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Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Tree lighting kicks off holiday season By Jodi Schneider Correspondent

The City of Sisters kicked off the most wonderful time of the year with the 15th annual Christmas tree lighting in Fir Street Park. The weather outside was frightful, but that didn’t keep people from turning out to celebrate the onset of the Christmas season. This American holiday tradition continues to bring residents together to share in a message of hope and peace. It’s part of getting into the Christmas spirit, getting the kids involved and watching the Sisters community gather together. Sisters Mayor Chuck Ryan got the festivities rolling by thanking the City for all their hard work this year, the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce for continuing to make Sisters the go-to destination for Central Oregon, and the public works department for stringing up 1,600 bulbs on the live Christmas tree. Jerry Buckmann, Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce events director, asked the

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Sisters volunteers see horizon in vision work By Sue Stafford Correspondent

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The Victorian Carolers sang Sisters into the holiday season at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. crowd if they’ve seen the Capitol Christmas tree this year. “The Capitol Christmas tree stopped in Bend and drove through Sisters. It

was a pretty awesome sight and we should be proud that Oregon is going to be part of Christmas back in our nation’s capital,” she said. A popular custom is to

bless the Christmas tree before lighting. Troy Meeder, co-founder of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch (CPYR), took See TREE LIGHTING on page 21

The Sisters Community Fire Hall was abuzz one afternoon last week with the sound of over 30 Vision Action Team (VAT) members working on crafting a final draft of the Sisters Horizons Visioning project. There are four teams, each addressing one of four focus areas about which data was gathered through a series of interviews, meetings, and online surveys starting last spring and running through the summer. Thousands of data points were collected, recorded, analyzed, and grouped into four categories: Livable Sisters, Connected Sisters, Resilient Sisters, and See VISION on page 31

Winter driving conditions arrive Search still on for SPRD executive director By Sue Stafford Correspondent

The recently completed search for a new executive director at Sisters Park & Recreation District came up empty. The preferred candidate, selected by both the board and the citizen committee, received an attractive offer from his current employer when they found out he was considering a position with SPRD — an offer that he couldn’t refuse. He notified SPRD he was withdrawing his name from consideration. Courtney Snead, the current interim executive director, told the board it is important to keep looking to find

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a person who is the right fit and suggested that now, being holiday time and the end of the year, is not a good time to begin another search. Snead is able to stay on and continue to implement the transition activities and programs she has undertaken, including getting all of the financial records in good order, and initiating needed maintenance projects on the physical plant and grounds. She is also assisting the board in establishing a retirement plan for all full- and part-time employees. Finance Manager Kris Harwell, who served for a time as the interim executive See SPRD on page 22

It doesn’t take multiple inches of snow to make for winter driving conditions in Sisters Country. A bit of rain and belowfreezing overnight temperatures can turn roadways into ice rinks. Traction tires and all-wheel or four-wheel drive can only marginally improve your chances on the roads when they’re slick. Fourwheel drive does not equate to “four-wheel stop”; increase your following distance and above all, slow down. Even when the temperatures rise, icy conditions can persist on shaded curves and over bridges. Twilight falls early over Sisters Country — right on time for most people’s commute home from work. At this time of year, pedestrians are especially hard to spot.

PHOTO BY SUE STAFFORD

Roads can be very slick in the early morning hours, as a driver learned in a single-vehicle wreck at the east end of Sisters on Thanksgiving morning. Shoppers rushing home with their treasures are especially vulnerable on Sisters’ streets. It is often difficult to discern pedestrians even in a crosswalk at this time of year, and there have been incidents in

the past of pedestrians being hit while crossing Cascade Avenue. Residential streets can be even darker. See DRIVING on page 30

Letters/Weather ................ 2 Sisters Salutes .................. 6 Entertainment ..................11 Art & individual identity ... 23 Classifieds..................28-30 Meetings ........................... 3 Announcements............... 10 Holidays in Sisters .......12-21 Crossword ....................... 27 Real Estate .................30-32

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Letters to the Editor… The Nugget welcomes contributions from its readers, which must include the writer’s name, address and phone number. Letters to the Editor is an open forum for the community and contains unsolicited opinions not necessarily shared by the Editor. The Nugget reserves the right to edit, omit, respond or ask for a response to letters submitted to the Editor. Letters should be no longer than 300 words. Unpublished items are not acknowledged or returned. The deadline for all letters is noon Monday.

To the Editor: Re: “The meaning of art in 2018,” The Nugget, November 7, page 14 This article is one of the finest summaries I have ever read. If only everyone in this country could see, feel, and express as Chris Morin does, we would have a society to be proud of. Thank you, Nugget News. Jerold Chapman

To the Editor, I attended the Sisters Christmas parade on Saturday. I was surprised that there was no music. No marching band, no cheerleaders or dance team, and no sports teams representing our Sisters Outlaws. It was a noticeable missing. Angelena Bosco

To the Editor: Regarding the Jim Anderson article on the unusual “four-eared” rabbit published November 2 issue of The Nugget, more information and clarification is needed on my part. Perhaps I was too brief in my description; I am providing a more detailed accounting of my experience with “Wabbit.” I did have one opportunity to get closer than 10 feet as Wabbit had hopped into nearby lilac bushes to “hide.” The shrubs have no foliage lower on the trunk which allowed me to get within three feet and was able to look down. I could see that the larger ears, although having an abnormal deformity, were in fact the “real ears” as I could see the ear canals. The two smaller “ears” in front of the ear canals were no more than ear-like growths resembling a smaller ear thereby giving the appearance of See LETTERS on page 9

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“America First!” — President Donald Trump, November 20, 2018 That’s how the president’s official statement giving the crown prince of Saudi Arabia a pass for authorizing the gruesome murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi begins. The president goes on— with even more exclamation points. The very next sentence declares, “The world is a very dangerous place!” And so it is. This was the argument made by the original 1930s isolationist movement, a bipartisan campaign against getting entangled, again, in Europe’s wars. The isolationist idea, which came to be known as America First, has roots going back to Washington’s farewell address and his call to avoid entangling alliances. It was grounded in the idea that America was an exceptional place that had turned its back on the bellicosity and ancient hatreds of the Old World. A “shining city upon a hill” should not descend into the muck of the world beyond its shores. As President Hoover put it, “It was a belief that somewhere, somehow, there must be an abiding place for law and a sanctuary for civilization.” And that place would be America. Or, as Norman Thomas—head of the American Socialist Party and a founder of the America First Committee—argued, America needed to lead by example because “America lacked the wisdom and the power to play God to the world.” The America First movement, and isolationism generally, got uglier as the imperative to fight the Nazis grew more obvious for most Americans, but not those whose isolationism derived less from a lofty principle and more from a bias for the German cause. By the eve of World War II, isolationism had become a dirty word, and after Pearl Harbor and — later — after the Holocaust, a filthy one. President Trump adopted “America First” when a reporter used the term in an interview. Clearly ignorant of the historical baggage the label carried, he made it his own. Some of his advisers, clearly aware of the same

baggage, encouraged him to do so anyway. I am no fan of the original America First Committee or the broader isolationist movement it represented. Nonetheless, I find it remarkable how Trump has managed to debase the term America First. President Trump’s statement is a mockery of the best sentiments of America First. His argument for why we should turn a blind eye to the Khashoggi murder, even as the Saudi regime plans to execute the men who carried out the crown prince’s orders, is that we are too entangled in our alliance with Saudi Arabia to care. They are a “great ally” because they have “agreed to spend and invest $450 billion in the United States.” He even goes on to list the defense contractors who benefit from Saudi largesse. Nowhere in Trump’s statement does he offer any meaningful condemnation of Saudi behavior or suggest that there is a limit to the portion of the American soul Saudi petrodollars can buy. His defenders praise the president’s “frankness,” which is fine. But frankness means telling the truth, and that means the truth is that the president frankly doesn’t care much about anything but the Saudis’ wallet and their praise for him. A statement condemning their behavior could have been frank, too. Ronald Reagan often modeled such frankness. As Sen. Rand Paul, a man largely in the tradition of the original America First, put it, “I’m pretty sure this statement is Saudi Arabia First, not America First.” It’s fine to defend America’s economic interests, but it’s ugly to suggest that American interests begin and end with arms sales and military alliances. America has an interest in standing up for more than a balance sheet. Progressive historian Charles Beard, an America Firster, argued that the U.S. government must “surrender forever the imbecilic belief that it was her duty to defend every dollar invested everywhere and every acquisitive merchant seeking his private interests everywhere.” That was America First. This is something different.

Opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the writer and are not necessarily shared by the Editor or The Nugget Newspaper.

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Open House features art and fundraisers Sisters artist Kathy Deggendorfer will host her annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sisters Art Works. The open house features her own artwork and gifts, hand-knit and woven wearable art by local artist Sharyl McCulloch and more. Original art dessert plates, festive garlands and banners created by local artists will be for sale benefiting Sisters’

Kiwanis Food Bank. Pet photos with Santa from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. is an annual fundraiser for Furry Friends Foundation, which helps people in Sisters by providing a pet food bank and other services to keep pets in their homes. Black Butte School will be selling holiday wreaths as a fundraiser. Sisters Art Works is located at 204 W. Adams Ave. in Sisters. PHOTO BY XXX

The highly skilled crew at Preston Thompson Guitars has launched a Masterpiece Series.

Group encourages Sisters to ‘Go Fish’ fishing for bass and crappie, Kutz didn’t take up fly-fishing for trout until he moved to California, when 30 years ago he and a friend starting talking about giving it a try. It turned out his friend’s father had enough fly-fishing gear to give them a start. The sport resonated with Kutz and he eventually joined the Fly Casters of San Jose, one of the larger fly-fishing groups in the state, and became actively involved in several other fly-fishing clubs over the years. The Go Fish Group was created through the Sisters Community Church’s desire

By Jim Yuskavitch Correspondent

A decade ago, Gary Kutz and his wife, Cookie, moved to Sisters from California after careers building and managing retirement facilities. A dedicated angler, the many outstanding fishing opportunities in Sisters Country offered a major reason drawing Kutz here. Since last summer he has been helping more area residents learn about fly-fishing and places to fish through the Go Fish Group that meets monthly at the Sisters Community Church, which sponsors the club. Growing up in Nebraska

See GO FISH on page 25

Guitar masterpieces in action By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

A small shop on Main Avenue is producing some of the most highly regarded guitars in the world. Touring artists, including many Sisters Folk Festival alumni, have laid the vintage tone and meticulous craftsmanship of Preston Thompson Guitars in front of audiences around the world. On December 5, folks in Sisters will get to see and hear these masterpieces of the luthier’s art in action in an intimate concert at The Belfry, featuring awardwinning bluegrass flatpicker Chris Luquette of Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen along with Nick Dumas of

the band Special Consensus. The show starts at 6:30 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $15 to $20 at the door. The concert will be very much like the intimate shop concerts Preston Thomspon Guitars occasionally hosts with its featured artists. The players will be down on the floor with the audience rather than up on the stage. “We’re just going to do a U-shape of chairs — no PA system,” said Christine Funk of Preston Thomspon Guitars. “Just like we would do in the shop, but with a little more room.” The Sisters-based company employs nine people full-time and will make roughly 140 guitars in 2018, Funk told The Nugget.

