"Bubbling up in our own good time-- online."
Groundwaters Publishing, LLC
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The Birth of Groundwaters Magazine
Groundwaters was begun in October 2004. It was the
culmination of a dream that Judy Hays-Eberts of Veneta,
Oregon had long envisioned. Judy, a talented poet and writer,
had always wanted a way to share not only her own
considerable talent with her friends and neighbors, but she
wanted to give them a voice, as well. Her husband Sonny
encouraged her and agreed to lend whatever support she
needed to make it happen.
That first 24 page issue in 2004 was typed on her computer
and photocopied. She and Sonny bore all of the expenses
Groundwaters was begun in October 2004. It was the
culmination of a dream that Judy Hays-Eberts of Veneta,
Oregon had long envisioned. Judy, a talented poet and writer,
had always wanted a way to share not only her own
considerable talent with her friends and neighbors, but she
wanted to give them a voice, as well. Her husband Sonny
encouraged her and agreed to lend whatever support she
needed to make it happen.
That first 24 page issue in 2004 was typed on her computer
and photocopied. She and Sonny bore all of the expenses
| Groundwaters' History |
Judy Hays-Eberts "Reflections"
Photo taken by Sonny Hays-Eberts
Photo taken by Sonny Hays-Eberts
for paper and copying for the magazines that she produced. She took them around to local
stores in the Veneta area and set up distribution sites. Originally, 300 copies were
distributed, but soon, more were needed and eventually, 500 copies found homes.
Judy has produced the issues since that day in 2004, every three months– in January, April,
July and October. The initial direction of the magazine, based on rural living and self-
sufficiency, gardening and rural skills, gave way to a literary and poetic theme. Snippets of
local history, recipes and profiles of local people and businesses gave Groundwaters a
community feel, as did emphasis on family-based activities and content. Each issue now
averages 32 pages and Sonny has honored his commitment to lend both his moral and
financial support to the magazine. Except for generous donations from grateful readers and
contributors, he paid the costs from his own pocket.
After the first couple of issues, both Judy and Sonny felt that they wanted to improve the print
quality of the magazine. Copies made on a copy machine did not provide the clearest
resolution for the photographs, many of them provided by Sonny who is an amateur
photographer. Their goal was to obtain their own printing press, but after further research,
they decided to buy a commercial Hewlett Packard HP-5200 printer that would handle 11″ x
17″ paper. One was donated to them by a grateful reader. Today, the printer cranks out
between 500-800 copies each issue for distribution not only throughout Lane County,
Oregon, but to areas outside of the state.
stores in the Veneta area and set up distribution sites. Originally, 300 copies were
distributed, but soon, more were needed and eventually, 500 copies found homes.
Judy has produced the issues since that day in 2004, every three months– in January, April,
July and October. The initial direction of the magazine, based on rural living and self-
sufficiency, gardening and rural skills, gave way to a literary and poetic theme. Snippets of
local history, recipes and profiles of local people and businesses gave Groundwaters a
community feel, as did emphasis on family-based activities and content. Each issue now
averages 32 pages and Sonny has honored his commitment to lend both his moral and
financial support to the magazine. Except for generous donations from grateful readers and
contributors, he paid the costs from his own pocket.
After the first couple of issues, both Judy and Sonny felt that they wanted to improve the print
quality of the magazine. Copies made on a copy machine did not provide the clearest
resolution for the photographs, many of them provided by Sonny who is an amateur
photographer. Their goal was to obtain their own printing press, but after further research,
they decided to buy a commercial Hewlett Packard HP-5200 printer that would handle 11″ x
17″ paper. One was donated to them by a grateful reader. Today, the printer cranks out
between 500-800 copies each issue for distribution not only throughout Lane County,
Oregon, but to areas outside of the state.
Go to "Judy Steps Down..."
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