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Visit SOKF.ORG to learn how you can support The Southern Oregon Festival Contents Map 1 Schedule of Events 2-3 Our Free Shuttle 4 The SOKF Organizers 8 Meet Your Flyers 9 What Is The SOKF? 12 Kite Festival Rules 13 Kite Facts & Trivia 16 Friends Of The SOKF 17 2018 Banquet & Auction 24 Vendors 2018 25 History of SOKF 30 Thank You Sponsors! 36 Dining & Lodging 46-47 Kite Types 52-53 Support Our Troops 74 American Kite Fliers Asso. 78 In Memory of Red Bailey 90 Find the Logo Contest 91 Easy to find, bring the whole family! Kids and adults will love the kite demonstrations, and there’s something for everyone. We have food and beverage vendors, arts and crafts, and a FREE Children’s Kite Making Workshop. Fun for all ages.

1 Schedule of Events

Friday, July 20th

7:00 p.m. Flying Demo Brookings-Harbor High School Gymnasium

Saturday, July 21st

10:00 a.m. Festival Opening Ceremony

11:00 a.m. - Free Children’s Kite Building 1 p.m. Workshop (ages 3 and up) Sponsored by the Rogue Valley Windchasers

4:00 p.m. End of Day 1

6:00 p.m. Auction Banquet- Chetco Grange Community Center 97895 Shopping Ave Brookings, OR

02 Schedule of Events Sunday, July 22nd

10:00 a.m. Festival Begins Day 2

11:00 a.m. - Free Children’s Kite Building 1 p.m. Workshop (ages 3 and up) Sponsored by the Rogue Valley Windchasers

4:00 p.m. Close of Kite Festival

Join us for the 27th Annual Southern Oregon Kite Festival July 20th and 21st, 2019 Hope to see you there!

03 Our Free Shuttle Service

A free shuttle service to transport attendees from the Port boardwalk parking area to and from the kite field is provided by Curry Public Transit. Shuttles will operate from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., both Saturday and Sunday during the kite festival.

This Free Service is funded by the generous donations from businesses and other supporters of the Southern Oregon Kite Festival.

Parking at the kite field is very limited, so please park at the large lot on Lower Harbor Road. Then hop on one of the free shuttles for a short ride to the kite field.

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07 The Organizers

The SOKF Producers Southern Oregon Kite Festival Committee Erin Green, LaVeeta Bailey, Katrina Bews, Eleanor Cook, John Curtis, Roberta Black, Kathy Neuman, Jessie McAdams, Marihelen Pitts-Campbell, Michael Pitts-Campbell, John Roberts, Cindy Thrall, Tim Young, Tracie Compomizzo, Victor Ortega, Ron Gibian.

2018 Festival Program Jon Carlson, Titis Reynolds Design and Production

2018 Festival Logo Design Caroline Brisbin

Children’s Kite-Building The Rogue Valley Windchasers Workshops SOKF Volunteers

Traffic Control Victor Ortega SOKF Volunteers

Transportation Curry Public Transportation

Sound System Ed Ajimine of Northcoast Audio and Pro Sound

Auction Announcer Arnold Stellema

Program Photos Jon Carlson, Pam Froneck, Lori S. Robinson, Mike Macdonald, David Grimes

Other Very Important People, SOKF Volunteers Without Whom This Festival Would Not Have Been Possible

08 Meet Your Flyers

Gary MacEachern------19 Wayne Griffith------19 Scott Weider------31 Lindsey Johnson------39 Ronda Brewer------39 Al & Aaron Washington--- 41 Amy Doran------54 Connor Doran------54 Scott Hampton------56 Dylan & Cardin Nguyen--- 57 Brett Morris------57 James Christman------57 Rod & Cindy Thrall------58 David Colbert------60 Susan Shampo------61 Al Stroh ------61 Penny Lingenfelter------64 Jerimy Colbert------64 Eli Russell------65 Dave and Diane Butler-----65 Chris Foshee------66 Archie & Jeanie Clay------67 Barry Nash------69 Gordon Osterlund------69 Kenny Osterlund------70 John Quitugua------71 Ron Gibian------76 Team Island Quad pilots---80 Alexa & Sam King------82 Rod Thrall

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10 Steve Blasdel & Mike Macdonald

Jerimy Colbert & 11 What is the Southern Oregon Kite Festival?

One of Oregon’s most unique events, the Southern Oregon Kite Festival is held at the Port of Brookings Harbor on the third weekend in July. This year marks the 26th year the kite festival has been held in this seaside community. This free two-day “one of a kind” festival attracts nationally and internationally renowned kite flyers and kite makers to Oregon’s southern coast.

This invitational event originated in 1993 as the dream of kite enthusiast Steve O’Brien and as the creation of Larry and Lynn Goodman, former owners of KCRE radio station in Crescent City, California (see next page). In 2001 the Port of Brookings Harbor assumed sponsorship of the festival. Since 2006 the kite festival has been organized by a dedicated group of volunteers from the Brookings-Harbor community.

Every flyer who is invited to participate in the Kite Festival is a guest of the community. Generous donations from businesses and citizens of Brookings-Harbor and the Wild Rivers Coast area contribute to bringing more than thirty premier kite flyers to the area. Transportation, accommodations, and meals are provided to the invited flyers. In turn, the kite flyers produce a fabulous two-day extravaganza for the community and its guests. The best of the best demonstrate their amazing kite flying routines, choreographed to music. Without the pressure of competition, these world class flyers exhibit their awe-inspiring aerial skills, creating an atmosphere of fun and excitement for attendees of all ages. A special feature of the festival is the Children’s Kite Making Workshop, hosted by the Rogue Valley Windchasers. On both days the workshop includes kite construction and flying techniques culminating in an afternoon Children’s Kite Parade, offering a fun activity for youngsters. There is a vendor area with a variety of specialty food items and a multitude of arts and crafts on sale for the enjoyment of festival attendees. Commemorative t-shirts are available and help defray the cost of the festival.

Other weekend activities include the Indoor Kite Flying Demonstration on Friday evening at the Brookings-Harbor High School gymnasium. At the popular Auction Banquet on Saturday evening kite flyers, kite makers, and local businesses contribute collectible and other memorabilia to benefit the kite festival. Brookings-Harbor, Oregon, welcomes one and all to the 26th Annual Southern Oregon Kite Festival, featuring award-winning national and international kite flyers.

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Rules & Regulations 1. Have Fun!! 2. Keep off the kite field at all times; there are lines on the field that could harm you or a kite if you got tangled in them. 3. Obey security and festival personnel, for your safety and safety of others. 4. If you are lost or you have lost someone or something, inform the HQ tent. 5. Have a great day and enjoy the show!

13 Art Alley Grille Traditional American fare is served with wines in a casual setting filled with local art. Address: 515 Chetco Ave, Brookings, OR

(541) 469-0800 14 15 Kite Facts & Trivia

The fastest recorded speed of a kite is over 120 mph (193 km/h).

The smallest functional kite in the world is 5mm high.

The largest number of kites flown on a single line is 11,284.

The longest kite in the world is 1034 metres (3394 ft).

The largest kite in the world is 55 x 22 metres (1210 sq metres).

The record for the highest single kite flown is 3801 metres (12,471 ft).

The world record for the longest kite flight is 180 hours.

Kite flying was banned in China during the Cultural Revolution. Anyone flying a kite was sent to jail for up to three years, and their kites destroyed.