“We recently added our 20th dealer in the U.S., and our reputation is being recognized in the boutique marketplace and in the bluegrass circles,” she said. All that has been accomplished in the face of a major, life-threatening health crisis for founder Preston Thompson, who has been hospitalized in Portland since June 29. Funk said that Thompson has faced serious complications from a major surgery. “He’s turned a corner and he’s recovering — just slowly,” she said. A GoFundMe donation account has been set up to help his family cope with See GUITARS on page 22

SISTERS AREA MEETING CALENDAR BOARDS, GROUPS, CLUBS Al-Anon Mon., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Wed., 6 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration. 541-549-8737 or 541-549-1527. Alateen Thursday, 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration. 541-549-1527. Alcoholics Anonymous Thurs. & Sun., 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration / Sat., 8 a.m., Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration / Mon., 5 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Big Book study, Tues., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Gentlemen’s meeting, Wed., 7 a.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Sober Sisters Women’s meeting, Thurs., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church / Step & Tradition meeting, Fri., noon, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. 541-548-0440. Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Support Group 1st Tuesday, 11 a.m., Sisters City Hall. 800-272-3900. Black Butte Ranch Bridge Club Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., BBR community room. Partner required. 541-595-6236. Central Oregon Fly Tyers Guild For Saturday meeting dates and location, email: steelefly@msn.com. Central OR Spinners and Weavers Guild One Saturday per month, Jan. thru Oct. For schedule: 541-639-3217.

Council on Aging of Central Oregon Senior Lunch Tuesdays, noon, Sisters Community Church. 541-480-1843. East of the Cascades Quilt Guild 4th Wednesday (September-June), Stitchin’ Post. All are welcome. 541-549-6061. Friends of the Sisters Library Board of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 9 to 11 a.m., Sisters Library.www.sistersfol.com. Go Fish Fishing Group 2nd Monday, 7 p.m. Sisters Community Church. All ages welcome. 541-771-2211. Heartwarmers (fleece blanketmakers) 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Sisters City Hall. Materials provided. 541-408-8505. Hero Quilters of Sisters Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m. 541-549-1028 or 541-719-1230. Military Parents of Sisters Meetings are held quarterly; please call for details. 541-388-9013. Oregon Band of Brothers – Sisters Chapter Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-549-6469. SAGE (Senior Activities, Gatherings & Enrichment) Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sisters Park & Recreation District. 541-549-2091. Sisters Family Aglow Lighthouse 4th Saturday, 10 a.m., Ponderosa Lodge Meeting Room. 503-930-6158.

Sisters Area Photography Club 2nd Wednesday, 4 p.m., Sisters Library community room. 541-549-6157. Sisters Area Woodworkers 1st Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. 541-639-6216. Sisters Astronomy Club 3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m., SPRD. 541-549-8846. Sisters Bridge Club Thursdays, 12:30 p.m., The Pines Clubhouse. Novices welcomed. 541-549-9419. Sisters Caregiver Support Group 3rd Tues., 10:30 a.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. 541-771-3258. Sisters Cribbage Club Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Ray’s Food Place community room. 541-923-1632. Sisters Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m. Location information: 541-549-1193. Sisters Kiwanis Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Brand 33 Restaurant at Aspen Lakes. 541-410-2870. Sisters Meditation Group Mondays, 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays, 4 p.m. 420 N Tamarack St. Text only (no voice) to 541-207-7266. Sisters Parent Teacher Community 2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at Sisters Saloon. 541-480-5994. Sisters Parkinson’s Support Group 2nd Tuesday, 1 p.m., Sisters Community Church. 907-687-8101 or 541-668-6599. Sisters Red Hats 1st Friday. Location information: 541-279-1977.

Sisters Rotary Tuesdays, noon, Aspen Lakes Lodge. 541-760-5645. Sisters Trails Alliance Board 1st Wednesday, 5 p.m. Sisters Art Works. Public welcome. 541-719-8822. Sisters Veterans Thursdays, noon, Takoda’s Restaurant. 541-903-1123. Three Sisters Irrigation District Board of Directors 1st Tuesday, 4 p.m., TSID Office. 541-549-8815. Three Sisters Lions Club 1st Thursday, noon, Ray’s Food Place community room. 541-419-1279. VFW Post 8138 and American Legion Post 86 1st Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-903-1123. Weight Watchers Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. weigh-in, Sisters Community Church. 541-602-2654.

SCHOOLS Black Butte School Board of Directors 2nd Tuesday, 5 p.m., Black Butte School. 541-595-6203. Sisters Christian Academy Board of Directors 2nd Thursday, 8 a.m., RE/MAX office. 541-549-4133. Sisters School District Board of Directors One Wed. monthly, SSD Admin Bldg. See schedule online at www.ssd6.org. 541-549-8521 x5002.

CITY & PARKS Sisters City Council 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-549-6022. Sisters Park & Recreation District Board of Directors 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m., SPRD bldg. 541-549-2091. Sisters Planning Commission 3rd Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Sisters City Hall. 541-549-6022.

FIRE & POLICE Black Butte Ranch Police Dept. Board of Directors Meets monthly. 541-595-2191 for time & date. Black Butte Ranch RFPD Board of Directors 4th Thursday, 9 a.m., Black Butte Ranch Fire Station. 541-595-2288. Cloverdale RFPD Board of Directors 3rd Wed., 7 p.m., 67433 Cloverdale Rd. 541-548-4815. cloverdalefire.com. Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD Board of Directors 3rd Tuesday, 5 p.m., Sisters Fire Hall, 541-549-0771. Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD Drills Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Sisters Fire Hall, 301 S. Elm St. 541-549-0771. This listing is for regular Sisters Country meetings; email information to lisa@nuggetnews.com

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Sisters firefighters served in Paradise By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief

Two Sisters firefighters deployed earlier this month to California as part of Oregon strike teams mobilized to support the battle against the catastrophic Camp Fire, which destroyed the town of Paradise in central California. Shift Commander Rob Harrison and Firefighter Matt Millar headed south on November 9 and returned to Sisters November 20. The first days of their deployment, they served in structure protection and fire suppression details, and spent the rest of their deployment patrolling the area and identifying fire safety issues that might prevent people from returning to the site of the fire. There is not much to return to in Paradise. The firestorm, driven by wind gusts as high as 70 miles per hour, destroyed most of the residences and much of the business district of the mountain community. “The scope of it is mindboggling, for sure,” Harrison told The Nugget. “Unlike anything we’ve seen.” While what the Sisters

firefighters saw in Paradise is a sobering reminder of fire’s destructive force, Millar noted that there are some key differences that make such a catastrophe less likely to occur in Sisters. “While we’re certainly exposed to that kind of thing, we’ve got some things going for us here that they didn’t have in Paradise,” he said. “We don’t have as problematic terrain as they do in paradise.” Steep and deep canyons that cut through the area affected both fire behavior and people’s ability to evacuate quickly, Millar said. The winds that drove the fire are fierce downslope winds — essentially the same as what Southern Californians call Santa Ana winds. Canyons channelize the winds — and they channelized evacuation efforts. Harrison noted that management to protect the urbanwildland interface has been pretty substantial in Sisters Country. “In this area, they’ve done a lot of work in the years since I’ve been here,” he said. Still, both firefighters agreed that individual

initiative is important to prepare for the inevitable blazes that break out here every fire season. “There’s a lot of things you can do as a homeowner well in advance of the fire front,” he said. Residents are consistently urged to create defensive space around their homes and to keep gutters and the areas under decks and porches free of debris that can host a spark from embers thrown out by wildfire. The firefighters saw evidence of the strange vagaries of fire behavior. Millar recalled seeing a house under construction, nothing but exposed lumber, that was — inexplicably — the only thing standing for a couple of blocks. They saw instances where a car was sitting melted two feet from a house that had survived — or a house burned down next to a car that had only light fire damage. Harrison noted that a commercial building constructed entirely of metal collapsed — because it simply got so hot that the walls couldn’t hold up.

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Two Sisters firefighters were deployed on the Camp Fire in Paradise, California. “There was a part of it to the catastrophic fires in that seemed really, really ran- California. But he notes that the impact of the blazes will dom,” Millar said. Thousands and thousands linger in people’s lives for of people were displaced by many years to come — long the fire. Yet, whatever the after the headlines have divisiveness of the times, the faded. “The people who really firefighters saw people comneed support right now are ing together. “The thing that I’ll never the people who lost their forget is just the support we homes, lost their livelihoods got from everyone we ran — they don’t have jobs to go across in that community,” back to,” he said. One means of support is Harrison said. “It was overthrough contributions to the whelming. It really was.” Millar said that fire- North Valley Community fighters deeply appreciate Foundation at https://www. the support that they have nvcf.org/fund/camp-firereceived in their deployment evacuation-relief-fund.

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During the Woolsey Fire in Southern California, neighborhoods were lost and hundreds fled with what they could gather in minutes, expecting to return home after containment. Learning from a friend her nephew and his eight-member family lost everything, Janet Storton is gathering quilts to send to the family. While speaking with the nephew’s wife, Storton learned that her entire neighborhood was lost and so many are homeless, with nothing but the clothes on their backs. If you are able to donate a quilt or a few dollars for shipping fees, Storton is asking for quilts to be turned into the RE/Max office at 330 W. Hood Ave., across from Clearwater Gallery by this Friday, November 30. She

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Sisters salutes… • Breezy Tewalt, a Sisters High School graduate in the Class of 2011, is graduating December 15 with a masters in education from Texas Womens University. She has accepted a second-grade position in Keller, Texas, and will begin immediately following graduation. • Jennifer Knowles-Seher and Deri Frazee wrote: Another year of thankfulness... This past Thursday, millions of men, women, and children spent the day gathered together to celebrate. Each gathering being traditional, and yet unique. In our small city of Sisters, over 125 of us celebrated at the Sisters Community Church. A recent tradition to the city, yet timeless to American culture: Thanksgiving. The annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner began five years ago, by two local citizens. The idea being to bring the meal to the people that wouldn’t otherwise have it. With about three weeks of time to pull it together

and a lot of will, about 125 meals were served. The volunteer group was small, worked from start to finish, and still it was an amazing day of success. Looking at the current year, the volunteer group grew to over 40 individuals working in rotating two-hour shifts. The “staff” consists of still a very small group of people who are also volunteers, and the number of meals served topped 300. Every diner was offered a meal “to-go” for themselves, and anyone else they wished to take one to. Some took extras home to family members, some to neighbors, some to homeless individuals unable to attend. All the food remaining at the end of service was carefully packed and delivered to the Sisters Fire Station, so that all the firefighters scheduled to work were able to enjoy a meal as well. The food was all donated by local merchants and citizens, or purchased with donated funds. The Sisters Community Church has been

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LED light program hits Sisters milestone The Energy Challenge announced that they installed free LED light bulbs in the 333rd home in Sisters on November 19. Over the past three years, The Energy Challenge of Central Oregon has installed over 75,000 super-efficient LED (light emitting diode) light bulbs in over 5,000 homes in Central Oregon. Each bulb may seem like a small drop in the bucket, but cumulatively these bulbs will save Central Oregon residents over $13.8 million, or an annual savings of almost $500,000. This free program connects Central Oregon residents, homeowners and renters alike, with resources to save energy instantly — as soon as you switch a light on, you are already using 80 percent less energy than a conventional light bulb. On top of the LED light bulbs, water-saving features can help save energy by reducing the amount of hot water that needs to be heated, and of course, the amount of water consumed. In addition to instant savings, participants are connected with resources to take their energy savings a step further through other

opportunities such as heat pump water heaters, ductless heat pumps, and solar power systems. By installing the bulbs and water-saving fixtures in the home, participants are helping their community by saving energy to prevent needing to build more power plants. The program is scheduled to run through Christmas and is still installing in Sisters. Residents are encouraged to sign up at TheEnergyChallenge.org/ freebulbs or by calling 541385-6908 X26 The amount of energy saved each year with these bulbs has an energy equivalent of what it takes to power 333 homes for one year. “We hope this illustrates that even your smallest actions add up to something much bigger...” said Neil Baunsgard, program director of the free LED program. “When you’re making changes to save energy, however small, you’re part of a communitywide movement and you truly are making a difference.” The program is made possible through collaboration with Energy Trust of Oregon and Central Electric Cooperative.

