschutes County Expo Center. Now in its 30th year, this themebased event is held as a fundraiser for the Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB. Attendees will have the chance to dust off their platform shoes and polyester suits to dance the night away under a disco ball. “Our community isn’t against making fundraisers fun, so we know the ‘70s theme will invigorate our live and silent auctions, as well as set the stage for a great dance party.” said Redmond Chamber Event Director, Karen Sande. “We encourage everyone who attends to dress in ‘70s attire and come ready to eat,
drink, mingle and have fun.” The evening will include dinner, beverages, music, dancing, as well as silent & live auctions. Competitions and challenges will also take place during the evening, including a costume contest for all who opt to dress to the theme. “I can’t wait to see what our chamber and community members have in
store for us when it comes to costumes,” Sande said. “The Disco theme is really one of my favorites, and one the chamber hasn’t done in almost a decade.” Tickets for the event will be sold at per-person and corporate rates. (Ticket prices have yet to be determined.) Corporate seating typically includes a table of eight, advertising at the event and a special gift.
The Chamber Dinner, Dance & Auction is open to the public. “As a fundraiser, the Dinner, Dance & Auction obviously serves a greater purpose funding many free-to-the-public events hosted by the Redmond Chamber, like parades, summer concerts, and our giving tree.” said Executive Director, Eric Sande. “However, our top goal each year is to make the event fun and sociable. This is an event everyone should look forward to! We work to make sure everyone has a great time and leaves with new memories.” To learn more about the Redmond Chamber Dinner, Dance & Auction, including ticket prices, visit www.visitredmondoregon.com or call the Redmond Chamber at 541-923-5191.
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OKTOBERFEST AT WILD RIDE BREWING: Friday - Saturday, Sept. 25 - 26
A Traditional Celebration
WITH PLENTY OF BEER AND BRATWURST, MUSIC AND FUN, THIS IS AN EVENT FOR EVERYONE. by Zack Hall, for The Bulletin Special Projects
The surge in energy was obvious last year when the Kiwanis Club of Redmond and Wild Ride Brewing came together for the first time at the downtown Redmond brewery for Kiwanis’ annual Oktoberfest event. More than 1,500 beer-loving attendees braved unseasonably chilly weather to participate in the two-day event, raising a significant amount of money for local charities. “It’s been a lot better situation down there,” said Noah von Borstel, past president of Redmond Kiwanis, which organizes the Redmond Oktoberfest. “We get a lot of help from (Wild Ride). It’s been mutually beneficial. They want to help us make money and we want to help them make money. It’s been our best location so far.” The 8th Annual Oktoberfest event will be back at Wild Ride on Friday, Sept. 25, and Saturday, Sept. 26. And this year organizers are hoping to draw around 2,000 to celebrate the traditional German holiday. “Having that downtown presence, I think has been a big help for the event,” said Wild Ride manager Bryan Mitchell, a Redmond native, adding that Kiwanis and the brewery have forged a strong partnership with the event. “We are very excited to hopefully have an even bigger event this year.
“This is my hometown and there is that pride factor,” Mitchell added. “It’s cool that we have the ability to do events like this and participate in events that give back to Redmond.” What has made Oktoberfest among Redmond’s most popular events? Like any great German-style celebration, start with plenty of beer, food, music and family-friendly activities. Wild Ride will be on hand serving up its tastiest creations. The Redmond brewery will be joined by 30 others, including Central Oregon favorites such as Cascade
Lakes Brewing, Deschutes Brewery, Good Life Brewing Co., McMenamins, Smith Rock Brewing, Worthy Brewing and Atlas Cider Co. Traditional German food such as bratwurst and German potato salad will be served, along with hot dogs, cole slaw and an array of Wild Ride food carts. An all-Central Oregon lineup of musicians — including Derek Michael Marc & “Double AA” (6-10 p.m.) on Friday, and GOODLIFE (noon-2 p.m.), The Silver Foxes (3-5 p.m.), and Shaniko (6-10 p.m.) on Saturday — will also be providing much
of the entertainment. A cornhole tournament and home-brewing competition and demonstration should only add to the fun. Most of all, the event was designed to be family-friendly. For children, a free “Kid Zone” offers access to bounce houses and balloon artists all day. “Kids can be set free to have fun over in the kids zone, and the parents can enjoy it with them,” von Borstel said. “And, if they want to part ways for a moment and go over and enjoy some beer, they can. It’s a nice, flexible event to have fun.” All of the net proceeds collected by the Redmond Kiwanis Oktoberfest event will be donated to Central Oregon community organizations. For more information, visit www.redmondkiwanis.org.