Kite flying was banned in Japan in 1760 because too many people preferred to fly kites than work.

For centuries kites have been used in wars and battles, for signaling, target practice, lifting observers, as barrage kites and for dropping propaganda leaflets.

The Chinese believe that looking at kites high in the sky maintains good eyesight.

Kites were used in the American Civil War to deliver letters and newspapers.

Large kites were banned in East Germany because of the possibility of lifting people over the Berlin Wall.

When the Japanese were building some of the early temples & shrines, they used large kites to lift tiles and other materials to the workers on the roofs.

The Russians used kites to tow torpedoes.

More adults in the world fly kites than children.

The first kites flown over 3000 years ago were made from leaves.

You do not need wind to fly a kite.

Each year, in some part of the world, there is at least one Kite Festival every weekend.

16 Friends of the SOKF

Thank you to all the businesses and individuals who have contributed generously to make this year’s kite festival a success!

Chari-Tree Brookings- Harbor High School Fred Meyer Leadership Class Feather Your Nest Coast Guard Honor Guard Brian Scott Gallery Eleanor Cook Quality Fast Lube Katrina Bews Brookings Hearth & Home LaVeeta Bailey Tracie Compomizzo Erin Green Umpqua Bank Tim Young Bakery by the Sea Roberta Black Anchor Lock & Key Tracy Allred Gold Beach Lumber Patrick Green Woofs Wrights Custom Framing It’s a Barking Lot Kathy Knight Vista Pub Mary Gabby Bling it on Cindy Thrall Carson’s Critters Jerry’s Jet Boats Marihelen & Michael Yvonne Dileo Pitts-Campbell Mike McDonald John Curtis

17 18 Gary MacEachern

I have attended the Southern Oregon Kite Festival since it’s inception, but it wasn’t until 1996 that I started flying sports kites. Once I actually flew a , I was hooked, Every weekend and many nights after work I would fly, fly, fly. After my wife -com plained about me spending so much money buying kites, I bought a sewing machine and that winter started making my own kites.

In the following spring, the Oregon Kite Company was formed, to sell my hand made custom sport kites. The “Super Gull” is the kite I’m most proud of and along with it’s predecessor, the smaller “Gull,” are the two kites most kite flyers are familiar with.

I have lived in Brookings for 21 years, have a background in manufacturing and work as a de- sign engineer for Freeman Marine in Gold Beach, Oregon. As always, it’s a pleasure to be able to participate in the Brookings festival. As flyers, seeing children and adults smile and having a good time is our biggest reward and showing off for you all really makes my day. Thank you all for coming, and I hope you enjoy the show. I’ll be the guy flying THREE kites at once, just so you know.

Wayne Griffith

Started flying kites in 2008. My Brother Jim was in the Rogue Val- ley Windchasers kite club, asked if my wife Terri and I would like to come to one of their Fun Fly’s? We said sure thinking they were flying kites like we flew when we were kids.

Boy, were we surprised when we saw all the kites in the air! Of course, we had to try flying and we’ve been hooked ever since! We became members of the Rogue Valley Windchasers and the American Kitefliers Association (AKA). I served as president of the Rogue Valley Windchasers for 3 years. I enjoy flying Dual line, Quad line and single line kites. But I really enjoy flying my Nexus 7 stack!

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20 21 22 23 2018 BANQUET AND AUCTION

Each year as a way of thanking our flyers for the show they provide, the Southern Oregon Kite Festival hosts them at our Auction Banquet. Through the generous contributions of the people of Brookings and Harbor, many of our local businesses, local artists, and the kite flyers who attend the Festival, we are able to have a fun-filled Auction, stocked with a variety of kite-related products as well as many other gifts and services from our community.

As in every year’s Auction, we will have a framed print of our current logo, which was designed this year by Caroline Brisbin. Caroline did an amazing job creating this great design illustrating this year’s theme; “Wonders of Wind”

Tickets for the Banquet are $20 per ticket, and a limited number of tickets will be available all day Saturday at the kite festival headquarters tent.

The Banquet will be held on Saturday July 20th at the Chetco Grange Community Center 97895 Shopping Center Ave. Brookings. There will be a “no-host” bar provided by our local Misty Mountain Brewing serving beer and wine beginning at 6pm. followed by a buffet style dinner at 7 pm.

24 VENDORS 2018

Food Vendors

Bandon’s Best ------Kettle Corn, Cotton Candy, Shaved Ice, Funnel Cakes, Indian Tacos, Elephant Ears, Nuts China Station Concessions -----Sesame Chicken, Sweet n Sour Chicken, General Tso Chicken, Orange Chicken, Teriyaki Chicken, Fried Rice, Steamed Rice, Fried Chicken on a Stick, and Hand Made Fresh Egg Roll

The Lost Liner ------Fish & Chips, Calamari, Oysters, Crab, Shrimp, Chocolate Dipped Fruit Maui Ric’s ------Huli Huli Chicken Plate, Street Tacos, Kalua Pork Sandwich, Loaded Baked Sweet Potato, (veg & vegan available) Papa’s Dogs ------Dogs, Chili, Beef, German, Polish, Louisiana Hots

Crafts Arbonne International Costco Doterra Essential Oils East Winds Trade Co Island Life by Design Links of Life Locogal Motives MetalWorks LLC Oregon Flag & Pole Reneau’s Rock Schuster & Company Sekao Bonsai The Market Place Sundowners Ty Smith Arts

25 26 Thank You

Emily joined the SOKF Committee in 2007 when she became the media liaison for the kite festival - a position she enjoyed until she moved out of state in the spring of 2018.

Emily served as co-chairman for six of those years, and, in 2010, she organized the SOKF’s Young Poets’ contest for fifth grade students to encourage creativity in writing.

Emily said that she enjoyed volunteering for the kite festival as it greatly benefits the Brookings-Harbor

community, plus it’s an event that is free and fun for people of all ages.

Getting to know the kite flyers and watch their awe-inspiring performances was an added bonus.

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29 HISTORY OF HOW THE SOKF ORIGINATED

In order to tell the story of how the Southern Oregon Kite Festival was born you have to go back quite a few years. Steve O’Brien had attended several kite festivals in Oregon, Washington and Northern California. At each one of those he would watch people of all ages having a wonderful time. Whether they were watching or flying, all were enjoying the magic of kite flying.

Every time Steve returned to Brookings-Harbor, he would dream about how we could put on a kite festival here. In the summer of 1991, Steve attended the Redwood Coast Kite Festivalin Eureka, CA. And the Lincoln City Kite Feastival in Oregon. At these festivals he met Dusty Smith, Ron Gibian, Rick Talbot, Eric and Genny Forsberg, and David Gomberg. All of these folks were very involved in the kite world. Over the next two years Steve would meet with these folks and ask many questions about the ins and outs of putting on a kite festival. All of them told him that if he organized a kite festival they would not only support it but, would help him put it on.