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Warley, the greyhound who was missing for nine days in Sisters, has been rescued. The three-year-old black greyhound had wiggled his way out of his harness while with his pet parent, Steve Baughman of Salem, at Village Green Park on November 14. After nine days of evading rescue attempts Warley was finally found curled up in a small hole he had dug under a tree beside a Missy trap arranged for him by the local Pet Evacuation Team when volunteer Ann Brewer and her daughter Sarah came to check it on November 23.

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The Fulfillment Machine If you don’t know, artificial intelligence, AI, is creeping inexorably into our lives. From facial recognition technology to autonomous vehicles, from drone swarms to Siri, from Tesla to Pandora’s “Musical DNA,” AI and machine learning are among the incredibly powerful — and largely invisible — forces driving our next cultural revolution. There are even reports that shopping carts at the grocery store will soon be outfitted with AI, so that grocers, and presumably whoever else can afford to buy the data sets, can learn more about the habits of customers inside a store. The commercial study of human behavior isn’t new: Human beings have been studying other human beings for their commercial predilections since we started trading arrowheads around the campfire — but something in the invisibility, and intrusiveness, of AI feels new. It also feels dangerous, like a wood

chipper is dangerous, and I’m not so convinced that the desired end state — ease and convenience and, eventually, the utter absence of personal responsibility — is finally worth what we may be giving up. I don’t want to be studied in the grocery store. Or anywhere else. In Baltimore, Amazon has constructed a one-million-square-foot distribution warehouse called, ominously, a “Fulfillment Machine.” The Fulfillment Machine consists of over 11 miles of conveyor belts, chutes, ladders, and AI pickers and packers that retrieve items from the shelf, drop them in a box, seal the box, and scoot them out the door into a waiting van. No humans required. AI also controls the inventory, deciding what items should be placed where, so that a human walking into the Machine with a clipboard and a pocket protector would probably not be able to find anything. The computers run the show. The Wall Street Journal — one of the last bastions of adult news on the planet — writes that Amazon requires “one minute of human labor to get a package onto a truck, but that number is headed to zero. Autonomous warehouses will merge with autonomous manufacturing and delivery to form a fully automated supply chain.” It’s also possible that in the near future that package could be delivered to a fully automated brothel, now that the sex-robot industry is an

actual thing. Call me folksy, but that’s just weird. It also spurs the curious to wonder about all of those jobs Amazon promises to create, a thing they do to win enormous tax concessions in deals that almost always crater in the long run. Christopher Atkeson, a robotics professor at Carnegie Mellon, told the Wall Street Journal that even that one remaining minute of human labor is in danger because “a robotic arm capable of replacing Amazon’s warehouse workers will be available within five years.” Just think of it: no unions, no workman’s comp, no healthcare plans, no retirement required. Oh, and here’s one that might get your attention: both Amazon and Walmart “have patented blimplike warehouses that will float 1,000 feet in the air, armed with drones ready to deliver toothpaste and toilet paper to your doorstep as if they were files.” Drone swarms carpetbombing cities with rolls of toilet paper would almost be worth watching. It remains to be seen what kind of influence AI and machine learning will have on elections, though over in China the government has been working on gene-editing babies and — more ominously — by 2020 every Chinese citizen will be receiving a report card under a scheme known as the “social credit system.” Under this perfectly progressive idea one is graded on

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It’s 1922, if you lost everything, where would you go? Paris! Broke and alone, Pauline Mertens is forced to leave her family in Belgium. They believe that her fiancé, George Everard, and she stole millions from them in a con game. Escaping to Paris, she creates a new identity and becomes Frenchwoman Vivienne Gregsby. Her mission is to find her father’s art collection and prove her innocence. When the art collector, Edwin Bradley, offers her an amazing art job in America, she’s surrounded by post-Impressionist painters Gertrude Stein, Henri Matisse, and more. Her life is a dream with a new museum in Philadelphia and a possible romance. But George is lingering close by and up to his old tricks. What con is he doing now, and is she safe? Bestselling author of “The Art Forger,” B.A. Shaprio’s latest art historical fiction, “The Collector’s Apprentice,” is a fabulous, suspenseful tale. Readers will enjoy traveling back

in time and stepping into Gertrude Stein’s salon and being surrounded by poetImpressionist painters. Picture yourself surrounded by Matisse’s art! Visit your local library and discover a nonfiction book about Paris in the 1920s.

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A N N O U N C E M E N T S Kiwanis and See’s Candy

The Kiwanis Club of Sisters will be holding their annual See’s Candy Fundraiser in a trailer in the Ray’s Food Place parking lot. Sales will begin Thursday, November 15 and run through Christmas Eve Day or until all candy has been sold. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. Stop in to purchase some of the best chocolate and to help support Kiwanis in efforts to provide scholarships for the community as well as a number of other service projects. Every penny of profit goes back to the community. For more information call 541-588-6255.

Christmas Concerts

The Sisters High Desert Chorale will present its annual Christmas Concerts on Friday, December 7 at 7 p.m and again on Sunday, December 9 at 2:30 p.m. All concerts are at the Sisters Community Church and free to the public. What a wonderful way to begin your holiday season! Please join us for Christmas Joy celebrating the happiness of the Sisters community in beautiful song. More information is available from Connie Gunterman at 541-588-0362.

Sisters Song Circle

Join fellow songwriters and musicians at Sisters Song Circle on Sunday, December 2, 6:30 to 8 p.m., upstairs at the Sisters Saloon. We welcome, inspire, and encourage all instruments and levels of experience! Contact Joan for more information, 541-270-0018.

Free Pet Food

Budget tight this month, but you still need pet food for your dog or cat? Stop by the Furry Friends pet food bank. We have all sorts of pet supplies, too. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located in the Sisters Art Works building, Ste. 109, 204 W. Adams Ave. For more information call 541-797-4023.

Dementia Caregivers Group

A free support group for caregivers of those suffering with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia takes place the first Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Sisters City Hall. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, meetings provide emotional, educational, and social support. For information call 800-272-3900 or go to alz.org/oregon.

Kathy Deggendorfer Holiday Open House

Kathy Deggendorfer’s annual Open House, featuring her own artwork and gifts, will be Saturday, December 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hand-knit and woven wearable art by local artist Sharyl McCulloch and more. Original art dessert plates, festive garlands and banners created by local artists for sale benefiting Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank. Black Butte School will be selling beautiful holiday wreaths. It’s all happening at Sisters Art Works 204 W. Adams Ave. Free! Info: 541-420-9695.

Pet Photos with Santa

Join Furry Friends for their annual Pet Photos with Santa fundraising event on Saturday, December 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your furry friend to Sisters Art Works, 204 W. Adams Ave. to have your favorite pet’s photo taken with Santa. For more info, message Kiki at 541-797-4023.

Christmas Craft Make It & Take It

Come for an evening of fun with the family and make some memories together. Make a fresh wreath or swag, ornaments, a bird feeder, decorate cookies and more. There will be crafts for all ages. There is no charge so bring the whole family to Sisters Nazarene Church, 67130 Harrington Loop Rd., on Sunday, December 2, 2 to 4 p.m. For more information go to sistersnaz.org or call 541-647-4838.

Ladies Wreath Event

Enjoy the Christmas season with friends by creating evergreen wreaths or swags and enjoying a hot chocolate bar. Free! Saturday, December 1, 9 to 11 a.m. Sisters Fire Station Community Hall. For more info call 541-719-0587.

Christmas Cookie Exchange

All ladies are invited to the Fireside Room at Sisters Community Church on Saturday, December 8 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. for a Christmas Cookie Exchange. Bring 2 dozen cookies to exchange. RSVP at www.sisterschurch. com/sweet-christmas. For more information call 541-549-1201.

Support for Caregivers

A free support group for those who provide care in any capacity meets at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 386 N. Fir St. at 10:30 a.m. the third Tuesday of each month. Call 541-771-3258 for additional information.

Sisters Cold Weather Shelter Donations

Local Girl Scouts are hosting a supply drive for the Sisters Cold Weather Shelter. They will have a box at Sisters Middle School from November 26 through December 21. Needed items include coffee (regular and decaf), powdered creamer, sugar, disposable cups, plates, napkins & utensils, thermal base layers, wool socks, individual snacks, laundry, hand and dish soap, dryer sheets. For info call 541-610-9513.

Live Radio Broadcast

Sisters Classic Old-Time Radio Experience (SCORE) group will perform a live radio broadcast of “The Day the Earth Stood Still” at Sisters Community Church Friday, November 30 at 7 p.m. Many of the sound effects will be created right on stage. Light refreshments will be served. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and donations will be gladly accepted at the door. For more information call 541-480-1843.

Friends of the Sisters Library Sale

Half Off Sale at the FOSL Book Corner. Get 50% off gently read books throughout the month of November. Proceeds benefit the Sisters Library. New arrivals weekly! Located next to the outside book drop. Hours are Tuesdays and Saturdays 1 to 3 p.m. For more info call 541-604-8296.

Blue Christmas Service

This season can be hard for those who mourn and those going through painful passages in their lives. Blue Christmas welcomes those with heavy hearts. In this quiet service of music, devotion, and reflection, we acknowledge our sadness and seek peace for our souls. All are welcome. The service will be held at Sisters Community Church on Friday, December 21 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call 541-549-1201 for info.

The Council on Aging invites all seniors to celebrate the holidays together with a meal at Sisters Community Church on Tuesday, December 4 at noon. Free for adults age 60 and older, their spouses of any age, and their caregivers. Younger guests will be charged for the cost of their meal. Call 541-678-5483 for info.

Author Melody Carlson Presentation

The Creativity, Culture & Faith discussion series continues with local author Melody Carlson leading a conversation about her novella, “Christmas by the Sea.” This is a beautiful story of personal and spiritual growth. Wednesday, December 12 at 7 p.m. at Sisters Community Church. Info: 541549-1201.

Jazz Cafe for Youth

The SHS Jazz Combo, under the direction of Tyler Cranor, will be playing at The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration on Sunday, December 16 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Admission is free. Students in grades 7-12 are invited to dance, play games, and listen to friends jam. Food and drinks free for youth. Adults welcome, too! Call 541-549-7087 for more information.

Alzheimer’s Class

The Central Oregon chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is holding a class on Effective Communication Strategies. Class will be held at the Sisters Library on Tuesday, December 18 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Call 800-272-3900 for more information and to register. g

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Sisters Kiwanis takes donations of antiques & vintage jewelry throughout the year for its annual Antique & Collectibles Sale, held on Saturday every Memorial Day weekend. Your donation is taxdeductible! For more information call Leart at 541-410-2890; to arrange for pickup of large items, please call Pam at 541-719-1049 or Roger at 541-430-7395. You may also drop off small items at Essentials at 492 E. Main Ave.