Oktobercrest at Eagle Crest Resort • Saturday, Sept. 12 • Little personifies the joy and tradition of Oktoberfest more than an authentic German band yodeling while wearing lederhosen. On Saturday, Sept. 12, Eagle Crest Resort will host its family-friendly “Oktobercrest” event for the third consecutive year. And this year’s Eagle Crest revelers will get a taste of some of Germany’s favorite traditional music. Based in the Puget Sound area of Washington, Happy Hans Music has been treating Pacific Northwest audiences for more than 30 years with its brand of authentic German/ Austrian music. And with music that features the button-box accordion, tubas, mandolins and trumpets, Oktoberfest celebrations are Happy Hans’ self-described specialty. The event will also serve an array of tasty morsels, including authentic German food. And Oktobercrest will offer a giant selection of local spirits and brews, including Red8 Redmond Magazine | August • 2015
mond’s own Wild Ride Brewing, Cascade Lakes Brewing and Juniper Brewing. “It will be a lively evening of traditional entertainment and local brews,” said Jody Sappington, who is organizing the event for Eagle Crest. “We are excited to have the Washington-based “Happy Hans” band with us to celebrate Oktobercrest at Eagle Crest Resort. They play it all: oom-pa, polka and yodel.” Oktobercrest is slimmed down from previous years. Gone is the 5k Beer Run and the schedule of events is more focused this year. The event will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Picnic Pavilion at Eagle Crest Resort’s Ridge Golf Course. Cost is $10 per adult, which includes glass and first pour. Admission for children is free. For more information, call Eagle Crest at 541-923-9627.
REDMOND CHAMBER SPOTLIGHTS Luvs Donuts
Ida’s Cupcake Café
Redmond is excited to once again have a store dedicated to quality donuts made fresh daily. Luvs Donuts & Dogs keeps donuts simple, the flavors shine through without needing exotic toppings or additions. By staying true to what donuts are, Luvs has been able to branch out from what you expect from a donut shop. Sure, they have great coffee, but once you look past the donuts, you’ll find Chicago Style dogs and an expansive selection of beer in the coolers. The store is outfitted with flat screens so you can watch sporting events too. Luvs is open at 6:30 a.m., and they don’t close until 8 p.m. Fri. -Sat. So you can grab a dog with your buddies and the store will remain open so you can watch the whole game. So whether it’s snacks for the office, a quick bite at lunch, or game night with your friends, be sure to check out Luvs Donuts and Dogs. Now in Redmond, across from Safeway on highway 97.
The Redmond Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Ida’s Cupcakes to Redmond. Serving award-winning cupcakes since 2008, Ida’s is now conveniently serving Central Oregon from three locations, the newest being right here in Redmond, at 738 SW Highland Ave. Offering a wide range of heavenly sweetness, their menu includes several varieties of cakes and frostings, including gluten, vegan and dairy free. Ida’s Cupcakes is not your ordinary sweet shop and you owe it to yourself, to indulge in some of their delicious decadent creations. Offering fun gift ideas such as “Cupcake party in a box” and cupcake parfaits, they are the perfect place to go for that hard to shop for friend or family member. They can even ship out of town. If you are feeling creative or want a fun party idea, they offer a “decorate-it-yourself” kit with everything you need to frost cupcakes like a pro. Each box contains one dozen kid-cakes, (standard size cupcakes), frosting and sprinkles. Can’t make up your mind what flavor of cake to have in your wedding? Why settle on just one, let Ida’s create individual cakes delicious enough to satisfy everyone in your wedding party. Open Tuesday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed on Mondays, Ida’s is the perfect place to sweeten your day! Stop by and say hello to Ida.