In the spring of 1993, Ed and Donna Cook, owners of the local kite store, Kites’ N Stuff, helped Steve form a local kite club, S. O. A. R. (Southern Oregon Air Riders). That spring they introduced Steve to Richard Peck who was the associate editor for the kite magazine Stunt Kite Quarterly and a scorekeeper for the A.K.A. (American Kitefliers Association). Richard and Steve would fly kites every day and talk about how to organize a successful kite festival. Richard said, he thought the key to putting on a great festival was to get the community involved, then get the best kite flyers and kite builders to come to the festival and put on a show that would dazzle the community. Also that spring Steve would meet Larry Goodman, who was the owner of KCRE radio station. Larry had heard from Ed Cook that Steve wanted to put on a kite festival. Larry had the connections in the community and a radio staion to promote it. Steve had a meeting with Larry and Lynn Goodman who said they knew nothing about kite festivals but liked the idea of putting on a free event that would bring in folks from outside the area and put on a show for the community.

The next thing to do was select a date that would not conflict with any local festival or othe rkite festivals in the Northwest. So, They came up with the 3rd weekend in July. Next was finding a place to hold the festival where parking, restrooms, electricity, and water were provided. Even though the field at the Port of Brookings was not the ideal size, back then it was mostly rocks and dirt, it would work. Maybe....

Once the location was selected they needed to find kite fliers and builders who would come and put on a show. So armed with free t-shirts and a promise of being treated very well by our community, Steve and Sheri O’Brien traveled down to the 1993 Redwood Coast Kite Festival in Eureka and asked if the kite folks would come to the Southern Oregon Kite Festival. To Steve and Sheri’s amazement most said “Yes, they would come and fly, and help put on the show.

Steve O’Brien, Larry and Lynn Goodman now had to sell it to the community. With the help of the KCRE radio staff-Peggy, Renee, Lane and others-They went out to the business community and asked them to support and sponsor the festival. Support they got!!! Now here we are 26 years later and still going strong; thanks to all the volunteers, kite fliers, and the community of Brooking and surrounding area.

30 Scott Weider

Scott Weider has been flying Dual line, Quad line and Single line kites for over 20 years and has flown competitively for many years.Scott has won multiple Regional and National Championships in both Indoor and Outdoor Competition. In addition to competition Scott has performed with kites all over the world. Some notable United states appearances include, the 2003 US Open Tennis Championships, the 2008 PGA Ryder Cup and the “Service Employees International Union” convention in 2008 in Puerto Rico. Scott has also been a featured street performer at the Tribeca Film Festival, Family Day (2002 – 2015), National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC and Aerial Experience Productions.

From the streets all the way to the Broadway stage with Heather Henson’s Ibex Puppetry, show “Celebration of Flight”, Scott’s performances have mesmerized people around the world. He is the leader of outdoor quad line team, Rev Riders which is a successful group that travels and performs across North America. When Scott performs people become part of the performance. Scott’s favorite quote is, “Flying a kite, is like having a bird listen to your mind through practiced hands”.

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35 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS The members of the Southern Oregon Kite Festival planning committee would like to thank all of our sponsors for their generous contributions of cash and/or products that make the SOKF possible! This festival is truly a community event, and your continued generosity is gratefully accepted. We encourage everyone to support these businesses and organizations.

MEDIA ROKKAKU Harbor Inn Motel Bicoastal Media Re/Max Coast and Country Khun Thai Curry Coastal Pilot Wild Rivers Motorlodge Barron’s Home Furnishings KURY Radio Asana Grill/Art Alley Grill Grocery Outlet News Channel 3 Anderson Chiropractic Pacific Coast Storage Redwood Cinema Natures Coastal Holiday Whales Tail Candy& Gifts Curry Transfer & Recycling Best Western Beachfront Inn Brookings Dental Arts Town& Country Animal Clinic Wild River Pizza Always in Bloom Reflections Salon Oregon Community Foundation Chetco Grange Dee-Ann’s Tea Room Tolowa Dee-Ni Nation Musser Olsen QUAD LINE Ironside Fitness Trevor’s Auto Body -Evergreen Federal Bank, Chetco Medical Center Roto-Rooter -American Kite Fliers Association, Wild Rivers Community Foundation Nature’s Coastal Holiday -Oceanside Diner LiDestri Foods and Drink Tidewinds Charter Fishing Brookings Skunkers DUAL LINE DELTA Cribbage Ty Pierce South Coast Dispensaries, City of Brookings Rogue Credit Union Proficient Automotive, Dollar General JCC Media Brookings Liquor Store, Rancho Viejo Del Norte Office Supply Palm Industries, Kite Life Les Schwab Brookings/Harbor Visitor and Tour Suiters Paint & Body Coast Auto Center Brookings-Harbor Veterinary Westward Motel Spinners Hospital Lincoln City Graphics Boat Shop and More Janice Curtis Bird Sanctuary Christine Olsen US Bank Suburban Propane Curry Equipment Dr. Brian Larsson DMD Harbor Chevron

36 37 Arnold Stellema

WOW, here we are in Brookings again, and I cannot begin to convey how delighted I am to be back on the mic for another year. When I announced my first Southern Oregon Kite Festival thirteen years ago, I couldn’t even begin to guess what a special place in my heart Brookings would come to hold. There have been a lot of changes since then. The Festival Committee has taken over for the Port, and the Regatta is gone. Invited guests used to stay scattered all over town, and now we are all under one roof. We have had five different venues for our banquet in my thirteen years, but we have always had breakfast at the Oceanside Diner. I want to give a huge thanks to Harriet & Michael for all the years of generously supporting the festival.

For me personally, Nannette was pregnant with our first child when I came to my first festival. Now, I have watched my three children grow up at this event. Heck, everyone has grown up! It has been fun to watch the kids that used to be in our “Future Flier Feature” grow into adulthood and become legitimate competitors and team fliers. The Sundowners have thrilled us year after year, we have even seen them fly quads! We had the chance to see iQuad from its inception to one of their very last performances. We have seen Steve DeRooy fly two quads at once and both Carl Bragiel and Gary MacEchern fly three dual lines! All of this with a backdrop of some of the most beautiful and exquisitely crafted kites in the world. Through all of the years, the one thing that has remained constant is the warmth and support of this community and our audience. This truly is a magical festival, and it is a treat to be allowed to put on a show for all of you. I look forward witnessing another “Best year ever!” at SOKF.

Ronda Brewer

38 Lindsey Johnson

Lindsey Johnson’s first serious bite of the kiting bug came along when his wife, Ronda Brewer, went to work for Lincoln City’s Catch the Wind Kites in 1985. As with many other kite fliers, he got hooked first on dual line sport kites. He flew for the enjoyment and challenge of getting his kite to do things that he had never seen anyone else do. While Ronda was at Catch the Wind, Lindsey got himself involved with her children’s kite making workshop and other kite making activities. He accompanied her to some festivals but, for the most part, he was known as “The Phantom” - conspicuous in his absence from those events. In 1997, he became more visible and matured into a single line kite flier and kite maker. One of his first creations, a painted fabric and sewn appliquéd Della Porta kite named “Zegalope” (Susan Shampo’s ALL-TIME-FAVORITE KITE!), earned him the Mixed Media honors at the 1999 American Kitefliers Association National Convention. We are honored to have both Ronda & Lindsey return to the SOKF. They WILL be back again!