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Mustang Rescue Christmas Tree Hunt

Mustangs To The Rescue will hold their Annual Christmas Tree Hunt from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, November 24 and 25 and December 1 and 2. Have a family adventure searching for and cutting your own tree, enjoy some s’mores and warm snacks, sledding and crafts for the kids, and wreathmaking for the adults. Look for signs on the back side of Black Butte Ranch — on McAllister across from the road to Camp Sherman. Call 541-330-8943 for more information ahead of time. Call 541-350-2406 for help on the days of the event.

Healthy Living Information for Seniors

Seniors and caregivers are invited to drop by the SAGE room at SPRD on the second Monday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. to meet local service providers and gather free information about aging in place from foot care to end-of-life planning. Call Diane at 541-588-0081 for information.

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Family Fun Story Time

Family Fun Story Time for kids ages birth through 5 takes place at the Sisters Library on Thursdays, November 29, December 6 and 13 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., with songs, rhymes and crafts, all designed to grow young readers. Caregivers must attend. For more information call 541-617-7078.

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Christmas tree hunt — By Craig F. Eisenbeis, Correspondent —

Although the first signs of Christmas started showing up in local stores even before Halloween, now that Thanksgiving is in the rearview mirror, the Christmas season is officially underway. And, for many people, one of the first things that comes to mind is finding a Christmas tree; and there is no better way to accomplish that than by staging a family hunt for a wild Christmas tree in our neighboring National Forest. The first step, of course, is to obtain a Christmas tree permit from the local Forest Service office or one of several commercial outlets. “We are seeing a lot of happy faces in the office,” said Sisters District Ranger Ian Reid. “People definitely want to get out and find their perfect Christmas tree.” Regardless of a person’s cultural background, nearly everyone in our society has grown up in the shadow of the Christmas tree, making it a familiar — and inescapable — sign of the season. Accordingly, the Christmas tree is usually accepted as a neutral and secular symbol of the holiday season. The name “Christmas,” of course, is derived from the term “Christ’s Mass,” which is a celebration of the Christian tradition of the Nativity of Jesus. While the actual birth date of Jesus is not known, it is generally acknowledged that the date of December 25 was somewhat arbitrarily selected, most likely to conform to preexisting seasonal festivals, most notably the Roman Saturnalia. Initially, the celebration of Christmas was not an integral part of the Christian faith and was not even observed until hundreds of years after the event. The actual religious observance of the date did not begin until the middle of the fourth century. Christmas trees, as we know them today, did not appear until much, much later. Actually, there is evidence that the Christmas tree had its beginnings in pagan traditions dating back more than a thousand years. The tree concept was adopted into Christian custom in the 16th or 17th centuries, a tradition that is generally considered to have begun in northern Europe, with Germany most often cited as the point of origin. By the mid-19th century, Christmas trees had also become common throughout Britain. By the time that the first settlers of European

descent arrived in Sisters Country, in the latter part of the nineteenth century, the Christmas tree custom was well established. Back then, obtaining a Christmas tree simply meant going out into the forest, cutting the perfect tree, and bringing it home to decorate. That was traditional then, and it still can be today. If your idea of a traditional Christmas does not involve an artificial tree or an urban Christmas tree lot, those of us in Sisters Country have a ready alternative. With thousands of acres of National Forest surrounding Sisters, it is easy to make a Christmas tree experience the centerpiece of a memorable outdoor family event. The first step, of course, is to obtain that Christmas tree permit. Christmas tree permits cost $5 each, and up to five permits are permitted per household. The Northwest’s Douglas fir tree is commonly considered the nation’s Christmas tree. In fact, Douglas fir Christmas trees are shipped all over the world; and Oregon leads all others in their export. Douglas firs are common in many areas near Sisters, as are true fir species such as noble, white, Pacific silver, red, and grand firs. “For some (forest) visitors, this may be their first time cutting a tree, but for others, like me and my family, this has become an annual tradition,” said Reid. “We encourage the community to use and enjoy their public lands, and please be safe...” So far this year, the snow level in the Sisters area has lingered in the higher elevations, which — for the time being, anyway — can enhance tree-hunting opportunities, since many of the prime fir trees are found at slightly higher elevations outside of town. So, now is the time to take advantage of that rapidly closing door of opportunity. Keep in mind that a Forest Service permit is valid only on Forest Service lands, so tree hunters must be certain that the selected tree is not on private land. If unsure, it is a good idea to have a Forest Service map that clearly shows forest boundaries. Trees selected for cutting must be at least 150 feet from state highways, picnic areas, campgrounds, or other developed sites. Trees within 300 feet of streams and lakes are also off limits. Other guidelines include selecting a tree that See TREE HUNT on page 17

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The Fly Fisher’s Place serves up gadgets, flies and equipment that will please any angler on your Christmas list — from kids to adults, men and women, at all levels of skill and experience. It’s not all about the gear, though. If you have a fisher-person in your family, they will find joy in a gift certificate for one of The Fly Fisher’s Place’s extraordinary fishing expeditions. Many families coordinate with each other to send their fisherman on the trip of a lifetime — a gift that will never be forgotten. International trips to Chile, Belize and Tasmania make for extraordinary gifts of experience. And while you’re at it, get out there on the water. Owner Jeff Perin says that McKenzie River fishing is as good as it’s ever been; East Lake makes for a very special experience, and never forget the local favorites, the Deschutes and the Metolius River.

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is no more than 12 feet tall. Trees taller than 12 feet require a special permit. The tree to be cut must also be within 15 feet of another tree; so, if the tree is standing alone in an open space, find another tree. Complete copies of Christmas tree-hunting guidelines and regulations can be obtained wherever tree permits are sold. Forest Service personnel will also provide guidance on areas where cutting is permitted and where to find particular tree species. The Sisters Ranger District office is located at the corner of Highway 20 and North Pine Street, on the west side of town. For further information call 541-549-7700. In addition to the Forest Service office, tree permits are also available at Lutton’s Ace Hardware, Bi-Mart, Sisters Mainline (Chevron) Station, Sisters Rental, and the Camp Sherman Store. Once again this year, the Forest Service’s program of free trees for fourth-graders is back. To claim a free Christmas tree permit for a fourth-grader, log on to www.everykidinapark. gov and take the pass to a Forest Service office. Finally, as Ranger Reid suggests, be sure that your Christmas tree hunt is a safe one and be properly equipped. Bring a hand saw

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Chops Bistro has been a local favorite for the last two years. They’re known for fireside dining in the dining room and providing live entertainment on the weekends in their comfortable lounge. They hit all the right notes with local Tony Lompa starting the weekend on Friday at 6 p.m. and Bill Keale finishing out on Sundays. Saturdays are shared by various artists. The lounge has become quite the cozy spot to be. Chops provides a great atmosphere, wonderful food and a welcoming staff. The wine list is top-notch and owner, Tracy Syanovitz, has several special wine dinners being offered this winter. Next month will be their first, offered with the focus on sparkling and champagne. ’Tis the season! Book reservations now for holiday parties; limited dates available. Stop by for details, 370 E. Cascade Ave.

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Holiday time is here. You’re decorating, shopping, entertaining, cooking, cleaning, party-going, and wrapping. During the season’s craziness your furry family members tend to get ignored or over-stimulated. Throughout the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, don’t forget to share the happy spirit with your canine family member! The holidays don’t have to be consumed in worry and safety concerns for your dog. There are many ways to get your furry friend involved in the fun and put everyone in a festive mood. Here are some creative ideas for making your dog a part of the holiday celebrations: Picking out that special Christmas tree is a fun outdoor activity that can be even more memorable if you take you furry friend with you. Many tree farms and tree lots will allow you to take your dog provided he is on a leash. The Christmas season brings a wealth of fun outdoor activities, from parades to outdoor markets to tree lighting ceremonies. These events will surely help warm up the experience for the both of you. Keep your dog on the leash for these kinds of activities; it’s safer for everyone. Getting the dogs together for some indoor (or outdoor) fun and frolic is a favorite tradition

for many. Ask some fellow dog friends about rotating a meetup each year to spread the holiday cheer. Getting the annual Christmas photo can often be a chore to accomplish, but including your dog in the Christmas family photo can liven up this activity and turn it into an event. It may be so much fun that you may want to have his own individual Christmas photo made for special Christmas cards. Bringing Rover to Pet Photos with Santa at the Sisters Art Works building on December 1 can be fun for the whole family. Another excuse to dress your dog up in ugly holiday sweaters! Proceeds benefit Furry Friends Foundation, which provides critical support to families through a pet food bank and sponsorship assistance in getting spay and neutering services. Christmas Eve or Christmas morning can be a fun time highlighted by unwrapping gifts to see what Santa brought. Allow your dog to join in on the fun. Pamper your pet with wrapped toys and take a moment to watch as he joyfully unwraps his gifts or pulls out his favorite treats from his Christmas stocking. Does anything say “holidays” more than baking delicious treats? See DOGS on page 19

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Blazin Saddles is a great place to put check-marks on your list next to the names of all the cyclists you’re shopping for this holiday season. The knowledgeable staff is ready to be your personal shopper. Electric bikes are taking the country by storm, and Blazin Saddles is the place to shop to find just the right one to put under the tree — and make someone’s year! Blazin Saddles puts the joys of cycling in reach of all through a holiday season bike-donation program. Drop a bike donation off at the shop on the corner of Hood and Pine between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. seven days a week until December 15. Blazin Saddles will get the bikes running safely and into the hands of a joyful Sisters resident. The bikes are of all sizes and not just for kids. Part of the idea of the program is to bring family cycling within reach of everyone in Sisters. Call 541-719-1213 or email blazinsaddles@bendbroadband.com for more information.

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The Porch offers a comfortable homey setting with playful twists on comfort-food classics. The menu is inviting with such favorite dishes as Chicken and Waffles, BaconWrapped Meatloaf, Cranberry BBQ Braised Ribs and vegetarian options like Sweet Potato Tacos and Veggie Golden Peanut Curry. Chef Hosler and his crew always have something intriguing for weekly specials. This holiday season come join us for a dinner to remember. Savor new winter menu items, sip seasonal cocktails from our full bar or enjoy a pint of draft beer or a glass of wine from our long list of options. Come in and see what everyone is talking about and put a little joy in your dining experience. Reservations suggested. Holiday gift cards are always the right gift choice!

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The abundance of fresh baked goodies is one of the most appealing parts of the Christmas season. Bake some healthy goodies for your dog so he doesn’t feel left out, and it may also prevent him from hijacking your baked goods. Now that you have special holiday cookies just for your furry friend, play games together. For one game, your dog will use his communication skills. The other requires memory skills. Both are fun and mentally challenging for your dog. Communication game: Hide treats while the dog is in another room. Bring the dog to the room and have him find the treats by following your pointing gesture. Memory game: Hide treats while the dog is watching. Then remove your dog from the room for a short time. Return to the room and see if your dog can find all of the treats he saw you hide. Checking out the lights and decorations is a holiday tradition for a lot of people. It can be a tradition for your pup, too! Whether you’re driving around to be wowed by neighbors’ holiday spirit or walking through a decorated public park or downtown, invite your furry family member to join you. The lights may not mean the same thing to him, but he’ll still like the excursion and being with his pack. For many of us, the holiday season means

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On December 1, renowned Sisters artist Jill Neal will welcome the Sisters community to her gallery for a day of Wine, Women & Chocolate. Jill hosts a holiday gathering every year, but this one is special because it marks one full year in her gallery space at 183 E. Hood Ave. The reception is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and folks are invited to drop in whenever they wish. A portion of proceeds from sales at the event will be donated to Bethlehem Inn to benefit families in need during the holidays. Jill’s grandson will also be on hand selling “seconds” of some of Jill’s wares for donations to Sisters Habitat for Humanity. Jill Neal is renowned for her Wild and Tasteful Women art, which is featured on everything from wine labels to ceramics — great gifts for the season. Neal’s art is wide-ranging, though, and one of the joys of visiting the gallery is the chance to experience it all.