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A E D I D A BOL BECOMES REALITY
The Maple Bridge Arches climbing area celebrates completion of its first route. by Gregg Morris, for The Bulletin Special Projects
In 2006, the Maple Avenue Bridge opened in Redmond. The 60-foot, concrete, three-arch bridge spans the Dry Canyon and allows cars to travel east and west across the three mile wide canyon. While the award-winning structure allows commuters to travel easily across town, local climber Ian Caldwell has a different idea for it; a climbing wall. “From the first time I saw the arches I thought it would make a great climbing area,” said Caldwell, grants and community programs representative with Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. “I am always looking for climbable rock throughout Oregon, especially vertical and overhanging walls.” After taking the idea to Annie McVay at Redmond Parks, then presenting it to the Redmond Parks Commission and gaining approval from the Redmond City Council, the Maple Bridge Arches Climbing area was ready to take shape. 10 Redmond Magazine | August • 2015
There are twelve potential climbing routes on the bridge. Four of them lie above the main hiking trail. Caldwell, along with belay help from his wife and an occasional climber friend, are nearing completion of the first route. There will be a ribbon cutting to celebrate the accomplishment 4 p.m. on August 26. The cost of the first route was $2500, while the entire project cost is estimated at $20,000. All of the money comes from fundraising, with no city contributions whatsoever. Caldwell is no stranger to volunteering as he is a member of the Deschutes County Search and Rescue team and assists with rescues at Smith Rock State Park. He also works directly with the 23-yearold Smith Rock Group, which mainly focuses on trail work within the park. To see the climbing wall vision come to fruition, Caldwell and McVay will
work with another nonprofit, the Redmond Parks Foundation. In addition to gaining city approval and raising funds, the final piece of the puzzle is the labor. Caldwell first scanned the bridge for rebar. Then, he completed the high-angle work of installing anchors and handholds. For this installation, he had to hang upside down in a harness for hours at a time. The first route took a couple of months to complete. For non-climbers, the idea of hanging upside down under a bridge may seem terrifyingly unsafe. But Caldwell insists the opposite is true. “Overhanging climbing, like what the bridge has to offer, is one of the safest types of climbing because when you fall, you fall into space with nothing to hit,” explained Caldwell. The difficulty of the route, along with the need for specialized equipment creates a natural barrier
ensuring kids and non-climbers can’t start the route. The climbing equipment manufactured for this sport is over-engineered for maximum safety. The bolts that hold the ropes are rated between 7,000 and 8,000 pounds, or enough to hold a full-sized pickup truck. The gear is tested everyday in Smith Rock State Park by climbers from around the world. Bend-based climbing equipment manufacturers Metolious and Entre-Prises donated the first set of climbing holds. “The bridge is a unique opportunity for sport climbing,” said McVay. “This will allow the City of Redmond to link up with Smith Rock and bring a new audience to our parks system.” Caldwell agrees, as do the many climbers who live in Redmond. All of whom, as local support through emails and donations has proved, are excited for another uniquely world-class climbing area. And, once educated about the project, including the safety precautions, local businesses have been interested in the unique project as a way to bring in more tourists. “One of the elements of my job is looking at how our State Parks can benefit local economies,” explained Caldwell. “Smith Rock pulls climbers in from all over the world. Many of these climbers will take
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“The bridge is a unique opportunity for sport climbing. This will allow the City of Redmond to link up with Smith Rock and bring a new audience to our parks system.” Annie McVay, Redmond Parks
a day or two out of their climbing trip to check out the bridge, which hopefully results in stopping at a coffee shop or eating dinner in town. It also demonstrates that it is a climber friendly town, which hopefully results in more economic impact for hotels, stores, restaurants and other services.” You can follow The Maple Bridge Arches Climbing area’s progress at www.climbmaplebridge.com.
Ribbon Cutting Wednesday, August 26, 4 -5 p.m.