Ronda Brewer

Ronda Brewer became involved in kiting in 1985. A beach resident, she lives and works in Lincoln City, Oregon, and has been invited to countless events across the country. She flys her kites, runs events, judges kite making competitions, teaches classes on kite building, knot tying, kite flying, Rokkaku kite construction, flying and battle techniques ... and that’s just a FEW of the amazing things Ronda is involved in! Did I mention she is the current, reigning AKA “Individual Rokkaku Battle” Grand National Champion, as well as a member of the “Team Rokkaku Battle” Grand National Champion team!? Way to go, Ronda!! Additionally, her skills at teaching and leading children in kite making have made her a favorite attraction at festivals around the country. In kite circles, Ronda is known as the “Tyvek Queen” for her use of DuPont Tyvek in the construction of her award-winning, hand-painted creations. In her spare time (as if she has any!), Ronda is a fierce competitor on the Rokkaku kite battlefield, where her a gressive and determined style has earned her the nickname “The Taz” (i.e. the Tazmanian Devil!). Her motto: “I may eventually look my age, but I will never act it!” As if she didn’t already have enough to do, Ronda’s latest passion is indoor kite flying. She has been an organizer of the Lincoln City Indoor Kite Festival for the past five years. GEEZ, Ronda! Save some fun for us too, will ya?!

39 40 AL & Aaron Washington

The “Dancing Man,” Al Washington, returns once again to perform for his 26th time in 26 years at the 2018 Southern Oregon Kite Festival! With his unique and unsurpassed style, Al brings freestyle elements to his repertoire that no other flyer can duplicate. You never know whether to watch his kite flying in the sky or Al dancing on the field! As part of “Team Invisible Wind,”

Al was a guest at the first annual Southern Oregon Kite Festival and hasn’t been off the list since. Once you see Al Washington perform, you’ll know why! Al’s grandson, Aaron, returns once again as well, to dazzle the crowd with his flying skills and to keep us all entertained. Aaron has accompanied Al to the festival for several years now and continues to prove that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

Each year Aaron has been with us, his skills have continued to improve and his Grandfather, obviously, has been a big influence on him. Together, Al & Aaron, with their finely honed skills, are a formidable duo and keep the crowd entertained.We expect to see Aaron follow in his Grandfather’s footsteps (literally), and, maybe this year, we’ll see his feet start to move like Al’s. All we can do is watch and hope!

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47 48 49 50 51 Single Line Kites Material courtesy of The American Kitefliers Association It is commonly believed that the first kites were single line kites, fromAsia over 3000 years ago… Since then, traditional kites have become a part of our culture with references from Charlie Brown to Ben Franklin, alternative power, ship propulsion, man-lifting for surveillance or their use in high altitude weather systems. New applications are still being discovered every day. Arch Kites Kites can be attached side-by-side to create an arch of kites where each end is anchored to the ground. Some arches have a theme, others have each kite display a letter in a word or phrase. Whether they have a few sails or hundreds of sails, arches are a very dramatic way to display kites. Cellular Kites Cellular kites are a three-dimensional style of kites that include a wide variety of box kites, snowflakes, and stars. The many variants include the Hargrave, the triangular with wings and the Cody, a full box with upturned wings. Some cellular kites are elaborate in their cell structures and sometimes have wings, fins and/or vanes. A number of cellular kites flown together on a line have the strength to lift heavy payloads. Delta Kites This triangular-shaped kite is named for and resembles the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet. Invented by NASA, a delta kite can flex and adjust to changes in the wind.The keel holds the spine straight and rigid. The ability to automatically adjust to changes in wind force and direction makes a delta a good beginner’s kite as well as a favorite of experienced fliers. Tails are often added at the center, at the wing tips, or both.

Diamond Kites Diamond kites are certainly the most iconic and recognizable style in North American culture, bringing to mind images of Charlie Brown and Benjamin Franklin. Traditional diamond kites are characteristically a flat, elongated diamond shape that require a tail. Modern diamond kites are sometimes referred to as an Eddy Diamond Kite based on the work of , who added a bow (or curve) to the traditional diamond that reduced the need for a tail.

Dragon Kites A classic from North American childhood, dragon kites are easily recognized for their curved nose and long flowing tail. Also called snake kites, these kites range from 20 ft. to over 100 ft. in length.

52 Rokkaku Kites Rokkaku is a Japanese word that means that this kite has six corners. The size of the kite varies from about 4 ft. to 7 ft., and they usually have a four-legged bridle. This style of kite is bowed by two tension lines and is popular because it flies well without tails and provides a nice shape to carry artwork. Rokkaku battles are a 400 year old competition that originated in Japan and is very popular at kite festivals. In this event, combatants use six-sided kites that are up to eight feet tall. A dozen kites or more are launched at the same time and the kite or the is used to cut opponents lines or force them to the ground. It’s fun, challenging and a great spectator sport. Fighter Kites Used for the sport of kite fighting, most fighter kites are small, unstable single line flat kites where line tension alone is used for control. Traditionally an abrasive line (like Manja) is used to cut down other kites, but, due to the dangers of cutting line, many countries have banned Manja line and are using “line touch” rules for combat instead. Kite fighting is done in many countries, but is particularly associated withAfghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Vietnam, Korea and the slums of Brazil. Most cultural fighter kites are made with paper and wood, but modern materials like Orcon and carbon fiber have become very popular in recent years. Parafoil Kites These kites do not have a frame but they become semi-rigid when their multiple cells fill with air. To maintain their form, frequently have many bridle lines. Some large soft kites develop enough pull to lift heavy objects, including motor vehicles. Domina Jalbert had a history of designing kites and was involved in the development of hybrid balloon-kite aerial platforms for carrying scientific instruments. He envisaged the parafoil would be used to suspend an aerial platform or for the recovery of space equipment. Sled Kites When this style of simple, flexible kite made its maiden flight in the early 1950s, its inventor, William Allison, noted what a great “flexible flier” it was. Since that also happened to be the name of a popular snow sled, he dubbed his kite a “sled kite.” A sled kite flies so well that it is a good project for kite workshops. It can be constructed of paper, fabric or plastic, and in various sizes and configurations.

Train Kites Just like boxcars on a train, any number of similar kites can be flown together, one behind the other, to form a train of kites. The common flying line connects one kite to the next. Trains can generate an enormous amount of pull since each kite adds a little bit to the pull of the group.

53 Amy Doran

With 5 AKA Grand National titles under her wing, Amy’s goal is to share kiting and the joy it brings with people around the world. Amy has performed in a wide range of venues which include full production shows to the opening ceremonies of the Macabbi Olympic Games. Amy has been privileged to work with Revolution Kites to create masterpiece series revolutions kites. All the work she does is her own custom artwork. Her latest Masterpiece Revolution *SkyEyes* was one of the kites featured in Revolution Kites Masterpiece Challenge. In 2007 she qualified for the American Kite Association National Championships in Ocean Shores, Washington. That is where the *Charlie Chaplin* routine really emerged in the Outdoor Open Individual Ballet. *Charlie* has now won two national championships. *Charlie* continues to have fun with crowds all over North America. Along with her son, Connor Doran, who made the top 12 on America’s Got Talent Season 5, Amy helped develop the Dare to Dream Team to help raise Epilepsy Awareness and money to support research and support for the National Epilepsy Foundation. Amy and Connor Doran have spoken to many people about the Dare to Dream concept to motivate others to believe in themselves and strive to be everything they can be. Amy and Connor speak out against bullying and help others gain a voice to speak out for themselves and others. The Dare to Dream Program is being presented in venues and schools throughout North America by Amy and Connor Doran and the Dare to Dream Team. For more information contact Amy Doran at connordoran.com/dare-to-dream.