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Celebrating Old-World traditions — By Susan Waymire, CTC — Tradition — by definition a custom or belief passed down from generation to generation. Looking at our Christmas traditions, many of them stem from our European heritage… whether that be Dutch, English, Scandinavian, or for myself, German. Being close to my German grandmother during my childhood, I embraced our background, and in college made it part of my major studying the language, history, and culture. The pinnacle experience for me was to be invited on a marketing internship for a hightech firm in Germany after I graduated from college. I lived in a small town, Burghausen, a border town on the Salzach River between Germany and Austria, right in the heart of Bavaria. One of my favorite memories while living there was to experience the “Old-World” Christmas traditions — many originating in Germany and Austria. Being the only American in Burghausen, I became somewhat of a celebrity, embraced by the locals and taken under their wing to experience first-hand their Christmas customs. To understand some of these beliefs, you need to get a grasp of their version of the characters involved. It’s a little different from our Santa Claus. Saint Nicholas comes on December 6, the Christkindl on December 24. Many of the differences stem back to the Reformation and the division between the Protestants and Catholics during that time. St. Nicholas is the Catholic patron saint of children, and on Saint Nikolas Day children put their shoes out hoping for them to be filled with sweets and gifts — similar to Santa delivering the stockings. He also travels with Krampus (in other areas of Europe, he goes by different names) the creepy, evil figure who delivers the naughty kids the dreaded lump of coal. Martin Luther and the Protestants decided they would take Christmas a different direction and introduced Christkindl (an angel-like Christ Child) who later would become Father Christmas or Kris Kringle. Christkindl brings the toys underneath the Christmas tree. In Bavaria, kids look forward to both days in December — unless they are naughty. One of my favorite memories was that of the Christkindlmarkets, or Christmas markets

as we know them. Now that we know the key characters, we can now understand the origin of the Christkindlmarkets. The markets were started throughout Germany during the Middle Ages after the Reformation, not only to bring people together for warmth and camaraderie during those dark years, but to also celebrate the Christkindl. Munich was the first large town in Bavaria to hold their market in the mid-14th century. What better way than food, drink, choirs, and crafts for all of the peasants to come together and celebrate the Advent season. As you enter the marketplace in modern times, you can understand the source of the warmth and light they must have felt centuries ago. Attending these markets truly awakens the senses...the smell, taste, sights and sounds all come alive. The twinkling lights lacing the booths create the festive look to each of the stalls. Gingerbread men iced perfectly, laid in straw and wrapped in cellophane with handembroidered ribbon are just a small example of what to find. Additionally, we find massive numbers of nutcrackers, spiced lebkuchen (ginger-spiced decorated cookies) in hand-stamped tins, handcrafted wooden ornaments and toys, and embroidered clothing and kitchenware set among rows of booths, each displayed with European perfectionism. The Germans are masters of packaging; all of these items are impeccably wrapped making them irresistible purchases. They could wrap an old shoe and it would be snatched up because of the packaging alone. Then, there is the food — lots of it, and forget about dieting. Yes, this is the time to sample all of the local favorite dishes. The smell of the vast variety of savory sausages, spaetzle, schnitzel, soft baked pretzels, and crispy potato pancakes, waft throughout the market. Vendors offer either their version of Gluhwein (a hot spiced wine) or the more alcoholic Feuerzangenbowle. This lively libation has a rum-soaked sugar loaf set on fire over a spiced wine and when combined with shopping is lethal to the wallet. Everything looks wonderful after Gluhwein. Then, for dessert, one may find the crepes, See TRADITIONS on page 21

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apple strudel, and — my personal favorite — the Austrian Kaiserschmarnn (hot brandied cherries with loads of whipping cream served over crepes). With all of the senses in full gear, one can feel how during the Middle Ages these concoctions warmed one up both inside and out, creating much-needed merriment for that dismal era. Many river cruise and tour companies have now capitalized on this celebration and have packages for the Christmas markets throughout Europe. It is a chilly time 541-549-9388

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after the departure of Liam Hughes, resigned her position effective October 24. Snead currently serves as a member of the Jefferson County School District 509-J school board. She owns her own consulting business headquartered in Madras, serving as a consultant to businesses and organizations like SPRD that need some reorganization and streamlining. She thrives on the work of shoring up an organization’s policies and procedures. In an earlier interview with The Nugget, Snead said, “I love this stuff.” She sees internal controls of finances as crucial to the health of any business. Establishing clear policies and procedures for all employees and human resources-related issues is one of her goals. She is also working with the board to prioritize programs and create a solid cost recovery plan. S P R D r e c e n t l y s u cceeded in securing three $5,000 grants, one to assist with rekeying the building, another to go toward scholarships, and a third to help support a new 10-week Friendly Agers Program. Snead reported to the board that the Senior Health Fair held on October 19 had 18 vendor/participants and 99 attendees. The Happy Girl Run on November 2-3 saw 765 race participants. SPRD was able to make $1,936 on the event through the silent auction, driving a van shuttle for participants, and receiving $1 per participant as the local beneficiary of the event. “We feel very lucky to have the option of having Courtney stay on,” said SPRD Board Chair Jeff Tryens.

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Erin Thompson serves as an art professor at John Jay College, City University of New York. She has written that for most art buyers “… art is a means to create and strengthen social bonds, and a way for collectors to communicate information about themselves and the world within these networks … art can send a message about who the collector really is – or at least who the person sees themself as being.” The oil tycoon and billionaire J. Paul Getty poured millions of dollars into art. He fluently spoke eight languages. The J. Paul Getty Trust is the largest art institute in the world. His personal collection favored 18th-century European painters along with antique Greco Roman sculptures. But J. Paul saved his greatest respect for Europe’s old-money aristocracy. All this seems incongruent with a man who was so miserly that he installed a pay-phone in his mansion for anyone who needed to make a longdistance call. Many, including Thompson, believe that Getty embraced art and languages in order to overcome the perception by the European elite that he was an unpolished, newmoney Midwesterner whose family got lucky via the oil boom. So he attempted to shed his old skin for a cosmopolitan costume. Alas, being an art maven and polyglot could not overcome being a skinflint and womanizer; J. Paul Getty never attained the respect he craved. A jeweler whose work we carry (at Raven Makes Gallery) makes heavy bracelets of sterling silver that have a textured, sand-cast-like appearance; gold petroglyph symbols adorn the outside. The inside of the bracelet is a finely detailed scene depicting the lives of the Navajo People living in Canyon de Chelly. These works are called “Storyteller, Inner Beauty” bracelets. The jeweler, Cody, is a full-blood Navajo raised in the heart of the reservation. He fervently travels the rodeo circuit. A roper, he’s told us more than once, “If I were good enough at my roping to make a living, I’d never make another piece of jewelry.” Despite being one of the premier Native American jewelers today, for him, making jewelry is a profession, not his identity. In his heart, he’s a roper, an Indian cowboy. But outside of his inner circle, he’s “Cody the Navajo Jeweler

… who loves the rodeo.” People typically associate more exterior type of personal possessions with their identity than they do art. The arc of an American male’s maturation process can often be discerned by the car or truck he’s driving. However, clothing probably provides the best accessory to saying, “This is me.” Thirty-five years ago, Mitch served in my military unit at Fort Bragg, NC. During the day, when we were in garrison, Mitch wore camouflaged fatigues and a maroon beret. At the end of the workday, he headed out on his Harley after donning motorcycle regalia, to include his club’s sleeveless bluejean vest with embroidered “colors” on the back. All day long, Mitch had on some sort of identifying uniform, first as a paratrooper, later as a 1%’er. Homeowners can go to great lengths to transform their house into a galleria of sorts. A modest pre-fab home might have a décor of wellchosen folk art pieces from places visited. At the other end of the spectrum was the Manhattan townhouse suite of David Rockefeller, where a Picasso, Monet, and Matisse were displayed in the same room. Umpteen condos and homes on the Oregon Coast have a nautical theme. World travellers often exhibit an eclectic collection from all walks of life in their house. In this area, a plethora of abodes display at least one Sisters Rodeo, Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show, or Sisters Folk Festival poster. On one hand, these art objects are purely inanimate; on the other, they represent amulets that surround us, marking the radius of our perceptions about existence, humanity, and character. For the individual with two or three differently decorated homes, they can offer the opportunity to be another self for part of the year. While living in a log cabin in Alaska for eight years, I had a wood stove for heat and no electricity, running water, or telephone. The cabin was sparsely decorated; a few inexpensive works honored the natural world. The large contingent of us who lived this way provisioned our cabins in a relatively similar manner. Near the end of this period, I became a schoolteacher and romantically involved with a professional woman in the medical field. She was not going to adapt to my preferred lifestyle, so I gave up the rustic ways and moved into her

fully modern, chalet-style home. The surface of my personal world changed, and I resented the appearance of this new me. Having old friends over felt embarrassing; I apologized profusely. However, some years passed and, unbeknownst to me, my perceptions shifted a bit. We acquired an expensive, large and delicate Yup’ik Eskimo, fossilized whalebone sculpture of humpbacks breaching. Brightly colored, contemporary prints of Alaskan wildlife were not only purchased, they were matted and framed. Thick, vibrantly sumptuous carpets from a Nepal trip covered the floor. I continued to pine for the former “good life,” but, admittedly, this one had opened new doors. The Spartan idealist drive became tempered. The home and its décor gradually began to reflect my development, almost as if it anticipated what I was to become even before I did.

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about. Monthly meetings start off with time to tell fishing stories when group members relate their most recent angling adventures, followed by a short business meeting. A featured speaker is the highlight of each meeting who shares their knowledge and experience on various aspects of fishing, fish and conservation. Some recent speakers have included Jeff Perin, owner of The Fly Fisher’s Place, Sisters bamboo fly rod craftsman Dave Dozer and his wife Maryann Dozer who is a Fly Fishing International Certified Master Casting Instructor, and Ryan Houston from the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council. A variety of outdoorrelated items are also raffled at each meeting as a fundraiser for the club, although next year annual dues will probably be established for members as a more reliable source of income, earmarked primarily for the speakers program. The Go Fish Group also has an ambitious lineup of classes and other programs in the works. Beginning on January 7 the club will be offering a

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to reach out to the Sisters community. “We were asking what kind of platform we can build to create more community outreach, because we want to be part of the community, and caring for people who need help is our mission,” explained Steve Stratos, Sisters Community Church pastor. That’s where the idea of a fishing club came about and Kutz, who is very active in the church, agreed to take the lead. “We see this community as a beautiful place God gave us, and fishing is a way to get at that,” continued Stratos. While sponsored by the church, anyone who likes to fish is welcome, and Kutz has an e-mail list of about 120 people who have expressed interest in the group. About two-thirds of the 25 to 45 people who attend the monthly meetings are not church members. “A lot of the people who come to the meetings are new to Sisters and they want to meet people and learn places to fish,” said Kutz. And that’s exactly what the Go Fish Group is all

six-week fly-tying class to keep anglers busy when it’s too cold and icy to be out on the rivers. They will also be holding a rod-building class starting on March 4. A series of outings and fly-fishing classes are being planned for when the weather turns warmer, including a class for youth. “This spring we want to get some teenagers together, teach them fly-fishing techniques, have them tie a fly and then go fishing with it,” said Kutz. Another on-the-water class being planned will involve pairing up experienced anglers with beginners to act as mentors. He’s a firm believer that to catch fish on a fly, anglers need to know the kinds of insects trout like to eat, and he has some ideas for entomology classes to that end. The club is also working with other fishing groups in Central Oregon, such as the Central Oregon Flyfishers, to expand its speaker program. Finally, Kutz and the Go Fish Group have a strong commitment to the catch-andrelease ethic and conservation. He expects the club to eventually be regularly involved

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and fellowship with other fishermen.” The Go Fish Group meets on the second Monday of each month starting at 6:30 p.m. to talk fish and fishing, followed by the official meeting at 7 p.m. Meetings are held at the Sisters Community Church, 1300 W. McKenzie Hwy., Sisters. Meeting notices are also posted in The Nugget. For more information call Gary Kutz at 541-771-2211.