Dry Canyon Trail at Maple Bridge Come celebrate the completion of this extraordinary expert climbing experience. Attendees are encouraged to park at Canyon Rim Park and walk or bike on the Dry Canyon Trail to the bridge. If you require special assistance please contact Annie McVay at 541-504-2003 or annie.mcvay@ ci.redmond.or.us
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DRIVEN BY HEART
& Attitude
What began with a simple kitchen concoction opened a world of possibilities. by Lauren Davis Baker, for The Bulletin Special Projects
After 25 years working in the corporate world, Sandy Anderson was skeptical when her new boss asked employees to speak up if they had concerns. Anderson had been working on the production line at Straw Propeller Gourmet Foods, based in Redmond, for about a month. While she enjoyed the work, it was taking a toll on her body. “I was worried that I couldn’t hold up,” she said. She took a chance and expressed her fears to her new employer— something she never would have risked in her previous career. The next day, she was moved to a desk job where she’s now the one-woman customer service department for Straw Propeller Gourmet Foods. “I am forever grateful,” Anderson said. “It’s about being heard.” Sandy’s gratitude is reflected in the handwritten notes she includes in packages to customers and gift-wrapped orders she provides for special events. “Presentation is important,” Anderson said. “It’s part of the impression we reflect to the community.” Community is an important part of Straw Propeller’s mission. Owner and CEO Patricia Bartleson sees the company 12 Redmond Magazine | August • 2015
as a platform for doing good. Her workplace empowers employees to identify opportunities, raise concerns, volunteer in the community, and even contribute oatmeal recipes. Every employee has the the chance to learn the business from the ground up, starting on the production line as an ‘Oatmeal Slinger.’ As the company expands and opportunities arise, employees have the chance to move into more challenging positions that fit their interests and abilities. Straw Propeller started as an experiment in Bartleson’s kitchen. Her son’s extreme food allergies prompted Bartleson to concoct oatmeal-in-acup creations that were healthy and easy to fix. “Caleb was allergic to almost everything except seafood and strawberries,” Bartleson said. “I became aware that more kids had these food issues.” Her creative recipes were a hit, not just at home, but with friends of all ages and little did she know that what started as an effort to keep her child safe would expand into a thriving business. Three years later, Straw Propeller is shipping instant oatmeal, with names such as Apple Crisp and Blueberry Blitz, worldwide. Bartleson has gone from be-
“Starting the business was not necessarily frightening; it was challenging and exhilarating as we believed we had a great product.” — Owner and CEO Patricia Bartleson ing a stay-at-home mom with a nursing degree to CEO of a rapidly-growing company. “Starting the business was not necessarily frightening; it was challenging and exhilarating as we believed we had a great product,” Bartleson said. “We knew there was a need for healthy, allergy-friendly, portable food. We also wanted to create jobs and have a larger way to give back to the community. The possibilities trumped any fear.” Bartleson is just as fearless when experimenting with unlikely flavors, such as Peanut Butter and Jelly (her favorite) and Curry (her husband’s creation). Unique flavors and substantial portions are an important part of the products’ appeal. Straw Propeller uses healthy ingredients such as dried and freeze-dried fruit and natural, gluten-free, and GMOfree ingredients, to address a wide variety of dietary restrictions. Soaring sales prompted Bartleson to
move from her kitchen to a commercial setting early on and since then, the company has seen a phenomenal 500-percent growth rate. What began as a grassroots effort, distributed through local markets and coffee shops, has mushroomed into a customer base that includes retail behemoths Amazon, and Target. The products are also selling worldwide, to markets that include Canada, Guam and United Arab Emirates. To keep up with demand, Straw Propeller has expanded to a 10,000-square-foot office/warehouse space in Redmond. Julie Leutschaft, vice president of operations at Straw Propeller, helps to manage the growth. Like every company employee, Leutschaft started on the production line, despite a background in health management, high-tech manufacturing and human resources. When business boomed, Leutschaft changed jobs as needed, helping to hire staff to fill Redmond Magazine | August • 2015 13
“We knew there was a need for healthy, allergy-friendly, portable food. We also wanted to create jobs and have a larger way to give back to the community. The possibilities trumped any fear.” — Owner and CEO Patricia Bartleson key positions. Leutschaft lights up when she talks about developing Straw Propeller’s workforce. “We’re looking for heart and attitude,” Leutschaft said. “It’s especially exciting to be able to provide employment opportunities to stay-at-home moms reentering the workforce and at-risk kids.” “We want to provide a path for youth,” she continued. “A direct feed to the workplace or Central Oregon Community College.” To help younger workers, Straw Propeller has a 10-week paid internship program to provide job experience as well as a paycheck. Within the company, employees are encouraged to ask questions and contribute ideas – including oatmeal flavors. For
Celia Sparks showing an interest in internal processes helped her to move quickly from the production line to shipping and receiving, where she found herself filling online orders and putting products on pallets. The company has also pioneered several charitable programs, such as their Fast Break program, which delivers breakfast to the workplaces of police, teachers and health-care workers. “We serve them a free breakfast, bring in music, and pass out bracelets reading: ‘You’ve Been Served,’” Leutschaft said. “Kind of turning the tables on those who serve us.” “Straw Propeller looks for giving opportunities,” Bartleson added. This year’s charitable contributions have focused on
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programs that support children, student athletes, cancer patients, and general health care. The company also encourages employee involvement in the community, offering workers two paid days off per year to do volunteer work. In the coming year, there are plans for other healthy, kid-friendly, easy-to-fix meals such as soups and protein powders. The company also wants to tap into the outdoor market with a pouch or foldable package for distribution in REI, Cabe-
las, and other outdoor stores. “Backpackers and climbers want smaller packaging,” Bartleson said with a grin. She takes pride in the fact that the company is still small enough to remain nimble, ready to adapt to market needs as they arise. As for those inevitable bumps along the way, Bartleson is optimistic. “Sometimes in the hiccup lies the opportunity,” she said. “We don’t try to scare the hiccups away.”