Connor Doran Connor Doran flew his way to NBC’s America’s Got Talent Top 12 spot on season 5, making him one of the world’s best known kite fliers. Connor auditioned along with 90,000 people and brought indoor kite flying to the world. His skill and love of flying qualified him to the Las Vegas rounds, and he was brought back by Howie Mandel for the Live Wildcard Quarter Finals show in Los Angeles, California. Connor’s world- wide support gave him a spot in the top 24 for the Semi Final round. He then remained in Los Angeles and landed in the top 12 of The America’s Got Talent! Now attending South Puget Sound Community College in Olympia, Washington, Connor shares his love of kiting with new fliers as well as learning from the masters who have supported him and helped him in his journey. He has developed the Dare to Dream Program that has been shared in venues all over North America inspiring others to believe in themselves, to follow their dreams, and to speak out against bullying. The Dare to Dream Program has moved people of all ages to become empowered and inspired. Connor also works hard to raise epilepsy awareness and to advocate for epilepsy education. His appearances have including speaking in Washington D.C., full production performances, and performing the Dare to Dream program across North America.

54 Amy Doran

55 Scott Hampton

“I make stuff to satisfy my inner desire to… make stuff. For the past 30 years it’s been banners and kites ( most of which actually fly). I always enjoy what I make and sometimes I’m very pleased with the outcome (that’s why I don’t sell very much, I get attached to it). It’s all about building what’s aesthetically pleasing to me (of course I have no formal art training beyond basic drawing and design). I enjoy the drawing, designing, painting, and appliquéing aspect of my work. The framing and bridling part is such a chore but I realize those are necessities in order to bring the idea to life.”

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56 Dylan and Cardin Nguyen

Two toddlers who loved their diamond kites, were fascinated with kites performing acrobatic stunts to the music they made their kites dance as well. Year after year the two returned to kite festivals on West Coast to participate in kite makings, kid passports, running of the bolts, Fairy Godmother’s skits, rock battles and foster grandparent fun fly… They began flying dual-line in 2015 at the age of 10 and 8 to fulfill a promise made to Amy Doran, and got hooked on quad-line soon after. Dylan used the protected field at festivals to learn how to fly in the first year, including doing demos and flying in mega flies. They since have flown with and picked up tips and tricks from many great kite fliers from the Pacific Northwest, British Columbia and beyond. Cardin won First Place in the Revolution Challenge (under 2 years’ experience), and Third in AKA Experienced Individual Multi-line Ballet at the 2017 Washington State International Kite Festival. He always comes up with quirky styles to make kiting more fun. Dylan became an honorary member of Team Island Quad of Victoria B.C. after a spontaneous demo with the team. He has placed First in NW Sport Kite League Junior Sport Kite as well as AKA Experienced Individual Multi-line Ballet, and Third in Experienced Individual Multi-line Precision. At twelve, he is currently the youngest winner of the Revolution Challenge Trophy Kite.

The Rogue Slackers | James Christman and Brett Morris

James Christman and Brett Morris met in 2007 at the Rogue Valley Windchasers’ Fun Fly in Crescent City, CA. Brett lives in Medford and James in Grants Pass, Oregon. James flew kites back in the 90s and was very good at precision flying. He was learning to fly the new style kites that allowed the slack line tricks. Brett was new to kiting and was learning everything from scratch, but on the fast track to slack line tricking. After several years of learning new tricks and trying to outdo each other, they started flying side by side. One would do a series of tricks and the other would try to match or come up with a different combination. Both love to perform their slack line tricks when asked. Their version of team flying as a pair is a combination of slack line tricks, precision flying, and lots of fun. Team Rogue Slackers was created while the two were on the beach playing follow the leader while at the same time doing slack line tricks in the sky with their dual line kites. One thing led to another, and team Rogue Slackers was born. Both James and Brett love to talk kites and help people to learn to fly. You can find them flying at South Beach in Crescent City the first weekend of each month with the Rogue Valley Windchasers kite club.

57 Rod & Cindy Thrall

From Newberg, Oregon, Rod and Cindy Thrall have been flying kites together since a 1992 trip to the Oregon coast to celebrate their anniversary. They took a kite for a walk on the beach in Lincoln City and have been flying ever since.

Rod & Cindy are both award winning kite creators. Rod likes to build “the big stuff,” specializing in the Jordan Airform. You may see the 432 sf “Scrap Box” this weekend - a very large version of a Log Cabin patchwork block. Cindy prefers smaller projects, such as banners and windsocks, and loves to color ripstop with paints and dyes.

They are probably best known in Brookings for the giant Teddy Bears they fly....but look for a new, very different kite to make an appearance this year!

They have traveled to several countries to share their love of kites, but the Southern Oregon Kite Festival is their favorite event. “Hanging out with great friends and fellow kite flyers is fun. And sharing our creations with the crowds in Brookings is such a joy.”

This year Rod and Cindy will be joined by new team members, Oliver and Eamon Nash, their grandsons. The boys’ Dad is Barry Nash, member of the Bay Area Sundowners. Ages 9 & 6, they’re not quite tall enough to handle the stacks their Dad flies, but are always ready to help Papa and Grandma fly a kite!

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59 Dave Colbert Born in Lebanon, Oregon, in 1951, to poor share croppers from Blue, Oklahoma, Dave grew up in what today would be considered strict poverty conditions. After a 4-year hitch in the U.S. Air Force, spent in Thailand and Idaho, Dave did as the rest of his family had and went to work at the local mill in Newberg, OR. After about 8 years at the mill, he took his family for a vacation to the beach in Lincoln City, OR, and watched someone go skiing down the beach with a stack of Flexifoils. He told himself he could do that, too, but he couldn’t afford all the kites he saw. So, having watched and learned sewing from his father (no, his Mom couldn’t sew a stitch all of her life), he put his brain and fingers to work at making his own kites.

While continuing his day job, Dave became a seamster for Don & Lynn Larry for their kite company. Eventually, Dave bought that kite company and began designing kites of his own. From that point on he has had a love affair with fabric and flight. His kites have become a staple and a “must have” kite if you want a “steady” large kite that will lift any kind of windsock you can make or design. They have been sold all over the U.S. and in France, England, Germany, and, more recently, in New Zealand. Used for aerial photography and in the falconry clubs to raise and drop food for the birds, you just never know where you will find one of his original designs. His kites are just rock steady in the sky, and that’s what makes them different from anything you can import from China.

Dave Colbert is the Proprietor and Chief Kite Doctor of www.aboveitallkites.com. This is the company’s 17th season as a retailer of kites and wind goodies. With its original growth came the transition to a new name (it was previously known as Devotion to Motion Kites). Dave was part of the kite community in Long Beach for several years prior to opening his own retail establishment in 1999.

At the 2016 AKA Convention in Seaside, Oregon, Dave was honored with FIVE Awards for his designs, including one for visual display. While attending the convention, many of the men David considers Master Kiters complimented his work and designs so often he was actually startled by all the attention he received and could be seen tearing up from time to time, including when receiving his awards.

