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Cutting Edge Webs Purchases The Sagebrush News

by Judy Barnes

Rob and Sherry Scribner, the proud new owners of The Sagebrush News, first started Cutting Edge Enterprises in 1993, later moving the business to this area in 1999. After working for Boeing for twenty years, Rob followed a dream of owning his own business and he, along with his family, brought that dream to Central Oregon.

Betty and Gene Moe started The Sagebrush News, a paper everyone loves to read, ten years ago. They have been instrumental in helping the Scribner’s during this transition period.

Wanting to build a business that would benefit people, the Scribner’s have developed a powerful, high-tech resource that enables them to help others excel in businesses of their own, through Cutting Edge Webs.

Daughter Tracy joined the business, receiving her Certificate in Web Fundamentals from OSU, and has worked as Project Manager for four years. Beginning as staff artist and updater when the company was small, Tracy has worked in nearly every facet of the business with Cutting Edge. Now she is excited about applying her extensive experience and vast array of skills to the future of The Sagebrush News, where she will also serve as project manager.

Others on the staff include Staci Query, who lives with her husband in Bend. She is a graphic artist, web designer and photographer with a background in printed advertising art and copy editing.  Mike Speas also lives in Bend, with his wife and two daughters. He has been in graphic design for over four years and is highly skilled in designing and creating ads. Dustin Ehrlich, a senior at Mt. View High School in Bend, handles web page updates and some graphic artwork for Cutting Edge. He is also the web designer for Sagebrush’s web site. He plans on attending college after graduation and someday establishing his own company. Diana Brown moved to Central Oregon in 2000 with her 2 boys. As bookkeeper for Cutting Edge and The Sagebrush News, she plays a vital role in everyday business dealings.  Judy Barnes moved to Central Oregon from Wallowa County where she had been employed on staff with the paper, the Wallowa County Chieftain, for several years. She has been with The Sagebrush News four years, working as sales manager, writer, copy editor, and photographer.

This well-rounded team with it’s fine blend of talents and motivation, and with a goal of ‘grassroots home-town’ news and events, will prove to be a winning combination for a successful paper. The Scribner’s are looking forward to continuing to become more involved within the community and serving Central Oregon and outlying areas with their regional paper. Keeping with the flavor of this unique country, The Sagebrush News will continue to serve as Central Oregon’s resource for community stories and events, always bringing the best to their readers.