VETERANS DAY PARADE: Wednesday, Nov. 11 • 11 a.m. • Downtown Redmond
HONORING
OUR VETERANS by David Clewett, for The Bulletin Special Projects
The streets of Downtown Redmond will be a sea of red, white and blue as proud citizens gather with American flags in hand to salute local Veterans marching down 6th street during the Veterans Day Parade on November 11. Unlike most Redmond parades, which begin at 10 a.m., as a tribute to Armistice Day -- which marked the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front during World War I -- the parade will begin at 11 a.m. Larry Roshak, commander for the Redmond branch of American Legion, explained that the event will lead off with the flag presentation -- beginning with the Veterans of Foreign Wars flag, followed by the POW and state flags, with the Vietnam commemoration banner flying behind that and finishing with all six of the veterans flags. The event is intended to honor all veterans and the American Legion’s biggest goal is to see as many members from Redmond Post #44 in the event as possible. Organizers also hope to encourage widespread veteran participation, whether it be through marching in the parade or as observers. “We love to have all veterans come out for Veterans Day,” Roshak emphasized. “We were all in and all served for the same purpose and we like to see as many turn out as
possible. “Any veteran that shows up down there marches with us whether they carry a flag or not,” Roshak added. Roshak said he and other veterans appreciate community turnout and support during the parade and hope the event offers an opportunity to spread awareness about flag etiquette. He and other veterans value seeing parents teach their children respect for the flag, but many people, he explained, are unaware of how to properly pay tribute to the flag when it is presented. Proper courtesy includes standing, removing hats, and placing the hand over the heart when the American flag passes by. Additionally, Roshak explained, veterans have the option to salute as they have earned that privilege. Understanding how to honor the flag is particularly important in Redmond, where 1,400 full-sized American flags are proudly displayed. Each of them once flew over the U.S. Capital, and are now a representation of Redmond’s commitment to patriotism. The impressive flag display even resulted in the United States Congress identifying the town as “Flag City USA” in 1999. While honoring the flags that pass during the parade is important, the event is
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a special opportunity for citizens to pay tribute to and celebrate the service of veterans. The parade helps veterans feel a connection to the community, support for their service and brings recognition to the contributions they have made overseas. “People who line the parade route don’t care where you fought. They want to say thank you and that means a lot to us” said Jack Newcomb, VFW commander for the Redmond post. While all veterans are encouraged to participate, the American Legion and the
Veterans of Foreign Wars are trying to raise support and increase participation particularly for veterans who recently served in conflict zones in Afghanistan and Iraq, Newcomb added. Redmond’s Veterans Day parade will travel along Sixth Street beginning on Dogwood Avenue and ending at Forest Avenue. Ridgeview and Redmond High School marching bands will play patriotic music, while colorfully decorated floats, and classic cars travel along the parade route with the marching veterans.