60 Susan Shampo Susan started flying kites in the spring of 1997 and began competing in March of `98. At the end of her first year of competition, she won the Grand National Championship in Novice Class Dual-Line Ballet. At the end of her third year of competition, she won the Grand National Championship in Masters Class Dual-Line Ballet. To this day, Susan is the ONLY woman to have ever won that title. When she finally decided to give “the boys” a chance to win again, Susan took up pairs and team flying with Ron Despojado (as Despo-Shampo) and Team Too Much Fun. She has flown as an individual all over the U.S.; Toronto, Canada; Bogata and Medellin, Colombia; Dieppe, France, and has been a judge at National and International events as far away as Berck-sur-Mer, France. In her spare time, she produced the AKA’s Kiting Magazine (for five solid years). Susan is also a web designer and network marketing guru. Susan and Al Stroh (the guy who taught her to fly kites) moved to Brookings, Oregon, in 2007. Every time they go somewhere together, whether it’s driving North up the coast to Gold Beach or the Rogue River or South into Northern California, Susan always says, “I STILL can’t believe we actually live here now!” Take a look around you, soak up the ocean, the rivers, the mountains and trees in Southern Oregon, spend some time here, and you’ll know why.

Al Stroh

Al started flying stunt kites in 1985, and his addiction to the sport grew rapidly. Over the years he’s collected more single and multi-line kites than you could shake a stick at, many of which were one-of-a- kind “art” kites. Eventually he started competing in two-line and quad-line AKA sanctioned events, but didn’t take it seriously enough to become truly competitive. Al’s main claim to fame is all the kiting related articles (serious and whimsical) that he’s written for the AKA’s “Kiting” magazine, Rec.Kites, .com, and several other websites.

Al has been a past board member of the Southern California Sport Kite League and has been a committee member of the Southern Oregon Kite Festival. He also produced the SOKF festival program in 2009 and 2010. Al and Susan Shampo have been invited guests and fliers at the SOKF since 1999. They fell in love with the area on their first visit and moved to Brookings in 2007. More than anything else, Al enjoys the camaraderie of kiting and all the great people he’s met and become friends with over the years. As a sport, it just doesn’t get any better than that.

61 62 63 Penny Lingenfelter Ugg a Wugg a Wigwam! Penny Lingenfelter from Port Orchard, WA, is back with a new kite skit! It includes Indians, Mermaids, Pirates and Lost boys. Did you guess Peter Pan?! That’s it! Penny has been traveling to festivals for close to 20 years bringing her costumes, kites and story plots for audiences of all ages to join her in her kite skits. She earned her credentials, placing in the top 3 at the American Kitefliers Association’s National Convention in Indoor Open Competition, Outdoor Master Multiline, and Outdoor Open Freestyle. As a NO wind flyer, San Ramon Kite Festival organizer Brian Champie, said “Penny is the one to have at all your kite festivals.” She performs solo demonstrations, as well as her renowned group kite flies. As part of the opening act for the Riders Cup (World Cup Golf Tournament) hospital openings, troupe entertainment and more, Penny has been seen as a dinosaur, cat in the hat, genie, elf, clown, patriotic Kiteflier and much more. Come and join her in her Peter Pan skit… she has found some extra marbles!

Jerimy Colbert

Jerimy has been enthusiastic about kiting since first flying a Flexifoil at the age of 14. He has shared his passion for flying and making every variety of kites at nearly any opportunity that has presented itself. Jerimy began making kites soon after, helping sew Delta Conynes for his father’s business in Newberg, Oregon. Soon after, he began trying out different building techniques and materials.

Jerimy has been making a light weight variant of the classic Cody War kite for 15 years. More recently Jerimy has started making tissue kites ranging from 1 to 3 inches across. In 2015 he recognized National Kite Month by making a kite a day, beginning in March and ending in May.

As one of the board members of the Oregon Kitemakers Retreat from its beginning in his family home outside Lincoln City, Oregon, he has demonstrated a commitment to sharing kites with the world.

64 Eli Russell

I am Eli Russell, 46 years old. I am married, and we have 2 daughters. I have been flying kites with my girls since they were small children, but Revs caught my eye in 2010 and flying has been my passion ever since.

I have been part of the Rogue Valley Wind Chasers for the last 3 years and most recently joined Team Kite Life.

I am doing what I love and hope everyone enjoys the show.

Dave and Diane Butler

Dave and Diane make their kites together. Their combined efforts of painting and construction have produced unique art kites. They work on compositions together, then Diane paints designs on fabric, such as silk, cotton, and uncoated rip-stop. Dave is the kite maker and primary kite flyer. His creative sparing keeps the painted fabrics from stretching when he flies the kites. Dave and Diane feel that their kites are a combination of all they have learned from their kite making friends around the world.

The inspiration for their kites often comes from Asian art. The designs, colors, motifs and mythology appeal to both of them. Their favorite graphic design is the Katsushika Hokusai woodblock print “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” from “The Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji.” Diane rescaled the entire print by hand to fit in a vertical rectangle, Edo kite shape. This kite was their first win at an AKA competition when flown by Dave. Geishas, Samurais, Hanyas (a Japanese Demon), Chinese Dragons, and the Monkey King are also among their kite designs.

Dave has also developed his own style of Celtic-inspired knot-work designs that he executes with paper and ink and bamboo. These original designs define his unique miniature kites. Dave won the Grand Master award at the 2009 AKA Miniature Kite Challenge.

The inspiration for Dave’s kites often comes from Asian art as the designs, colors, motifs and mythology appeal to him. His favorite graphic design is the Katsushika Hokusai woodblock print “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” from “The Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji.” Dave and his wife wife, Diane, who recently passed combined their efforts of her painting and his construction to produce unique art kites.

65 Chris Foshee

Kiting started for me as a Cub Scout in 1978. My first time flying was a great experience and I won’t the award for the”Highest Kite in 15 min.”. I still have this award on my wall at this time 40 years later. Skip forward to 2006 my family attended the Southern Oregon Kite Festival as spectators. I was adventurous enough (after being introduced by my Aunt to the Sundowners) to start asking about the kites. After hanging out and being a “ kite groupie” I was honored in 2015 to be asked by Mr Ron Bohart to set up his beautiful parafoils and at that time I was handed the line and became hooked Also on that day Ms Ronda Brewer asked me to “ hold my line”... Then left to fly a different kite.

Another great honor was In 2017 I was asked to assist Ms. Gibian as the Field Marshalls assitant. Now this year I return to be Field Marshall assistant and look forward to the great show and working with some of the most amazing people who are dedicated to sharing their love of kiting. I have many great memories and I would like to thank all the pilots, SOKF Committe and especially the audience for some of the best adventures of my life...grab a kite...take a flight...and you will always be looking up!!!

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Archie and Jeanie Clay have had a passion for kite flying for most of their life together. It started at Bodega Bay, Ca. watching someone flying a set of Trilbys over 40 years ago. Their collection today exceeds 200 kites. The thrill of painting the sky with brilliant color and art is their small way of lifting spirits heavenward for all to enjoy. They always carry a bag of free kites to give to children on the beaches whenever they fly.

Their love of kiting lead to their founding of the Rogue Valley Windchaser kite club in 1998. While president, the club spearheaded a flurry of events during National Kite Month, and the club won first place in the nation for the most events.The club members kite making workshops have provided thousands of free kites to children. The club continues to introduce people to the pure joy of kite flying.

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67 The Bay Area Sundowners

The Bay Area Sundowners were estab- lished in 1980 and have been flying sport kites together longer than any other team in the world. Along the way they have been credited with many “firsts” and have had some of the most notable kite flyers in the world on the team.