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• The Christmas season has arrived, and Sisters is all lit up to celebrate the holidays and welcome visitors. Lights on the community Christmas tree were turned on last Friday evening followed by the Christmas parade on Saturday afternoon. Lighted snowflakes bedeck the light poles in town and most businesses are illuminated in the spirit of the season. A number of giving trees around town contain tags with gift suggestions for children and elders in our community. The Habitat for Humanity Gingerbread Trail can be found in businesses throughout town. • The City has received a site plan for 27 apartments south of Railway Avenue that are part of the original Village at Cold Springs master plan by Hayden Homes. At this time, it is not known who the builder of the apartments will be or the timeline for their completion. Although they agreed to including the apartments in their original master plan, Hayden has since informed the City they don’t build apartments. • Hayden Homes has submitted a land-use application to the City, proposing to remap the open space zone at the McKenzie Meadow property to an area that is largely treed. The master plan for Hayden’s newest project calls for 116 single-family homes,

22 single-family attached units (townhouses), and 60 multi-family units. At the present time, the timeline for the 198-unit development is four to five years. • The Sisters Cold Weather Shelter is currently seeking volunteers for meals and monitoring for the month of December. To bring meals, signups may be done online at signup.com/go/DBQFMyH. To be a monitor from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m., sign up on the same site, if training and a background check have been completed. For those who are new, contact JoAnn Rundell, volunteer coordinator, at joann.rundell@gmail.com. • The City Parks Advisory Board discussed the possibility of establishing permanent conservation easements and view corridors in Sisters at its last meeting. The topic will undergo further discussion. • The foundational and utility work on the Barclay/ Highway 20 roundabout is completed, with the installation of all the rock pillars and boulders. The statues of the elk and pronghorn are currently being cast at the foundry. It is hoped they will be installed in time for Christmas. The landscaping project will go out to bid in January, with installation of plant material in the spring. • Public Works director Paul Bertagna reports all the pavement rehab within the city is completed. Speeding enforcement is taking place

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with the installation of a speed feedback sign on Jefferson Avenue, a trouble spot that has received numerous speeding complaints from residents along the street. • Coin machines at the Village Green Park showers have been swapped out and will now accept either tokens or quarters. Tokens may be secured from the Family Access Network office in the Sisters School District administration headquarters on East Cascade. • The ODOT/Kittleson Engineering feasibility study on the proposed mini-roundabout at the intersection of Locust Street and Highway 20 is completed. Public Works Director Paul Bertagna reported to the City Council that the response to the proposal from the freight industry was not favorable. • Design work on the riparian restoration project along Whychus Creek, between Creekside Park and the campground is continuing. On Tuesday, December 4 (a change of meeting day for December only), the City Parks Advisory Board will review a 50 percent design before it goes to the City Council on December 12. • The bus shelter located on South Locust Street near East Washington Avenue is being removed since no bus stops there anymore. The City hopes that COIC will make improvements to its three current bus stops in Sisters.

Unemployment rate up slightly Unemployment levels ticked up slightly in October across Central Oregon, and unemployment rates are largely unchanged over the past year. Recent revisions using payroll tax records revealed that hiring was slower than initially estimated for much of Central Oregon. Although the region continues to add jobs, the pace of hiring slowed compared to the first half of 2018. The unemployment rate in Deschutes County was 4.0 percent in October, a slight increase from 3.8 percent in September. The rate is largely unchanged from this time last year when it was 4.2 percent. Deschutes County lost 390 jobs in October, typical losses for this time of year. Seasonal losses were concentrated in accommodation and food

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best theme. Harmony Farm Sanctuary (HFS) won first place for their fabulous float filled with animals, volunteers, and students from Sisters Life Skills Class with instructor Josh Nordell. “We love being in the parade because it’s our way of giving back to the awesome community that supports us,” HFS founder Robine Botts told The Nugget. “The kids and adults all seem to love seeing our motley crew of rescued animals.” “We love it,” Nordell said. “It’s all about being inclusive in the community.” Second place went to Sisters Cub Scout Pack 139 for their creative float, “Rockin’ in Santa’s Workshop.” Directly following the fire district engines was Warfighter Outfitters, a nonprofit guide and outfitter service that provides no-charge fishing and hunting trips for wounded veterans. It was founded by Brett Miller, a wounded combat veteran who nearly lost his life while serving in Iraq. “We started with just a jeep and a drift boat in the parade, and this year we have 4 boats and a handful of jeeps and trucks. All paid for by grants,” Miller said. “I don’t think people realize how big of a footprint we have and how many veterans we’ve served.

This year we’re poised to bring over 2,000 veterans on outings.” Animals doing tricks, walking down the street or just plain looking pretty in their holiday attire was one of the many highlights of this year’s parade. Decorated with garland and bundles of wrapped Christmas presents, four llamas and their handlers from the Central Oregon Llama Association made their way past smiling spectators. The llamas in the parade are among more than 500 llamas in Central Oregon and Sisters Country. The kids went wild when Emily Green strolled by with Gabriel, her in-training therapy unicorn minihorse. Sisters resident Melinda Ennis watched the parade with 3-year-old daughter Elliott. “We’ve been living in Sisters for nearly two years now and this is our second year at the Christmas Parade,” said Ennis. “I think it’s a wonderful thing to get my daughter involved in the starting of the Christmas festivities!” It wouldn’t be a Christmas Parade without Santa Claus, and as an annual tradition, the Black Butte Ranch carriage held the season’s most popular attraction. Sisters residents and visitors had more special events to enjoy after the festivities of the parade on Hood Avenue. Santa stopped in for a visit at the Sisters Chamber office on Main Avenue directly following the parade for one-onone visits with the youngsters.

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Letters, spaces, 541-797-4023 Kenmore smooth-top range. 206 Lost & Found numbers and punctuation = 1 – Sisters Oregon Guide – Stainless steel, 2 yrs. old, in great Bend Spay & Neuter Project character. Any ad copy changes LOST AN ITEM? Pick one up throughout town! shape. $350. 541-588-6617. Providing Low-Cost Options for will be charged at the first-time FOUND SOMETHING Spay, Neuter and more! Plunder Jewelry 102 Commercial Rentals insertion rate of $2 per line. VALUABLE? Go to BendSnip.org Vintage • Trendy • Inspirational Standard abbreviations allowed Advertise in The Nugget's or call 541-617-1010 CASCADE STORAGE Custom Photo Pendants with the approval of The Nugget (541) 549-1086 • (877) 540-1086 Lost & Found classifieds Prices start at just $8 Three Rivers Humane Society classified department. NOTE: 581 N. Larch – 7-Day Access plunderdesign.com/jessdraper Where love finds a home! See the 301 Vehicles Legal notices placed in the Public 5x5 to 12x30 Units Available FB: bit.ly/JewelryJess doggies at 1694 SE McTaggart Notice section are charged at the 5x5 - 8x15 Climate Control Units 541-977-8494 in Madras • A No-kill Shelter display advertising rate. On-site Management Go to ThreeRiversHS.org Habitat THRIFT STORE DEADLINE: MONDAY, noon or call 541-475-6889 At Division & Revere in Bend 141 W. Main • 541-549-1740 preceding WED. publication. Office Space, Full Service Habitat RESTORE PLACEMENT & PAYMENT: 500 Services 500-1,000 sf. – $1.65 per sf. 254 W. Adams • 541-549-1621 Office, 442 E. Main Ave. Phone, Call Ralph, 541-390-5187 Hours at both stores are BOOKKEEPING/PAYROLL 541-549-9941 or place online at 2009 VW CC VR6 Mon.-Sat., 9 to 5; Sun. 12 to 4 QuickBooks, Sage, Wave, ADP + MINI STORAGE NuggetNews.com. Payment is 4-MOTION $6995 Donations accepted Mon.-Sat. Your premises or remote. Sisters Storage & Rental due upon placement. VISA & Rare first edition. One owner. from 10 to 4 only. 24/7/365. First month free. Best 506 North Pine Street MasterCard accepted. Billing Immaculately maintained. All rate guaranty. 541-301-0300 541-549-9631 available for continuously run records provided. Price is cascadebiz@mail.com classified ads, after prepayment Sizes 5x5 to 15x30. 7-day access. negotiable but this vehicle's value Computerized security gate. of first four (4) weeks and upon FIFI'S HAULING SERVICE is in the maintenance. Odometer On-site management. approval of account application. Dump Trailers available! reads 225+k. Still gets 30+ mpg U-Haul trucks, trailers, moving Call 541-419-2204 on the highway. Recently boxes & supplies. CATEGORIES: GEORGE’S SEPTIC replaced the windshield and tires. Prime Downtown Retail Space 101 Real Estate TANK SERVICE I've never lost traction on icy 1993 Jayco Jay Series Tent Call Lori at 541-549-7132 102 Commercial Rentals “A Well Maintained road conditions running mud and Trailer, 2 large beds plus table Cold Springs Commercial 103 Residential Rentals Septic System Protects snow tires, no studs. If you're that converts to small bed, heater, looking for a reliable classy ride, 104 Vacation Rentals the Environment” Industrial New Block Bldg. 3-burner stove, icebox, battery, 106 Real Estate Wanted 541-549-2871 this is it! VIN report: Redmond Airport Industrial Park propane tank. Easy to tow. Used https://vincheck.report/archive/W 107 Rentals Wanted 2,500 to 6,500 sq. ft. MOVING TRUCK FOR HIRE for family camping and fall 200 Business Opportunities VWGU93C99E526608.PDF Call Ralph, 541-390-5187 –COMPLETE MOVING, LLC– hunting last year. Could use now 201 For Sale Call 540-455-5969 Sisters' Only Local Moving Co.! Professional space for lease. with some window patching, or 202 Firewood Two exp. men with 25+ years (2) TOYOTA Venzas, $800 per month plus utilities. replace the canvas for next 203 Recreation Equipment comm. moving. Refs! ODOT Lic. 2011 & 2012, low miles. Over 1,100 square feet. 2 offices summer. $1,100. 541-420-6734. 204 Arts & Antiques Class 1-B • Call 541-678-3332 Call Ralph, 541-390-5187 and kitchenette. 541-280-0350

ALL advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

205 Garage & Estate Sales 206 Lost & Found 207 The Holidays 301 Vehicles 302 Recreational Vehicles 401 Horses 402 Livestock 403 Pets 500 Services 501 Computer Services 502 Carpet Upholstery Cleaning 503 Appliance Repair & Refinish 504 Handyman 505 Auto Repair 600 Tree Service & Forestry 601 Construction 602 Plumbing & Electric 603 Excavations & Trucking 604 Heating & Cooling 605 Painting 606 Landscaping & Yard Maint. 701 Domestic Services 702 Sewing 703 Child Care 704 Events & Event Services 801 Classes & Training 802 Help Wanted 803 Work Wanted 901 Wanted 902 Personals 999 Public Notice