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SCARECROW COMPETITION: Annual Fundraiser Returns Oct. 1 - Nov. 4
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SCARECROW Creativity abounds in Redmond’s annual fundraising competition. by Gregg Morris, for The Bulletin Special Projects
Five years ago, Cynthia Claridge, owner of Paulina Springs Books, searched for ideas to increase business by bringing Redmond residents downtown. She decided on a fun and creative fall activity, with a nonprofit fundraiser element — a scarecrow contest. Patterned after “Pigs on Parade,” in Seattle’s Pike Place Market, Redmond’s popular contest is now in its fourth year, with upwards of 30 participating businesses. “It really puts the downtown businesses in the fall spirit with Halloween right around the corner,” said Claridge. As summer ends, Redmond businesses and their nonprofit partners design and create scarecrows to be displayed in their store fronts. Interested individuals then purchase a voting ticket for fifty cents and place the ticket into their favorite scarewrow’s bucket. Tickets can be bought at any participating business and can then be used to vote for any scarecrow. Voters can cast as many votes as they want, and all proceeds from the purchase of voting tickets go directly to the charities each scarecrow represents. In addition to the money raised through voting, each business pays $30 to participate in the competition. The top two most popular scarecrows share the purse supplied by the merchants, which is at least $550. The event has become so popular, Claridge barely has any downtown businesses turn it down. Even businesses outside of downtown want in. However, because this is mainly a walking event, the host hasn’t figured out a way to include them, yet. Each year, Claridge visits her fellow shop owners 16 Redmond Magazine | August • 2015
with a list of local nonprofits. In the past, the list has included the Harvest Food Bank, Al-Anon, the Boys and Girls Club, Habitat for Humanity, the Humane Society and Girl Scouts of America. “It’s a great way for the community of Redmond to support our local nonprofits and the services they provide,” explained Claridge. Every year the competition produces an amazing collection of creative scarecrows. Some are designed with straw in the traditional farm attire and floppy hats. Others forego the norm and turn the scarecrows
“It really puts the downtown businesses in the fall spirit with Halloween right around the corner.” upside down. There are even some scarecrows with full electronics, including radios, incorporated in the design. Last year, the Children’s Theater Company dressed their scarecrow, located at The Dress, as a character from a play. The CTC wanted to use the money they raised to perform the play on an 11-day trip to Poland earlier this year. Meanwhile, at Paulina Springs Books, the Ridgeview High School Ravens Lacrosse Team wanted to
raise money for their team to compete in league play and tournaments. They dressed their scarecrow as a giant raven in a lacrosse costume. Using school colors as a guide, it wore a purple jersey and white pants. A helmet topped the scarecrow while two lacrosse stick provided the legs. For their efforts, the Children’s Theater Company took first place, raising $912, and the Ridgeview High School Lacrosse Team placed second with $584. The two charities also split the $550 provided by the businesses. Scarecrows will be on display from October 1 through November 4, in downtown Redmond on 6th Street from Black Butte Avenue to Glacier Avenue. Interested businesses can contact Cynthia Claridge at Paulina Springs Books for more information.
PUMPKIN PATCHES
DOWNTOWN HALLOWEEN
Celebrating Fall
Trick or Treat
At Smith Rock Ranch, pumpkins are king. This Central Oregon icon of all things fall continues to grow in popularity, not only for its U-pick pumpkin patch but for a plethora of other activities. Classics include the Animal House petting zoo and Clydesdale-drawn wagon rides and of course the pony rides. But there’s also a zoo train, an archery station, a barnyard miniature golf challenge and the all entertaining pumpkin cannon. Perhaps the biggest draw to the ranch is the corn maze, which is featuring a “Monsters Inc.” theme this year. All of this family fun is set to live music most weekends in October and with plenty of food and drink vendors serving up classic fall festival snacks and treats.