They stopped competing in 1996 but con- tinue to receive invitations to fly at shows all around the world. Each year the Sundown- ers are asked to more events than they can possibly attend, both in the United States and abroad. The team credits their popular- ity to the very thing that “held them back” on the competition field, the simple fact that the Sundowners continue to fly “Trains” and can fly them like nobody else in the world.

This has gained them the title as the world’s best sport kite show team. The Sundowners attended the Dieppe International Kite Fes- tival, held biannually in Dieppe, France, in 2008. That was the fifth time they attended this prestigious event. There are other events that the Sundowners attend on a regular basis, one of which is the Southern Oregon Kite Festival. This year is the 26th anniver- sary of the SOKF. Held in Brookings-Harbor, it will be the 24th time the team has attended, having missed only the first and two others.

The Sundowners would like to thank every- one who makes it possible for them to enjoy your little piece of heaven. Over the years the Southern Oregon Kite Festival has truly become one of our favorite events. Again a very heartfelt “Thanks” to all of you who make this festival happen.

68 Barry Nash

Barry Nash - Born in Southampton, England, Barry has been flying kites since 1983. He now lives in Belmont, California. After spending time in the USA in 6 month periods, during which he met Ray Wong and Mix McGraw, Barry moved to the Bay Area and, in 1983, joined the team. Barry started flying with the Sundowners after Mix McGraw bought him his first set of Hyperkites.

Barry is an award winning single line kite maker and flyer, as well as a superb team flyer. His attention to detail reflects in specialization in painting and restoration of all types of large, high end houses, and custom estates.

His projects have appeared in Home and Garden and Architectural Digest. Barry’s most memorable moments in kiting include representing the USA at the World Cup in 1994, traveling all over the world with the team, and hearing the crowd going crazy after a great routine in front of thousands of people.

Gordon Osterlund

As a child, I flew kites, as most kids do. I started flying modern dual-line kites in 1988, when one day my brother Ken was in a bad mood. He came into my living room and said, “I’m going to go buy a kite.” I asked if I could go along, and we ended up at the wharf in San Francisco, at a kite store where we bought two Skynasaurs.

The rest of that spring and summer, it was a race to the beach, so Ken wouldn’t get better than me. We met Ray Wong and Barry Nash down at the Marina Green, early in 1989, and joined the Bay Area Sundowners later that spring. This year, we will have been flying with the Bay Area Sundowners for twenty two years, and this year will be the Bay Area Sundowners thirty-first year of flying as a team. My favorite things about flying with the team has been the time I get to spend with my brother and all the people I’ve been privileged to meet and make friends with, from all over the world.

The Southern Oregon Kite Festival is by far one of my favorites, because of the wonderful people up here and how they have welcomed us back for so many years. Thank You Brookings-Harbor!

69 Kenny Osterlund

I am often asked how I first began kite flying, and it is a story I like to tell. I was 5 years old and in Kindergarten and each spring the principal of my elementary school held a “Kite Day.” On this very special day each child was required to make or bring a kite to school to fly. After lunch, all the children in the school, along with teachers and parents, would gather out on the field and fly our kites!

As you can well imagine, it was complete mayhem. Hundreds of kites dancing about in the sky, some tangling with others, kids running in all directions, some crying but most laughing. It was GREAT and became my favorite day of the year, spawning a life-long passion. Thank you Mr. Green! My brother Gordon and I joined the Sundowners in 1989, and we have flown with the team ever since.

However, a lot of things have changed since I joined the team. I am now married and have four wonderful children and one grand child. I told you a lot has changed! I now live in San Bruno, California, and work as a pro- duction/project manager for a company that I am in partnership with, called Praxis. At Praxis, we design, build and engineer Audio/Video and home automation systems, as well as integration of low voltage systems.

70 John Quitugua

Born in Tamuning, Guam, John has been flying kites since July 2009. He now lives in San Francisco, California, and is beginning a career in Technical Theater. John started his love for kite flying after suffering a broken ankle during rock climbing adventures. While attending the Berkeley Kite Festival in 2009, he discovered he could still fly kites despite his cast and crutches. That was how it all started, sitting down on a wheelchair and flying kites. He was addicted to flying kites all day, anytime and anywhere.

Just when he started flying Revolution kites proficiently, he was given the opportunity to become the newest member of the Bay Area Sundowners in over 13 years! John’s most memorable moment involving kite flying was in 2010 where he won first place in Experienced Individual Multi-Line Precision, Experienced Individual Multi-Line Ballet and Hot Tricks with only one year flying experience. John enjoys sharing the fun of kite flying with everyone and continues to add to his ongoing kite collection.

71 72 73 The Southern Oregon Kite Festival would like to welcome all service personnel. We would also like to thank all past, present, and future persons, spouses, children, and parents who sacrifice so much, while serving our nation.

74 75 Ron Gibian

Ron Gibian art kite maker. Creating kites evocative of nature, the modern world, whimsy, and architecture. Ron Gibian has been making works of art that fly for over 30 years. His creations have won hundreds of awards on five continents.

He’s been recognized by the American Kiteflier’s As- sociation as their Grand Champion once and recipi- ent of their People’s choice Award several times as well as a special lifetime achievement award.

His kites embrace highly stylistic themes drawn from nature, architecture, and childlike whimsy. Aside from being a master kite builder Ron is an accomplished musician having made a living for years as a drummer and percussionist. He has played the Nevada circuit and the L.A. scene and has toured and been on stage with many musical legends of the 1970’s and early 80’s.

76 77 American Kitefliers Association The AKA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing kite flying with the world. Founded in 1964 by the late Robert M. Ingraham of New Mexico, the American Kitefliers Association has thousands of members in 25 countries, making it the largest association of kite fliers and kite clubs in the world. Our purpose is to educate the public in the art, history, technology, and practice of building and flying kites - to advance the joys and values of kiting in all nations. We strive to promote public awareness of the pleasures and educational opportunities that kites provide. They can remind us about how we interact with our environment and each other. Kites can be a source of community building, breaking down barriers that typically prevent us from interacting. No words are needed to fly a kite.

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78 79 TEAM ISLAND QUAD PILOTS

Terry Wiggill: Terry lives in Victoria, BC. He first started flying in 2006 on a two line kite called a “stinger”. Hooked immediately, Terry became fascinated by the precision and control the local pilots were demonstrating with quad line kites. By early 2007, Terry was flying quad line kites exclusively. In 2009, Terry and some friends created Team Island Quad. Team flying and all its varied aspects has been Terry’s main focus since that time. As leader of the team, it is Terry’s responsibility to create and call out the moves during a demonstration. “Always a challenge but always way too much fun!” Mario Di Lucca: Mario, originally from Argentina, lives in Victoria, BC. He has been flying kites longer than he can remember, but seriously for fun since 2003. Mario has competed in precision and ballet, at experienced and masters levels, in each of the individual, pairs and team. He flies single, dual and quad line stunt kites both outdoors and indoors. His latest passion is kite building in which he has proudly achieved first place in competitions for several years in a row at WSIKF. Mario’s favorite is quad line kites team flying. He also formed a pairs team with teammate Terry called Quad Amigos. Since 2009, both teams have performed synchronized choreographic routines at several kite festivals throughout western Canada, Washington, Oregon, New Jersey and Washington, DC. Mike Tracy: Mike resides in Seattle, WA. Flying single line kites for most of his life, he started flying quad line kites after seeing iQuad night-flying with lighted kites at the Washington State International Kite Festival in 2005. Mike has been flying with Island Quad since 2011. He loves the social aspect of flying kites in a mega fly and making lifelong friends who share the same passion for the sport. At kite festivals, when there is very light wind you can find Mike making giant bubbles and interacting with delighted kids (regardless of age), with his “bucket of smiles” filled with bubble solution. Sari Becker: Sari lives in Abbotsford, BC and she is the newest member of Island Quad. When she saw iQuad and Ray Bethell perform at the PacRim Kite Festival in 2011, she immediately decided to expand her kite collection. Shortly after that, she first experienced team flying, and that’s when the obsession began! Sari now spends her spare time flying and schedules all her vacations around kite festivals throughout BC, Washington and Oregon.