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CCB #101744 Water, Power, TV & Phone TV • PHONE • INTERNET 541-549-2206 Septic System EXPERTS: Sisters Tree Care, LLC Your authorized local dealer for JERRY WILLIS DRYWALL Complete Design & Permit Preservation, Pruning, DirecTV, ViaSat HS Internet & VENETIAN PLASTER Approval, Feasibility, Test Holes. Removals & Storm Damage and more! CCB # 191099 All Residential, Commercial Jobs Sand, Pressurized & Standard Serving All of Central Oregon 541-318-7000 • 541-306-0729 541-480-7179 • CCB #69557 Systems. Repairs, Tank Brad Bartholomew Technology Problems? Replacement. CCB #76888 ISA Cert. Arborist UT-4454A SIMON CONSTRUCTION I can fix them for you. Cellular: 419-2672 or 419-5172 503-914-8436 • CCB #218444 SERVICES Solving for business, home & • 541-549-1472 • A/V needs. All tech supported. Forestry • Fire Fuels Assistance Design / Build / Fine Carpentry TewaltAndSonsExcavation.com Residential / Commercial Central Oregon's Premier Jason Williams CCB #184335 • 541-948-2620 ROBINSON & OWEN FORESTRY CONSULTANT Sisters local • 25 yrs. experience bsimon@bendbroadband.com Heavy Construction, Inc. & Year-round Firewood Sales! 541-719-8329 All your excavation needs Licensed, Bonded, Insured EARTHWOOD *General excavation Bear Mountain Fire LLC 502 Carpet & Upholstery TIMBER FRAME HOMES *Site Preparation 541-420-3254 • CCB #163462 Large inventory of dry, stable, Cleaning *Sub-Divisions gorgeous, recycled old-growth TIMBER STAND Northwest Carpet Cleaning *Road Building Douglas fir and pine for mantles, IMPROVEMENT LLC Great rates, serving all of Sisters! *Sewer and Water Systems stair systems, furniture and All-phase Tree Care Specialist Lic., Bonded, Ins. 541-390-0569 *Underground Utilities structural beams. Timber frame Technical Removals, Pruning, peterson.carpets@gmail.com *Grading *Snow Removal design and construction services Stump Grinding, Planting & BULLSEYE CARPET & *Sand-Gravel-Rock since 1990 – CCB#174977 Consultations • Nate Goodwin UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Licensed • Bonded • Insured 549-0924 • earthwoodhomes.com ISA-Cert. Arborist PN-7987A Cutting Edge Technology CCB #124327 CCB #190496 • 541-771-4825 CASCADE GARAGE DOORS Licensed & Insured (541) 549-1848 online at www.tsi.services Sales • Service • Installation – Sisters owned & operated – BANR Enterprises, LLC Res. / Comm. / Custom Wood bullseyecarpetcleaning.net 601 Construction Earthwork, Utilities, Grading, CCB #44054 • 541-548-2215 • 541-238-7700 • Hardscape, Rock Walls Carl Perry Construction LLC HAVE A SERVICE GORDON’S Residential & Commercial Residential & Commercial TO PROVIDE? 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605 Painting ~ FRONTIER PAINTING ~ Quality Painting, Ext. & Int. Refurbishing Decks CCB #131560 • 541-771-5620 www.frontier-painting.com Residential / Comm. Painting Interior & Exterior Carl Perry Construction LLC CCB #201709 • 541-419-3991 THE HOME CONNECTION Serving Sisters for 21 years! 541-549-2934 • CCB #123232 Riverfront Painting LLC Interior/Exterior • Deck Staining SHORT LEAD TIMES Travis Starr, 541-647-0146 License #216081 Walls Needing a Touchup? Check the Classifieds!

606 Landscaping & Yard Maintenance AJ's PROPERTY CLEANUP Lawncare • Thatching • Edging Aerating • Hauling Debris • Mulching // Licensed 541-279-0139 • 541-306-0761 FIFI'S HAULING SERVICE Yard, Construction, and Debris Cleanup & Hauling! Serving Central OR since 1979 • 541-419-2204 • All Landscaping Services Mowing, Thatching, Hauling... Call Abel Ortega, 541-815-6740. Affordable Handyman & Yard Care with distinction & integrity. NEEDLE cleanup! 541-240-1120 J&E Landscaping Maintenance LLC Clean ups, raking, hauling debris, gutters. Edgar Cortez, 541-610-8982 or 541-420-8163 jandelspcing15@gmail.com Metolius Lawn Maintenance Aerating, thatching, mowing, pruning, hauling & more – Call Eric Bilderback LCB #15899 • 541-508-9672 – All You Need Maintenance – Pine needle removal, hauling, mowing, moss removal, edging, raking, weeding, pruning, roofs, gutters, pressure washing... Lic/Bonded/Ins. CCB# 218169 Austin • 541-419-5122

701 Domestic Services – CUSTOM HOUSE CARE – TLC for your Home or Vacation Rental in Sisters, Black Butte Ranch & surrounding areas. Let us sparkle your home for a fresh start! Call to schedule an immaculate home cleaning. Lic-Bonded-Ins. Refs Avail. Call Emilee Stoery, 541-588-0345 or email customhousecare@earthlink.net BLAKE & SON – Commercial, Home & Rentals Cleaning WINDOW CLEANING! Lic. & Bonded • 541-549-0897

802 Help Wanted Sisters Park & Recreation District is seeking an Adult and Youth Program Assistant. See job description and application requirements at www.sistersrecreation.com.

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CLASSIFIEDS 999 Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to ORS 526.328, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held to receive from any interested persons suggestions, advice, objections or remonstrances to the preliminary forestland classification for Deschutes County, within the Central Oregon Forest Protection District. A hearing will be held on Monday, December 3, 2018, at 6:00 P.M., at the Deschutes County Services Building – 1300 NW Wall Street, Bend, Ore. Maps of the preliminary classification may be inspected during normal working hours at the Oregon Department of Forestry Central Oregon District Office – 3501 NE 3rd Street, in Prineville, or at the Department of Forestry office in Sisters, 16721 Pine Tree Lane. Written testimony may be submitted to the committee at these locations or by mail, PO Box 670, Prineville, OR 97754. Testimony must be received by December 10 at 5 P.M. To ensure the broadest range of services to individuals with disabilities, persons with disabilities requiring special arrangements should contact 541-447-5658 at least two working days in advance. OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY PETER DAUGHERTY, STATE FORESTER • • • • • • • • SERVICE TO PROVIDE? BUSINESS TO PROMOTE? VEHICLE FOR SALE? HOUSE TO RENT? LOOKING FOR LAND? GARAGE TOO FULL? NEED SOME HELP? Advertise in The Nugget Newspaper's CLASSIFIEDS For no additional cost your classified goes ONLINE! Go to www.NuggetNews.com DEADLINE: Every Monday by noon. Call 541-549-9941 • • • • • • • •

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DRIVING: Wintery conditions are moving in to Sisters

then squeeze again. Brake SMOOTHLY! • Chaining up: Just because you are chaining up does not give you immunity if someone else loses control. If Continued from page 1 you have stopped near a heavWhile pedestrians have ily used traffic lane and are the right-of-way, it is wise for lying there with your feet in those on foot to exercise extra the road, well, whatever hapcaution. Don’t assume that pens is partially your fault. because you can Put your chains see an oncoming on in a place Don’t assume that where you will car that the driver can see you. If because you can see be safe, and not a y o u ’ r e w e a rhazard to others. ing dark cloth- an oncoming car that • Deer: When ing, you may be the driver can see you. you see deer or all but invisible, other animals even in a cross- If you’re wearing dark a h e a d , s l o w walk or under Avoid aniclothing, you may down. streetlights. mals if possible, Carry a flash- be all but invisible, but do not swerve light and stay into the oncomalert to your even in a crosswalk or ing lane and risk a s u r r o u n d i n g s . under streetlights. head-on collision Distracted walkor run off the road ing can be almost and risk hitting as dangerous as distracted another object. driving. • Dead batteries: When There is rain in the fore- jumping batteries connect cast for this week, and one cable to the (+) terminal snow at higher elevations. of each battery. Then connect Remembering some basic one end of the second cable to driving tips can prevent a bad the (-) terminal of the booster day: battery and the other end to a • On the ice: At 30 degrees nut or bolt on the engine. Do ice is twice as slippery as it not connect it to the (-) of the is at 0 degrees. It forms first discharged battery. and lasts longer on bridges Start the engine of the and in the shade. If you hit an helper vehicle and let it run unexpected patch, don’t try a few minutes, then start to brake, accelerate or down- the disabled vehicle engine. shift. Let up on your accelera- Remove cables in the exact tor and let your vehicle “roll” REVERSE order. through the slippery area. • Stay clear of plows and • Skidding: If you go into sanders: Slow down. Plows a skid, act quickly by taking and sanders will pull over your foot off the accelerator. periodically to let traffic pass. Keep your foot off the brake It’s risky to pass on the left of and steer in the direction the a snowplow because of blowrear of the vehicle is skidding. ing snow. Never pass on the Use a light touch. right. Flying rock can dam• Braking: For front-and- age your car if you pass a rear wheel-drive vehicles sander. The best advice is to with disc or drum brakes, stay three car lengths behind the National Safety council plows and sanders. recommends squeezing the • Stay in line when travelbrakes with a slow, steady ing to or from a snow zone. pressure until just before Don’t blaze your own trail, they lock. When you feel especially going downhill. them start to lock, ease off • Safety belts and child until your wheels are rolling; safety seats will keep you and

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your child from being thrown around inside your vehicle should you go into a skid or hit an object. • Clear all windows of snow, ice or fog before starting out. Also clear any snow off the hood — it comes loose when driving. • Turn on your low-beam headlights — and check to make sure they are on low beam. • Dirty headlights can cut visibility by 50 percent or more. Keep all lenses free of dirt. Don’t forget the directional lights, taillights and rotating lights.

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Kiwanis Food Bank donations have been declining and some major cash donors have moved away. In an effort to help, Coldwell Banker Reed Bros. Realty office will serve as a dropoff location from November 23rd to December 23rd. Community members can donate canned or packaged goods and checks payable to Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank at 291 W. Cascade Ave., Monday through Saturday. The Food Bank is run by volunteers and a vital service to many families in Sisters. Donations of food and checks will also be accepted at the Kiwanis building on Wednesdays from 12 to 2 p.m. and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Reed Bros. Realty 291 W. Cascade Ave. Sisters, OR 97759 541-549-6000 www.reedbros.com Each office is independently owned and operated.

Patty Cordoni

Principal Broker/Manager of Farm, Ranch & Vineyard Division 541.771.0931 patty.cordoni@cascadesir.com

Food Bank Needs Your Help!

“We would highly recommend Suzanne! Suzanne is the perfect combination of a really nice/great person to work with and a top-echelon professional. Her wealth of experience and knowledge was exceedingly helpful in the marketing, showing of our home, and ultimately the purchase negotiation phase. She engaged in every detail, communicated frequently with us, and provided rapid responses to inquiries. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone.” — Jeff & Amy Sills

• Tires need adequate tread for traction in snow and to reduce the risk of hydroplaning in rain or puddles on the road. • Following distance: Maintain at least three times the normal following distance on snow or ice. If you are being followed too closely, maintain an extra distance behind the vehicle ahead so that you can slow down or brake gradually. And finally, if the roads are too hazardous for your driving skills or the vehicle you have available, stay home or call a friend to get a ride.