Where: 1250 N.E. Wilcox Ave., Terrebonne When: Sept. 26 -Oct. 31, 12 -6 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m. -6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays More info: www.smithrockranch.com
The Pumpkin Festival kicks off the
fall season at DD Ranch on October 3 from 10 a.m. -5 p.m. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the opening of the Pumpkin Patch. On Saturdays and Sundays in October, families can enjoy live music, tastey foods and beverages and crafts by local artisans. This year the new Pumpkin Arcade adds a twist of fun, while the every popular Kids Corral and Hay Maze, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Hay Rides out to feed the cows and the DD Dirt Express are sure to keep the kiddos laughing and smiling all day long. You can also have fun with u-dig potatoes, harvest your own corn and U-Pick Pumpkins. Weekends will feature a special theme for the kiddos. Like us on Facebook (theddranch@facebook.com) for details. Where: 3836 N.E. Smith Rock Way, Terrebonne Hours: 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays More info: www.ddranch.net
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For the past decade, the Redmond Chamber of Commerce, City of Redmond and local merchants have opened up their doors, and goodie bags, to trickor-treaters on Halloween. Created to provide a safe environment for young children to celebrate Halloween, Trick-or-Treating on 6th Street has become a popular event for both businesses and families. “This is one of the downtown shop owners favorite events,” explained Karen Sande of the Redmond Chamber of Commerce. “It draws so many people to downtown. And, the shops get a lot of positive comments from residents who didn’t know (the businesses) were locat-
ed downtown.” Participating businesses will have a, “Welcome Here Pumpkin” sign alerting candy-seekers. Thousands of kids and their families head downtown each year, and that number continues to grow. The fun isn’t just for kids either. Even parents are donning costumes and dressing up their pets to join in the fun. Downtown businesses will hand out candy from 4:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. on Saturday, October 31. In addition, some businesses outside of downtown will take over the doorways of vacant buildings to participate. Please contact the Redmond Chamber of Commerce for more information.
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Hope Playground
Redmond City Council approves naming Redmond’s first 100-percent accessible playground at Sam Johnson Park. Submitted by City of Redmond
The Redmond City Council recently approved a request from the Redmond Parks Committee to name the new 100% fully accessible playground currently under construction in Sam Johnson Park, ‘Hope Playground’. The playground name will not replace Sam Johnson Park, but simply identifies the playground as ‘Hope Playground’ in Sam Johnson Park. “As the mother of 2 young children, I joined the effort to make Sam Johnson Park a safe, exciting, and accessible play opportunity for all our city’s youth. I never imagined the positive response the project would receive from Redmond City Council, staff, and the incredible support from the community that it inspired,” remarks Chelsea Dickens, Friends of Sam Johnson Park. “Naming the new play area ‘Hope Playground’ reflects the spirit of the playground as a gathering place for all abilities. It is truly a place built by the community, for the community and that is something to be proud of.” Custom metal entry signs designating the playground facility ‘Hope Playground – A Place for Everyone’ will be installed as construction is completed,
promoting the ideology for which the playground was designed and built. The Sam Johnson Park Improvement Project is slated to be the largest inclusive and accessible park in the Pacific Northwest. A big thank you to all the volunteers who came out for the community build week this month. Over 136 volunteers registered to help with the installation of the new play structures. Construction
will continue through September and early October. Look for an official grand opening and ribbon-cutting event to take place in the month of October. For more information about the Sam Johnson Park Improvement Project, contact Heather Richards, Community Development Director, at 541-923-7756 or heather.richards@ ci.redmond.or.us.
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The Redmond Committee for Art in Public Places (RCAPP) recently unveiled five new sculptures to be added to Redmond’s Art Around the Clock rotating outdoor gallery. The sculptures will remain on display throughout downtown Redmond for the third season of the
two-year Art Around the Clock gallery season. Art Around the Clock is an outdoor public art gallery where artists loan their sculptures to the City of Redmond for two years. This allows the City to display more than $100,000 of public art on loan for two years. At the end of the two years, a Peo-
ple’s Choice Award vote is conducted and the winning sculpture is purchased by the City of Redmond to become part of the permanent art collection. ‘Rant of Ravens’, by artist Kim Chavez, is the most recent People’s Choice Award winning sculpture and will be on permanent display in front of City Hall.
‘Troika’ by JP Goodman, steel and paint
‘Regina’ by Steve Farris, metal vessel
To learn more about Art Around the Clock outdoor gallery, please contact Deborah McMahon, Principle Planner at 541-923-7724 or Deborah.McMahon@ ci.redmond.or.us. A detailed map of Art Around the Clock sculpture locations is available online at www.ci.redmond.or.us.
‘Last Love VI’ by Patrick Sullivan, red granite
‘Flor Creciente’ by Jesse Swickard, painted steel
‘Abstract Heart’ by Linda Gilmore-Hill, mixed materials
Meeting the Needs of the Community Eight pickleball courts coming to Sam Johnson Park.