80 Mario di Lucca Mike Tracy Sari Becker Terry Wiggill

81 Alexa King

I live in Mount Vernon, Washington, and make single line kites. Usually they are constructed with a somewhat uncommon com- bination of paint and appliqué, using subjects from the natural world. My favorite shape is the Rokkaku, but I venture into other flat and bowed shapes as well.

We often learn things from our parents, but in my case, I learned about the joy of kites from my son, Sam. While at college, some of his buddies were flying sport kites and he was intrigued. Sum- mer came, and he suggested we attend a big kite festival he had heard about. Off we went to the Washington State International Kite Festival (WSIKF), walked out onto the sand, and were hooked. I still remember the thrill of that first time, seeing hundreds of kites filling the sky with color. We met Cindy Thrall that day, and, because I wanted to make one of her banners, we signed up for the Oregon Kitemakers Re- treat. That was 2001, and we’ve never looked back. I’ve learned from many remarkable teachers and am so grateful to have had the opportunity to become a part of our kite community. My kites have taken me up and down the West Coast, and even to Denmark, France, and England. The best part for me is that most of the time I get to share these adventures with Sam, and we find friends wherever we go

Sam King

Sam started flying 2-line sport kites in the mid 90’s after walking into a kite shop while on a beach vacation. He began building his own kites in 1999 after attending the Oregon Kitemakers’ Retreat. With encouragement from the very generous kiting community, this became a creative outlet that serves as a very important balance for his more procedural professional life. Kites are a family thing for the Kings. Sam and mom Alexa can often be found making or flying kites together. Kites have become a reason to travel and an opportunity to spend time with friends for Sam, as well as a chance to make new friends. The Kings are known for utilizing mixed media in their kites. Dif- ferent types of paint and other non-traditional materials often find a way into their work. Sam is frequently motivated by asking “I wonder what would happen if….” - a process that has led to a handful of original creations. Sam also enjoys re-working historic (and older) designs into modern materials. Several of his larger pieces make use of a formal anthropol- ogy education and feature original Northwest Coast Indian motifs. Sam is drawn to geometric patterns, especially from Celtic traditions and from the quilting world. When not playing with kites, Sam is an avid fisherman and enjoys tying his own flies, cooking, wood-working, and playing guitar.

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815645dJ Sandy Gibian

This festival is very much like a theatrical production and, as in any theatrical production, we need a “Director” to insure that everything happens at the right time. Sandy is that person. She is our “Field Director” and has organized the flyers on this field for many years. She has to set up a flying schedule that provides our audience with a variety of flying styles.

The schedule is always changing due to weather conditions, having a flyer who isn’t ready, etc, etc. Whatever the problem seems to be, Sandy finds a way to deal with it, and the show goes on without any noticeable change.

All kite flyers are the same in one way: “They want to be on the field flying.” Sandy works with the flyers, keeping them on a short leash and keeping them informed as to when they are flying next. If you’re not ready, you’re out. She goes on to the next flyer, and you may have to wait a while for your next chance. So, from a flyer’s point of view, you always want to be ready and you always want to be nice to Sandy. She does all of this while keeping in constant contact with the stage and Arnold, our announcer. The Southern Oregon Kite Festival is a show of nonstop action and seamless flyer changes - none of which could happen without Sandy Gibian.Thank You, Sandy, for all you do for the festival!

85 86 Give to the Southern Oregon Kite Festival

YOU CAN HELP THE SOUTHERN OREGON KITE FESTIVAL EARN CA$H DONATIONS JUST BY SHOPPING WITH YOUR FRED MEYER REWARDS CARD!

You still earn your Rewards Points, Fuel Points and Rebates, just as you do today. Sign up for the Community Rewards program by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to

the Southern Oregon Kite Festival at www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards. You can search for us by our name or by our non-profit number: 89098. Then, every time you shop and use your Rewards Card, you are helping the Southern Oregon Kite Festival earn a cash donation! For more information, please visit www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.

Many thanks from the Southern Oregon Kite Festival!

87 88 89 In Memory of Red Bailey

Daryll Lee Bailey (Red) was born 1/12/1949 in the state of Washington. He passed on 11/04/2017 in Medford, Oregon. Five years ago Red retired and moved to Brookings, Oregon and found retirement wasn’t what he was looking for so he started volunteering for different non-profit groups.

His first group was Slammin-Salmon which he enjoyed for the most part but wasn’t enough of his time taken up, so he read in the Curry Coastal Pilot about the Southern Oregon Kite Festival needing volunteers. Of course he volunteered and was the the best volunteer that he knew, which he decided to see if he could become a bigger part of the group.

He wiggle his way into the committee of the kite festival which he enjoyed very much. He loved all the flyers and their special talents of flying. He also love to try flying kites so he joined the Wind Chases Kite Club out of Grants Pass.

This group taught him how to fly the kite he wanted to learn about, which also started running up the dollars for the different kites he wanted to have. He enjoyed kite flying so much that he bought kites for all his family members in hopes they would come to see him on the coast and fly kites with him. It worked his Great Granddaughter, Paytton Sharp came to fly kites which she loved doing and loved her Great Grandpa for giving her that part of his life. His Great Grandsons Jazon and Zachery also wanted to come and fly kites with Great Grandpa.

They all miss him even today. He didn’t get to know his youngest Great Granddaughter Leilani because she was so young but it wouldn’t have taken him to much longer and she would have been flying kites with her Great Grandpa. Wyatt was the newest Great Grandson to come into his life so he didn’t have much time to spend with him but the time he did have he said was very impressive on what a little gentlemen he was. Red is missed every day by his family and his friends which I’m certain all the flyers and their family were.

90 Find the Logo Contest This year’s logo was designed by Caroline Brisbin “Wonders of Wind”

There are logos of different sizes hidden on multiple pages of this program. Find all the logo locations, and you will be entered in a drawing for a kite. Entries will be collected at the SOKF on Saturday & Sunday, and the winner’s name will be drawn on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Winner need not be present.

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List page numbers of the hidden logos:

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Your name: ______

Your phone number: ______

Once you have completed your entry, take it to the Headquarters’ Tent to turn in.

91 92 ABOUT OCF

The mission of The Oregon Community Foundation is to improve lives for all Oregonians through the power of philanthropy. We work with individuals, families, businesses and organizations to create charitable funds — more than 2,000 of them — that support the community causes they care about. These funds support the critical work that nonprofits are doing across Oregon. Through these funds, OCF awarded more than $108 million in grants and scholarships in 2016.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Stephanie Swanson Director of Marketing and Communications [email protected] 503.227.6846

SOKF wishes to thank The Oregon Community Foundation for their generous Grant that helped make this year’s Festival a great success

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