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22 Wednesday, June 8, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Obituaries Canning workshop on tap in Redmond george Bain low 1925-April 10, 2016 Bain Low passed away at home Sunday April 10, sur- rounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marie; daughters Jan, Cathy and Nancy; sons- in-law David Glassman and Jeff Loren; grandchildren Antonio, Scotty, and Aileen; and great-grandson Leo. Bain was born in Bend to Scotty and Peggy, who emigrated from Scotland. His dad worked for Brooks Scanlon Lumber Company, first as a logger, then after losing his leg in a log- ging accident, as the camp cook. Bain had humble begin- nings in the backwoods of Oregon, as the family moved from one logging camp to the next. Bain attended a one-room schoolhouse and was the only one of his class to graduate from the 8th grade. For graduation, Bain sang “Blue Hawaii” in the Fort Rock Grange, while cowboys and loggers fought in the back of the hall and bullets thrown into the pot- belly stove exploded. In 1956, Bain’s parents leased a closed logging camp outside of Sisters and purchased the “portable” loggers homes (which had been moved by rail many times). They rented these low-income homes, creat- ing a community, ultimately named as “The Pines.” They added a general store in a railroad boxcar, run by Bain’s father — “Scotty’s Grocery.” The Pines lasted until 1992 when Bain sold the property. After graduating from Bend High in 1943, Bain joined the Navy and served as an aviation airman and an aerial gunner. His ship was present for the raising of the flag at Iwo Jima. He attend- ed Oregon State University, where he joined the Theta Xi fraternity and graduated with a degree in business administration. In Bend during winter break, Bain asked Marie to a New Year’s dance at the Elk’s Club, and that was it! Bain & Marie mar- ried in 1949. Bain went to work for Sears in 1950 in Portland selling men’s cloth- ing and ended his career as Pacific Northwest Zone Manager. During his 38 years with Sears, the family lived in Portland, Spokane, Long Beach, Canoga Park, Walnut Creek, Palm Desert, Fresno and then to Bellevue, Washington, in 1973. Bain was an avid golf- er. He was a member at Overlake Country Club where he served as Club President from 1980-81 and in 1983 he got a hole-in-one! Bain had a big heart, a wonderful laugh and great way with people. He will be greatly missed. A celebration of Bain’s life will be held at a later date. Please email Nancy at nalow@comcast. net if you would like to be included. Any memo- rial donations can be made to the Humane Society of Bellevue, Washington. Visit and sign the online memori- al at http://www.legacy.com/ obituaries/seattletimes. An early crop of fruits and tomatoes are expected this summer. Are you inspired to try canning your own prod- ucts? Veteran canners may be interested in updating techniques for food safety and best quality. If you are, come join a public work- shop at the Oregon State University Extension Service office at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond. The Canning Fruit and Tomatoes in a Boiling Water Canner public workshop will be taught by Glenda Hyde, OSU Extension Service Educator and Master Food Preserver volunteers on Tuesday, June 28, 9 a.m. to noon. During the class, participants will learn about the selection and steps to safely can fruit and tomatoes with great quality. Then, the participants will have some fun preparing a jar of fruit and a jar of tomatoes to take home and share with family and friends. Everyone will get up-to-date, tested reci- pes from reliable resources and tips on entering pre- served food at the county fair. The cost of the class is $15 per person, and can be paid that day. Register in advance by calling the OSU Extension Service office in Redmond, 541-548-6088 by Friday, June 24. The class size is limited. DOES YOUR CAR HANDLE LIKE A BUCKIN’ BRONCO? B SCHEDULE YOUR ALIGNMENT TODAY! SC DAVIS TIRE 541-549-1026 Serving Sisters Since 1962 188 W. Sisters Park Dr. In Sisters Industrial Park across from SnoCap Mini Storage Quilt Drawing for FURRY FRIEND S 501 ( c )( 3 ) FOUNDATION 100% of the proceeds go to Furry Friends Foundation. “Friends of Furry Friends” quilt was pieced by Valerie Fercho-Tillery. The bold colors and incredible detail make this a spectacular quilt. The quilt is currently on display at The Nugget offi ce, 442 E. Main Ave. Bring your pup by for a dog cookie and have a look! Tickets may be purchased at The Nugget offi ce or online at our website www.furryfriendsfoundation.org. Tickets are $1 each, six for $5 or go for it, 25 for $20. Info: 541-549-9941 “Friends of Furry Friends” - by Valerie Fercho-Tillery (46"w x 59"h)