Submitted by City of Redmond
The City of Redmond recently approved a contract to reconstruct the Sam Johnson Park Tennis Courts to include the addition of eight new dedicated pickleball courts. Construction of the complex will begin the end of August and is slated to be completed by the first week of October, 2015. “The addition of the eight new pickleball courts has been a year in the making and is the result of numerous public meetings and active stakeholder input,” said Parks Division Manager, Annie McVay. During the past 12 months pickleball stakeholders have presented proposals to the City of Redmond Parks Committee which demonstrated the dramatic nationwide growth and benefits of this sport for all
ages. The Parks Committee considered many options to best accommodate pickleball while balancing the historic use of the tennis courts as well as the needs of the Redmond High School tennis programs. Dual striping and reallocating tennis courts for pickleball were a few of the temporary options considered, but were not ideal solutions for either user group. “When the bid for the reconstruction of the tennis courts came less than what was projected, it created an opportunity to reconfigure designs and associated costs to create a long-term solution,” continued McVay. “We are excited to expand our park amenities and maximize limited financial resources to meet multiple needs. We aren’t always this fortunate.” The total cost for the existing tennis court reconstruction and the addition of the eight pickleball
courts will be $405,942.35, which is $5,942.35 more than the original projected budget for the tennis courts only. “We are delighted with the long-term approach taken by the City to make pickleball courts available to all Redmond residents. The initial idea of dual-striping tennis courts was a band-aid solution that didn’t really serve either sport’s needs,” remarked pickleball activist Mary Ann Steel. “These dedicated pickleball courts offer everyone in the community the opportunity to learn the sport we love.” To learn more about the Sam Johnson Park court construction project or other City of Redmond parks projects and/or programs, please contact Annie McVay, Parks and Administration Division Manager at 541-504-2003 or annie.mcvay@ci.redmond.or.us. Redmond Magazine | August • 2015 19
What’s Happening REOCCURRING EVENTS
Tuesdays — Redmond Farmers Market – August through September, 3-6 p.m., Centennial Park
AUGUST
26 — Music in the Canyon – 5:30 -8 p.m., American Legion Park, Redmond 28-29 — The Airshow of the Cascades – Fri. 7 -9 p.m., Sat. 1:30 p.m., Madras Airport, www.cascadeairshow. com, 541-475-6947
SEPTEMBER
2 — Music on the Green – 6 -7:30 p.m., Sam Johnson Park, Redmond, free, hosted by Redmond Chamber of Commerce, www.redmondsummerconcerts.com, 541-923-5191 5-6 — Live A Little Productions Tractor Pulls – DFEC, www.livealittleproductions.com 5-6 — Wes Knodel Gun Show – DCFE, www.expo. deschutes.org, 503-363-9564 11 — Nocturnal Golf Tournament – Greens at Redmond, 4:15 -11 p.m., www.greens@redmondgc.com, 541-923-0694 12 — Oregon High Desert Swap Meet – DCFE, www. coocc.net, 541-548-4467
in Redmond? 18 — Third Friday Stroll – 5 -8 p.m., Downtown Redmond, www.redmondbuzz.com 25-26 — High Desert Stampede PRCA Rodeo – 7 p.m., DCFE, www.highdesertstampede.com 25-26 — Kiwanis Club of Redmond Oktoberfest - Fri. 4 -10 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m. -10 p.m., Wild Ride Brewing Co., www.redmondkiwanis.org 26 — Festival of Cultures – 10 a.m. -6 p.m., Centennial Park, 7th & Evergreen, Redmond, www.latinocommunityassociation.org, 541-610-3075 26-27 — Central Association of Mounted Posse – State Posse “Shodeo,” DCFE, www.expo.deschutes.org, 541-410-8119
OCTOBER
1-31 — Central Oregon Pumpkin Patch/Maize at Smith Rock Ranch – Fri. 3 -7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. -7 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. -6 p.m., Terrebonne, 541-504-1414 1-31 — DD Ranch Pumpkin Patch & Activities – 9 a.m. -5 p.m. daily, www.ddranch.net 9 - 31 — The Scare Grounds Haunted House – Weekends only, 7 p.m., www.scaremegood.com, 541-923-5500 23 — Annual Dinner, Dance & Auction – 6 p.m. – cocktails, 7 p.m. – dinner, 8 p.m. – auction; DFEC, hosted by Redmond Chamber of Commerce, www.visitredmondoregon.com, 541-923-5191
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