Duo's family, civic roots run deep.Byline: PROFILE by The Register-Guard Name: Darin and Kail kail: see kale. Harbick, both 34, of Rainbow, between Blue River and McKenzie Bridge Claim to fame: Co-owners of Harbick's Country Store; Darin, manager, is a member of the McKenzie School Board and the chamber of commerce; Kail, a real estate agent, runs the Mrs. Oregon Oregon, city, United States Oregon, city (1990 pop. 18,334), Lucas co., NW Ohio, a suburb adjacent to Toledo, on Lake Erie; inc. 1958. It is a port with railroad-owned and -operated docks. The city has industries producing oil, chemicals, and metal products. United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. Pageant pageant, modern dramatic spectacle or procession celebrating a special occasion or an event in the history of a locality. In medieval times the word pageant had meant the wagon or the movable stage on which one scene of a mystery or miracle play was performed. , a 3-year-old competition that leads to a national event in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. Family: Harbicks have lived in the area since the 1930s. Darin and Kail met in eighth grade at McKenzie High School, and married in 1989. Kids: Tyler, 13; Trey, 11; Taya, 9. Life's Rich Pageant: No one from Oregon has brought home the national crown during Kail's tenure, but many won something better - improved self-esteem self-esteem Sense of personal worth and ability that is fundamental to an individual's identity. Family relationships during childhood are believed to play a crucial role in its development. . "I like to see the women before they enter a pageant," Kail said. "Six months later I get a phone call about how they are more disciplined in the fitness area, they have more polish and more self-esteem and confidence." Save sports: McKenzie schools face the same money problems plaguing schools across the state, Darin said, but there's one area he's determined not to cut: extracurricular activities. Sports are important, Darin said, "especially in a small school district like ours, where the kids do not have the ability to go to town all the time, watch a movie and hang out." Change in the valley: The Harbicks say rising property values make it tough for first-time homeowners with families to buy in the area, and that's hard on the school district, Darin said. "Bend is growing so rapidly they're coming over here to get out of that," Kail added. On the other hand, tourism is up: The 10-year-old store had its best year in 2003, and the Harbicks plan to open a pizza parlor next door in May. Off the job: Kail has acted and modeled, and Darin's stage is the golf course: He's a 6 handicap handicap In sports and games, a method of offsetting the varying abilities or characteristics of competitors in order to equalize their chances of winning. Handicapping takes many, often complicated, forms. and former winner of the club championship at Tokatee Golf Club. "I'll get razzed for that," he said, chuckling. - Matt Cooper Matt Cooper may refer to:
If you know someone who would make a great subject for a Register-Guard Profile, send it to Jim Murez at jmurez@guardnet.com or P.O. Box 10188, Eugene OR 97440. CAPTION(S): Darin and Kail Harbick, the co-owners of Harbick's Country Store, continue a long family tradition of involvement in the business and social life of the McKenzie Bridge area, where they live with their three children. |
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