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VISION: Teams working on concrete goals and strategies Continued from page 1

Prosperous Sisters. The Vision Action Teams each started with 20 strategies identified by the community related to their area of concern, prioritized them, and have refined them down to five strategies. For each strategy, which is designed to support the connected focus area, the team identified actions to be taken, as well as leading and supporting partners to carry out the actions. They also created milestones in achieving the actions. Implementation timelines, ranging from less than one year to five-plus years, were established. Each team has a designated leader whose responsibilities include keeping the team on track and summarizing and reporting on strategies and progress. Janel Ruehl, program coordinator for Community and Economic Development at Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, is the leader for Connected Sisters. Ruehl said, “The VAT process has been very collaborative in the most authentic sense of the word.” She believes her team “has done an outstanding job honoring the input from the rest of the community” that was gathered in surveys, interviews, and community meetings. “At the same time, I still think there are some voices that haven’t participated significantly in this process through any of these channels,” Ruehl offered. She indicated particularly the younger residents of Sisters Country (18-35) and the Latino population. Ruehl would like to see these populations involved more directly in the implementation of the action plan. Each team is providing and receiving feedback and suggestions from each other as they deal with “thorny issues” that need to be resolved. NXT consultant Steven Ames, who is co-facilitating the Visioning Project, said the teamwork has been terrific. “The VAT has been working hard and very collaboratively in pulling together actions.” Ames said. “The strategy list has been altered slightly, with a few strategies merged, and a few new ones pulled up from the larger list. It’s a well-balanced slate of initiatives from bricks and mortar to planning- and process-oriented projects.” The types of strategies identified range from things like promoting the small-town atmosphere, to increasing

the availability of affordable housing, to developing and promoting a Sisters Makers District, to improving communications connectivity and infrastructure. Sisters Community Development Director Patrick Davenport, who is the team leader for Resilient Sisters, made particular note of team members’ contributions. “Team members are sacrificing significant personal time to contribute their perspective, experiences, and concerns to make this Vision and Action Plan a success and right-sized for Sisters,” he said. Livable Sisters team leader, Nicole Mardell, is an associate planner in the Deschutes County Community Development Department. She said her team worked hard to vet each strategy and action, unpacking the potential challenges and opportunities before including it in the plan. “We have included some

very concrete goals to accomplish in a defined amount of time, as well as more innovative ideas to work toward in the future,” Mardell reported. The VAT met on Monday, November 26, to finalize the draft Visioning document to be presented to the City Council at their Wednesday, November 28 workshop. Between the Council meeting and early February, final adjustments will be made, lead and supporting partners will be recruited to bring the action steps to life, and the Sisters Horizons Vision will become a living document. Ruehl concluded, “The VAT team represents a wealth of passion and expertise, with a real heart of service. I think the visioning project is in good hands at this stage.” Ames expressed satisfaction with the process. “Overall, we are pleased and impressed. This is a special, caring place and the VAT and its work demonstrate that in spades!”

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Young shoppers enjoyed the whimsical display at Garden of Eden Gifts while shopping downtown Sisters after the Christmas Parade.

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541-549-2002

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EXQUISITE ASPEN LAKES HOME! First time on the market! 4,700+ sq. ft. steelreinforced concrete brick home with tile roof = superior insulation! 28’ ceiling in greatroom with wood-burning FP. Hickory floors & solid cherry cabinets & doors throughout. Kitchen boasts: Sub-Zero, Wolf, dual ovens & Miele appliances surrounded in granite. 3 bedrooms, each with private bath. Media room, office, power room & 900-bottle temperature-controlled wine cellar. 3-car garage plus 20x50’ RV or “Flex Space.” Built-in BBQ & firepit. Located in Aspen Lakes Golf Estates, gated lakefront, Hole #11. Pool/hot tub at Rec facility. 2 years free golf! $1,850,000. MLS #201708887 RMLS #17130019

16676 JORDAN ROAD Mountain views! Part of the original Lazy Z Ranch. Fenced on two sides with Kentucky black fencing. Power close by. Septic feasibility in place, may need new evaluation. Close to town, yet off the beaten path, overlooking a 200-acre site of the R&B Ranch, which currently is not buildable. Needs well. Owner will consider short terms. $425,000. MLS#201802331

GREAT OPPORTUNITY Wonderful neighborhood close to shopping, schools, churches & open forest lands w/trails. Spacious 4-bedroom home plus den/office, or 5th bedroom. Greatroom w/gas fireplace. Tiled counters in kitchen, birch cabinetry & large pantry. Upper-level master suite, walk-in closet, large bathroom w/shower & soaking tub. Bright guest bedrooms with plenty of windows. Multiple outdoor spaces for enjoyment. Covered front porch entry, side yard patio garden area & access from greatroom to outdoor BBQ space. Fenced utility side yard for additional uses. Attached double garage. Set on corner lot w/ perimeter fencing for privacy & pets. Easy maintenance landscaping. Simple CCRs with no HOA.$369,000. MLS#201810666 YOU BELONG HERE 2.5-acre parcels with community water, power and phone available. All lots offer you treed privacy and easy paved-road access. Be one of the first buyers in to claim a mountain view. Just minutes to Sisters. Priced $220,000 to $247,500. Call listing office for MLS#.

Kevin R. Dyer 541-480-7552 CRS, GRI, Principal Broker

Rad Dyer 541-480-8853

ABR, CCIM, CRB, CRS, GRI, Principal Broker

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LAKE CREEK LODGE, #18 Turnkey in every sense of the word! Full interest 3 bed/3 bath cabin at Historic Lake Creek Lodge in Camp Sherman. Set on a small rise overlooking the creek basin, this vacation ready cabin offers quality throughout. Knotty pine paneling, plank fir floors, stone/gas fireplace, butcher block countertops, stainless appliances, farm kitchen sink, tile bathroom & showers, cedar decks, stone exterior accents & locked owner storage. Enjoy the common area tennis, pool, creek & open spaces. The adjacent Lodge serves great meals! $849,500 MLS#201805357

CRAFTSMAN STYLE WITH CHARACTER Great curb appeal and design in this NW Craftsman home with southern exposure located in Pine Meadow Village. Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, wood cabinets, quartz kitchen counters with island eating bar and large walk-in pantry. Less than 2 years old. This beautiful home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, den/office, 1,971 sq. ft. with an oversized double garage and storage room.R elax on the attractive covered entry porch or the upper level sunny deck with mountain views. Completely landscaped with sprinklers and screened service areas. Common clubhouse, pool, spa, tennis courts, trails and open space plus close-in town convenience to shops, restaurants and services. $479,500. MLS #201804704

16950 GREEN DRAKE COURT Best-priced homesite in award-winning Aspen lakes. Fronts 18th Fairway on dead-end cul-desac. Privacy and quiet. Beautiful (fairly level topo) pine-treed spot to build your new home even if you’re not a golfer! Where else can you find an acre, beautiful homes/neighbors, superior climate to other courses, gated community w/trails to walk your dog and affordable homeowner dues. Don’t miss clubhouse & walk to restaurant. Sisters is the jewel of Central Oregon. Come visit and see for yourself! Septic feasibility evaluation standard. This parcel offers a fun building project for lucky buyer.$224,900. MLS #201806441 HIGH DESERT LIVING AT ITS FINEST This 1/2-acre homesite is a chance to build in one of Central Oregon’s finest communities. With a focus on wellness and “walking softly on the earth,” Brasada Ranch offers a tip-top athletic club, Jacobsen/ Hardy golf course and extensive equestrian center. Just 15 minutes to Bend. $89,000. MLS#201408571

Carol Davis 541-410-1556 ABR, GRI, Broker

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Catherine Black 541-588-9219

CRS, Broker, Realtor Emeritus 40 years

221 S. Ash St. | PO Box 1779, Sisters

HOME AND SHOP Single-level living with a loft in this 2,168 sq. ft. home. The vaulted greatroom is awash with natural light from the wall of windows and 3 skylights. Spacious, open kitchen with granite countertops and tiled flooring. Bonus room off the master suite. Storage galore throughout the home. Double attached garage and 24’x28’ shop building. Newer windows, roof and carpeting. Originally custom built for the builder’s own family. On 1-acre in Crossroads…the gateway to the Three Sisters Wilderness. $445,000. MLS #201809236

68822 BUTTE PLACE Sometimes the setting says it all! Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac with south-facing views into the National Forest. Three bdrm, 2 ba, 1,912 sq. ft. with bright and sunny living area and expansive patio. Enjoy the dramatic presence of high wood ceilings and open beams throughout the living area. Wood cabinetry and windows accent the entire home. Large upperlevel master suite. 22’x30’ oversize double garage. Spacious 1-acre homesite with garden shed and covered utility structure. Located just minutes west of Sisters in beautiful Crossroads. $415,000. MLS#201810337

ONE-OWNER HOME! Beautifully built and well-cared for property on 9.73 acres! Ground-level master suite, vaulted greatroom with windows to the Cascade mountain view, office or den and laundry room with basin, exterior door and enough room for a freezer! Incredible built-in storage in the 3-car garage. Woodworker’s dream in the 2,520 sq. ft. shop with two RV door, bath with shower, propane heaters and windows for increased creativity. First-class work space! Plus, another outbuilding good for storage. Relax on one of patios at day’s end – you’ll love the breathtaking sunsets and view. Peaceful Sisters location on a paved cul-de-sac in a great neighborhood, yet easy commute to Bend/ Redmond.$829,000. 343 W. ADAMS AVE. Development opportunity for new construction. 120’ x 114’. Good location in NW portion of Sisters. Located in area with mix of professional, service, and medical. $289,000. MLS#201802939

Shane Lundgren 541-588-9226 Broker

The Local’s Choice! M A N A G E M E N T

Debbie Dyer 541-480-1650 GRI, Broker

Carrie Koepke 541-419-1575 Broker

GLAZE MEADOW 325 Beautiful custom-built home, overlooking the 16th fairway of the newly enhanced Glaze Meadow Golf Course located in sunny Central Oregon. Spacious open floor plan, ideal for large gatherings, is filled with natural light, outdoor spa, and an open loft. Custom rock fireplace and built-in bar, ideal for entertaining. Large outdoor deck. Resort amenities include pools, tennis, bike-hike trails, horseback riding, restaurants and across the street from the new GM pool and tennis courts.$599,000. MLS#201711784

208 2ND STREET Rare Opportunity to own an RM-2 lot (Duplex or ??) at an affordable price. Convenient location in Culver near lakes for fishing and boating, hiking trails and other outdoor adventures. Easy commute to Redmond/Bend, Madras and Prineville. Lot is located within a few short blocks of schools and parks. All utilities available. Buyer responsible for due diligence regarding Jefferson County zoning ordinances. $39,900. MLS#201809549

GRAND PEAKS AT SISTERS Exceptional 38-homesite community is your opportunity to own a piece of Sisters in-town. Large lot sizes, exceptional Cascade & territorial views and private park amenities. The private parks include butterfly gardens, extensive lawns, crushed-stone paths, outdoor pavilion, 2 Pickleball courts. $145,000 - $200,000.

BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN VIEW Mountain-view acreage located in the secluded Lower Bridge Basin near the Deschutes River. Lower Bridge Estates offers paved streets, electric power and phone. The lot is approved for a standard septic system. $257,000 MLS#201702313

Greg Davidge 808-281-2676 Broker

Jackie Herring 541-480-3157 Broker